Vagitarian

Basically I am trying to do 15 things at once on this car to fix it and build it properly. I want to remove the factory front crossmember / ac system and rad in my garage. And then push it 20 feet backwards outside to give the engine bay a thorough cleaning and possibly powerwash.

Then push the car back into the garage and install the new crossmember / rad

Can the car be rolled without consequence with no crossmember? Didnt know if that was a no no or not

Turbo Dan

I don't see a problem with that, it's got no motor in it correct?

Without the weight of the motor and such slow rolling speeds nothing is going to be damaged. I've driven a CRX down the street with the roof removed and no problems.

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iTrader: (5)

the wheels will try to move back and forth due to nothing holding them solid.. but no major issues with pushing it around without the crossmember

mattbatson

seeing that the op got his answer..may I hijack a little so as not to start a whole new thread?

I bought a crossmember that apparently had the front mount cut off to accomodate a B series engine, or bigger radiator...not sure exactly.

anyways, it is powdercoated and has spherical bushings instead of the rubber, and I want to use it.

I was told that you can run without this front mount no problem?

Anybody with an opinion on that?

guy said they run the B series all the time without the front mount....
thx

OldSchoolAce

You're fine. More of a torque mount than anything. It's more to prevent the engine from jerking forward and backward with the torque from the engine, but the rear tranny mount should be sufficient enough.

mattbatson

confirms what the seller told me...
thx a lot

Vagitarian

Well I got an answer, but my car DOES have an engine in it

Can I still roll it? I dont want to mess it up or have to reinstall the crossmember when something pushed forward/backwards and breaks in my gravel driveway

r22thomas

rolling it is fine. even driving it across a parking lot wouldnt hurt, your caster would just flex alittle

stackedhouse

I had trouble rolling mine with no crossmember because the wheels just pull inward

Vagitarian

well shlt, now I dunno what to do, and I was just about to go do it to

Vagitarian

crossmember and radiator out... to roll or not to roll

Stunna MIKE

just roll it.. have 2 people help you kick the tires so they dont get stuck too far back or forward.. my buddy drove his crx that had his front radius rods break on his traction bar.. i tied his front lower control arm to the front toe hook and then tied it back to his rear toe hook.. to keep it 'centered' lol.. he was able to drive it to his house down the street

Vagitarian

This has to be a solo job, Im 30 miles from town for my buddies to help

Alex_S

jack it up somehow and just push it ? might be a hassle but just an idea :D

Vagitarian

Driveway is gravel so nope

Bently_Coop

Vagitarian- Can you roll it backwards? If you do roll it without the crossmember and the axles are still in they may bind.

Mattbatson- You don't need the front mount but if you are using stock mounts there may be quite a bit of flex in those old bushings. By replacing to newer mount like hasport or innovative you will notice a difference.

Black R

Just use a case of brake cleaner and a **** ton of rags.

Leave it as is. Lol

stackedhouse

When I rolled mine I just spun each wheel individually it was easier like that