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Spruckalufagus · 01-17-2012, 11:13 PM

I have an 82 gmc k1500 with a 4 inch suspension lift. when put into 4 wheel drive the front drive shaft hits and clunks off the tranny cross member. Why is this? Do i need a transfer case lowering kit? by the look of it the transfer case should be raised up to have clearance over this crossmember

Chevy1TonFun · 01-17-2012, 11:54 PM

My brother's truck was doing the same thing. The cardan joint was hitting the crossmember. I got him a spacer that went between the driveshaft and the flange on the tcase. Problem solved!

rcbildr · 01-18-2012, 12:05 AM

Is the crossmember on correctly. There is a spot on the x-member that is tapered to allow clearance for the joint...I found that out the hard way once. What condition are the rubber mounts on the x-member...maybe they have deteriorated enough to cause problems.

Spruckalufagus · 01-19-2012, 10:23 PM

yeah the crossmember is on correct, but where can i get these spacers you were talking about?

Chevy1TonFun · 01-20-2012, 01:12 AM

Heres the link to what you are looking for. I just got one at the local 4 wheel shop.

http://www.superlift.com/accessories...ts-spacers.asp

01-17-2012, 11:13 PM	#1
Spruckalufagus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Carmel NY Posts: 36	Axle hitting crossmember I have an 82 gmc k1500 with a 4 inch suspension lift. when put into 4 wheel drive the front drive shaft hits and clunks off the tranny cross member. Why is this? Do i need a transfer case lowering kit? by the look of it the transfer case should be raised up to have clearance over this crossmember

01-17-2012, 11:54 PM	#2
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Axle hitting crossmember My brother's truck was doing the same thing. The cardan joint was hitting the crossmember. I got him a spacer that went between the driveshaft and the flange on the tcase. Problem solved! __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

01-18-2012, 12:05 AM	#3
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: Axle hitting crossmember Is the crossmember on correctly. There is a spot on the x-member that is tapered to allow clearance for the joint...I found that out the hard way once. What condition are the rubber mounts on the x-member...maybe they have deteriorated enough to cause problems. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

01-19-2012, 10:23 PM	#4
Spruckalufagus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Carmel NY Posts: 36	Re: Axle hitting crossmember yeah the crossmember is on correct, but where can i get these spacers you were talking about?

01-20-2012, 01:12 AM	#5
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Axle hitting crossmember Heres the link to what you are looking for. I just got one at the local 4 wheel shop. http://www.superlift.com/accessories...ts-spacers.asp __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12



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