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Malibob · 10-05-2010, 02:38 PM

Call me lazy or whatever you want. I searched a few posts that looked like they would have the info and did not. It may be a stupid question but...

Can I use a 4wd crossmember on my 65 when I convert to an auto or does the crossmember need to come from a 2wd truck?

Sorry if this is covered somewhere else but I tried to search.

padresag · 10-05-2010, 04:17 PM

which crossmember are you talking about
ron

Malibob · 10-05-2010, 04:35 PM

What do you mean? Automatic tranny crossmember? I am hoping for one for a TH350, are there that many different ones?

padresag · 10-05-2010, 05:01 PM

I was asking you by what you meant by cross members,"Can I use a 4wd crossmember on my 65". they didn't use an a/t in a 4x4 until 68 or 69 I believe.
they did use an a/t crossmembers for both the p/glide and the th400 which use can use or adapt something else in
this should be an informative link for you,
http://www.persh.org/pickup/IdeaPage.htm
ron

Malibob · 10-05-2010, 05:14 PM

Ooh, sorry thought I put the years, I am looking at a 73-87 crossmember and it is a 4wd one.

**Captainfab** · 10-06-2010, 12:20 AM

A 4wd crossmember actually supports the transfer case adapter, which I believe is lower than the typical 2wd trans mount. Plus the holes for the mounts are completely different than a 2wd transmission mount. I have not tried to use one, so I'm not speaking from experience in that respect. I would suggest just looking for a '66-'87 2wd automatic transmission crossmember.

Malibob · 10-06-2010, 06:45 AM

There is the answer I was looking for. I thought there was a difference but could not be sure. Thanks again Captainfab

10-05-2010, 02:38 PM	#1
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Tranny Crossmembers 4wd or 2wd Call me lazy or whatever you want. I searched a few posts that looked like they would have the info and did not. It may be a stupid question but... Can I use a 4wd crossmember on my 65 when I convert to an auto or does the crossmember need to come from a 2wd truck? Sorry if this is covered somewhere else but I tried to search. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

10-05-2010, 04:17 PM	#2
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Tranny Crossmembers 4wd or 2wd which crossmember are you talking about ron

10-05-2010, 04:35 PM	#3
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: Tranny Crossmembers 4wd or 2wd What do you mean? Automatic tranny crossmember? I am hoping for one for a TH350, are there that many different ones? __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

10-05-2010, 05:01 PM	#4
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Tranny Crossmembers 4wd or 2wd I was asking you by what you meant by cross members,"Can I use a 4wd crossmember on my 65". they didn't use an a/t in a 4x4 until 68 or 69 I believe. they did use an a/t crossmembers for both the p/glide and the th400 which use can use or adapt something else in this should be an informative link for you, http://www.persh.org/pickup/IdeaPage.htm ron

10-05-2010, 05:14 PM	#5
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: Tranny Crossmembers 4wd or 2wd Ooh, sorry thought I put the years, I am looking at a 73-87 crossmember and it is a 4wd one. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

10-06-2010, 12:20 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Tranny Crossmembers 4wd or 2wd A 4wd crossmember actually supports the transfer case adapter, which I believe is lower than the typical 2wd trans mount. Plus the holes for the mounts are completely different than a 2wd transmission mount. I have not tried to use one, so I'm not speaking from experience in that respect. I would suggest just looking for a '66-'87 2wd automatic transmission crossmember. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-06-2010, 06:45 AM	#7
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: Tranny Crossmembers 4wd or 2wd There is the answer I was looking for. I thought there was a difference but could not be sure. Thanks again Captainfab __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

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