4x4 Crossmember

[JMac11]

Not shilling these in anyway...... just a heads up. Not compatible with stock 5.3 compressor, so I am probably not a player......

http://dirtydingo.com/store/pages.php?pID=19&CDpath=0

[6600DURAMAX]

Those are sweet, I am have been contemplating a LSx swap for a while.....this could be the first piece!!!! What would you have to do to run a/c???
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[truckdude239]

They sell a relocate kit that movez the ac up high
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[6600DURAMAX]

Wow, a/c relocate kit is more than the engine mounts
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[Thealien]

ANOTHER OPTION

[JMac11]

Had seen those, prob not a much difference structural strength wise. Anyone know who might have use the Pacific Fab one???

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by JMac11

Had seen those, prob not a much difference structural strength wise. Anyone know who might have use the Pacific Fab one???

I did...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=122


I had to remove it after the install because the oil pan was too close to the cross member. I removed it and sent it back to have it fixed. I should have just fixed it myself. All they did was hit it with a cutoff wheel and then throw some paint on it. They claim they have never seen the issue I had before. If I had to do it over I am not sure I would have gone with the PF cross member.

[Thealien]

Here is one member using it without any issues (except his pictures don't load anymore)

Firebirdjones

Gunny Davis lifted his 2 inches to clear

Another installation that had to be tweaked

I made my own so I have no experience with either. I just want to help give everyone options. I don't think any of these swaps will be without some level of fabrication skills. Good luck with your build

[JMac11]

I wish DIY would do an LS Crossmember, like their stuff but????

In a perfect world I think I would do this:

The C channel from the DIY4x4 crossmember with a CPP universal LS Engine mount. I would get the channel undrilled, narrow the CPP mount, drill the C channel for the CPP mount. Then use existing frame holes to mount c channel permanently, if needed drill new frame holes.......

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...cks/4810LS.htm

[JMac11]

Good Stuff.. Thealien, when you modified your DIY crossmember, did the distance between the mounts change? I have one of thos and that would probably be my best deal, my K5 is lifted so interference would not be a problem.

Thanks
Josh

[JMac11]

Ordering something today!!!!

[Thealien]

Originally Posted by JMac11

Good Stuff.. Thealien, when you modified your DIY crossmember, did the distance between the mounts change? I have one of thos and that would probably be my best deal, my K5 is lifted so interference would not be a problem.

Thanks
Josh

Sorry I didn't see this but most of the info is in my few threads. I could not get the DIY 4X4 crossmember to work even though they tried a few times and did not overcharge me for their time.

I ended up using the C channel, the plates that bolt to the C channel, the engine mounts and brackets.

From there I fabbed up some 1/4 wall 1 1/4 inch chrom molly tubing and joined everything together. It was a pain but worked fine for me. Wanting to stay at stock ride height added to my issues.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375380

Here you can see the template I made