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CanonKid · 01-19-2009, 08:36 PM

I know I've been posting a lot but I have another question. I have a front crossmember out of a 1971 Chevy truck and I was wondering if it would bolt up to a 1966 1/2 ton truck?

SCOTI · 01-19-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CanonKid

I know I've been posting a lot but I have another question. I have a front crossmember out of a 1971 Chevy truck and I was wondering if it would bolt up to a 1966 1/2 ton truck?

Yes. They're basically the same. What are you trying to accomplish?

CanonKid · 01-19-2009, 09:28 PM

I wanna put the front crossmember on so I can have disc brakes.

scotts62 · 01-19-2009, 09:31 PM

That would do the trick for you then

Rebuild it and youll have a brand new front end with discs under it

SCOTI · 01-19-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CanonKid

I wanna put the front crossmember on so I can have disc brakes.

You don't have to swap the entire crossmember for the discs unless you want to do the extra work. All the parts that attach to the crossmember can/will bolt up to the current c.member already in your 66.

CanonKid · 01-19-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

You don't have to swap the entire crossmember for the discs unless you want to do the extra work. All the parts that attach to the crossmember can/will bolt up to the current c.member already in your 66.

The crossmember under the truck has a cut in it. That makes me uncomfortable, and the other crossmember was free.

SCOTI · 01-19-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CanonKid

The crossmember under the truck has a cut in it. That makes me uncomfortable, and the other crossmember was free.

Ahh. Good reason for a swap then.

CanonKid · 01-19-2009, 10:42 PM

I don't know if the cut in the crossmember compromised the structural integrity or not but I'd rather not risk it.

scotts62 · 01-19-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CanonKid

I don't know if the cut in the crossmember compromised the structural integrity or not but I'd rather not risk it.

Yeah i dont blame you there.

CanonKid · 01-19-2009, 11:11 PM

Well I'm glad people agree with me.

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-20-2009, 12:36 AM

I agree with you kid. Better safe then sorry. Structural integrity is a nice way of putting it.

CanonKid · 01-20-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

I agree with you kid. Better safe then sorry. Structural integrity is a nice way of putting it.

Couldn't agree with you more.

01-19-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
CanonKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 84	Front crossmember... I know I've been posting a lot but I have another question. I have a front crossmember out of a 1971 Chevy truck and I was wondering if it would bolt up to a 1966 1/2 ton truck? __________________ 1966 C20

01-19-2009, 09:28 PM	#3
CanonKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 84	Re: Front crossmember... I wanna put the front crossmember on so I can have disc brakes. __________________ 1966 C20

01-19-2009, 09:31 PM	#4
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Front crossmember... That would do the trick for you then Rebuild it and youll have a brand new front end with discs under it __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-19-2009, 10:42 PM	#8
CanonKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 84	Re: Front crossmember... I don't know if the cut in the crossmember compromised the structural integrity or not but I'd rather not risk it. __________________ 1966 C20

01-19-2009, 11:11 PM	#10
CanonKid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 84	Re: Front crossmember... Well I'm glad people agree with me. __________________ 1966 C20

01-20-2009, 12:36 AM	#11
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Front crossmember... I agree with you kid. Better safe then sorry. Structural integrity is a nice way of putting it. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!



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