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custom hilux crossmember
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:38 pm
by 83-mud-lux
the crossmember on my hilux is about 150mm thick and because i want better ramp over angles i was wondering if i make a custom one do i hav to get a mod plate or engineered or any of that pain in the ass stuff or can i just bolt it on and no worry bout that stuff.
if i make a custom one i was goin to use 10mm plate.that should handle the weight of the gearbox. any photos u hav of ur own pls show them thx.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:34 am
by 904Runa
Superior Engineering does a custom x-member for the same reason, greater clearance. Check out their site for pics. It's also made of 10mm plate and others that have made one on their own have also used this thickness.
As for engineers sign-off, I don't think you need it. But of course, you are responsible if it falls off and injures someone or their property.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:19 am
by +dj_hansen+
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:33 pm
by pom
i made mine and it picks up both transfers works great let me no if u want a pic
pommy
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:40 pm
by Kingston_99
if i use that set up, do i need to change anything or will it just bolt straight in i can drive away? does the drive shaft need extending
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:04 am
by +dj_hansen+
It should bolt straight up, but best get in touch with bubs if you have any questions as he would answer them straight away
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:31 am
by bubs
Kingston_99 wrote:
if i use that set up, do i need to change anything or will it just bolt straight in i can drive away? does the drive shaft need extending
Your is a chain driven t-case, so no my crossmember wont work. If I can get 5 IFS guys serious I will design and do a run on them
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:01 am
by Kingston_99
bubs wrote:Kingston_99 wrote:
if i use that set up, do i need to change anything or will it just bolt straight in i can drive away? does the drive shaft need extending
Your is a chain driven t-case, so no my crossmember wont work. If I can get 5 IFS guys serious I will design and do a run on them
ok thanks, damm wish i bought a solid axel front now.
hey bubs check pm's mate
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:15 pm
by macca81
how much would they cost then bubs? im interested in one for my ifs surf, if the price is right
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:36 am
by bubs
macca81 wrote:how much would they cost then bubs? im interested in one for my ifs surf, if the price is right
price will still be $275 if I can get the qty
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:41 pm
by craz3d
Are the old chain driven Tcases on the solid axle hilux's different again?
Re: custom hilux crossmember
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:16 pm
by taslux
83-mud-lux wrote:
any photos u hav of ur own pls show them thx.
Here is a pic of one I made for my 99 dual cab with IFS (with std crossmember behind). It raises the gearbox 30mm (to suit the 30mm body lift that was in mine). Made from 50x75x4mm. Gave it an extra 55mm clearance from standard. It's still sitting in shed if your interested, but I would be looking at trying to get bubs to make a few, they look awsome!
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