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aod92 · 08-19-2015, 11:43 PM

I'm trying to install my cpp Trans crossmember and it won't fit between the frame rails. Any of you guys have a problem with this? This is on my 67 c10

bs46488 · 08-20-2015, 12:46 PM

How bad of a "won't fit" is it?

I didn't buy CPP, but when I replaced my trans and trailing arm cross members, I had to help convince the frame to accept the new pieces. But mine were just about 1/8" off. I had to push part of the frame open and also squeeze part of the frame together.

leftybass209 · 08-20-2015, 01:06 PM

You can always grind a bit of the mounting flange on each side if it's not bad. I know some people are fitting those with no issues so unless they changed the width the fitment issue is exclusive to your truck.

summitflier · 08-20-2015, 01:20 PM

Just got mine in this week. It took some persuasion from a block of wood and sledge hammer, but it fit.

aod92 · 08-20-2015, 02:41 PM

I'm sure I can get it in with some persuasion. Just wanted to make sure before I go hammering something into place. Thanks guys!

aod92 · 08-20-2015, 09:33 PM

Ok, I feel like a real dope lol. I was putting it in backwards. It slid right in when I was doing it right!

08-19-2015, 11:43 PM	#1
aod92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Plainfield il. Posts: 643	Cpp Trans crossmember install I'm trying to install my cpp Trans crossmember and it won't fit between the frame rails. Any of you guys have a problem with this? This is on my 67 c10

08-20-2015, 12:46 PM	#2
bs46488 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: Cpp Trans crossmember install How bad of a "won't fit" is it? I didn't buy CPP, but when I replaced my trans and trailing arm cross members, I had to help convince the frame to accept the new pieces. But mine were just about 1/8" off. I had to push part of the frame open and also squeeze part of the frame together.

08-20-2015, 01:06 PM	#3
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Cpp Trans crossmember install You can always grind a bit of the mounting flange on each side if it's not bad. I know some people are fitting those with no issues so unless they changed the width the fitment issue is exclusive to your truck.

08-20-2015, 01:20 PM	#4
summitflier Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ephrata, WA Posts: 308	Re: Cpp Trans crossmember install Just got mine in this week. It took some persuasion from a block of wood and sledge hammer, but it fit. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 SSB 383 12 Charger 6.4L 12 Accord 3.5L (Wife's ride) 05 Ram 1500 5.7L My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676545

08-20-2015, 02:41 PM	#5
aod92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Plainfield il. Posts: 643	Re: Cpp Trans crossmember install I'm sure I can get it in with some persuasion. Just wanted to make sure before I go hammering something into place. Thanks guys!

08-20-2015, 09:33 PM	#6
aod92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Plainfield il. Posts: 643	Re: Cpp Trans crossmember install Ok, I feel like a real dope lol. I was putting it in backwards. It slid right in when I was doing it right!



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