Need help finding a aftermarket center crossmember! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chris04 · 03-25-2015, 07:29 PM

Hey guys I'm lowering my 70 swb truck pretty low and I want to go with a aftermarket center crossmember so I can run exhaust thru it and also benefit having a larger hoop in center in case I decide to go to a one piece in future but as of now I have a two piece and All I can find is porter built's crossmember that works with a two piece but it requires modifying drive shaft since the carrier mount is moved forward and western chassis advertises one that works with a one or two but when I called to make sure I was told that it only worked with a one for it didn't have a carrier bearing mount! So where can I find one that works with my two piece? I have searched and searched with no luck, and I don't want to keep my stock one of I don't have too , I really want a aftermarket, thanks for any help!

Chris

UP GRADE · 03-25-2015, 10:25 PM

Try CCP and BROTHER TRUCKS

Chris04 · 03-26-2015, 06:35 AM

I already checked one piece only and it seems brothers sells all cpp parts mostly or at least I know the crossmember was a cpp! Thanks anyway man

**PGSigns** · 03-26-2015, 06:40 AM

One option would be to customize yours. Two pieces of 4" OD pipe to make your pass throughs for the exhaust and do the flip on your trailing arm brackets.
Jimmy

chevy_mike · 03-26-2015, 11:24 AM

I also check Early Classics and theirs says for short bed, 1 piece driveshaft. Not sure you'll find an aftermarket one for a 2 piece setup or you would need to modify it.

Chris04 · 03-26-2015, 12:32 PM

Thanks guys, I really didn't want to modify or cut holes in mine if I didn't have too but may have to do that! I wonder instead of flipping trailing arm mounts if I can just buy the brackets from western chassis and mount them that way I could have different setting options?

bs46488 · 03-26-2015, 01:56 PM

The CPP one can do both LWB and SWB, 1 or 2 piece driveshafts.

Check out this link (just for the picture and wording)
http://www.dreamershotrods.com/cppto...yandgmcpu.aspx

I bought the one from POL.

I'm not 100% happy with the fitment. If I was to re-consider the purchase...I would keep shopping around.

Chris04 · 03-26-2015, 02:33 PM

Well dang sure enough it says on their website for one or two piece, I could have sworn I read on their ebay listing it was just for a one piece! Thanks for all the help guys I feel stupid now!

Chris

**PGSigns** · 03-26-2015, 02:36 PM

The one they had on Ebay may have only been for one piece.
Jimmy

Popcorn W · 03-29-2015, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

do the flip on your trailing arm brackets.
Jimmy

Sorry to hijack with a stupid question, but can you explain "flip trailing arm brackets" please?

03-25-2015, 07:29 PM	#1
Chris04 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Galivants ferry, South Carolina Posts: 189	Need help finding a aftermarket center crossmember! Hey guys I'm lowering my 70 swb truck pretty low and I want to go with a aftermarket center crossmember so I can run exhaust thru it and also benefit having a larger hoop in center in case I decide to go to a one piece in future but as of now I have a two piece and All I can find is porter built's crossmember that works with a two piece but it requires modifying drive shaft since the carrier mount is moved forward and western chassis advertises one that works with a one or two but when I called to make sure I was told that it only worked with a one for it didn't have a carrier bearing mount! So where can I find one that works with my two piece? I have searched and searched with no luck, and I don't want to keep my stock one of I don't have too , I really want a aftermarket, thanks for any help! Chris __________________ 1972 Cheyenne super 1949 3100

03-25-2015, 10:25 PM	#2
UP GRADE one set closer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis TN. Posts: 722	Re: Need help finding a aftermarket center crossmember! Try CCP and BROTHER TRUCKS

03-26-2015, 06:35 AM	#3
Chris04 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Galivants ferry, South Carolina Posts: 189	Re: Need help finding a aftermarket center crossmember! I already checked one piece only and it seems brothers sells all cpp parts mostly or at least I know the crossmember was a cpp! Thanks anyway man __________________ 1972 Cheyenne super 1949 3100

03-26-2015, 06:40 AM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Need help finding a aftermarket center crossmember! One option would be to customize yours. Two pieces of 4" OD pipe to make your pass throughs for the exhaust and do the flip on your trailing arm brackets. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-26-2015, 11:24 AM	#5
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Need help finding a aftermarket center crossmember! I also check Early Classics and theirs says for short bed, 1 piece driveshaft. Not sure you'll find an aftermarket one for a 2 piece setup or you would need to modify it. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

03-26-2015, 12:32 PM	#6
Chris04 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Galivants ferry, South Carolina Posts: 189	Re: Need help finding a aftermarket center crossmember! Thanks guys, I really didn't want to modify or cut holes in mine if I didn't have too but may have to do that! I wonder instead of flipping trailing arm mounts if I can just buy the brackets from western chassis and mount them that way I could have different setting options? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne super 1949 3100

03-26-2015, 01:56 PM	#7
bs46488 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: Need help finding a aftermarket center crossmember! The CPP one can do both LWB and SWB, 1 or 2 piece driveshafts. Check out this link (just for the picture and wording) http://www.dreamershotrods.com/cppto...yandgmcpu.aspx I bought the one from POL. I'm not 100% happy with the fitment. If I was to re-consider the purchase...I would keep shopping around.

03-26-2015, 02:33 PM	#8
Chris04 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Galivants ferry, South Carolina Posts: 189	Re: Need help finding a aftermarket center crossmember! Well dang sure enough it says on their website for one or two piece, I could have sworn I read on their ebay listing it was just for a one piece! Thanks for all the help guys I feel stupid now! Chris __________________ 1972 Cheyenne super 1949 3100

03-26-2015, 02:36 PM	#9
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Need help finding a aftermarket center crossmember! The one they had on Ebay may have only been for one piece. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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