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Bazooka · 04-13-2013, 02:04 AM

Your burb looks so cool sitting that low. I spy a slick Impala in the background too

broey · 04-13-2013, 02:06 AM

Great work!
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jjzepplin · 04-13-2013, 06:52 AM

You are the man! Gonna look for a doner x-member to do this now! Are you gonna brace behind the upper control arm? Those two holes used to have frame behind them right? Think this is going to flex too much? Just rebuilt my whole front end too...darnit!

jjzepplin · 04-13-2013, 06:54 AM

oops

**ChiefRocka** · 04-13-2013, 09:03 AM

Thanks guys ....

Yes, the plan is too add some material behind the towers. This will also give me the spacing need to run factory engine mounts.

I assembled this with just a few fasteners just t get it out of my home garage.

It will all get blown apart after steering mockup ...

jessfloho · 04-13-2013, 01:16 PM

yeah thank you very much for passing this on. I just finished putting my front suspen together using this method, turned out great. I also found some bag cups that I welded in to give me more travel. Now I'm having to deal with the steering, because of the added travel my steering shaft is hitting my control arm, anyone have any ideas?

dr69burb · 04-14-2013, 11:21 AM

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yeah thank you very much for passing this on. I just finished putting my front suspen together using this method, turned out great. I also found some bag cups that I welded in to give me more travel. Now I'm having to deal with the steering, because of the added travel my steering shaft is hitting my control arm, anyone have any ideas?

Dude your truck looks badass. With your steering you well probably have to raise your steering box and linkage and make some small notches in the frame for the linkage to travel. Hope that helps.
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jessfloho · 04-14-2013, 12:16 PM

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Dude your truck looks badass. With your steering you well probably have to raise your steering box and linkage and make some small notches in the frame for the linkage to travel. Hope that helps.
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Do you have any links, so I can see how it was done. Thanks for the help.
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jayman68 · 10-03-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jessfloho

yeah thank you very much for passing this on. I just finished putting my front suspen together using this method, turned out great. I also found some bag cups that I welded in to give me more travel. Now I'm having to deal with the steering, because of the added travel my steering shaft is hitting my control arm, anyone have any ideas?

I would suggest rack and pinion steering,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465423

BRASSHEAD · 10-04-2013, 10:15 AM

How are you going to brace the upper a-arm bracket? The holes are now above the frame.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-04-2013, 10:27 AM

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I would suggest rack and pinion steering,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465423

Definitely a way to it.

Modifying the stock steering is my intention here.

Novalicious · 04-13-2013, 09:07 PM

Nice!!!! Lots of win here and lots to think about going forward...

dr69burb · 04-14-2013, 12:55 PM

I found a couple pics of Dinos truck where he raised his steering.

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jessfloho · 04-14-2013, 12:59 PM

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I found a couple pics of Dinos truck where he raised his steering.

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Thank you that was very helpful.
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62-One-Ton · 06-04-2013, 01:20 AM

Anybody have a pic of the steering interference? Im out side looking at my uncut crossmember and Im not seeing it. Looks like the inner tie rod ends will clear the frame and uppers. I have the stock 87 steering and crossmember with my stock '62 steering box and 87 idler arm.
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**ChiefRocka** · 06-04-2013, 05:09 PM

The steering will have to be raised.

I have been to busy with customers ride to even have time to get back on Burban.

The set-up on Dino's ride is pretty much what has to be done.

BossHogg69 · 08-07-2013, 01:59 AM

Just when I thought I had seen all the cool write-ups on this forum, I run across this! Awesome work ChiefRocka and THANK YOU for taking the time to do this!

RoadRat · 10-01-2013, 05:11 PM

Chief, Thanks for the write up! Here is a nudge on finishing the steering!

**ChiefRocka** · 10-02-2013, 07:08 AM

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Chief, Thanks for the write up! Here is a nudge on finishing the steering!

Thanks for the much needed nudge ....

Super busy at the shop, gotta make time !

**pimpston65** · 10-02-2013, 11:55 PM

life does "get in the way" of our projects, been working on mine since 98' and just now bout to finish my complete frameoff resto. man that frame work is Bad Ass.

63suburban · 10-01-2013, 06:16 PM

Excellent write -up! Thanks for taking the time.

mr andrerson · 10-04-2013, 06:06 PM

thanks for all the great pics and write-up chief! ill be watching for sure!!

Kyle@FTP · 02-06-2014, 11:50 PM

Awesome thread and great write up. Curious as to why you go to the newer style crossmember?

**ChiefRocka** · 02-07-2014, 08:03 AM

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Awesome thread and great write up. Curious as to why you go to the newer style crossmember?

Hey Kyle ....

A '63 and UP crossmember does not need to be changed.

I only changed it because I wanted to get rid of the Torsion Bars (60-62), and upgrade to a coil suspension.

Kyle@FTP · 02-07-2014, 10:10 AM

Thanks makes sense now that I think about it. I have a 67 GMC that I will be doing the same thing to. So this was a great thread to run across.

04-13-2013, 02:04 AM	#1
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04-13-2013, 09:03 AM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Thanks guys .... Yes, the plan is too add some material behind the towers. This will also give me the spacing need to run factory engine mounts. I assembled this with just a few fasteners just t get it out of my home garage. It will all get blown apart after steering mockup ... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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jessfloho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Perris, Ca Posts: 58	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... yeah thank you very much for passing this on. I just finished putting my front suspen together using this method, turned out great. I also found some bag cups that I welded in to give me more travel. Now I'm having to deal with the steering, because of the added travel my steering shaft is hitting my control arm, anyone have any ideas? Attached Images

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BRASSHEAD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... How are you going to brace the upper a-arm bracket? The holes are now above the frame.

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Novalicious Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island, NEW YORK Posts: 95	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Nice!!!! Lots of win here and lots to think about going forward...

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dr69burb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 223	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... I found a couple pics of Dinos truck where he raised his steering. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Baggin 64 lwb project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537406

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62-One-Ton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 255	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Anybody have a pic of the steering interference? Im out side looking at my uncut crossmember and Im not seeing it. Looks like the inner tie rod ends will clear the frame and uppers. I have the stock 87 steering and crossmember with my stock '62 steering box and 87 idler arm. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Change of Plans: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513135 '62 C10 SWB '03 Express Van 5.3l Dead (parting out and using motor) '99 Silverado 4.8l 5 speed 4wd

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ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... The steering will have to be raised. I have been to busy with customers ride to even have time to get back on Burban. The set-up on Dino's ride is pretty much what has to be done. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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RoadRat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Antioch TN Posts: 21	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Chief, Thanks for the write up! Here is a nudge on finishing the steering!

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mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... thanks for all the great pics and write-up chief! ill be watching for sure!!

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