Gary Lewis Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I have several where are you located. I almost always use the newer style that the drivers side bolts to the outside of the frame. Cool! You are going to fit right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Cool! You are going to fit right in. Yes - this will be great for Shaun! Seems like every time I've gone to the jy lately it's been muddy and now the thorns have started to claim ownership of the trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Yes - this will be great for Shaun! Seems like every time I've gone to the jy lately it's been muddy and now the thorns have started to claim ownership of the trucks. I believe I have found one locally. If that deal falls through, I will message you. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I believe I have found one locally. If that deal falls through, I will message you. Thanks! Hope it works out, Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Hope it works out, Shaun. Thanks, I've already worked out all of the details, just need to go pick it up on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 Hope it works out, Shaun. Thanks, I've already worked out all of the details, just need to go pick it up on Saturday. Well I picked up the crossmember, and it's in great shape. But I learned the hard way that ZF5 gussets won't work with the older style crossmember. I'm not willing to drill holes into the crossmember, so I'm hoping the guy who I bought the crossmember from still has the gussets lying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Well I picked up the crossmember, and it's in great shape. But I learned the hard way that ZF5 gussets won't work with the older style crossmember. I'm not willing to drill holes into the crossmember, so I'm hoping the guy who I bought the crossmember from still has the gussets lying around. Bummer! Hope he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Bummer! Hope he does. He didn't. He bought the junkyard a few months ago as-is, and the crossmember was pulled prior to his ownership. He was nice enough to check under the truck as well, but they weren't there. I'll have to find them elsewhere. The crossmember is the important part, I can always modify the ZF gussets if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 He didn't. He bought the junkyard a few months ago as-is, and the crossmember was pulled prior to his ownership. He was nice enough to check under the truck as well, but they weren't there. I'll have to find them elsewhere. The crossmember is the important part, I can always modify the ZF gussets if need be. Do the gussets just not line up right? Big Blue's gussets didn't but I was able to get the bolts in and tightened down and the gussets "adjusted to fit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Do the gussets just not line up right? Big Blue's gussets didn't but I was able to get the bolts in and tightened down and the gussets "adjusted to fit". On the driver's side, one hole is 1" off. On the passenger side, the holes aren't even close. I'll investigate it more tomorrow to see what my options are. I knew ZF5 crossmembers were different, and should have figured the gussets are too. When I compare what's left of the ZF5 crossmember I have to the crossmember I picked up today, you can tell the ZF5 crossmember angles back further. And so do the gussets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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