Need help getting 2wd Manual Trans cross member out. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chaptr2 · 05-16-2003, 12:46 PM

I'm taking my 4 speed out and putting in a new th400. Last night I was trying to get the 4 speed cross member out, but had a hard time. This should come out just by using a BFH, but I want to know if there was a trick to it. IE pound the left side of the cross member forward and the right side towards the back.

Can anyone offer any real good advice besides cutting this?

**Palf70Step** · 05-16-2003, 01:14 PM

Not to offend the intelligence, but did you cut out all the rivets holding it in place. If I remember, mine is held in with 3 rivets on each side. Once those are outI think it just falls out, nuless someone welded it in in the past.

chaptr2 · 05-16-2003, 01:15 PM

Yes I did take the rivets out and no the cross member doesn't fall out. I wish it did but it doesn't.

Sorry that comment kind of stung a little, but I understand what kind of point you were trying to make.

biglou55 · 05-16-2003, 02:33 PM

put a hydraulic bottle jack and a piece of 4/4 between the frame rails and spread the frame a fraction . it worked for me good luck.

cruzn72 · 05-16-2003, 04:25 PM

I just took out my cross member. I don't know if it makes a difference, but mine is an auto. I had to use a BFH and walk it back like you said, hit left then right, etc. I like the spread the frame idea posted above.

chaptr2 · 05-16-2003, 05:27 PM

The auto was much easier than this stick. If I can't walk it back tonight and find the sweet spot than I will spread the frame. Thanks guys for your help...

Chap

05-16-2003, 12:46 PM	#1
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Need help getting 2wd Manual Trans cross member out. I'm taking my 4 speed out and putting in a new th400. Last night I was trying to get the 4 speed cross member out, but had a hard time. This should come out just by using a BFH, but I want to know if there was a trick to it. IE pound the left side of the cross member forward and the right side towards the back. Can anyone offer any real good advice besides cutting this? __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

05-16-2003, 01:14 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,748	Not to offend the intelligence, but did you cut out all the rivets holding it in place. If I remember, mine is held in with 3 rivets on each side. Once those are outI think it just falls out, nuless someone welded it in in the past. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-16-2003, 01:15 PM	#3
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Yes I did take the rivets out and no the cross member doesn't fall out. I wish it did but it doesn't. Sorry that comment kind of stung a little, but I understand what kind of point you were trying to make. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205 Last edited by chaptr2; 05-16-2003 at 01:21 PM.

05-16-2003, 02:33 PM	#4
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	put a hydraulic bottle jack and a piece of 4/4 between the frame rails and spread the frame a fraction . it worked for me good luck. __________________ Certifiably crazy person

05-16-2003, 04:25 PM	#5
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	I just took out my cross member. I don't know if it makes a difference, but mine is an auto. I had to use a BFH and walk it back like you said, hit left then right, etc. I like the spread the frame idea posted above. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net

05-16-2003, 05:27 PM	#6
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	The auto was much easier than this stick. If I can't walk it back tonight and find the sweet spot than I will spread the frame. Thanks guys for your help... Chap __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205



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