The mother of all doubler crossmember pics thread

[dixiepc]

Thanks,

I can see that now.

 

[76zimmer]

guess I'll throw mine in here too

 

[wasted wages]

throw mine in for what it's worth....

I'll add some more later.....

 

[muddermilitia]

Lookin good, thanks for adding.

 

[76zimmer]

throw mine in for what it's worth....

I'll add some more later.....

Frank is that the infamous "Star Wars" crossmember?

 

[wasted wages]

Yup....modeled after this one.....

 

[bsgreen]

@ 76zimmer

that crossmember is sweet

do you have a parts list/dimensions/build tips? I think I'm gonna try and build something like that for my 85

 

[blazinzuk]

I will add mine, forgot about this thread

The forward most is a modded stock x member and the rear is what I built, eventually I will make another one like the rear and make a bolt on skidplate

 

[76zimmer]

@ 76zimmer

that crossmember is sweet

do you have a parts list/dimensions/build tips? I think I'm gonna try and build something like that for my 85

start at post 1054:

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261694&page=22

anymore questions let me know!

There was some controversy over the design, but it worked great in Moab

 

[82355]

You guys would get mad if you saw what was under my doubler......

Martin

 

[bsgreen]

I'll bite..... What's under your doubler?

 

[82355]

I'll bite..... What's under your doubler?

A single OEM crossmember with 1" bar stock for a transfer case lowering kit.

Martin

 

[bsgreen]

A single OEM crossmember with 1" bar stock for a transfer case lowering kit.

Martin

that's a lot of hardware witting on one crossmember. I guess it's been working out ok for you though

 

[mrdrinksalil]

Here is mine. I boxed the frame rails and this setup gives me a flat belly. 3" body lift and I still had to slightly modify the floor (truck cab on 85 K5 Frame). Thinking of going with a UHMW skid but need to build some protection for the transmission pan first.

 

[TheBeast_88K5]

Holy sheeit!
It's like the doubler crossmember bible, in here!

 

[Kota4bye]

Tagged for pictures at home. I need to put my doubler together first....then figure out how I am going to buy driveshafts, then figure this out.

 

[swedester]

highly interesting tread!now I wish someone would do a"mother of all doubler converions" thread.

 

[gonefishin]

well time to dig this thread up i am getting ready to build my crossmember for my 241/205 doubler hooked to my nv4500 anyone have a picture of theirs? i am using the ord doubler and ord puck bushings. need a little help thanks guys

 

[Avery4jc]

A single OEM crossmember with 1" bar stock for a transfer case lowering kit.

Martin

Same here except I have a single support off the back of the 205 going up to a stock crossmember.

I think a lot of these cradles/supports are wicked cool but unnecessary. My long term plans are to just replace the "W" crossmember with a simple straight piece of tube that utilizes my existing poly trans adapter mount and that's it.

 

[boz42]

Not trying to critize, I'm am just curious?

I notice a lot of you guys put bushings under the doubler & between the crossmember & frame. Also noticed some of you are only putting bushings at the frame.

I have always had the thought that if you had engine mounts on the block that your trans/doubler mount needed to be similiarly spaced(i.e. at the doubler, not the frame), & that you shouldn't mix & match. Kinda like if you have solid or poly mounts on the engine you need the same at the trans/doubler.


Has anyone broke a transmission or adapter & it not been from driveshaft bound up?