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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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One more highboy frame question

So...im missing a cross member. The one that goes behind the front cross member, and in front of trans cross member. I guess the 3rd one, not counting the thing at the very front of the frame.
Will the frame live without this cross member? Looking at pics on google, i dont see anything bolted to it. And who knows how long it hasnt been on the truck.
Frame etc is a 76.
Please give me good news...this thing is killing me
 
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Maybe the answer is here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ml#post1437578
 
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Old Feb 22, 2016 | 05:04 PM
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Ive read that stuff.
No where did i see mention if the cross member im talking about, unless it is the "extra cross member" mentioned in the "frame" section. I think thats the same info i read that says high boys only came with 6 leaf spring packs on the front. Which is why i asked about my 5 leaf pack, which has a little cast block, i guess to get the same thickness as the 6leaf pack.
I try to read what i can find to answer a question before i post a question on a board.
Im assuming ill be fine with out it.
 
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Left it out of my 73.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by grinnergetter
Left it out of my 73.
Judging by your avatar, it didnt hurt to leave it out. Thanks
 
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