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Post by atvdawg on Jul 19, 2009 19:33:40 GMT -5
ok i got a 79 short bed and just installed a chevy 4.3 with a gm trubo350 trans and stock transfercase. moved everything back a few inches and the stock crossmember will not work. is there a good aftermarket crossmember out there , welding new brackets is not a problem.
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Post by fourwd1 on Jul 20, 2009 10:54:22 GMT -5
Absolutely, the ones from BudBuilt kick ass.
Call him and tell him about your setup. He has a version that mounts using U-bolts for none stock locations.
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Post by fourwd1 on Jul 20, 2009 10:56:01 GMT -5
Oh yeah, I have a single case version on one truck and the dual case version on the other, so I can attest to their strength  |
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Post by Hoodlum on Jul 20, 2009 11:47:08 GMT -5
I used the u-bolt set-up to get me by until I got around and finished up another part of the project then went and welded up some brackets so now it's bolted up.
Bud can usually make it what ever way is needed to get it done correctly.
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Post by slacker on Jul 25, 2009 19:45:38 GMT -5
if welding isnt a problem .. just make your own ! Cost me about $10 bucks + consumables and some time. First I made a "trace" for the mount   tranny mount is there , and now time for the frame attachment .  cut some pieces , and cut and ground and bend .. and heres what I got .    welding   LONG shot ...  lots of fitting and drilling cutting and fitting cut some frame braces ..  boxed in the mount  and got er' ready to drop out .. long shot  added the protector plate , and strengtheners ..  clearance ..  and VIOLA .. DONE . |
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Post by fourwd1 on Jul 26, 2009 18:57:29 GMT -5
Sweet, I like DIY.
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Post by slacker on Jul 26, 2009 20:25:01 GMT -5
isn't that what it's all about ? . |
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Post by fourwd1 on Jul 26, 2009 20:57:03 GMT -5
Absolutely !
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Post by Hoodlum on Jul 28, 2009 12:01:27 GMT -5
Nicely done bro!  |
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