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Old 05-18-2021, 02:33 PM   #10
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Re: 700r4 Trans and stock crossmember

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Originally Posted by qbeanie View Post
to prevent frame flex and potential cab sag and front spring issues?
i commend you for taking the effort to support the cab and spring hangers, most here did not
orrieg has a stock x-member with automatic, it took a little trimming and finagling
it sounds like your on the right track, the cab will sit on the frame without some support

i did a little different method, same as the high dollar frame builders do
i fabbed up a stout rear x-member and came off that to the cab supports
not sure how this would work with front springs, truk has mustII ifs
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