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    Replacement Cab Crossmember

    Please reference this manual on page 6. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits/Chevrolet-Trucks/1986-Chevrolet-Truck.pdf Frame steel is 36-39K PSI. This puts it smack in the middle of low carbon steel. High carbon would have a much higher tensile...
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    Replacement Cab Crossmember

    Lol...and why not? I would rather do that that disassemble the frame to get it in. Its regular old mild steel, not like its HSLA. Bolt the ends in, fixture to establish straightness and go to town.
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    Replacement Cab Crossmember

    If it will not wiggle out, slice it in half and weld it back together in place. A lot easier than driving out all the rearward rivets.
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    Replacement Cab Crossmember

    It has severe corrosion in the right body mount, The rest is not terrible. I have a parts truck that while does not have that particular part it has others that could be used as a filler piece to rebuild the rotten one. I do not have access to the number as I just set the cab back on. It...
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    Replacement Cab Crossmember

    I am looking for a replacement rear cab mount crossmemberr for my 87. GM shows is as no longer available. Is there a source, or will I need to rebuild existing?
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