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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Hey guys I have a 84 crossfire and was trying to get the frame staightened today but the guys are telling me that I need to change the engine cradle.. My question is can you change the cradle without fully pulling out the motor? I was thinking you could just lift the front of the motor and unbold the cradle. Has anyone attempted this or know the placement of the bolts?

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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Good question. TTT!!! For ya!

I would think you would have to pull the motor, Would have to see to know!
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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skyhook the engine, drop the cradle...probly a total of 20 bolts, front brake lines, sway bar links, steering mid-shaft...strip shocks, and a-frames off while the cradle is still tied to the frame...cradle weighs almost nothing but needs two people to guide it down.

fwiw, factory installed the engine/suspension/cradle from below as one assy.

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