2fast4u
06-06-2005, 06:57 PM
I'm a little confused...I'm installing a 3" dse mini-tub it on a 67 F-body (non-staggered shocks). I've seen several pics and the upper cross-member varies drastically in terms of how far above the trunk pan its rises. Is there a difference? What height is recommended?
Also, According to DSE one of the first steps to weld in your frame and shockmember/trunk area cutouts prior to installing the new inner tubs and upper crossmember bar. BUT, if the crossmember bar expands from inner wheel tub to inner wheel tub wouldn't it basically replace the trunk/shockmember area that the cutout is patterned after?? I guess what I'm asking shouldnt the shockmember/trunk cutout be patterend after the the end of the crossmember bar since I have to gut this area to make room for the crossmember bar itself??
BTW, does it make sense to stagger the shocks to alleviate wheel-hop eventhough it originally is non-staggered??
Thanks, Chris
Also, According to DSE one of the first steps to weld in your frame and shockmember/trunk area cutouts prior to installing the new inner tubs and upper crossmember bar. BUT, if the crossmember bar expands from inner wheel tub to inner wheel tub wouldn't it basically replace the trunk/shockmember area that the cutout is patterned after?? I guess what I'm asking shouldnt the shockmember/trunk cutout be patterend after the the end of the crossmember bar since I have to gut this area to make room for the crossmember bar itself??
BTW, does it make sense to stagger the shocks to alleviate wheel-hop eventhough it originally is non-staggered??
Thanks, Chris