Removing front cross member on my 64 GMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rob Fisher · 01-18-2011, 01:43 AM

I have recently purchased a Porter Built front drop member and need to remove the stock front cross member on my 1964 GMC 1/2 ton. I am sure there is a thread somewhere about removing the stock one but I am having some trouble finding it. Do not know if it can come off as a single unit with everything attached or if it has to be dis-mantled. 4 bolts, 8 bolts or 50 bolts.
If someone can steer me in the right direction it would be appreciated.
Thanks

creep · 01-18-2011, 10:55 AM

We pulled mine as one piece. Just disconnected the steering, unbolted the crossmember and wheeled it out of there. There are some pics in my build thread if your interested.

jimmydean · 01-18-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by creep

We pulled mine as one piece. Just disconnected the steering, unbolted the crossmember and wheeled it out of there. There are some pics in my build thread if your interested.

Leave the center link in, otherwise it's a little trickier to move. But I pulled the crossmember out of the donor in about an hour by myself. So it can't be all that hard.

creep · 01-19-2011, 12:29 AM

Yeah, sorry. I meant just disconnect it from the steering box.

01-18-2011, 01:43 AM	#1
Rob Fisher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia,Canada Posts: 135	Removing front cross member on my 64 GMC I have recently purchased a Porter Built front drop member and need to remove the stock front cross member on my 1964 GMC 1/2 ton. I am sure there is a thread somewhere about removing the stock one but I am having some trouble finding it. Do not know if it can come off as a single unit with everything attached or if it has to be dis-mantled. 4 bolts, 8 bolts or 50 bolts. If someone can steer me in the right direction it would be appreciated. Thanks

01-18-2011, 10:55 AM	#2
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Removing front cross member on my 64 GMC We pulled mine as one piece. Just disconnected the steering, unbolted the crossmember and wheeled it out of there. There are some pics in my build thread if your interested. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-19-2011, 12:29 AM	#4
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Removing front cross member on my 64 GMC Yeah, sorry. I meant just disconnect it from the steering box. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.



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