Crossmember material?

crazyfiggi Wolfsburg Wizard

657 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 17 Jan 2007, 7:20 pm

#565111

Hi everyone, Im about to make a crossmember to fit a subaru ej22 into a 85 caravelle van. What type of material have other people used to make their ones? I have a heap of 35x35x3mm SHS i could use. Just curious as to what everyone else uses.
Thanks,
Alex.

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Jan 2007, 9:34 pm

#565147

25 x 25 SHS, less than 3.0mm, maybe 2.5

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rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 19 Jan 2007, 9:43 am

#565501

i used 50x50x2.5 gal because i had it lying around. not heavy and i KNOW its strong enough

kevo Officially Full-On Dubber

371 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 19 Jan 2007, 10:39 am

#565521

25 x 25 i think, i welded mine using similar size square bar to the factory crossmember,
if it is engineered correctly it shouldn't need the largest size square bar in my opinion, as long as welds are good and it is sturdy,

hope it helps mate

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crazyfiggi Wolfsburg Wizard

657 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 19 Jan 2007, 12:37 pm

#565572

Thanks everyone, seems like the stuff i have will be fine.
Alex.

71EJVan Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 23 Jan 2007, 7:27 am

#566486

50x25x3mm with gussets at each join

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Vanders Seriously Crusin Dubber

125 posts · joined Nov 2006 · 20 Feb 2007, 11:28 am

#574212

I'm keen on a EJ22 coversion for my 90 Caravelle. I would love to see some pics and get more info about problems/pitfalls with this. My Caravelle is an auto. Does this cause any problems? How easy was the conversion?

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kevo Officially Full-On Dubber

371 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 23 Feb 2007, 5:03 pm

#575031

Vanders wrote:I'm keen on a EJ22 coversion for my 90 Caravelle. I would love to see some pics and get more info about problems/pitfalls with this. My Caravelle is an auto. Does this cause any problems? How easy was the conversion?

make a post on the subject dude and you might get more help,
better yet just search back at previous posts in "non vee duv conversions" as there is S**tloads on the subject hey

kevo

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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 23 Feb 2007, 8:12 pm

#575076

I have an EG33 in my Transporter and I used 50mm heavy wall box.... A bit OTT, but is what I had in stock..... Its the typical under engine carrier deal, using the OEM Subi engine mounts.... but with a top mount over the bellhousing which is tied into a underfloor support frame.... Kinda works like the OEM subi pitch mount.... Well I hope it will.... If I ever get it finished!

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