70BBvert

how to remove the differential cross member - or is it even worth it? The bolts are out & the crossmember doesn't budge - even with the 5lb hammer :)The mounts seem fine otherwise I suppose the crossmember would be out already. Just wanted to remove it s I could clean the frame & paint without the crossmember in the way

Thanks

honaker

WD40 or soapy water around rubber groments. wiggle at first then with a wooden block on cross mbr, smack it a few times with a HEAVY hammer. Just don't bend up the cross mbr. Remember, you have several years of "pressing" to un-press, also, there is a vacuum that is generated during this process. You also have to fight that as well. Make sure the Dif and everything else is already removed.

Barry's70LT1

I've had good success with a long pry bar, 3 feet or greater.
Pry between frame and cross member and have someone give the cross member a good smack with a hammer while applying lots of pressure from the bar. :smash:

70BBvert

Thanks guys

I'll try that tonight. How's the re-assembly? Just as much of a PITA?

540 vette

Jim I pryed mine out with a big pry bar.Before I put it together I put some grease on it and it slide in.

70BBvert

Thanks Guys

Let the bushings soak overnight with tom spray lube. A little tension with a 3' house wreckin' pry bar & a wack with a 5lb hammer :smash: (on a piece of 4x6 timber) & they popped free.

Thanks for the tip Honecker :cheers: