ZF5 crossmember question. I’ve looked everywhere..

[olBlue]

Hi guys I’m just about ready to start swapping in my ZF5 transmission but still don’t have a crossmember. My truck is a 1994 7.3idiT 4x4 with e4od in it. Now I’ve been searching just about every thread to do with a ZF5 and found nothing. So here’s my question: Since I have a F250 4x4 would I need a “F250” 4x4 ZF5 crossmember? Or a “F350” 4x4 ZF5 crossmember? I also see a m5od will work and c6 will work. Or are there other options that include modifying my own? I’m pretty confused at this point. Any help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[typ4]

What does yours look like?
I like the F350 ones because they have better front driveline clearance

 

[olBlue]

I have to look when I get home Wednesday. Currently out of town for work.its hard finding the f350 4x4 one. I was told a F150 5spd would work as well but idont don’t forget sure. I just finished putting a dana60 Plus 1” block in my truck so now it sits 3” higher if that matters

 

[IDIoit]

anything will work with the right amount of cutting and welding

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[olBlue]

I have no problem modifying haha might even make my own if it comes down to it. I just didn’t want to have 5 crossmembers bought just to see what one I need. Realistically shouldn’t a F250 4x4 ZF5 crossmember be what I’m looking for because I have a f250 4x4 truck?

 

[chillman88]

Realistically shouldn’t a F250 4x4 ZF5 crossmember be what I’m looking for because I have a f250 4x4 truck?

No because the Dana 60 sits higher. Technically, apart from rear overload springs and legal gvwr you now have an F350.

 

[olBlue]

Looks like I’m on a search for a f350 crossmember, thanks! I’ll update everything I do so there will be one more F250 ZF5 swap thread out there lol

 

[cozinsky]

My 92 F250 is an original ZF truck and I swapped in a Dana 60 last year. I added extra springs in front so it sits higher than a standard F350 and I don't have any issues with clearance on the original crossmember. I have another F250 with a ZF and Dana 60 swap and a 4" suspension lift. That one is a lot tighter because of the sharper driveshaft angle.

 

[olBlue]

My 92 F250 is an original ZF truck and I swapped in a Dana 60 last year. I added extra springs in front so it sits higher than a standard F350 and I don't have any issues with clearance on the original crossmember. I have another F250 with a ZF and Dana 60 swap and a 4" suspension lift. That one is a lot tighter because of the sharper driveshaft angle.

Do you happen to have a picture of your crossmember? Just so I know what I’m looking for.mines basically 1” higher than a stock f350 so the ZF5 F250 crossmember should work for me

 

[cozinsky]

Just took these. Leaky transfer case is leaking

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[olBlue]

Awesome! Thanks so much for taking those. Just found a F250 ZF5 one for sale not too far away. Thanks!

 

[aggiediesel01]

If your lead doesn't pan out, I've got a zf5 4x4 cross member I'd be interested in discussing a swap for your e4od one.

 

[CameronB]

If your lead doesn't pan out, I've got a zf5 4x4 cross member I'd be interested in discussing a swap for your e4od one.

I know this was over a year ago, but do you still need an E4OD crossmember? I'm trying to ZF5 swap my '94 F-250HD and my donor trucks crossmember is rotted. My E4OD one is perfect with no rust at all. Perhaps we could swap if you still have it?

 

[aggiediesel01]

Cameron; I sent you a PM, if you can, let’s discuss it there.

 

[CameronB]

Cameron; I sent you a PM, if you can, let’s discuss it there.

Checked your PM: You were 100% correct that I am unable to respond, so I have attached some pictures of my cross member here. It has 1 gusset on the driver side, and the passenger side just wraps around outside of frame. If our deal materializes, I will remove it ASAP and get it ready for shipping.

I also really, really appreciate you considering doing this exchange. My E4OD has been blown since I bought the truck (+3 years ago) and I've been trying to get everything to swap it for a couple of months now. Have been hard-pressed to find any junkyard ZF5 4x4's near me in general, let alone a useable cross member