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smashingchuck · 02-07-2010, 07:01 PM

If cost is going to limit you I would stay away from any crossmember modification.

*Stitch* · 02-07-2010, 09:29 PM

why is that smashing chuck...is chopping the crossmember going to incure any more purchases besides rebuilding the front end ball joints and control arm shafts? just wondering...I have a spare crossmember that I was planning on chopping in anticipation of lowering my 84 swb

**N2TRUX** · 02-07-2010, 10:56 PM

Steering shaft is the first thing that comes to mind. Those Borgeson joints aint cheap.

*Stitch* · 02-08-2010, 07:33 PM

If you chop down the crossmember, you need a new steering shaft to steering box?

jlaird · 02-08-2010, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

If you chop down the crossmember, you need a new steering shaft to steering box?

Do a little searching here on the subject. There is a BUNCH of info. But, yes, you will need to re-route your steering shaft, however you have to do the same with the anything else really, ie dropmember, z, etc.

*Stitch* · 02-09-2010, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

Do a little searching here on the subject. There is a BUNCH of info. But, yes, you will need to re-route your steering shaft, however you have to do the same with the anything else really, ie dropmember, z, etc.

cool..I'll do some searching...didn't know the steering shaft would be a problem or I would have already searched...lol...I was also thinking about getting a drop member instead, but I want a static drop not bags...thanks for the info...

**N2TRUX** · 02-09-2010, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

......I was also thinking about getting a drop member instead, but I want a static drop not bags...thanks for the info...

If your going that low, you will want bags. Driving low with a statc drop will wear you out.

02-07-2010, 07:01 PM	#26
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: bagged w/stock arms, x-member, bed floor pics If cost is going to limit you I would stay away from any crossmember modification. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-07-2010, 09:29 PM	#27
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: bagged w/stock arms, x-member, bed floor pics why is that smashing chuck...is chopping the crossmember going to incure any more purchases besides rebuilding the front end ball joints and control arm shafts? just wondering...I have a spare crossmember that I was planning on chopping in anticipation of lowering my 84 swb

02-07-2010, 10:56 PM	#28
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: bagged w/stock arms, x-member, bed floor pics Steering shaft is the first thing that comes to mind. Those Borgeson joints aint cheap. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-08-2010, 07:33 PM	#29
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: bagged w/stock arms, x-member, bed floor pics If you chop down the crossmember, you need a new steering shaft to steering box?



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