One of the last puzzle pieces for my panel van is to sort out the gearbox crossmember, the old one was some booger welded SHS that had a 5mm wall thickness, and was just bolted to the floor with spacers.
I'd like to do a neater job but I'm reluctant to fork out $1K for a CRS chassis kit when I only really need the rails and crossmember.
Has anyone done a DIY arrangement? Any tips or tricks?
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Hey Stinky the CRS rails are pretty easy to copy and I have a couple of there cross members at home that I could take a photo of and show you what they look like.
Thanks Kraka, I have one on my FE Sedan that I can copy. I was mainly fishing for more elegant DIY solutions, I've got a few responses on Facebook so far.
Some photos of the set up I put in the FB ute with 179 and Aussie M15 three speed all synchro box. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250705/cab178fda75384a919b5d3573b7dc3bb.jpg)
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Crossmember is modified HT item, shortened and folded.
Front ends weld to no1 body member behind inner subframe leg connectors. Rear angles up and welded to the box seam under the seat.
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Quote from: Errol62 on July 05, 2025, 02:06:13 PM
Some photos of the set up I put in the FB ute with 179 and Aussie M15 three speed all synchro box. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250705/cab178fda75384a919b5d3573b7dc3bb.jpg)
Crossmember is modified HT item, shortened and folded.
Front ends weld to no1 body member behind inner subframe leg connectors. Rear angles up and welded to the box seam under the seat.
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Thanks!