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T56 transmission cross member
For those of you running a T56 in your truck, what are you using for a crossmember? I see the T56 specific ones are pretty pricey. The TH350/400 ones are very reasonable but seeing mixed reviews on if they work. Trying to find a reasonably priced one, but may have to build one.
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Re: T56 transmission cross member
On my 68 C10 LS swap with a T56 I purchased the trans cross member from ECE. If I was to do it again I would purchase a universal one from some one like Speedway Motors. Get the engine in positon then mock up the cross member to correct drive line angle. Mark the holes for drilling in the frame. Tack weld then pull it out finish welding it.
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Re: T56 transmission cross member
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What did your truck originally have it it for a transmission? LockDoc
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Re: T56 transmission cross member
This is the one I’ve had my eye on for the T-56 going into my 65...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074L...NANSYDQX&psc=1
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Re: T56 transmission cross member
Just FYi. The ECE cross member is basically a 1" x 2" tube that has welded brackets that match the frame rail dimensions and some bolt holes.
No reason a 1" x 2" tube with say 1/8" wall and a trans mount welded to it can't be used to span the frame and then shim the trans mount as needed. The ECE trans cross member is well made no doubt. No disrespect to ECE. |
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