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Vandals909 · 11-16-2015, 09:50 AM

I'm currently rebuilding the front end on my 71 and noticed the bottom lip on the front suspension member looks like the prior owner hit something and the lip is bent.

Is there a difference between the years? Is one year better than the other?

Thanks

SCOTI · 11-16-2015, 01:54 PM

There are minor variations between the year models but the crossmembers are interchangeable.

Vandals909 · 11-17-2015, 01:01 AM

Can you elaborate? My truck is a 71, should I get only a 71 front member to make sure I do not need to do any mods?

Thanks!!!!

SCOTI · 11-17-2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Vandals909

Can you elaborate? My truck is a 71, should I get only a 71 front member to make sure I do not need to do any mods?

Thanks!!!!

Brake line tabs varied through the years. If you wan't a direct plug & play set-up, stick w/a 71-72 x-member. If the brake lines have changed & don't use the OE tabs, other year x-members can be used.

Vandals909 · 11-17-2015, 11:08 AM

Thank you

11-16-2015, 09:50 AM	#1
Vandals909 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 321	Front suspension member I'm currently rebuilding the front end on my 71 and noticed the bottom lip on the front suspension member looks like the prior owner hit something and the lip is bent. Is there a difference between the years? Is one year better than the other? Thanks

11-16-2015, 01:54 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Front suspension member There are minor variations between the year models but the crossmembers are interchangeable. __________________ 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.*

11-17-2015, 01:01 AM	#3
Vandals909 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 321	Re: Front suspension member Can you elaborate? My truck is a 71, should I get only a 71 front member to make sure I do not need to do any mods? Thanks!!!!

11-17-2015, 11:08 AM	#5
Vandals909 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 321	Re: Front suspension member Thank you



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