Crossmember Drop - Page 22 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

grnddwn · 12-01-2004, 10:55 AM

That's a nice set-up. I think the rod ends on the control arms might make for a harsh ride though, but it should handle really well.

**N2TRUX** · 12-02-2004, 09:35 AM

Here's another one. This is a Morrison set up....

Bagd72Chevy · 12-05-2004, 02:44 PM

What is the problem with the stock steering, what is binding up, only allowing you to do a 1.5 inch crossmember drop on stock stuff?

SCOTI · 12-05-2004, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagd72Chevy

What is the problem with the stock steering, what is binding up, only allowing you to do a 1.5 inch crossmember drop on stock stuff?

Yep. After about a 1.5" notch, you get very close to the tie-rods hitting the lower a-arm mounting hardware & clearance issues trying to clear the upper a-arm w/the steering shaft. More than a 1.5" drop w/add even more difficulty.

Bagd72Chevy · 12-05-2004, 10:04 PM

With tubular arms, would a 1.5 inch crossmember drop be ok?

Captkaos · 12-06-2004, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagd72Chevy

With tubular arms, would a 1.5 inch crossmember drop be ok?

Yes tubular will be perfectly fine with the 1.5 drop.

Bagd72Chevy · 12-06-2004, 02:51 AM

How much should I be looking to pay for a crossmember? Also is it hard to take out?

A Pull it yourself junkyard is like 10 minutes from where I am right now. Just wondering how much I should be looking to pay, and how hard is to get out. Also how heavy is a crossmember?

Captkaos · 12-06-2004, 05:20 PM

A stock one? They charge me $75 for the ones I have gotten. This is JUST the crossmember though.

grnddwn · 12-06-2004, 06:29 PM

aROUD HERE WE PAY 100 BUT THATS CANADIAN

Chris~GS · 12-09-2004, 12:07 PM

So i have read all this, and i have one question, which is better, a "Z" or a sectioned crossmember????? I am confused

phantom dually · 12-09-2004, 09:53 PM

FYI I have posted all my crossmember items for sale in the 73-87 parts forum. Thanks!!

phantom dually · 01-10-2005, 08:04 PM

Ttt

bagged72blaz · 01-11-2005, 07:47 PM

Err can this get any longer? How about writing a book!

I'm scared to ask a question without spending hours reading to see if it's been asked!

phantom dually · 01-11-2005, 11:20 PM

Ask anything you want!! Im sure it isnt the first time.

bagged72blaz · 01-13-2005, 03:26 PM

Ok Would it be true to say with a crossmember drop it wouldn't effect ground clearance under the arms? your just bringing the frame closer to the ground right?

fastbagged68 · 01-13-2005, 04:32 PM

Correct!

Truckhead · 01-19-2005, 07:50 PM

So what's a crossmember?

LOL I'm joking.

phantom dually · 01-19-2005, 10:10 PM

Are you just trying to run up your post count??

sixty8c10 · 01-19-2005, 10:43 PM

thats what it sounds like to me

loweredd · 01-25-2005, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris~GS

So i have read all this, and i have one question, which is better, a "Z" or a sectioned crossmember????? I am confused

I think it depends on your overall tire size Chris~GS. With the large diameter wheel tire combo I have, I needed to do a Z.

phantom dually · 06-07-2005, 10:22 PM

So has anyone actually ever got one of these membersi n and complete?? If so post a pic here and we can be done with this thread forever. Boy I sure wasted alot of time in this one!!

SCOTI · 06-07-2005, 11:21 PM

I know Slammed67 did a crossmember drop for XXL & Ken drove his truck back home. I believe thats how he managed to knock that small hole in his oil pan.

fastbagged68 · 06-08-2005, 01:10 AM

I am almost done! But I am doing full resto on my burban!

XXL · 06-08-2005, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I know Slammed67 did a crossmember drop for XXL & Ken drove his truck back home. I believe thats how he managed to knock that small hole in his oil pan.

