fwd crossmember

okie-ford · Post by **okie-ford** » Thu May 08, 2008 5:51 pm

I am having trouble reinst. my fwd x-member after a tranny rebuild. Is there any tips on how to get that thing back in there?

cdeal28078 · Post by **cdeal28078** » Mon May 12, 2008 7:56 pm

Kind of late I guess but make sure you are not putting it in backwards. Only goes one way
clint

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:07 am

I always used a porta power to relieve a little tension to aid with removal and install. Don't get carried away.

tynall44 · Post by **tynall44** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:24 am

i took mine out 20 yrs ago and never put it back

ToughOldFord · Post by **ToughOldFord** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:42 am

I wouldn't leave that off for anything, it's there to brace the frame where it supports the radius arm mounts. Without it you're going to stress the frame, not to mention wreck your alignment.

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:10 pm

ToughOldFord wrote:I wouldn't leave that off for anything, it's there to brace the frame where it supports the radius arm mounts. Without it you're going to stress the frame, not to mention wreck your alignment.

Dito that...not a good idea.

To get it back in you can "shave off" a little on each end with a grinder and use a BFH to "adjust" it back into place

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