can i add a crossmember?

[steve604]

my 2000 f250 super duty with a 5spd manual transmission that actually broke where it mates up to the transfer case. i replaced the rear half housing of the transmission and everything is fine now.

i figure the reason this happend is because the transfer case is supported only by the transmission and nothing else. can i build a crossmember to support the transfer case somehow or would adding another crossmember cause other problems?

[locked]

As long as you match the bushings used in the engine and tranny mounts (Poly or likely Rubber) you should have no problems. You don't want anything that allows the engine or tranny to move in a way the transfer case can't after adding the mount.

[03f350]

Originally Posted by locked

As long as you match the bushings used in the engine and tranny mounts (Poly or likely Rubber) you should have no problems. You don't want anything that allows the engine or tranny to move in a way the transfer case can't after adding the mount.

Exactly.

I would make something like this that bolts to the case. just my $.02.