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Man I would be done with this thing if I could stop making changes but I could not help myself.lol I always wanted the progressive automotive x member/transmission mount but put it off because I simply did not want to spend more money. But it keep calling me so I broke down and bought it. Well anyway here it is.
As shipped
Welded together and cut down for installation
Installed. Removing the factory crossmembers were a lot of work but I like this better.
The Transmission mount is just sitting there in this pic, it will not be welded in until engine and trans mockup.
I also decided to fab up a tubular cross member to replace the factory one.
Nice work Bam. I installed one of those crossmembers in a 57 frame several years ago. The only downside I saw is that it limits exhaust diameter, but if you're going with 2-2.5" you're probably ok. I don't think 3" will fit.
I know what you mean about changing stuff. I'm in the process of re-doing my rear shock mounts right now to decrease the shock angle. There's some other changes I've considered, but I'm not going there.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Chevynut I can't run exhaust through the x member unless I move my brake assembly to the firewall. I don't think I'm willing to do that I like a clean firewall and wanted my frame mount brake for the truck. The exhaust will most likely be under the x member, but who knows I've been know to change things.lol. By the way I will be running 2.5 exhaust.
Can you run it inside the crossmember, next to your tranny? Seems like maybe there's more room there.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Last edited by BAM55; 03-21-2015 at 09:47 AM.
The set back of installing the x member means I can no longer use the factory brake assembly. So here is my brake bracket I fabricated. As you can see I also had to notch the frame to have clearance for the Hydroboost unit.
I already modified the panel assembly, all that is required is a push rod extension but I think I better wait until the cab is back on to mock it up so that I know the brake is in the right spot.