front cross member and steering removal tips

[1972BackInBlackC10]

bucksSS: i have a 67 LWB that somone did some swap on at ne oint in time as it has 5 lug front and back an disck brakes up front, im using this suspension in my 69 SWB frame for the two obvious reason plus the 67 is lowered

Mike: thanks for the link, you made your own oven? do i even want to know? lol im not too sure if i should do any powder coating, im woried that it will clash with my frame since i will be using por15 for it

[Mike Bradbury]

Yes I made my own oven. It is not too difficult. I made mine out of S.S. because I knew it was going to be living outside, but there are all kinds of build instructions and videos via Google search. I basically found an old electric oven on Craig's list and made my own bigger box.

[1972BackInBlackC10]

right on, maybe i should build one just tall and long enough to fit a frame in and buy a couple used stoves lol jk im wondering if i should replace the bolts in the front end or reuse the old ones, what do you think? is there a replacement bolt kit out there?

[Mike Bradbury]

I reused mine because they were in great shape. Here in So Cal rust is not a problem. If yours are questionable then just replace them. I believe they are Grade 8. I do not know of any replacement bolt kits, the NAPA I go to has a good bolt section in the back with all kinds of structural and frame hardware.

[1972BackInBlackC10]

thanks mike, up here its a lil questionable im sure i will have one heck of a time getting the bolts off so i will likely end up going to the bolt store here in town and buying some, i was also thinking about replacing the rivets in my crossmemebers and body mounts with grade 8 bolts but im not sure about that