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Slicks · 06-05-2015, 08:23 PM

Who has replaced front cross member in 54-55-56 going to do mine in about 2 weeks anybody have any helpful advise hints pictures i am using a new cross member i sure could use any help any body could offer this is going in a 56 parklane wagon

Motorhead6 · 06-06-2015, 06:57 AM

Recommend that you remove everything in the vicinity of the cross member. If you can remove the fenders and inner fenders then do so. Measure the height location of the core support for later reference. You need to put it back in the same exact location as before it was removed. Temporarily weld braces across the frame horns top and bottom to assure movement is minimized. Then remove the old cross member and clean up the area to which the new one will be attached. Make good welds in all of the accessible areas keeping in mind that 100% weldment is not easily attained or necessary, but do as much as you can. Remove the temporary braces and grind the temporary welds smooth. Reassemble and (viola!) you are done.

Good luck.

Daves55Sedan · 06-07-2015, 10:39 PM

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After the old crossmember is removed, you must spread the frame rails apart temporarily in the front just behind where the crossmember will sit. This allows room for the tabs on the new member to slide in. slowly release tension on the jack while aligning the tabs in the slots in your frame side rails.

06-05-2015, 08:23 PM	#1
Slicks Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 3	Front cross member replacement Who has replaced front cross member in 54-55-56 going to do mine in about 2 weeks anybody have any helpful advise hints pictures i am using a new cross member i sure could use any help any body could offer this is going in a 56 parklane wagon

06-06-2015, 06:57 AM	#2
Motorhead6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange Park, Fl Posts: 406	Re: Front cross member replacement Recommend that you remove everything in the vicinity of the cross member. If you can remove the fenders and inner fenders then do so. Measure the height location of the core support for later reference. You need to put it back in the same exact location as before it was removed. Temporarily weld braces across the frame horns top and bottom to assure movement is minimized. Then remove the old cross member and clean up the area to which the new one will be attached. Make good welds in all of the accessible areas keeping in mind that 100% weldment is not easily attained or necessary, but do as much as you can. Remove the temporary braces and grind the temporary welds smooth. Reassemble and (viola!) you are done. Good luck.

06-07-2015, 10:39 PM	#3
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: Front cross member replacement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) After the old crossmember is removed, you must spread the frame rails apart temporarily in the front just behind where the crossmember will sit. This allows room for the tabs on the new member to slide in. slowly release tension on the jack while aligning the tabs in the slots in your frame side rails.