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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Stanley, N.C.
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trans cross member information
I am changing from 3ott to automatic trans and the cross member for the 3ott is in the way. It is riveted in top and bottom in 4 places. I can't get to the 2 top rivets because they are under the cab, so what is the best way to get this mount off? And, what mount will I need at rear of auto trans? Any of you that have already done this, can you lead me through the procedure? Thanks!!
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Re: trans cross member information
the top mount rivets can be got to from the bottom of the frame . you should be able to get to the bottom of the rivet with a air hammer pop the head off and push it up . as far as the auto trans mount they come up on here from time to time but their is aftermarket ones available
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Re: trans cross member information
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The engine was out of the Panel Truck when I took mine out but I still had to get to it from underneath. Broke it down into 3 pieces. Between the angle grinder and the air chisel I was victorious.... ![]() LockDoc
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Location: Stanley, N.C.
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Re: trans cross member information
well, I got serious about getting the cross member out today. Only, mine didn't look like the pictures you guys posted. Mine was a disaster, at least in appearance. BUT, I did get it out after hours of cutting, grinding, chiseling. I used every tool in my arsenal and went through most of my cut off disc and Sawzall blades. There were a couple places that you just couldn't get to with a blade. I tried chiseling the heads off the rivets, but the rivets wouldn't drive out, so I started cutting. I will have to go back and clean things up a bit before I let anyone see my results.
I wanted to give a big thank you for the folks that encouraged me and gave me faith that I really could do this! And, best of all no one was injured and nothing on the truck was destroyed in the process. So, all in all, I'll consider it a Success.... |
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Re: trans cross member information
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Location: Stone Mills, ON
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Re: trans cross member information
Had lots of fun with mine as well earlier this year, all the guidance above was bang on. Glad to hear you won the battle yesterday
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Stanley, N.C.
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Re: trans cross member information
Now that I have the cross member out. Where can I find one after market??
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Re: trans cross member information
I will look tomorrow....but CPP, Summit ,LMC, Brothers Ecklers they all have them
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Stanley, N.C.
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Re: trans cross member information
Thanks ZICC1835 for looking for me. I found one locally. Thanks again!!
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