Crossmember swap with manual steering - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

akaupp · 03-31-2016, 05:19 PM

Hey all, looking to get sixfo lower without bagging it. I've realized I need drop spindles, which also means disc brakes. I'm wondering if it would be better to do the complete crossmember swap for a later model or just get drop spindles for the stock suspension. I want to keep manual steering. It seems like everyone goes power steering with the crossmember swap.

Also, what would be the easiest way to bring the back down the additional 2.5"-3" to keep it level. I'm currently running TJ coils and 2" blocks. I know I'll have to modify the frame to clear the arms, relocate the upper spring mounts and change the track bar. Do I need to flip the front mounts for the arms?

**PGSigns** · 04-01-2016, 06:45 AM

So what is in the front now and how low is the truck? Pic would be good. And how much lower do you want to go?
Jimmy

akaupp · 04-01-2016, 09:19 AM

1.5 coils cut in front, TJ springs and 2 inch blocks in the rear

I'd like to get down a couple more inches.

**PGSigns** · 04-01-2016, 08:10 PM

That far down I would look into notching the crossmember. Getting two more inches down I think will put you a arms very close to the ground.
Jimmy

63burban · 04-02-2016, 10:48 AM

Looks good now

03-31-2016, 05:19 PM	#1
akaupp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 235	Crossmember swap with manual steering Hey all, looking to get sixfo lower without bagging it. I've realized I need drop spindles, which also means disc brakes. I'm wondering if it would be better to do the complete crossmember swap for a later model or just get drop spindles for the stock suspension. I want to keep manual steering. It seems like everyone goes power steering with the crossmember swap. Also, what would be the easiest way to bring the back down the additional 2.5"-3" to keep it level. I'm currently running TJ coils and 2" blocks. I know I'll have to modify the frame to clear the arms, relocate the upper spring mounts and change the track bar. Do I need to flip the front mounts for the arms? __________________ Aaron 1964 K10 1964 C10 1965 Suburban 2005 Yukon

04-01-2016, 06:45 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Crossmember swap with manual steering So what is in the front now and how low is the truck? Pic would be good. And how much lower do you want to go? 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

04-01-2016, 09:19 AM	#3
akaupp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 235	Re: Crossmember swap with manual steering 1.5 coils cut in front, TJ springs and 2 inch blocks in the rear I'd like to get down a couple more inches. __________________ Aaron 1964 K10 1964 C10 1965 Suburban 2005 Yukon

04-01-2016, 08:10 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Crossmember swap with manual steering That far down I would look into notching the crossmember. Getting two more inches down I think will put you a arms very close to the ground. 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

04-02-2016, 10:48 AM	#5
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Crossmember swap with manual steering Looks good now



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