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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: dale on September 02, 2013, 07:38:22 pm

Title: crossmember swap on 85 2wd
Post by: dale on September 02, 2013, 07:38:22 pm
Looking to swap the crossmember on my 85 chevy pro street project.. just got my 3" drop springs in  :D and now i want to swap upper and lower control arms... any ideas?
Title: Re: crossmember swap on 85 2wd
Post by: Captkaos on September 03, 2013, 01:46:36 pm
I am not exactly sure what you are asking.
Title: Re: crossmember swap on 85 2wd
Post by: dale on September 03, 2013, 08:47:51 pm
Wanting to unbolt the six bolts that hold on that huge crossmember and replace it with an aftermarket... is that possible?
Title: crossmember swap on 85 2wd
Post by: CanadianC10 on September 04, 2013, 06:27:23 pm
There's five cross members from front to back..
Title: Re: crossmember swap on 85 2wd
Post by: dale on September 04, 2013, 08:40:35 pm
There's five cross members from front to back..

Hate to burst your bubble... But this 2wd lwb frame has 6 on it!
Title: crossmember swap on 85 2wd
Post by: CanadianC10 on September 09, 2013, 06:29:03 pm
Wanting to unbolt the six bolts that hold on that huge crossmember and replace it with an aftermarket... is that possible?
well if someone makes an aftermarket cross member you must be able to do it then or atleast that's my guess? And ok 6 I was going off the top of my head, if the truck has a steady bearing in it, or had a steady bearing then I can think of 3 "huge" crossmembers, up front between  the control arms, the rear cab support member which there are 2 versions of, 1 that is basically 2 mounts and a bar joining them and the other version is made alot heavier and able to support a steady bearing, then the crossmember between the front spring hangars, so be a little more specific and maybe someone will take the time and think about their reply
Title: crossmember swap on 85 2wd
Post by: CanadianC10 on September 09, 2013, 06:29:37 pm
Rear spring hangars*