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droppedgmc · 03-25-2007, 12:57 AM

everything looks awesome so far!!! on thing i'd recomend would get rid of the panhard bar and build a watts link. the rear end will stay completely centered no matter at what height you are at.

Jaredm82 · 03-25-2007, 02:57 AM

Thats what I did. My crossmember is sectioned 1.75" and thats how much I moved all my steering up. We just basically sliced the side off the frame off and raised it 1.75" and welded it back together. Then reinforced the crap out of it!!! I can maybe get pictures tomorrow when Im working on my truck...

jlaird · 03-25-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaredm82

Thats what I did. My crossmember is sectioned 1.75" and thats how much I moved all my steering up. We just basically sliced the side off the frame off and raised it 1.75" and welded it back together. Then reinforced the crap out of it!!! I can maybe get pictures tomorrow when Im working on my truck...

If you could get pictures that would be great. I looked at raising the steering box and all but the problem I saw was the pitman arm and idler arm hitting the bottom of the frame when your fully turned. Are you notching for this or raising the entire section of the frame for clearance. I guess a pic would show it best.

67Fleet · 03-25-2007, 08:03 AM

Jared, I'm definitely interested in seeing pics of that as I'm getting ready to put my 1.5" sectioned crossmember in my 67.

jlaird · 04-25-2007, 09:24 PM

Finished my lower control arm mod. Came out really nice. Here are some pics of each step.

XXL · 04-25-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

You're going to want to reinforce that cardboard. Maybe some duct tape?

jlaird · 04-25-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

You're going to want to reinforce that cardboard. Maybe some duct tape?

We can always count on you for those helpful comments!!! LOL!

pissonNOS · 04-26-2007, 12:33 AM

just wondering what the advantage of this was? does it distibute the force better than just welding a cup into your cut hole?

XXL · 04-26-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

We can always count on you for those helpful comments!!! LOL!

4000+ posts and counting. Just think of all the help that's provided others *cough cough*

Arms look good, btw!

bodydrop · 11-09-2013, 10:44 PM

Hey r u using factory contol arms?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-25-2007, 10:09 AM

Im gonna use this set-up for mine.

jlaird · 03-25-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Im gonna use this set-up for mine.

Yea, the steering linkage is the easy part. We are all mainly concerned with the tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm, etc...

XXL · 03-26-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Im gonna use this set-up for mine.

Hey, don't use that set-up... I need it to steer my truck!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-26-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Hey, don't use that set-up... I need it to steer my truck!

ken you better check you ride I think you maybe missing some parts.

jlaird · 03-26-2007, 01:08 PM

hey XXL, how much is your crossmember sectioned? Do you have pics of the steering clearance "problem areas"?

XXL · 03-26-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

hey XXL, how much is your crossmember sectioned? Do you have pics of the steering clearance "problem areas"?

1.5" section. There was only small clearance issue... see pics here.

jlaird · 03-26-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

1.5" section. There was only small clearance issue... see pics here.

I hope that is the case with me. I'm just preparing myself for the worst.

Jared, thanks for the pics. Makes sense now.

Josh

Jaredm82 · 03-26-2007, 01:36 PM

I am going out to work on my truck right now. I will get some pics for you guys in a bit..

Jaredm82 · 03-26-2007, 05:33 PM

Here are f ew pictures of my steering set up. Worked great for a few thousand miles already accept for the steering shaft. It used to have a rag joint but I have since replaced it with a second u joint. My crossmember is sectioned 1.75" and my steering is raised 1.75" as well. I also lowered my cab mounts 1". The tilt column is out of an early 70's gm van and I raised it up as much as I could by cutting into the firewall. Everything works well and there are no signs of cracking...

smbrouss70 · 03-26-2007, 06:21 PM

XXL or anyone else who has done this crossmember mod, have you noticed any negative (or positive) effects on the bump steer? Jared, I'm sure yours is the same as before since you raised your linkage also.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-26-2007, 06:52 PM

I should have the steering linkage on tonight.

jlaird · 03-26-2007, 07:26 PM

XXL, did you have "less" problems because you have tubulars?? Hmmmm

jlaird · 03-26-2007, 08:48 PM

OK, something else to throw into the equation. Porterbuilt moved the centerline of the front suspension forward one inch to center the tire in the wheelwell. Has anybody reinstalled their stock crossmeber forward one inch?

7deuce · 03-26-2007, 08:55 PM

I did mine 1 1/8 and I still had the problems that XXL is talking about. My bump steer is bad with out a sway bar. And there was some grinding on the X-member and steering components.

Jaredm82 · 03-26-2007, 08:58 PM

oh ya, I moved my motor up and forward, I dont remember how much though...

03-25-2007, 12:57 AM	#1
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: progress pics everything looks awesome so far!!! on thing i'd recomend would get rid of the panhard bar and build a watts link. the rear end will stay completely centered no matter at what height you are at. __________________ '85 swb

03-25-2007, 02:57 AM	#2
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: progress pics Thats what I did. My crossmember is sectioned 1.75" and thats how much I moved all my steering up. We just basically sliced the side off the frame off and raised it 1.75" and welded it back together. Then reinforced the crap out of it!!! I can maybe get pictures tomorrow when Im working on my truck...

03-25-2007, 08:03 AM	#4
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: progress pics Jared, I'm definitely interested in seeing pics of that as I'm getting ready to put my 1.5" sectioned crossmember in my 67. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

04-25-2007, 09:24 PM	#5
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics Finished my lower control arm mod. Came out really nice. Here are some pics of each step.

04-26-2007, 12:33 AM	#8
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: progress pics just wondering what the advantage of this was? does it distibute the force better than just welding a cup into your cut hole? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

11-09-2013, 10:44 PM	#10
bodydrop Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: renfrew PA Posts: 12	Re: progress pics Hey r u using factory contol arms?

03-25-2007, 10:09 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: progress pics Im gonna use this set-up for mine. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-26-2007, 01:08 PM	#15
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics hey XXL, how much is your crossmember sectioned? Do you have pics of the steering clearance "problem areas"?

03-26-2007, 01:36 PM	#18
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: progress pics I am going out to work on my truck right now. I will get some pics for you guys in a bit..

03-26-2007, 05:33 PM	#19
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: progress pics Here are f ew pictures of my steering set up. Worked great for a few thousand miles already accept for the steering shaft. It used to have a rag joint but I have since replaced it with a second u joint. My crossmember is sectioned 1.75" and my steering is raised 1.75" as well. I also lowered my cab mounts 1". The tilt column is out of an early 70's gm van and I raised it up as much as I could by cutting into the firewall. Everything works well and there are no signs of cracking...

03-26-2007, 06:21 PM	#20
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: progress pics XXL or anyone else who has done this crossmember mod, have you noticed any negative (or positive) effects on the bump steer? Jared, I'm sure yours is the same as before since you raised your linkage also. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-26-2007, 06:52 PM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: progress pics I should have the steering linkage on tonight. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-26-2007, 07:26 PM	#22
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics XXL, did you have "less" problems because you have tubulars?? Hmmmm

03-26-2007, 08:48 PM	#23
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: progress pics OK, something else to throw into the equation. Porterbuilt moved the centerline of the front suspension forward one inch to center the tire in the wheelwell. Has anybody reinstalled their stock crossmeber forward one inch?

03-26-2007, 08:55 PM	#24
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: progress pics I did mine 1 1/8 and I still had the problems that XXL is talking about. My bump steer is bad with out a sway bar. And there was some grinding on the X-member and steering components.



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03-26-2007, 08:58 PM	#25
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: progress pics oh ya, I moved my motor up and forward, I dont remember how much though...

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