"Crossbar" removal??
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From: Montanja Noord Aruba
"Crossbar" removal??
Has anyone had the front "crossbar" in front of the engine removed??
That is the bar on top of the '95 steering rack. I want to remove it because it will be easier to remove the engine/damper. And also it will be easier to work on the engine. It's mainly a drag car and once in a very while street driven. I was looking at it and I think it wouldn't hurt the chassis. Do you guys think it's safe to remove it??
That is the bar on top of the '95 steering rack. I want to remove it because it will be easier to remove the engine/damper. And also it will be easier to work on the engine. It's mainly a drag car and once in a very while street driven. I was looking at it and I think it wouldn't hurt the chassis. Do you guys think it's safe to remove it??
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From: Drag racing junkie Va.
I made mine removeable early last year. After cutting it out we welded tabs on top of the center section and nuts on the frame stubs, works great when changing cams, just unbolt & go to work.
Good luck,
Dave
Good luck,
Dave
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From: Montanja Noord Aruba
Originally Posted by hookedup
I made mine removeable early last year. After cutting it out we welded tabs on top of the center section and nuts on the frame stubs, works great when changing cams, just unbolt & go to work.
Good luck,
Dave
Good luck,
Dave
And for sure it will make it much much easier to work on the car, specially when you are a dragracer......
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From: Montanja Noord Aruba
Well....I was looking at it today and if I'm not mistaken this part of the chassis is VERY important if you're running the stabilizer bar. The mounting bracket for the stabilizer are below the 'crossbar'. And the 'K-member' is about an inch behind it. So....I don't think it will do anything if you're dragracing....
