front end questions

[71fordkid]

So i have a plan. I'm gonna cut the frame where the bumpstops are and move the bumpstops up. I'm gonna cut the crossmember to let the beams pass through it a little. I'm also gonna move the pivot ends of the I beams up about an inch or an inch and a half to help the camber issues.

My question is, if i do this, i will have to move the ends of the raduis arms(?) that connect the beams to the frame up also, right? Can i move them to the outside of the frame without adverse effects?

[fordman]

well the oil pan is going to be your first concern here. the oil pan on the fe has very little clearance from the crossmember. i am not sure about the radius arm question. i am thinking you wouldn't have to bother the radius arm bracket because the radius arm should pivot in the bracket. if you removed the crossmember and then put soem sort of brace across the frame to take the place of the crossmember support and then made a new bracket fo some sort to hold the ibeam and the motor mounts. man that isnt coming together in my head how to even do this.

[71fordkid]

I know what you mean. So like some 2x4 steel or U-channel and build it up for mounts? it almost isnt worth the work, but i have more time than money.....