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Old 02-25-2012, 12:24 PM   #4
med.bronze
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Re: Frame crossmembers

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Originally Posted by 4xshort View Post
I was hoping someone can "Straighten" me out, I have a 1971 shortbox 4x4
the very front and very rear crossmembers look like they have had a chain
hooked up to them and got bent out of shape. Can I use a crossmember from
a 2wd or does it need to be 4wd, will a blazer match up? Is it possible to put
in rivets like the factory or would proper bolts be fine?
Thanks in advance Josh
I had the same issue on the rear crossmember on my "72. I wanted to keep the original look so I searched for rivets and found them at www.bigflatsrivet.com. I was also able to buy a rivet head forming tool for an air hammer from this guy.

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