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Originally Posted by HBRod
I've been wondering why chassisworks only has a single front cross-member when nearly all other designs have two (thought size varies).
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Hi Rod,
We only use one front crossmember because that's all it needs. Our frame is super strong. The crossmember is made from mandrel-bent .120 wall thickness 4x2 steel. Our motor mount standoffs are also different from what you typically see and the engine essentially forms a stressed member in this type of mounting. The only car that comes to my mind that had two crossmembers stock was the '67-'69 because GM couldn't figure out how to build it cheap enough AND strong enough to have just one. Apparently they figured it out when they built the '57 Chevy but forgot after designing the Chevelle. Oh, but remembered by the time the '70 came out.
Most of the stress in the frame during a handling exercise is front to back under braking. Our rails are the strongest on the market partially due to their interlocking plate construction.
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Originally Posted by HBRod
I'm going to start on Monday making phone calls to all the ones that are on my short list.
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I know that we were absolutely hammered on the phones today. I'm sure most of us were. Middle to later in the week is usually best for in-depth conversations.
I hope that's helpful information.