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09-03-2011, 09:43 AM

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Did mine with the gussets 1 1/2 years ago. It seems to be holding up just fine and IMO, much easier than the notch technique.

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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71

How much clearance to the pan do you have? Can you pull the pan without removing the crossmember? Pics of the pan/crossmember would be cool if anyone has them.

Good question. I'll take a look this weekend and get you an answer.

Rick

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09-03-2011, 08:45 PM

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Yeah, even if you have to drop the crossmember to drop the pan, no big deal like ak said.

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09-03-2011, 10:39 PM

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Looks really good man, very simple solution!

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12-29-2011, 11:52 PM

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Looks really good man, very simple solution!

R.I.P. Bud...

Heck yeah it looks good! After reading this thread this is totally what I'm going to do. I was thinking I would have to cut and extend my crossmember. Since I'm 4wd, I guess I don't have to.

Sweet!

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08-23-2013, 11:00 AM

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great work guys!!

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08-23-2013, 01:30 PM

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here is mine we made it functional to remove the massive Hughes Deep transmission Pan Name: note22154_zpsbde1c8bc.jpg
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08-23-2013, 02:03 PM

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Mine before paint

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08-26-2013, 09:03 AM

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Mine looks a lot like pats does.. Its going to be the cleanest part of my undercarriage. hahaha

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05-09-2014, 09:22 AM

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I know this is an older thread but I have a quick question.

Will a 4l80e crossmember out of a 2500 fit a 1500 when doing the swap? And also visa-versa the 60e crossmember fit in the 2500? (Doing a drivetrain swap between a 1500 and 2500)