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GlennL · 04-08-2020, 11:25 PM

Thanks. I am leaning towards mod'ing the stock unit. No reason to buy something just to cut it up. May as well use what I got and hope I don't need to remove it to get it done.
Thinking about using some flat 1/4" or so by 4" plate shaped as needed and welded in. Then cut the top of the OEM unit out. I think some triangle gussets would help on the sides where you extended it. Surely can't hurt.

Looks like the cab is gonna need a trim as well.

04-08-2020, 11:25 PM	#16
GlennL Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: FtW Texas Posts: 8	Re: Trailing Arms Crossmember driveshaft clearance question Thanks. I am leaning towards mod'ing the stock unit. No reason to buy something just to cut it up. May as well use what I got and hope I don't need to remove it to get it done. Thinking about using some flat 1/4" or so by 4" plate shaped as needed and welded in. Then cut the top of the OEM unit out. I think some triangle gussets would help on the sides where you extended it. Surely can't hurt. Looks like the cab is gonna need a trim as well.