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SCOTI · 12-18-2013, 10:45 AM

I've used the ECE x-members & they allow about 3/4" additional clearance vs the OE x-member.

For reference, my 68 was about 7-8" of rear drop (bags bolted directly to the frame & T/A's + 1.5" lowering blocks). I didn't have any clearance issues w/a 1pc shaft (3"OD) & the OE x-member.

I've got my current 64 set-up w/the ECE x-member, front Porterbuilt Dropmember, PB 3" dropped T/A's, & again using a 1pc/3"OD OE driveshaft . I had to increase the height of the ECE unit 2" to keep from interference @ full drop.

12-18-2013, 10:45 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,920	Re: 68 SWB aftermarket crossmember question I've used the ECE x-members & they allow about 3/4" additional clearance vs the OE x-member. For reference, my 68 was about 7-8" of rear drop (bags bolted directly to the frame & T/A's + 1.5" lowering blocks). I didn't have any clearance issues w/a 1pc shaft (3"OD) & the OE x-member. I've got my current 64 set-up w/the ECE x-member, front Porterbuilt Dropmember, PB 3" dropped T/A's, & again using a 1pc/3"OD OE driveshaft . I had to increase the height of the ECE unit 2" to keep from interference @ full drop. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*