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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: bake315 on April 21, 2012, 08:07:18 pm
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Hey guys,
I'm in the process of dropping my sm465 tranny, and I've run into a problem. The crossmember is bolted to the frame in several different ways, one of those being the upper edge. Those bolts spin when I try to remove them. Problem is, there's no apparent access to them where I can get a wrench on them, because the cab appears to be sitting directly on that part of the frame. Am I really going to have to raise the cab in order to remove the crossmember?
I've attached photos for clarity's sake. I'd really appreciate any input y'all have.
bake315
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You will have to use a small pry bar to wedge in between the cab and frame enough to slip a closed end wrench on it. I just went through this when I went from a TH350C to a 700R4 in my 85 C10.
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You will have to use a small pry bar to wedge in between the cab and frame enough to slip a closed end wrench on it. I just went through this when I went from a TH350C to a 700R4 in my 85 C10.
Pry bar it is, then. Thanks!
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Well that sucks, I am going to have to do the same thing in a couple of months. :(
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You only have to do this if your body mounts are really gone. I could get a wrench on mine but had to pry the cab floor up to remove the bolts to move them over to the next set of holes. Mine being a 85 had just the passenger side to deal with.
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You only have to do this if your body mounts are really gone. I could get a wrench on mine but had to pry the cab floor up to remove the bolts to move them over to the next set of holes. Mine being a 85 had just the passenger side to deal with.
Your cab looks very close to the frame. I'd also suggest checking the cab bushings.
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Agreed, something is off. Check the cab mounts for starters.
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Yep, the mounts/bushings are shot, all right. Looks like I'll be adding them to the list for replacement. ::)
Thanks again, fellas.