since I had the transfer case where I wanted it I ran a ratchet strap from the yoke on the case to the front axle. I set this low to see about the maximum that the drive shaft will drop down while the vehicle is sitting level to fab up the rear transmission cross member.
modifications to the stock cross member to fit a transmission mount level. I made a u cut, then bent the metal straight were it used to curve downward. after that I boxed it in to give a nice flat are for the mount.
rear transmission mount about half way through finishing. the holes were roughed out with a plasma cutter since I do not have a drill bit that size. I rounded and finished them with a file.
passenger side done and about 1/2 or so clearance for the drive shaft. depending on suspension droop and actual driveshaft diameter I will most likely have to trim more or I might just put a carrier bearing on the cross member and have a 2 piece shaft. not sure on that one yet.
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modifications to the stock cross member to fit a transmission mount level. I made a u cut, then bent the metal straight were it used to curve downward. after that I boxed it in to give a nice flat are for the mount.
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rear transmission mount about half way through finishing. the holes were roughed out with a plasma cutter since I do not have a drill bit that size. I rounded and finished them with a file.
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passenger side done and about 1/2 or so clearance for the drive shaft. depending on suspension droop and actual driveshaft diameter I will most likely have to trim more or I might just put a carrier bearing on the cross member and have a 2 piece shaft. not sure on that one yet.