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Originally Posted by Nut Case
65 Sub, I'm using Flat out front cross member. See if this makes sense. Using the center of the axel, with suspension at settled ride height as a start, then calculate the frame location and attachment points from there? Then bottom of bumpers/roll pans to mother earth. Please put in your 2 cents, thanks Nut Case.
FYI in still in the planning stage, we are down sizing and moving to another house/garage. Therefore trying to get as many ideas now to avoid possible do overs.
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It sounds like you have a good start on your plan. I assume Flatout will have instructions for setting the crossmember height . When you're setting the frame height check which is lower the frame or the rockers. I think on the 55-59 the rockers are lower but I'm not positive. Remember the tire diameter will affect the suspension ride height. If I was doing it I would figure out the frame height before I removed the body from the frame. Have you looked at Farmersid's build in the 47-59 section
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938 He built his own crossmember and also has some good info on rotating the hydraulic lines on the rack and pinion
We have been busy catching up on some of the welding but we did do some new work today. We finished the round corner on the front of the upper door opening