[david1707]

I pulled the engine and tranny together on my '68. I left the crossmember on because I couldn't get it off. Now that everything is removed I still can't get it off. Everything is unbolted but it seems to be in a recess in the body. No matter which way I try to get it out it is too long to slide left or right and it won't angle enough to get it to drop. The only way I see to remove it would be to lift the body. I had a couple other knowledgable folks look at it and they came to the same conclusion. Am I missing something? If I can't get it off I'll just have to drop eng and tranny back in seperately I guess.

[camcojb]

Loosen the two rearmost subframe bolts. This allows the subframe to drop enough to get the crossmember out.

Jody

[Codi]

Over the years, the body bushings have probably "settled" so the crossmember is against the underbody tighter than when new. Once the rear body bolts are loose/out, you may have to use a BFH (hammer) to move the crossmember. If this IS the case, you may wnt to consider replacing the bushings while everything is out.

[RW68RSConv]

I had to loosen the rear most body mount bolt (only one). That gave me just enough room to get it out without the BF Hammer finesse technique.

[need-for-speed]

Originally posted by Codi:
Over the years, the body bushings have probably "settled" so the crossmember is against the underbody tighter than when new. Once the rear body bolts are loose/out, you may have to use a BFH (hammer) to move the crossmember. If this IS the case, you may wnt to consider replacing the bushings while everything is out.

I agree, replace the subframe bushings. on my '79 it was much easier than though it would be. i improved the stance, FE alignment and improved road vibration etc

[69camaroralleygreen]

Originally posted by Camcojb:
Loosen the two rearmost subframe bolts. This allows the subframe to drop enough to get the crossmember out.

Jody

thanks jody i asked the same question the other day. i loosened the two rear mounts a few turns and the cross member slid out thanks again. mike

[camcojb]

You're welcome and thanks for letting us know it worked.

Jody