rear cross member?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Greensboro NC
rear cross member?
Ok so I have accomplished the dreaded rear trailing arm sawzall ritual with success! :hurray: But I am exhausted and have a simple question re: the rear crossmember.
Ive unbolted it but it won't come down. Shouldnt that puppy just fall off with the weight of the differential just hanging on it and plunk to the floor?
[Modified by micks69, 11:28 AM 5/23/2004]
Ive unbolted it but it won't come down. Shouldnt that puppy just fall off with the weight of the differential just hanging on it and plunk to the floor?
[Modified by micks69, 11:28 AM 5/23/2004]
Pro
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Re: rear cross member? (micks69)
Rubber bushings and the cross member have been married for many years. They are stuck together big time.
Mine soaked with penetrating lube for 2 days and still wouldn't come down with a small pry bar. Finally, the biggest bar in the shop brought it down.
Mine soaked with penetrating lube for 2 days and still wouldn't come down with a small pry bar. Finally, the biggest bar in the shop brought it down.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Bloomington MN
Re: rear cross member? (micks69)
Just for grins check your differential frame bracket, the part where the front pinion yoke bracket bolts to--- mine was rusted thru,didn`t look bad till I tested the area by hitting with a old screw diver and a hammer..the drain hole was clogged and water built-up and rusted thru on the bracket and a small area on the frame...if yours is bad replace it. The bracket is avaliable---E-mail me if you need one..Good Luck. :chevy
