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12-20-2011 08:03 AM #11
Beefing up the Crossmember
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The first thing i did was add the cross plates for the engine block mounts to get the correct measurements for cutting them down and keeping them square, you'll see from the old engine mounts in an earlier pic that the old mounts were not up to snuff, then reinforced the crossmember (Trans-Dapt #4810) since although the tabs were fairly nicely welded, did notice some spots where the penetration wasn't up to snuff.
I haven't seen any reviews on these crossmembers yet but I think once guys start using them more they'll want a lil more beef on the mounts from a single tab. Last thing i have to do is polish up the welds from the other day but everything mocks up real nice and can't wait to finish up the front suspension and get the drive train in the truck. Feels like im gettin closer every day to getting the truck out on the road now.R.I.P. Kustoms LLCSpeed Shop & Fabrication"Race Inspired Products"
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