Crossmember Drop - Page 11 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 11-19-2003, 01:43 AM

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**N2TRUX** · 11-19-2003, 01:43 AM

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**N2TRUX** · 11-19-2003, 01:45 AM

You can see it all right here-www.captkaoscustoms.com

Slammed '87 · 11-19-2003, 01:55 AM

WOOHOO that ROCKS!!!! ... now could ya just move that forward about an inch and ahalf on the frame????

loweredd · 11-19-2003, 02:06 AM

Capt, I've been thinking about it, and why didnt you take another inch? Just because you didnt need it?

Slammed '87 · 11-19-2003, 02:16 AM

yeah why?

Slammed '87 · 11-19-2003, 02:31 AM

is that 2" removed from the x-member or 1.5"???

Slammed '87 · 11-19-2003, 02:34 AM

if that wuz 2" and you raised your x-member 2", would that remain everythinmg stock?

Slammed '87 · 11-19-2003, 02:37 AM

GRRRRRRRRRRRRR i love that sh1t !!!!!! need more info though!!!!

**Captkaos** · 11-19-2003, 05:34 PM

Thanks N2TRUX.

I posted this method before, but it musta got lost...

At the time I only wanted to do 1.5" as after that you really get into some trouble with what you have been reading on here, BUT, I am going to be doing 2" next go around, as will the rack and pinion setup. I had some people interested in purchasing these, and I will still build them for those interested.

The whole website transfer (my purchase of www.73-87chevytrucks.com) held me up some, but I should be getting in the grove again.

phantom dually · 11-19-2003, 07:24 PM

I wish i would have kept the one i had took out. I could cut it up for fun.

grnddwn · 11-19-2003, 07:41 PM

If ya go two inches your gonna have to go with a rack. I know cause I had to do some interesting grinding to get mine to work.

**Captkaos** · 11-19-2003, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by grnddwn
If ya go two inches your gonna have to go with a rack. I know cause I had to do some interesting grinding to get mine to work.

I definitely agree, If you go lower than 1.5" you will have to use a rack.

grnddwn,
if you used your stock box and went 2", I would like to see pics from the front for curiosity sake.

loweredd · 11-19-2003, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by grnddwn
If ya go two inches your gonna have to go with a rack. I know cause I had to do some interesting grinding to get mine to work.

Yes, I too am interested in your "interesting" grinding.

Izzy · 11-21-2003, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos
Thanks N2TRUX.

I posted this method before, but it musta got lost...

At the time I only wanted to do 1.5" as after that you really get into some trouble with what you have been reading on here, BUT, I am going to be doing 2" next go around, as will the rack and pinion setup. I had some people interested in purchasing these, and I will still build them for those interested.

The whole website transfer (my purchase of www.73-87chevytrucks.com) held me up some, but I should be getting in the grove again.

I'll be doing the 1.5" with your method soon. Just need to pick up a spare crossmember just in case.

loweredd · 11-21-2003, 12:48 PM

I have a crossmember sitting in my garage for this, but now, I think I'm going to Z it. 1.5 isnt going to help me get down and I think it would be close with 3, so Z here I come!!!

**Captkaos** · 11-21-2003, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveeightchevy

I'll be doing the 1.5" with your method soon. Just need to pick up a spare crossmember just in case.

Send me the spare and I can put one on ya.. for a small fee.

BTW, what is this going under Izzy? you got rid of the '83....

Izzy · 11-21-2003, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos

Send me the spare and I can put one on ya.. for a small fee.

BTW, what is this going under Izzy? you got rid of the '83....

I may just do that or if you can get a spare one locally I can pay yah for that too.

Yeah I sold the 83 to Physh1 several months ago this is for a top super secret project. :p

**Captkaos** · 11-21-2003, 02:43 PM

Email me Izzy at captkaos@charter.net, I should be able to get some now.

Izzy · 11-21-2003, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos
Email me Izzy at captkaos@charter.net, I should be able to get some now.

Will do, it'd probably be worth the trouble to have you do it for me.

Toolmaster · 11-21-2003, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos

The whole website transfer (my purchase of www.73-87chevytrucks.com) held me up some, but I should be getting in the grove again.

That and his welder has been working on a new play house.

Izzy · 11-22-2003, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toolmaster

That and his welder has been working on a new play house.

Sweet. Looks pretty similiar to the buddies shop I work out of.

**Captkaos** · 11-22-2003, 11:18 AM

Yeah, VERY sweet. I would love that in my side yard too. I can fit 3 of my garages in there. 60'x60' with 16' doors.

phantom dually · 11-24-2003, 12:21 AM

Anyone have anymore progress pics?? Installed?? Running vehicle??

grnddwn · 11-24-2003, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos

grnddwn,
if you used your stock box and went 2", I would like to see pics from the front for curiosity sake.

I originally cut mine for two inches but I put in a 1/4 inch spacer after running into some clearance problems. I also found that if I only put the outside nut on the U bolt so the bolt just came out the top and then cranked down the other side it cleared quite nicely. I'll take some pics when I pull my motor next month.

11-19-2003, 01:55 AM	#254
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	WOOHOO that ROCKS!!!! ... now could ya just move that forward about an inch and ahalf on the frame???? __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

11-19-2003, 02:16 AM	#256
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	yeah why? __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

11-19-2003, 02:31 AM	#257
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	is that 2" removed from the x-member or 1.5"??? __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

11-19-2003, 02:34 AM	#258
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	if that wuz 2" and you raised your x-member 2", would that remain everythinmg stock? __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

11-19-2003, 02:37 AM	#259
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	GRRRRRRRRRRRRR i love that sh1t !!!!!! need more info though!!!! __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

11-19-2003, 01:43 AM	#251
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	2-

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11-19-2003, 01:45 AM	#253
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	You can see it all right here-www.captkaoscustoms.com

11-19-2003, 02:06 AM	#255
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	Capt, I've been thinking about it, and why didnt you take another inch? Just because you didnt need it?

11-19-2003, 05:34 PM	#260
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Thanks N2TRUX. I posted this method before, but it musta got lost... At the time I only wanted to do 1.5" as after that you really get into some trouble with what you have been reading on here, BUT, I am going to be doing 2" next go around, as will the rack and pinion setup. I had some people interested in purchasing these, and I will still build them for those interested. The whole website transfer (my purchase of www.73-87chevytrucks.com) held me up some, but I should be getting in the grove again. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-19-2003, 07:24 PM	#261
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I wish i would have kept the one i had took out. I could cut it up for fun. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-19-2003, 07:41 PM	#262
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 696	If ya go two inches your gonna have to go with a rack. I know cause I had to do some interesting grinding to get mine to work.

11-21-2003, 12:48 PM	#266
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	I have a crossmember sitting in my garage for this, but now, I think I'm going to Z it. 1.5 isnt going to help me get down and I think it would be close with 3, so Z here I come!!!

11-21-2003, 02:43 PM	#269
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Email me Izzy at captkaos@charter.net, I should be able to get some now. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-22-2003, 11:18 AM	#273
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Yeah, VERY sweet. I would love that in my side yard too. I can fit 3 of my garages in there. 60'x60' with 16' doors. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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11-24-2003, 12:21 AM	#274
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Anyone have anymore progress pics?? Installed?? Running vehicle?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

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