Removing Drive shaft loop cross member - 1972 C10

[Slam'ed 72]

Getting to the final stages of the Porterbuilt dropmember rear install and I am not sure about removing the drive shaft loop cross member?

Going to cut a small arc in the back of the cab for drive shaft clearance and need to remove this cross member.

Will removing this cross member cause the frame to become weak or twist?

Thanks.........

[Slam'ed 72]

Here is some Pics.

[stomper]

You mean the crossmember that the trailing arms attach to? That's the only one I can think that the driveshaft goes thru. Is this a trick question? Yea, pretty important piece. How did you get this far?

[Slam'ed 72]

Thanks for the help jack off. This is meant to be a helpful forum and all you can do is be as non helpful as possible.
Sounds like you are one if those forum wanna be ass clowns that has nothing and is jealous of everyone else.
Hope you have a great FN life jack off.
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[RenoKeene]

Yes, you need that crossmember, ties the frame rails together. If you are keeping the trailing arms you have to have something to attach them to. If not stock then a custom crossmember.
A bit of advice here....if you get a responce you don't like or p.o's you, ignore it and move on, someone here will help you. Responding like you did and your stay here will be short lived. Trust me.

[kelsfine69]

Even if you didnt need the trailing arm mounts anymore. I would leave it in for strenght. Its a nice beefy piece.

[Slam'ed 72]

Not trying to cause trouble. I purchased the Porterbuilt drop member rear with the 4 link. I will not be using the trailing arm crossmember.

Just didn't know if removing it would cause issues.

Thank you
Again not trying to cause problems just didn't think the reply was appropriate.
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[So.Cal.Super]

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

A bit of advice here....if you get a responce you don't like or p.o's you, ignore it and move on, someone here will help you. Responding like you did and your stay here will be short lived. Trust me.

x2

It was a question I had to read twice, and thats a good looking project.

How about giving Nate a call @ Porterbuilt?

I know he makes a new crossmember, maybe thats what you need for your project?

If not i'm sure he could steer you in the right direction.

[Slam'ed 72]

Thank you. That's all I was looking for.
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[RenoKeene]

Good looking project by the way and welcome aboard. Lots of very, very smart folks in here.

[Slam'ed 72]

Thank you. That is exactly the reason I joined this forum. This is my first C10 project and I really want it to turn out nice. I have completed several 67 Camaro's but this type of build is way different.
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[Liz]

Originally Posted by Slam'ed 72

Thanks for the help jack off. This is meant to be a helpful forum and all you can do is be as non helpful as possible.
Sounds like you are one if those forum wanna be ass clowns that has nothing and is jealous of everyone else.
Hope you have a great FN life jack off.
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This reply goes against everything this community stands for. Your telling someone they are a jack off is just as bad as someone supposedly being one. Please review the site rules before posting again. In the future if you have an issue with a member please use the report a post feature...

[RenoKeene]

Looking forward to seeing more of your truck here. I think you'll be fine, just be polite and you'll be treated the same.
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[stomper]

Originally Posted by Slam'ed 72

.... with the 4 link. I will not be using the trailing arm crossmember.

OK now that makes sense. I did not understand your question as I am not that familiar with the Porterbuilt components. I saw trailing arms. My apology to the forum.

Slam'ed's reply made me laugh.
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[BMERDOC]

This is their two piece drive shaft crossmember. It doesn't have any attaching points for trailing arm so I would assume its for a four-link and you wouldn't need the crossmember unless you had the two piece driveshaft. Seem kinda flimsy without it but then again leaf sprung trucks don't have anything there.

[Slam'ed 72]

I apologize for my previous comments concerning this post. I took what was said out of context.

Like everyone else here I am wanting to gain knowledge on c10 builds.
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