bighouts5591

I'm looking to build a new crossmember for my upcoming full width and radius arm swap. I don't have a SYE so I'd like to incorporate a TC drop into the build (not too worried about belly clearance, I have big tires). Has anybody built one similar to this?

wiggles

You are going full width but keeping the stock shaft? Just do a sye, and make the cross member out of 1/4" maybe a little much but there would be no worries

Jeepineasy

Get a sye no if, ands, or buts about. My cross member is just a 3or 4foot piece of 2x6x1/4 capped then chopped in the middle with a drop out center in case I need to change the trans.

dpace7XJ

Exactly what Jeepineasy said..works like a charm.

bighouts5591

I understand how a SYE is the "right" thing to do, but I'm at almost 6" of lift right now and dont need one, and I'll be dropping the lift to about 4" on the full widths so I don't see the purpose of another $200 + spent on it

dpace7XJ

I've never ran one either, i agree with you..i ran 6" and now a 3" and have never had vibes or anything..but people will argue it all day long.

ktmracer419

strength, clearance, carry one spare shaft, fluid doesnt pour out when you lose a shaft, u joints wont bind when unloaded, you can tilt the pinion angle up for more clearance, and you may be surprised how much smoother it will ride.

And to answer your question, it would be super easy to do what you are describing. Just measure, cut and weld.

bighouts5591

Yeah, I did a little more research and decided I might as well just include it in my build