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drivethechevy · 02-03-2009, 10:43 PM

i need a new engine cross member and motor mount set up for my 68 k10 seing as the original is all cut up
has anyone used diy4x's engine crossmember on a 67-68?
how easy does it install?
and has anyone had any problems with it?
thanks alot
nate

*FormerMember* · 02-03-2009, 11:33 PM

It's a breeze to install.

68Maniac · 02-04-2009, 10:27 AM

I agree with grendal on the installion and it looks better and stronger than the old factory one. You won't be dissapointed.

drivethechevy · 02-05-2009, 12:25 AM

alright thats what i wanted to hear, thanks
i will be ordering that sometime this week along with a bunch of new suspension parts
nate

vtblazer · 02-05-2009, 06:50 AM

Easy install but there were a few issue's with oil pan clearance early on, just make sure to run a stock pan.

...or contact DIY to make sure the one your using will work.

low900rr · 02-05-2009, 11:36 PM

looks sick!!! cant wait to get my crossmember ordered.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 02-06-2009, 09:05 AM

Mine was missing hardware and i had to shim it because there was large gaps between the upper and lower frame C. I could have sucked it down with the bolts, but i didn't want to put undue stress on the frame. Also, if you have a spare motor on a stand, bolt the new motor mounts on to the motor, and then bolt the crossmember on them to check fit. It easier to slot a hole now, then when its in the truck. The crossmember moved my motor to the driverside a little, and up on the pass side a little. I brought it back down with the frame shims. I called Kurt twice and left messages. I got no responce.

barthmonster · 05-01-2009, 08:58 PM

Can someone fill me in, I just located a '71 frame and it's missing the front crossmember.

Anyone have a link for this cross-member replacement if that's what it is ??

Thanks !!

drivethechevy · 05-01-2009, 11:26 PM

http://www.diy4x.com/engine.htm
thats the link
its a replacement and upgrade
i acctualy went a different route and kept my eyes open on the parts board for one

og350 · 06-01-2009, 09:55 PM

so i put one in my truck and have loved it so far. after i put the new motor in i had to pull the oil pan and the mount worked great. was able to leave the motor in the truck and pull the pan!!

02-03-2009, 10:43 PM	#1
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	diy4x engine crossmember i need a new engine cross member and motor mount set up for my 68 k10 seing as the original is all cut up has anyone used diy4x's engine crossmember on a 67-68? how easy does it install? and has anyone had any problems with it? thanks alot nate __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

02-03-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: diy4x engine crossmember It's a breeze to install.

02-04-2009, 10:27 AM	#3
68Maniac Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 51	Re: diy4x engine crossmember I agree with grendal on the installion and it looks better and stronger than the old factory one. You won't be dissapointed. Last edited by 68Maniac; 02-04-2009 at 10:28 AM.

02-05-2009, 12:25 AM	#4
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: diy4x engine crossmember alright thats what i wanted to hear, thanks i will be ordering that sometime this week along with a bunch of new suspension parts nate __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

02-05-2009, 06:50 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: diy4x engine crossmember Easy install but there were a few issue's with oil pan clearance early on, just make sure to run a stock pan. ...or contact DIY to make sure the one your using will work. Attached Images

02-05-2009, 11:36 PM	#6
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: diy4x engine crossmember looks sick!!! cant wait to get my crossmember ordered.

02-06-2009, 09:05 AM	#7
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: diy4x engine crossmember Mine was missing hardware and i had to shim it because there was large gaps between the upper and lower frame C. I could have sucked it down with the bolts, but i didn't want to put undue stress on the frame. Also, if you have a spare motor on a stand, bolt the new motor mounts on to the motor, and then bolt the crossmember on them to check fit. It easier to slot a hole now, then when its in the truck. The crossmember moved my motor to the driverside a little, and up on the pass side a little. I brought it back down with the frame shims. I called Kurt twice and left messages. I got no responce. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

05-01-2009, 08:58 PM	#8
barthmonster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chamberlain, SD Posts: 183	Re: diy4x engine crossmember Can someone fill me in, I just located a '71 frame and it's missing the front crossmember. Anyone have a link for this cross-member replacement if that's what it is ?? Thanks !!

05-01-2009, 11:26 PM	#9
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: diy4x engine crossmember http://www.diy4x.com/engine.htm thats the link its a replacement and upgrade i acctualy went a different route and kept my eyes open on the parts board for one __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom) Last edited by drivethechevy; 05-01-2009 at 11:30 PM.

06-01-2009, 09:55 PM	#10
og350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: river falls, Wisconsin Posts: 236	Re: diy4x engine crossmember so i put one in my truck and have loved it so far. after i put the new motor in i had to pull the oil pan and the mount worked great. was able to leave the motor in the truck and pull the pan!! Attached Images



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