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_Ogre · 10-27-2021, 08:03 PM

orrieg is the only builder i've seen not to cut out the trans x-member
the trans x-member also supports the front cab mounts
if you cut it out it needs something in place of the factory x-member

this is how i handled it in my apache when i installed a 700r4
the x-member supports the rear trans mount
the diagonals keep the frame from flexing at the cab mounts

10-27-2021, 08:03 PM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,666	Re: automatic in a 58 apache orrieg is the only builder i've seen not to cut out the trans x-member the trans x-member also supports the front cab mounts if you cut it out it needs something in place of the factory x-member this is how i handled it in my apache when i installed a 700r4 the x-member supports the rear trans mount the diagonals keep the frame from flexing at the cab mounts Attached Images __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer