dropping rear xmember

[ichorid]

While dropping the rear xmember we have run into quite a few snags. Quick question how do we handle the ebrake cable thats running through? it seems like it can't really come out without cutting the line. Am I not seeing something here? Any how if any one has some tips/advice on dropping the rear xmember. that would be great. Putting in a new slotted one with a 3" exhaust hole right now.

 

thanks guys.

[MicroMachinery]

You should be able to detach the cable. I think it's 3 separate pieces, if I'm not mistaken. One for each side, then one going forward. They connect at a bracket where the front and back sections meet. There should be a threaded fitting that you can unscrew, and a couple "U" clips. Find that, and the rest should be easy.

[MicroMachinery]

it seems like it can't really come out without cutting the line.

 

Don't cut that line! I'm sure you'd have a devil of a time finding another.

[ichorid]

would never cut thats why Im asking. My dad actually soaked like 4 nuts on the xmember for a week to loosen them up. man that thing was solid in there. Ill call my dad and relay the info. He is being really helpful getting it swapped for me.

[ohpyramids]

cut the line! you can accelerate faster and stop harder without all the extra weight! :P

[MicroMachinery]

That's awesome. I like seeing Father-Son projects.

[ichorid]

yeah my dads been great with the project. before JCCS his neighbor came over and was like "Oh wow you're building a hot rod with your son! thats like every dads dream!" we both had never even thought of it like that and were like, "oh hey yeah we are!" its a fun project.