swb rear frame crossmembers
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tybob81
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swb rear frame crossmembers
On my 68 I found a tank that will fit between the frame rails of my short bed, but it is a few inches longer than the area between the two rear cross members. My question is I thought it would be alright to move the farthest rear cross member back a few inches to make the tank fit, but my father said that the cross members were put in line with the spring hangers for a reason and moving the back cross member would make the frame very weak. I think not because it is only 3-4 inches. So before we have a family feud and I mess my frame up I would ask all of you here what you think I should do. This is the only tank I have found that has a in tank fuel pump to support fuel injection.
1968 swb hydroboost, ididit tilt column, Saginaw p/s pump with F series serpentine, all led lights, Vintage Air and painless wiring. 393w, tko600. CV front suspension w/c5 calipers and gt500 rotors. Stock Flexomatic leaf springs with 01 CV 8.8, 3.90 gears and Auburn locker. Custom wood bed floor. Full frame off resto-mod.
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SmokeyBear
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re: swb rear frame crossmembers
You're both right. Between the hangers is the optimum for strength but moving them a few inches in either direction won't hurt if you're not putting out massive hp. If you do have a lot of muscle you need to box it anyway.
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tybob81
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Thats what I thought. The truck wont ever see any heavy loads in the bed. The only thing it will be hauling is booty. 
1968 swb hydroboost, ididit tilt column, Saginaw p/s pump with F series serpentine, all led lights, Vintage Air and painless wiring. 393w, tko600. CV front suspension w/c5 calipers and gt500 rotors. Stock Flexomatic leaf springs with 01 CV 8.8, 3.90 gears and Auburn locker. Custom wood bed floor. Full frame off resto-mod.