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iehotrod · 08-08-2010, 11:35 PM

Thanks a lot Ranger. That really does help. I like the idea of using the original crossmember and adding a plate for th350 to bolt up to it even after notching it. It will allow me to keep my E brake functional. Great Idea! CPP has the cross member for $70.00 but has no provisions for the E brake. Now as far as the driveshaft I have the 2 pc. and its too long. I really was trying to avoid cutting and hoping someone has used one from a different truck. I may not have a choice but to cut it. I like the idea of using a 1 pc driveshaft. I really dont like using them 2 pc shafts but I am onlu running the stock 6 inline motor.

08-08-2010, 11:35 PM	#3
iehotrod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oak Hills, California Posts: 393	Re: Replacing Manual Trans for TH350 Automatic Thanks a lot Ranger. That really does help. I like the idea of using the original crossmember and adding a plate for th350 to bolt up to it even after notching it. It will allow me to keep my E brake functional. Great Idea! CPP has the cross member for $70.00 but has no provisions for the E brake. Now as far as the driveshaft I have the 2 pc. and its too long. I really was trying to avoid cutting and hoping someone has used one from a different truck. I may not have a choice but to cut it. I like the idea of using a 1 pc driveshaft. I really dont like using them 2 pc shafts but I am onlu running the stock 6 inline motor.