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dylan1970 · 10-15-2004, 03:33 PM

Has anyone used Early Classics new transmission crossmember??? Is it worth the money?

ChevyCruizer · 10-15-2004, 11:32 PM

i think http://www.performanceonline.com has the same thing for less money. i have one but it is not installed yet. i will be using it when i do my motor/tranny swap. it looks good.

*Tanker350* · 10-24-2004, 05:25 PM

I got a deal on EBAY for $45.00 Shipped, plus its from Brothers, can't complain. They say they are sooooooo much better b/c you can re-route the exhaust pipes other then stock. But me too haven't installed it yet.

glock35ipsc · 10-26-2004, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyCruizer

i think http://www.performanceonline.com has the same thing for less money. i have one but it is not installed yet. i will be using it when i do my motor/tranny swap. it looks good.

Is this one painted or powdercoated? I bought mine from Early Classic for $89, unfinished. I like the design.

XXL · 10-24-2004, 08:39 PM

Too bad they didn't address the swingarm length/location issue while they were making this shiny new part. For those of you who are VERY low, you'll notice that your rear axle has shifted forward in the wheelwell. They could have fixed that with the bolt-on pivot points on their crossmember. At least, since they're bolt-on, you can make your own spacer and pitch their hardware in favor of some longer bolts.

lofly'a · 10-25-2004, 01:29 AM

hey XXL, could you explain more in detail what you mean. i don't know what you are referring to as far as the "swing arm". at first i thought you were talking about the trailing arms, but now i'm not sure. help me out here bro'

XXL · 10-25-2004, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lofly'a

hey XXL, could you explain more in detail what you mean. i don't know what you are referring to as far as the "swing arm". at first i thought you were talking about the trailing arms, but now i'm not sure. help me out here bro'

Yes, trailing arms. Since they pivot from a single point, they do so in an arc. If you raise the truck way up or lower it way down, the rearend moves forward. So you end up with wheels that aren't centered in the wheel opening.

dylan1970 · 10-25-2004, 08:50 PM

Hey guys... I just got my crossmember via UPS today... it looks sick! I can't wait to install it.. It was pretty expensive I think by the time it got over the border with the shipping charges but I'm hoping it will all be worth it. I'll keep you updated on how it's install goes and if it works like I think it is supposed to.

lofly'a · 10-26-2004, 01:29 PM

has anyone modified their crossmember/trailing arms to correct the centering problem? if so, what approach did'ja take. i've never dropped a 67-72 lower than 3 inches so i've never encountered this "phenomenon". i gotta go out to the shop now to conjure up something on this subject as i am planning to get about 2 to 3 inches from the ground on this next build-up.

neonlarry · 10-26-2004, 03:46 PM

Check out the adjustable x-member about half way down the page:
http://www.stockcarproducts.com/trkarm.htm

ChevyCruizer · 10-26-2004, 08:01 PM

are we talking anout the transmission crossmember or the trailing arm crossmember?

dylan - if you are talking about the trailing arm member i would like to know how the install goes (with pictures) and how you like it

i have the transmission member but it is not in yet.

XXL · 10-26-2004, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyCruizer

are we talking anout the transmission crossmember or the trailing arm crossmember?

I believe that was moi who derailed the thread... doh.

dylan1970 · 10-27-2004, 06:06 AM

I'm talking about the transmission crossmember. I still have to figure out all of the parts i'm going to need to get it ready for the air ride suspension. I don't know if i'm going to need a trailing crossmember or not. If anyone has any info on this I could use it to help me decide if i need to get one. As for my Transmission crossmember... It is powdercoated. The next purchase is probably going to be the shock mount relocators. here is a pic of my truck.

dylan1970 · 10-27-2004, 06:07 AM

Oh ya... that pic is one without any springs in the rear of the truck at all. I took them out to see how low it would sit... Just for fun. I'm hoping I'll get it lower than that after the C-notch and air ride installation.

dylan1970 · 10-28-2004, 06:19 AM

ChevyCruizer. I was wondering if you put lowering blocks between the axel and the trailing arms if that would fix the problem with your track bar? I'm still having trouble figuring out which parts I need to properly lower my truck on air.

