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Old 12-01-2001, 10:00 AM   #1
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Question 67-72 front 2wd crossmember

Does anyone know if the front crossmember of a 67-72 2wd c10 truck is a bolt on application for a 73-87 chevy 2wd?

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Old 12-01-2001, 03:36 PM   #2
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a 73-87 one bolts onto a 67-72 so i dont see any reason why a 73-87 wouldnt accpect a 67-72 crossmember..... might need to drill a couple new holes

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Old 12-01-2001, 09:51 PM   #3
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Remember though...the '67 - 70 had yukky 6 lug drums on there.

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Thanks for the reply.....Yeah, I know about the drums; however, that can be remedied



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Old 12-03-2001, 10:09 PM   #5
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It can be, but we remidy it with one of your crossmembers!!

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Old 12-05-2001, 08:55 PM   #6
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dont have to remedy it with crossmember however, theyre all the same tihng minus the holes locations. frame width is still 34" on all

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