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Kool K5 · 02-14-2013, 05:49 PM

Hey guys,

Never really paid attention to the parts I had laying around, but now that I'm at the point where I'm throwing the engine and trans in and I noticed there seemed to be something missing.

So I looked around and found this pic with the two upper mounting wings which I am missing.

What will be the negatives of not having these for the time being. Parts for these trucks aren't to plentiful around here.

Here is what I have now.

Evan

jaros44sr · 02-14-2013, 10:29 PM

Should take the weight, those wings only tie the top of the frame to the bottom, keeps it from twisting...i wouldnt drive on it, but should support for the time being, wouldnt hurt to support the crossmember to the shop floor

Dale99 · 02-14-2013, 11:01 PM

Mine is missing one of them, and was wheeled hard by the previous owner. If you cant find any, try making some. Thats what I thought about doing.

**hilljob26** · 02-14-2013, 11:24 PM

i have 2 of them extra if someone needs em, i wont be using them

SeventyOne · 02-15-2013, 01:04 AM

You may want to look at DIY4X4. He makes an engine crossmember that has "C"s that tie the top frame rail to the bottom. Maybe he would sell you those "C"s alone and you can use them.

Others have said you can run without the "wings", but with the weight of the trans and Tcase plus the torque of the motor I bet you'll be wallowing out the mounting holes on the lower frame rail fast...

DAVERJ · 02-18-2013, 11:13 AM

I have a question along this line.My 72,350/350,4X4 is just starting to go back together.I took out a 4 inch body lift which included about a 3inch drop on that same crossmenber for that transfer case.I'm ready to put that crossmember back in minus the drop spacers and need to know if it bolts direct to frame or did the factory and some sort of smaller spacers in there??
Dave

**hilljob26** · 02-18-2013, 01:46 PM

straight to the frame

DAVERJ · 02-18-2013, 04:16 PM

Great!Thanks,going in tonight!!

02-14-2013, 05:49 PM	#1
Kool K5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Niverville, Mb Posts: 88	Trans X-member missing parts. Hey guys, Never really paid attention to the parts I had laying around, but now that I'm at the point where I'm throwing the engine and trans in and I noticed there seemed to be something missing. So I looked around and found this pic with the two upper mounting wings which I am missing. What will be the negatives of not having these for the time being. Parts for these trucks aren't to plentiful around here. Here is what I have now. Evan __________________ 70 Blazer 4x4 305/sm465/np205 80 Buick LeSabre Limited 72 Honda CB350F 77 Honda Cb750K 00 Ducati Monster M900ie

02-14-2013, 10:29 PM	#2
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,457	Re: Trans X-member missing parts. Should take the weight, those wings only tie the top of the frame to the bottom, keeps it from twisting...i wouldnt drive on it, but should support for the time being, wouldnt hurt to support the crossmember to the shop floor __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-14-2013, 11:01 PM	#3
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Trans X-member missing parts. Mine is missing one of them, and was wheeled hard by the previous owner. If you cant find any, try making some. Thats what I thought about doing. __________________ 2008 Sierra k3500 LMM 1994 s10 blazer 4x4 1991 Camaro Vert Rusted in Half RIP 1972 Jimmy 4x4 L05,4L60E,np205http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546364 1967 C10 L6/3tree(dads truck)

02-14-2013, 11:24 PM	#4
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	Re: Trans X-member missing parts. i have 2 of them extra if someone needs em, i wont be using them __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

02-15-2013, 01:04 AM	#5
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,381	Re: Trans X-member missing parts. You may want to look at DIY4X4. He makes an engine crossmember that has "C"s that tie the top frame rail to the bottom. Maybe he would sell you those "C"s alone and you can use them. Others have said you can run without the "wings", but with the weight of the trans and Tcase plus the torque of the motor I bet you'll be wallowing out the mounting holes on the lower frame rail fast...

02-18-2013, 11:13 AM	#6
DAVERJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pownal VT Posts: 73	Re: Trans X-member missing parts. I have a question along this line.My 72,350/350,4X4 is just starting to go back together.I took out a 4 inch body lift which included about a 3inch drop on that same crossmenber for that transfer case.I'm ready to put that crossmember back in minus the drop spacers and need to know if it bolts direct to frame or did the factory and some sort of smaller spacers in there?? Dave

02-18-2013, 01:46 PM	#7
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	Re: Trans X-member missing parts. straight to the frame __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

02-18-2013, 04:16 PM	#8
DAVERJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pownal VT Posts: 73	Re: Trans X-member missing parts. Great!Thanks,going in tonight!!



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