10-15-2004, 03:33 PM	#1
dylan1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Owen Sound, Ont. Canada Posts: 79	Transmission crossmember Has anyone used Early Classics new transmission crossmember??? Is it worth the money?

10-15-2004, 11:32 PM	#2
ChevyCruizer 17's too small Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 335	i think http://www.performanceonline.com has the same thing for less money. i have one but it is not installed yet. i will be using it when i do my motor/tranny swap. it looks good. __________________ 68 C10 SWB SS 5 lug power disc brake conversion 2.5 inch drop spindles van tilt column Air Ride Technologies Cool Ride air bag kits Performance Online tubular upper control arms and shock relocator kits ECE super track panhard bar 1 piece side windows

10-24-2004, 08:39 PM	#5
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Too bad they didn't address the swingarm length/location issue while they were making this shiny new part. For those of you who are VERY low, you'll notice that your rear axle has shifted forward in the wheelwell. They could have fixed that with the bolt-on pivot points on their crossmember. At least, since they're bolt-on, you can make your own spacer and pitch their hardware in favor of some longer bolts. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-25-2004, 01:29 AM	#6
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	hey XXL, could you explain more in detail what you mean. i don't know what you are referring to as far as the "swing arm". at first i thought you were talking about the trailing arms, but now i'm not sure. help me out here bro' __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

10-26-2004, 01:29 PM	#9
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	has anyone modified their crossmember/trailing arms to correct the centering problem? if so, what approach did'ja take. i've never dropped a 67-72 lower than 3 inches so i've never encountered this "phenomenon". i gotta go out to the shop now to conjure up something on this subject as i am planning to get about 2 to 3 inches from the ground on this next build-up. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

10-24-2004, 05:25 PM	#3
Tanker350 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Desert, Ca Posts: 410	I got a deal on EBAY for $45.00 Shipped, plus its from Brothers, can't complain. They say they are sooooooo much better b/c you can re-route the exhaust pipes other then stock. But me too haven't installed it yet.

10-25-2004, 08:50 PM	#8
dylan1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Owen Sound, Ont. Canada Posts: 79	Hey guys... I just got my crossmember via UPS today... it looks sick! I can't wait to install it.. It was pretty expensive I think by the time it got over the border with the shipping charges but I'm hoping it will all be worth it. I'll keep you updated on how it's install goes and if it works like I think it is supposed to.

10-26-2004, 03:46 PM	#10
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Check out the adjustable x-member about half way down the page: http://www.stockcarproducts.com/trkarm.htm __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

10-26-2004, 08:01 PM	#11
ChevyCruizer 17's too small Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 335	are we talking anout the transmission crossmember or the trailing arm crossmember? dylan - if you are talking about the trailing arm member i would like to know how the install goes (with pictures) and how you like it i have the transmission member but it is not in yet. __________________ 68 C10 SWB SS 5 lug power disc brake conversion 2.5 inch drop spindles van tilt column Air Ride Technologies Cool Ride air bag kits Performance Online tubular upper control arms and shock relocator kits ECE super track panhard bar 1 piece side windows

10-27-2004, 06:06 AM	#13
dylan1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Owen Sound, Ont. Canada Posts: 79	I'm talking about the transmission crossmember. I still have to figure out all of the parts i'm going to need to get it ready for the air ride suspension. I don't know if i'm going to need a trailing crossmember or not. If anyone has any info on this I could use it to help me decide if i need to get one. As for my Transmission crossmember... It is powdercoated. The next purchase is probably going to be the shock mount relocators. here is a pic of my truck. Attached Images

10-27-2004, 06:07 AM	#14
dylan1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Owen Sound, Ont. Canada Posts: 79	Oh ya... that pic is one without any springs in the rear of the truck at all. I took them out to see how low it would sit... Just for fun. I'm hoping I'll get it lower than that after the C-notch and air ride installation.

10-28-2004, 06:19 AM	#15
dylan1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Owen Sound, Ont. Canada Posts: 79	ChevyCruizer. I was wondering if you put lowering blocks between the axel and the trailing arms if that would fix the problem with your track bar? I'm still having trouble figuring out which parts I need to properly lower my truck on air.



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