Front Suspension Cross Member Removal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jugernot · 03-18-2004, 02:29 AM

Can anyone advise me how to remove the front cross member? It look like there are seven bolts on each side. Do I have to remove all of them?

Alexis · 03-18-2004, 02:42 AM

yup

Blue Beard · 03-18-2004, 04:15 PM

Is the motor still in her.......?

Vince M · 03-18-2004, 10:40 PM

If you unbolt the steering box also you can take the whole thing as a unit otherwise you'd have to disconnect the steering somewhere. Also have brake lines, motor mounts to remove. I've done three now and it isn't too bad. Most of the bolts can be torched off to speed things up but there are two bolts on each side behind the upper A-arm pivot shaft that have to be removed with a wrench. The crossmember has the nuts for these welded so it's harder to torch them off.

**ScottH** · 03-18-2004, 11:39 PM

Don't forget the idler arm as well as the pitman.....

PTS Kustoms · 03-19-2004, 12:25 AM

I just disassembled my front end and I have very detailed shots of what I think will help you. PM your e-mail and I will forward the pics. I used an impact not a torch unless you need to heat a bolt for easier removal.

03-18-2004, 02:29 AM	#1
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Front Suspension Cross Member Removal? Can anyone advise me how to remove the front cross member? It look like there are seven bolts on each side. Do I have to remove all of them?

03-18-2004, 04:15 PM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Is the motor still in her.......? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-18-2004, 10:40 PM	#4
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	If you unbolt the steering box also you can take the whole thing as a unit otherwise you'd have to disconnect the steering somewhere. Also have brake lines, motor mounts to remove. I've done three now and it isn't too bad. Most of the bolts can be torched off to speed things up but there are two bolts on each side behind the upper A-arm pivot shaft that have to be removed with a wrench. The crossmember has the nuts for these welded so it's harder to torch them off. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

03-18-2004, 02:42 AM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	yup

03-18-2004, 11:39 PM	#5
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Don't forget the idler arm as well as the pitman.....

03-19-2004, 12:25 AM	#6
PTS Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roswell, N.M. Posts: 210	I just disassembled my front end and I have very detailed shots of what I think will help you. PM your e-mail and I will forward the pics. I used an impact not a torch unless you need to heat a bolt for easier removal.



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