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Old 08-12-2008, 10:19 PM   #108
jlaird
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Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic

I've got a question about that carrier bearing x-member. The stock xmember bolts(rivets if you havent taken it off) to the top and bottom rails with (off the top of my head) about 20 bolts, and also has a reinforcing plate for the bottom rail. Your xmember bolts to the side rails with a total of 4 bolts. Are we losing any rigidity of the frame because the top and bottom rails are not tied together? Seems like the frame would twist a lot more especially since the closest xmember behind it is at the bridge.

Also, will that carrier bearing fit the stock driveshaft? If so, where did it come from.

Thanks nate,
Josh
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