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**RenoKeene** · 03-30-2011, 09:32 AM

I've torn down 2 trucks lately and both had the same crack on the front crossmember. Also check out the cracked trailing arm mount on the rearend housing.

no moa · 03-30-2011, 09:46 AM

wow, i'll have to check all mine also! Thanks for bringing that up.

**RenoKeene** · 03-30-2011, 10:36 AM

Kinda hard to see in this pic but BOTH driver and pass side were cracked in the same place!

Indyuke · 03-30-2011, 11:14 AM

I'd bet that's from frame "flex", as in the type of flex that offroaders talk about.

**RenoKeene** · 03-30-2011, 11:26 AM

Since the only 2 trucks I've torn down have this problem I would say there are a lot of cracked crossmembers out there...check yours out...this could lead to other problems.

*stich626* · 03-30-2011, 11:40 AM

after 40+ years this happens,, a body cars the lower a arm get the same type cracks..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-30-2011, 12:46 PM

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after 40+ years this happens,, a body cars the lower a arm get the same type cracks..

I agree. Drill a hole at the end of the crack (to stop it from growing) then take a grinder "V" the crack out and weld it back together. It will be good for another 40 years or so. WES

cdowns · 03-30-2011, 12:50 PM

these for the most part were not pleasure vehicles they were used and abused work vehicles in extreme service situations most times

**RenoKeene** · 03-30-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

I agree. Drill a hole at the end of the crack (to stop it from growing) then take a grinder "V" the crack out and weld it back together. It will be good for another 40 years or so. WES

Being done right now...

03-30-2011, 09:32 AM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Is this a common problem with our trucks? I've torn down 2 trucks lately and both had the same crack on the front crossmember. Also check out the cracked trailing arm mount on the rearend housing. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-30-2011, 09:46 AM	#2
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Is this a common problem with our trucks? wow, i'll have to check all mine also! Thanks for bringing that up. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-30-2011, 10:36 AM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Is this a common problem with our trucks? Kinda hard to see in this pic but BOTH driver and pass side were cracked in the same place! Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-30-2011, 11:14 AM	#4
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Is this a common problem with our trucks? I'd bet that's from frame "flex", as in the type of flex that offroaders talk about.

03-30-2011, 11:26 AM	#5
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Check your front crossmembers for cracks! Since the only 2 trucks I've torn down have this problem I would say there are a lot of cracked crossmembers out there...check yours out...this could lead to other problems. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-30-2011, 11:40 AM	#6
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Is this a common problem with our trucks? after 40+ years this happens,, a body cars the lower a arm get the same type cracks..

03-30-2011, 12:50 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Is this a common problem with our trucks? these for the most part were not pleasure vehicles they were used and abused work vehicles in extreme service situations most times __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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