Xmember mods

[Solo2002]

Ok I'm new here and I have a 66 C10 short step side and I wanna go as low as I can with static drop I have seen a hand made drop member from the factory one but not sure on how to do it. Any help on this would b great and I have a pretty good make it work look on things so I'm open to ideas but money is short needs to be cheap
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[Captainfab]

Check out Dino's dually build in the 'Projects and Builds' section. I believe he pancaked the crossmember on that one. I know he did the crossmember on the orange Suburban he used to have. You will have to do a search for that build thread, it was a couple years ago.

[Solo2002]

Ok thanks
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[BR3W CITY]

I've seen it referred to as "pancaking" the crossmember. Basically you end up sectioning some of the center of the crossmember (so horizontal cuts, across its width). I will say, my truck is static and although somewhat low, even at only a ~4/6 drop my crossmember can get damn close to the ground and be a pain on speed bumps etc.

Good luck, and hope you got time and a good welder!

[Solo2002]

ok checked out Dino's dually thats what im wanting but i kinda need like a cut here move there weld this kinda post.I really dont wanna mess it up and have to hunt down anotherone

[s11sean11]

on my truck I raised the cross member heres pics on how it was done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478965

[Solo2002]

Ok that could work just add to the frame then cut out the desired amount and move the crossmember up. But witch would b better this way,the pancake xmember,or the old school Z the frame I have had like 10 reflector collectors but this front suspension here I'm lost I drop it and hello bump stop look at swapping it for a shorter stop and then it's the steering shaft I know spindles are gonna have to go on that's a must
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[Captainfab]

When you raise the crossmember, that raises the engine up as well. Then you can have engine and trans to cab floor issues.

[s11sean11]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

When you raise the crossmember, that raises the engine up as well. Then you can have engine and trans to cab floor issues.

the way I did it it I had no clearance issues

[Solo2002]

I might actually have a clerance issue anyway not sure yet but im gonna run a chevy 350 with a muncie 4 speed i dont think there will be a problem with clearance issue but i might any info on that would much appricated thanks for the info guys
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[padresag]

there was a thread a few years back that did that and there was fairly detailed example. could be a couple more than a few. some else may remember.
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[Solo2002]

cool ya id like to check that out to see what im instore for

[losthope]

Here you go pancaking crossmember 101: http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/chopcross.html
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[Solo2002]

Yes thank you thats exactly what i needed to get on this Project but you can go with a 2 inch on this rite cus 2 inches there a 3 inch spring and a 2 inch spindle was what i was wanting to do up front
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