Tubular Crossmember Replacement?

horseballz

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• Sep 22, 2010

• #1

Hi All,
Is there any bolt-in replacement for the tubular crossmember under the engine on a 68 that is sturdier than the original? Some lazy a$$hole at a tire store jacked the front of my car on mine and my camber was WAY out afterwards (top of tire leaning out). By the time I drove the ten miles to home, it was almost back to being "in spec". This leads me to believe that the OEM piece is not very strong/stiff. Many of us put on export braces, monte carlo bars, etc. to stiffen the upper side of our front suspension, but I hear very little about addressing the lower side. What are the options/issues?
TIA,
Gene

 

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2+2GT

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• Sep 22, 2010

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horseballz

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• Sep 22, 2010

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2+2GT,
Where is that one available from. Since I posted the question, I found a similar oneat NPD. Kind of pricey and it doesn't appear to mount to original location. I think I may make my own out of 2"x2" square tube.
Thanks,
Gene

 

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2+2GT

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• Sep 23, 2010

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I've never used it, but Cobra Automotive has it. Attaches to the OE bolts, and the inner end of the lower control arm.

 

Couped Up

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• Sep 28, 2010

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Check out "Control Freak" I've seen theirs on eBay for appx. $150. It's supposed to stiffen up your front chassis, because it fastens to your LCA bolts, as well as the factory location.

 

Fstbk

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• Sep 28, 2010

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Mine came with a rack & Pinion...