I got this transmission crossmember with the truck.
IMG_0202 by
Robert Moorman, on Flickr
Problem is, it is too short to span the S10 frame.
So I have these two "cab mounts" that came with the 54, they are 3/8" x 4" square tube, and I'm not using them as cab mounts. So I checked, and they are a good size to make spacers to go between the frame rails. With 2" on each side, the "store bought" crossmember will work.
IMG_0203 by
Robert Moorman, on Flickr
If I bolt them I can drop the crossmember really easy, just unbolt from the frame and it drops down. If I weld them it would be a little harder to pull the crossmember to pull the tranny, but it would be a lot easier to just weld them in. Any thoughts on weld vs bolt?
Also, if you look at the crossmember, you will see it has a tube that slips inside the mounting tube at each end. Since I've never used one of these, I'm guessing it should be welded. Any thoughts on that.
Lastly, here is a shot of the end of the T350 (that came with the 54, and was "allegedly" rebuilt). It only sticks out past the seal about 1/2".
IMG_0206 by
Robert Moorman, on Flickr
Does this look right?