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Old 03-29-2008, 02:08 PM   #1
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73 crossmember on a 1950

Somewhere (H.A.M.B.?) I read a article about using a 73-87 crossmember on the 1950 1/2 ton using only 1/2 inch spacers for frame fit.It seems it is wider but can be corrected with backspacing rims.
Anybody done this? I happen to have access to a free 77 1/2 ton 2wd that is just sitting.
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Old 03-29-2008, 06:13 PM   #2
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Re: 73 crossmember on a 1950

Do you mean the rear end or the transmission crossmember?
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Old 03-29-2008, 07:07 PM   #3
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Re: 73 crossmember on a 1950

i think he means the front suspension crossmember
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Old 03-30-2008, 12:02 AM   #4
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Re: 73 crossmember on a 1950

track width is to wide. i have talked to a handful of people that have done this and wish they didn't. couple of them also did it to TF trucks and said they should have used a different clip.
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