Trans mount issues (more like PO d.g.a.s. issues...)

[05crewcab]

So I am under the new truck tonight messing with the exhaust (PO never installed the header collectors right....2.5" collectors don't just clamp to 2.25" exhaust pipe) anyway, I look over and notice that the transmission mount isn't bolted to the crossmember! not only is it just sitting on on the crossmember, it is shifted to one side and I dont think I can adjust it so it lines up with the bolt holes in the crossmember. what can I do? I haven't measured to see if the trans is sitting crooked in the frame, but it wouldn't suprise me... This also probably explains why the carrier bearing was shredded...

how do I correct this? The trans mount is the correct part...it just doesn't line up, and can't be shifted further in the direction it needs to go. I need another 3/8 to 1/2 inch. Thanks


1971 C20 350/350