My xmember was made by Captkaos using a stock one and sectioning it. slammed67 did the installation. And, yes, it's done, and had lots of miles on it as a daily driver until I bought the Tahoe (so I could get more work done on the truck without having to rely on it or my wife for transportation).

fastbagged68 · 06-08-2005, 01:12 PM

I did my crossmember drop myself with Bill Turner Arms. I will get pics up soon! I have been working on my suburban every monday-thurs for the last 3 months! Almost there. Doing Brake lines and fuel lines tonight. Didn't know stainless could be so much! Get my shocks today. It is all starting to come together!

12-05-2004, 02:44 PM	#528
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 418	interference What is the problem with the stock steering, what is binding up, only allowing you to do a 1.5 inch crossmember drop on stock stuff?

12-05-2004, 10:04 PM	#530
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 418	arms With tubular arms, would a 1.5 inch crossmember drop be ok?

12-06-2004, 02:51 AM	#532
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 418	crossmember How much should I be looking to pay for a crossmember? Also is it hard to take out? A Pull it yourself junkyard is like 10 minutes from where I am right now. Just wondering how much I should be looking to pay, and how hard is to get out. Also how heavy is a crossmember?

12-06-2004, 05:20 PM	#533
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	A stock one? They charge me $75 for the ones I have gotten. This is JUST the crossmember though. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-09-2004, 12:07 PM	#535
Chris~GS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 18	So i have read all this, and i have one question, which is better, a "Z" or a sectioned crossmember????? I am confused __________________ Cut=Custom <<and that is the coolest smiley EVER

12-01-2004, 10:55 AM	#526
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	That's a nice set-up. I think the rod ends on the control arms might make for a harsh ride though, but it should handle really well.

12-02-2004, 09:35 AM	#527
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Here's another one. This is a Morrison set up....

12-06-2004, 06:29 PM	#534
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	aROUD HERE WE PAY 100 BUT THATS CANADIAN

12-09-2004, 09:53 PM	#536
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	FYI I have posted all my crossmember items for sale in the 73-87 parts forum. Thanks!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-10-2005, 08:04 PM	#537
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Ttt __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-11-2005, 07:47 PM	#538
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Err can this get any longer? How about writing a book! I'm scared to ask a question without spending hours reading to see if it's been asked! __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

01-11-2005, 11:20 PM	#539
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Ask anything you want!! Im sure it isnt the first time. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-13-2005, 03:26 PM	#540
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Ok Would it be true to say with a crossmember drop it wouldn't effect ground clearance under the arms? your just bringing the frame closer to the ground right? __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

01-13-2005, 04:32 PM	#541
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Correct!

01-19-2005, 07:50 PM	#542
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	So what's a crossmember? LOL I'm joking.



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01-19-2005, 10:10 PM	#543
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Are you just trying to run up your post count?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-19-2005, 10:43 PM	#544
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	thats what it sounds like to me __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

06-07-2005, 10:22 PM	#546
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	So has anyone actually ever got one of these membersi n and complete?? If so post a pic here and we can be done with this thread forever. Boy I sure wasted alot of time in this one!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448 Last edited by phantom dually; 06-07-2005 at 10:22 PM.

06-07-2005, 11:21 PM	#547
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,142	I know Slammed67 did a crossmember drop for XXL & Ken drove his truck back home. I believe thats how he managed to knock that small hole in his oil pan. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 06-07-2005 at 11:26 PM.

06-08-2005, 01:10 AM	#548
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I am almost done! But I am doing full resto on my burban!

06-08-2005, 01:12 PM	#550
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I did my crossmember drop myself with Bill Turner Arms. I will get pics up soon! I have been working on my suburban every monday-thurs for the last 3 months! Almost there. Doing Brake lines and fuel lines tonight. Didn't know stainless could be so much! Get my shocks today. It is all starting to come together!

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