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SCOTI · 04-08-2020, 08:08 PM

You can mod the original one or go aftermarket. Either one can be raised as needed. You'll just need to verify clearances & modify as needed.
This is the ECE style x-member from the pic above that's taller than GM's original piece. I raised it an additional 2" so it's about 3.5" taller than an original x-member hoop:

04-08-2020, 08:08 PM	#15
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,931	Re: Trailing Arms Crossmember driveshaft clearance question You can mod the original one or go aftermarket. Either one can be raised as needed. You'll just need to verify clearances & modify as needed. This is the ECE style x-member from the pic above that's taller than GM's original piece. I raised it an additional 2" so it's about 3.5" taller than an original x-member hoop: Attached Images __________________ 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.*