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brak · 02-22-2009, 01:49 AM

I'm looking at picking up an aftermarket trans crossmember, since the one that came with my truck is really sketchy.

First is available through GMC Paul's, ECE, etc, and the second is available from CPP. and i was wondering if anybody had experience, or comments about either model, beyond the cost difference.

GMC Paul's $70

CPP $59 (ebay store, regular $79)

**GMCPaul** · 02-22-2009, 08:54 AM

Well a little extra info on ours is they were engineered to handle in excess of 1200ft lbs of torque, in fact we were told they should handle nearly twice that.
GMCPaul

cdowns · 02-22-2009, 09:53 AM

i think the gmc pauls one looks better built and would blend in better//i've not used anything but stock ones tho

Wrenchbender Ret · 02-22-2009, 12:05 PM

The GMC Pauls looks ruged & would add rigidity to the frame. It looks like you would not be able to adjust the mount height for driveshaft angle & would be more labor to remove when pulling the trans.

Skirkpat · 02-22-2009, 12:30 PM

Pauls looks pretty beefy, I like that in a truck part, Plus he seems to support the people on this board pretty well, I always buy from the nicer guy whenever possible, especially if there product is nicer or at least comparable.

Skirkpat · 02-22-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

The GMC Pauls looks ruged & would add rigidity to the frame. It looks like you would not be able to adjust the mount height for driveshaft angle & would be more labor to remove when pulling the trans.

Neither on looks adjustable verticaly without spacers under the mount, that should not be an issue anyway with Stock mounts should it?

brak · 02-24-2009, 08:40 PM

thanks guys, for confirming what i already thought.

Paul, expect an order within the next day or two

(posted from Las Vegas Airport)

jgreene0717 · 02-24-2009, 10:49 PM

I have the tubular crossmember from classic performance. Have not had any issues with mine and it was a direct bolt on. The only thing is that my engine is mounted with frame mounts reversed to put the engine in closer to fire wall. So not sure if it would be a direct bolt on with engine in stock location.

02-22-2009, 01:49 AM	#1
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Tranny mount opninions I'm looking at picking up an aftermarket trans crossmember, since the one that came with my truck is really sketchy. First is available through GMC Paul's, ECE, etc, and the second is available from CPP. and i was wondering if anybody had experience, or comments about either model, beyond the cost difference. GMC Paul's $70 CPP $59 (ebay store, regular $79) __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

02-22-2009, 08:54 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,719	Re: Tranny mount opninions Well a little extra info on ours is they were engineered to handle in excess of 1200ft lbs of torque, in fact we were told they should handle nearly twice that. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

02-22-2009, 09:53 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Tranny mount opninions i think the gmc pauls one looks better built and would blend in better//i've not used anything but stock ones tho __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-22-2009, 12:05 PM	#4
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,208	Re: Tranny mount opninions The GMC Pauls looks ruged & would add rigidity to the frame. It looks like you would not be able to adjust the mount height for driveshaft angle & would be more labor to remove when pulling the trans.

02-22-2009, 12:30 PM	#5
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Tranny mount opninions Pauls looks pretty beefy, I like that in a truck part, Plus he seems to support the people on this board pretty well, I always buy from the nicer guy whenever possible, especially if there product is nicer or at least comparable.

02-24-2009, 08:40 PM	#7
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Tranny mount opninions thanks guys, for confirming what i already thought. Paul, expect an order within the next day or two (posted from Las Vegas Airport) __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

02-24-2009, 10:49 PM	#8
jgreene0717 Jason Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 152	Re: Tranny mount opninions I have the tubular crossmember from classic performance. Have not had any issues with mine and it was a direct bolt on. The only thing is that my engine is mounted with frame mounts reversed to put the engine in closer to fire wall. So not sure if it would be a direct bolt on with engine in stock location.



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