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Old 10-06-2020, 03:31 AM   #1
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Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

I am replacing all the rubber drive train mounts on my K10 and I am wondering if my bent rear cross member can be straitened? For example would someone with a acetylene torch and a press be able to heat it enough and make it look better? Any suggestions appreciated.
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Old 10-06-2020, 06:09 AM   #2
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

In my humble opinion for the amount of effort that would take I bet you could get 1 pretty reasonable from 1 of the board vendors used?
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Old 10-06-2020, 07:12 AM   #3
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

To answer,yes almost anything metal can be straightened with enough heat ..force..and time
But have to second Thealien finding a replacement may be the better route
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Old 10-06-2020, 07:49 AM   #4
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

My K20 had a similar bend in it when I bought it. It ended up that the cross member being bent was actually twisting the top of the driver side frame rail out quite a bit. I would replace it if Its possible.
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Old 10-06-2020, 06:15 PM   #5
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

Thank you all for the responses. It is pretty thick, but I wanted to check first. With your info I've already looked around and see they can be purchased for a reasonable price. I will work on obtaining one.

Changing rubber mounts has just morphed in replacing the cross member....but it will look great when done.

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Old 10-06-2020, 07:02 PM   #6
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

I would look for a new one if it was my truck
I would also pull it out check the straitness of it with a straight edge it looks straight on the channel part of the crossmember and if fairly decent heat it up fix the bent lip and use it until i found a cleaner crossmember
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

Steve,
It looks like you have a T221 t/c you will need a cross member for that t/c. The np205 cross member is 1" taller.

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Old 10-09-2020, 11:54 AM   #8
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

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It looks like you have a T221 t/c you will need a cross member for that t/c. The np205 cross member is 1" taller.

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Gary, my '67' runs on a 1970 K10 chassis and I have an NP205 t/c. I did not know the rear cross members would be different, so I am very glad you mentioned this. Based on this I will look for cross members from 70-72.
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Old 10-09-2020, 12:24 PM   #9
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

I'd straighten it. It's not that bad. Add some heat and a large cresent wrench to bend it back into shape.
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

Steve,
I believe I have one out in my shed. I'll check after work and let you know.

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Old 10-09-2020, 03:33 PM   #11
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

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I believe I have one out in my shed. I'll check after work and let you know.

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I'd be interested in that Gary. No shipping on a large part would be good.
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

Yes I have one, all painted and ready to go ! It's from out west so it's very nice.

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Old 10-09-2020, 05:23 PM   #13
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Re: Can this bent 4x4 cross member be straitened?

That's great that you have one. I'll PM and we can work out the details.
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