Rear differential crossmember?
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Pro
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Palm Bay FL
Rear differential crossmember?
Does it matter which way this goes back on? is there a front and back? looks like it doesn't matter. I am about to drill holes in the crossmember for the duel VPB mono spring brackets.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: Rear differential crossmember? (mpro72vette)
I dont think it matters..Could be wrong though,but i removed mine and didnt check wich way it sat before i removed it. :smash: :smash: :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: B'Ville NY
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St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Rear differential crossmember? (Twin_Turbo)
I don't remember, but check the differential holes to be sure they're equal distance from each other ;) .
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Severna Park Md
Re: Rear differential crossmember? (Twin_Turbo)
By the looks of that particular photo, it appears that the holes for mounting the dif are drilled slightly off center. If so then there is a specific direction for the crossmember to frame. It could be a misleading photo but I see the holes off center.
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From: San Antonio TX
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Re: Rear differential crossmember? (Jvette73)
I have two - a C2 and a C3. The dif mounting holes are symetrical, both front to back, and side to side. All you have to worry about is getting the rubbers up and dif mounting holes down. ;)
I bought the C3 thinking it would go in my C2. But I just noticed that the C3 is virtually straight accross, while the C2 dips in the center. Thus the C3 dif mounts about 1 1/4" higher relative to the frame than the C2. Has anybody else noticed this?
I bought the C3 thinking it would go in my C2. But I just noticed that the C3 is virtually straight accross, while the C2 dips in the center. Thus the C3 dif mounts about 1 1/4" higher relative to the frame than the C2. Has anybody else noticed this?
