66 Dropped Crossmember Steering Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hoosier · 11-21-2005, 12:16 PM

Hi, just finished my 1.5" crossmember drop in my 66 C-10, I was mocking everything up and noticed the inner tie rods hit the crossmember, does anyone have any pics of the mods they did for clearancing of the tie rods?
Or is their another way of making the stock steering work?
Thanks
Shane

roj2323 · 11-21-2005, 05:10 PM

i really can't answer your question but i am very interested in seeing some pics of your work. it sounds interesting.

**Captkaos** · 11-21-2005, 07:25 PM

Check this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137398

You need to grind some clearance into the crossmember.

Hoosier · 11-22-2005, 03:33 PM

Awesome that's what I needed.
Thanks

**Captkaos** · 11-22-2005, 11:53 PM

You're welcome.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-23-2005, 12:41 AM

That is a great thread I have been looking for it as I am about to embark the same journey....

Hoosier · 11-25-2005, 02:50 PM

Got the clearancing all done a couple of days ago. Not as much grinding needed as I thought. I'm hoping my buddy is going to come over this weekend so he can get some digi pics for me so I can do a proper intro.

11-21-2005, 12:16 PM	#1
Hoosier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 11	66 Dropped Crossmember Steering Question Hi, just finished my 1.5" crossmember drop in my 66 C-10, I was mocking everything up and noticed the inner tie rods hit the crossmember, does anyone have any pics of the mods they did for clearancing of the tie rods? Or is their another way of making the stock steering work? Thanks Shane

11-21-2005, 05:10 PM	#2
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: 66 Dropped Crossmember Steering Question i really can't answer your question but i am very interested in seeing some pics of your work. it sounds interesting.

11-21-2005, 07:25 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 66 Dropped Crossmember Steering Question Check this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137398 You need to grind some clearance into the crossmember. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-22-2005, 03:33 PM	#4
Hoosier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 11	Re: 66 Dropped Crossmember Steering Question Awesome that's what I needed. Thanks

11-22-2005, 11:53 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: 66 Dropped Crossmember Steering Question You're welcome. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-23-2005, 12:41 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: 66 Dropped Crossmember Steering Question That is a great thread I have been looking for it as I am about to embark the same journey.... __________________ 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..

11-25-2005, 02:50 PM	#7
Hoosier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 11	Re: 66 Dropped Crossmember Steering Question Got the clearancing all done a couple of days ago. Not as much grinding needed as I thought. I'm hoping my buddy is going to come over this weekend so he can get some digi pics for me so I can do a proper intro.



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