1952-59 Ford Front cross member

Need to replace front cross member on 56 how is the best way to go about it need tips on how to replace maybe pictures or a how to do it article

 

Here is the link that is in the "Sticky FAQ" file: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/media/55-56-ford-crossmember-spec-sheet-001.174642/ Click on your profile to start a "conversation" with the member if you have questions.

 

Thanks Jeff got across member from Goodell fabrications real nice part i just need some input on how the best way to install it thanks again

 

Hopefully member HOD ROD PRIMER will chime in,I am pretty sure he has been down that route installing one.Also Goodell sent Zero instructions? Have you called them?

 

My brother inlaw welded mine in and he said he used the tie rods installed to get the right location. He said Mr. Goodell told him on the phone on how to do it and it worked perfectly.

 

I talked to goodell he told me the same thing thanks 1956ford and jeffb2 for the help

 

Surely you mean the lower control arms. When you put it in just put in to the markets that the ch***is has. ie where the tab of the original crossmember poke through the rail and is bent over. It can't really go any where but where the other was. I just had dramas with the Goodell crossmember I installed in my 55 - the engine steady rest was sitting on the lip of the support plate on the crossmember. Ended up removing the steady rest.

 

Thanks Rick he did say lower control arms