[boss]

To make room for the Cage Radius Arms mounts, it is necessary to relocate the OEM transmission cross member back a couple inches. Thus requiring a fabrication of a new cross member.

Some OEM pics










Purchase some square 1/4" thick tubing 2 X 4"


remove the transfer case skid plate




Cut to length (37")


Trial fit


The OEM cross member can stay in place while fabing, notice the notching on the passenger side OEM to make room.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465590/original/dsc05750.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465591/original/dsc05751.jpg

Making the bridge for the transmission mount (4.5")
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465593/original/dsc05753.jpg

Cut at 45% to ease nut access
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465594/original/dsc05754.jpg

Using a tall Axle stand to support the transmission so OEM cross member can be removed
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465595/original/dsc05755.jpg

Tack everything together
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465596/original/dsc05756.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465597/original/dsc05757.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465598/original/dsc05758.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465599/original/dsc05759.jpg

Take it off and weld it up
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465600/original/dsc05760.jpg

Painted and installed
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465602/original/dsc05762.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465603/original/dsc05763.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465604/original/dsc05764.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465606/original/dsc05766.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465607/original/dsc05767.jpg

Plenty of room now
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/465245/original/dsc06245.jpg


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This post has been edited by boss: 06 May 2007 - 04:37 AM