The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post - 55.2-59 Has anybody here used a Chassis Engineering bolt-in crossmember on a Task Force?

autowrench · 10-02-2023, 11:46 AM

Thanks! I have the axle centerline marked, subject to rechecking. I used a plumb bob to find center and marked it with a punch. I like the idea of how to mark the center of the spring mount hole. I will want to look at the assembly manual again and see if I can find that measurement. The quality of the picture I had was not very good. I expect to have to move the crossmember forward some to get the right look. I should be able to clamp it in place and mock it up before drilling any holes. I don't have the wheels I plan to use handy yet. I will be able to "borrow" a couple of S-10 Wheels for the front. The rear end is out of a big Pontiac and has a 5x5" lug pattern. I picked the front suspension as my starting point because I had to start somewhere. There is so much to do. I have not made a comprehensive list yet, but I did start a journal . Anyway, I appreciate all the feedback!

10-02-2023, 11:46 AM	#8
autowrench Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: Trout Creek, Montana Posts: 65	Re: Has anybody here used a Chassis Engineering bolt-in crossmember on a Task Force? Thanks! I have the axle centerline marked, subject to rechecking. I used a plumb bob to find center and marked it with a punch. I like the idea of how to mark the center of the spring mount hole. I will want to look at the assembly manual again and see if I can find that measurement. The quality of the picture I had was not very good. I expect to have to move the crossmember forward some to get the right look. I should be able to clamp it in place and mock it up before drilling any holes. I don't have the wheels I plan to use handy yet. I will be able to "borrow" a couple of S-10 Wheels for the front. The rear end is out of a big Pontiac and has a 5x5" lug pattern. I picked the front suspension as my starting point because I had to start somewhere. There is so much to do. I have not made a comprehensive list yet, but I did start a journal . Anyway, I appreciate all the feedback!