Dropped Crossmember Kit 2x3x60 Ladder Bar

The Competition Engineering Dropped Crossmember Kit 2x3x60 Ladder Bar (model C3059) is designed for serious drag racers and street performance builders who require a lower center of gravity and improved weight distribution. This crossmember addresses a critical chassis geometry issue: stock crossmembers sit too high, forcing engines and drivetrains upward and degrading launch characteristics.

By dropping the crossmember, you shift mass downward, enhance traction off the line, and achieve better suspension geometry for consistent acceleration runs. Built from heavy-wall 2x3 rectangular steel tubing, this ladder bar design provides structural rigidity while the dropped profile relocates the mounting points lower relative to the frame rails. The 2x3 tube dimensions deliver superior strength-to-weight efficiency compared to lighter alternatives, crucial for transmitting launch loads without flex or deflection.

Competition Engineering engineered this kit with precision-welded connection points and a design compatible with common drag racing frame configurations. The assembly weighs 19.45 pounds, reflecting quality steel construction optimized for the mechanical stresses of repeated hard launches and sustained acceleration. This dropped crossmember kit is essential for builders of classic drag cars undergoing significant engine swaps or performance builds where weight transfer and chassis balance directly impact elapsed times.