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LMDGUY · 12-14-2008, 11:16 PM

remove the front suspension crossmember on my 73 C10 with out it causing any problems?? my truck is totally painted and all the panels are aligned but now i want to clean up the crossmember and paint everything ( i know i should done it before paint). I figured I would put the truck on jackstands under the cab and the frame by the radiator ofcourse also the rear of the frame. so willthis work without any problems?

68c10owner · 12-15-2008, 03:13 AM

you`ll need to have the engine out before you can do it but it`s not a big deal to leave your sheet metal on.

LMDGUY · 12-15-2008, 10:15 AM

I guess I shoulda said, yes the drivetrain is out already. I just cant seem to get it as clean as i want with it bolted in the truck.

smashingchuck · 12-15-2008, 11:55 AM

What will work fine...

**Captkaos** · 12-15-2008, 01:47 PM

You can unbolt it, but if you take it apart, I will still get the alignment checked. Bag and label EVERYTHING.

LMDGUY · 12-15-2008, 02:40 PM

thanks folks!

12-14-2008, 11:16 PM	#1
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	can i... remove the front suspension crossmember on my 73 C10 with out it causing any problems?? my truck is totally painted and all the panels are aligned but now i want to clean up the crossmember and paint everything ( i know i should done it before paint). I figured I would put the truck on jackstands under the cab and the frame by the radiator ofcourse also the rear of the frame. so willthis work without any problems? __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

12-15-2008, 03:13 AM	#2
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,005	Re: can i... you`ll need to have the engine out before you can do it but it`s not a big deal to leave your sheet metal on. __________________ Anthony

12-15-2008, 10:15 AM	#3
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: can i... I guess I shoulda said, yes the drivetrain is out already. I just cant seem to get it as clean as i want with it bolted in the truck. __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

12-15-2008, 11:55 AM	#4
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: can i... What will work fine... __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

12-15-2008, 01:47 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: can i... You can unbolt it, but if you take it apart, I will still get the alignment checked. Bag and label EVERYTHING. __________________ 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

12-15-2008, 02:40 PM	#6
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: can i... thanks folks! __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac



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