desert dog Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Or maybe grafted something else on that has better camber characteristics? Just curious. I was checking out at a '02 Firebird front crossmember today and it looked very interesting. I didn't have my tape measure with me though dammit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Yeah, I did. Purpose:, to allow plenty of room between the pan and the crossmember, to relocate the pivot point for the control arms, allow the Mustang steering rack to be properly attached, and to bolt onto the engine plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 terry your amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ-E Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 terry your amazing That piece looks amazing, I want one, how much where when can you have it ready That is really some great work Terry honestly, a very nice looking piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolane Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I also made my own front crossmember. I also relocated my LCA pivots, but used the stock steering rack. I used rectangular tubing, and welded the completed crossmember into my car. It allows for more oil pan clearance as well. It wasn't that hard to do. Joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Pics Jolane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 . Hows this crossmember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayz Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Fastzcars, Why is there a huge spacer between the Viper cross member and the frame? Won't this change the alignment, or maybe change the location of the pivot point? Dayz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Why is there a huge spacer between the Viper cross member and the frame? Won't this change the alignment, or maybe change the location of the pivot point? Dayz . Your right Dayz. it would change the pivot location. In the JTR manual, it states that the spacers are to lower the engine reletive to the body, thus increasing hood clearence. But most guys here don't use the spacers to correct and or reduce the drive shaft angle. I'm not a suspension expert so I'll let others here explain the effects of lowering the crossmember. I just posted a pic that desert dog requested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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