Help on 4x4 front cross member - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dale99 · 11-10-2012, 11:09 PM

Previous owner did some butcher work when doing a motor swap. Made there own pads/mounts etc.

Since I now need to pull the motor, I am going to fix this while its out. I already have the motor towers, but not sure which is which(left/right). I also feel the cross member that is right under the crank balancer is not the right one for the truck even if it was in the right spot.

I was wondering if someone could provide me with some decent pictures of a front cross member with motor towers for me to inspect (or link me to an existing posting that would have good pics).

Also, assuming this is the incorrect cross member, I will need to change it. I am wondering if anyone has made one, which the section under the motor is removable incase you need to drop the pan for any reason? If so, can you provide pics of what you did please.

Dale99 · 11-10-2012, 11:32 PM

ok, looks like I have the 2wd motor towers, not the 4x4 ones.

Anyone done a removable front cross member?

**argonaut** · 11-11-2012, 12:49 AM

Is this on your 72 jimmy? Some pictures would be useful.

DIY4X makes crossmembers if this is the type of thing that you are looking for. I think that they have a new design with a center section that drops out like you were alluding to.

Dale99 · 11-11-2012, 06:26 PM

Yes, for the jimmy. That unit should work. thanks for info!!!

11-10-2012, 11:09 PM	#1
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Help on 4x4 front cross member Previous owner did some butcher work when doing a motor swap. Made there own pads/mounts etc. Since I now need to pull the motor, I am going to fix this while its out. I already have the motor towers, but not sure which is which(left/right). I also feel the cross member that is right under the crank balancer is not the right one for the truck even if it was in the right spot. I was wondering if someone could provide me with some decent pictures of a front cross member with motor towers for me to inspect (or link me to an existing posting that would have good pics). Also, assuming this is the incorrect cross member, I will need to change it. I am wondering if anyone has made one, which the section under the motor is removable incase you need to drop the pan for any reason? If so, can you provide pics of what you did please. __________________ 2008 Sierra k3500 LMM 1994 s10 blazer 4x4 1991 Camaro Vert Rusted in Half RIP 1972 Jimmy 4x4 L05,4L60E,np205http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546364 1967 C10 L6/3tree(dads truck)

11-10-2012, 11:32 PM	#2
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Help on 4x4 front cross member ok, looks like I have the 2wd motor towers, not the 4x4 ones. Anyone done a removable front cross member?

11-11-2012, 12:49 AM	#3
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Help on 4x4 front cross member Is this on your 72 jimmy? Some pictures would be useful. DIY4X makes crossmembers if this is the type of thing that you are looking for. I think that they have a new design with a center section that drops out like you were alluding to. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

11-11-2012, 06:26 PM	#4
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Help on 4x4 front cross member Yes, for the jimmy. That unit should work. thanks for info!!!



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