Originally Posted by
TheJet-09
CDNRocket18R: The crossmember is simply raised up. I cut mine horizontally just above the tube that the R&P plate is welded to, then literally cut and fit it to sit inside/on top of the down tubes (where the lower control arms bolt to). With the R&P now higher, you need to go to slotted ends on the R&P, or you'll probably never get bump steer even close. The supports for the crossmember that run back towards the motorplate will also need to be cut/realigned/welded. For the right hand support tube, I just cut/welded it from underneath the right hand motormount.
Another difference between the Smackdown and Gen-X is the lower control arms on a Smackdown bolt behind the crossmember whereas they bolt in front of the crossmember on a Gen-X (which puts it further back, helping to keep it out of the ground even more).
I believe a few years back someone (I forget who) posted pics of an updated crossmember they put on a Smackdown (I'm fairly certain), and it resembled that of a Rocket. I remember thinking it looked like some high quality work. If I can find the thread, I'll post the link.