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Front cross member

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by autocartodd, Sep 4, 2009.

  1. Sep 4, 2009
    autocartodd

    autocartodd New Member

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    Do you have to move the front cross member forward when you install a V6 Oddfire in a Willys CJ? I've heard both ways. My frame still has the round cross member with the bell crank mount on it. If you do have to move it, how far forward do you go? Thanks Todd
     
    autocartodd, Sep 4, 2009
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  2. Sep 4, 2009
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    You do not have to move it. The V6 is shorter than the 4 cyl it's replacing. I replace mine when I do a Saginaw conversion due to how I like to run the shafts.
     
    Warloch, Sep 4, 2009
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  3. Sep 6, 2009
    autocartodd

    autocartodd New Member

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    Do you put the new cross member in the same place when you do the Saginaw conversion? Power steering is also in my plans.... Thanks Todd
     
    autocartodd, Sep 6, 2009
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  4. Sep 6, 2009
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Roughly, the replacement is 2X2 stacked so it is not as deep as the old cross member. I have pics of how I do the saginaw HERE if you want to see it. Also look under the builds/fab stuff here for alot of info.
     
    Warloch, Sep 6, 2009
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  5. Sep 6, 2009
    Bob Greenslade

    Bob Greenslade Member

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    You don't have to mess with the crossmember it just depends on how you setup your steering. When I did my 3A I didn't mess with the front cross member. U joints make the installation much easier.
     
    Bob Greenslade, Sep 6, 2009
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  6. Sep 7, 2009
    autocartodd

    autocartodd New Member

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    Thanks for all the replies Todd
     
    autocartodd, Sep 7, 2009
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  7. Sep 18, 2009
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    You can even put a V8 in and retain the stock crossmember. I did make a new dropped version for my 3B to get a bigger radiator installed, but it is still in the same location.
     
    duffer, Sep 18, 2009
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