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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 02:45 AM
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Hey guys.

Im, sick of these piece of crap stamped x-member that gets oil everywhere and is pretty much good for nothing. Im building a tube crossmember with heims ends to tighten it up. and it will contain tabs to add (now or later) an aluminum skid plate that runs to the bigger x-member in front of it. and from there, another aluminum skid plate that runs up to a cross tube that bolts to the front 2 body mount hardware.

would any of you be interested...if not ill just make mine with no jigs. im thinking the crossmember only will be anywhere from 60-80 and the skid plate add ons come in front only, back only, or all. havent decided a price for that yet.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 06dak287
Hey guys.

Im, sick of these piece of crap stamped x-member that gets oil everywhere and is pretty much good for nothing. Im building a tube crossmember with heims ends to tighten it up. and it will contain tabs to add (now or later) an aluminum skid plate that runs to the bigger x-member in front of it. and from there, another aluminum skid plate that runs up to a cross tube that bolts to the front 2 body mount hardware.

would any of you be interested...if not ill just make mine with no jigs. im thinking the crossmember only will be anywhere from 60-80 and the skid plate add ons come in front only, back only, or all. havent decided a price for that yet.
I would love something like this.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Sounds interesting
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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I agree with you buddy i'm sick of getting oil all over that crossmember, can't wait to see how it turns out.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Hmm.. please post pics!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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i just use a small piece of V folded cardboard and rest it on the cross member, which usually does the trick, but your new cross member sounds awsome!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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i dont promise anything since im saving my $$$ for a true lift..but after it could be a thing i would considere.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 02:53 AM
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ive got a hunch that your "lift" piggy bank will remain full for a while lol
 
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edit: double post
 

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decided to ditch the heims idea due to return on investment. so im going with the boxed "camburg" style crossmember. all used with 1/8" plate and 1.5" tubing

 
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