The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.
Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board
Reload this Page Crossmembers and Airbags

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com
Home Forums Gallery Site Merchandise Register FAQ Members List Subscribe Calendar


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-16-2018, 10:36 AM   #1
WarMonger
Registered User
 
WarMonger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Ventura, CA
Posts: 818
Crossmembers and Airbags
Getting close to getting the rear bag set-up done. We did some mock up work and looks like my drive line is going to hit the crossmember frame support. In your guys opinion, should I modify this one or do you know of a new center support that has more clearance? See pic with red arrow
Attached Images
   
__________________
..................... ____
.........________//__{\_____
,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/
1970 C20
-_--_--_- ______
_--_--_- /___|__\____
-_--_-_ |_(0)|__|_(0)]
1972 K5
WarMonger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-16-2018, 01:49 PM   #2
demian5
Registered User
 
demian5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Lake Forest, CA
Posts: 2,177
Re: Crossmembers and Airbags
You may have to make one.
__________________
"Work hard, use your vacation days."
1970 C15 GMC Long Bed
1986 C20 Scottsdale
1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2
Instagram: C10sofOC
demian5 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-16-2018, 03:26 PM   #3
67c10rustbuket
Registered User
 
67c10rustbuket's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Mustang, Oklahoma
Posts: 2,806
Re: Crossmembers and Airbags
That crossmember wasnt used on short beds so now that you’ve shortened the frame just remove it.
__________________
Dan <---(my name)



67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car
67c10rustbuket is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-16-2018, 03:48 PM   #4
Rufas
Registered User
 
Rufas's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Fort Mohave, AZ
Posts: 370
Re: Crossmembers and Airbags
My drop isn't a much as yours. I had to notch about 1/2 out of the cross member. So far so good...
__________________
1970 GMC 2500
700R Trans, RideTech 4 link rear suspension, air bagged on all four corners, factory upper/lower A-Arms, 2 inch drop spindles.
350 SBC 300hp
Weiand Supercharger
FiTech 30004 EFI
Rufas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-16-2018, 03:55 PM   #5
WarMonger
Registered User
 
WarMonger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Ventura, CA
Posts: 818
Re: Crossmembers and Airbags
Quote:
Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket View Post
That crossmember wasnt used on short beds so now that you’ve shortened the frame just remove it.
That's what I was thinking also. thanks
__________________
..................... ____
.........________//__{\_____
,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/
1970 C20
-_--_--_- ______
_--_--_- /___|__\____
-_--_-_ |_(0)|__|_(0)]
1972 K5
WarMonger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-17-2018, 09:24 AM   #6
Hart_Rod
*************
 
Hart_Rod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 17,858
Re: Crossmembers and Airbags
Looks sweet! Are you raising the bed floor?
Hart_Rod is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-17-2018, 10:31 AM   #7
WarMonger
Registered User
 
WarMonger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Ventura, CA
Posts: 818
Re: Crossmembers and Airbags
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hart_Rod View Post
Looks sweet! Are you raising the bed floor?
I was planning to, but I left this one in and cut a section for the C-notch. That way I can mount the tank and compressors upfront and the gas tank in the rear. I think I will either put a new metal one in that is raised or a wood one.
__________________
..................... ____
.........________//__{\_____
,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/
1970 C20
-_--_--_- ______
_--_--_- /___|__\____
-_--_-_ |_(0)|__|_(0)]
1972 K5
WarMonger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-17-2018, 10:34 AM   #8
WarMonger
Registered User
 
WarMonger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Ventura, CA
Posts: 818
Re: Crossmembers and Airbags
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rufas View Post
My drop isn't a much as yours. I had to notch about 1/2 out of the cross member. So far so good...
I think I will leave the crossmember in for strength. I will use a piece of 6" pipe and weld it in the center of the member for clearance. Well..... that is the plan so far.
__________________
..................... ____
.........________//__{\_____
,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/
1970 C20
-_--_--_- ______
_--_--_- /___|__\____
-_--_-_ |_(0)|__|_(0)]
1972 K5
WarMonger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-17-2018, 01:19 PM   #9
Hart_Rod
*************
 
Hart_Rod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 17,858
Re: Crossmembers and Airbags
Quote:
Originally Posted by WarMonger View Post
I was planning to, but I left this one in and cut a section for the C-notch. That way I can mount the tank and compressors upfront and the gas tank in the rear. I think I will either put a new metal one in that is raised or a wood one.
Sweet! Let me know if you need some of my shortened rear tubs.
Hart_Rod is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:22 PM.

67-72chevytrucks.com - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com