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Fox body Transmission crossmember question

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Exrace89GT

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What is the difference between a AOD crossmember and a T-5 crossmember? This is for my ‘89 GT.
 

90sickfox

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I don't think there is a difference. The 4 cylinder crossmember is different but the v8 one should be the same stick or auto. I've swapped a bunch of cars and don't remember there being a difference.
 

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The are the same except for one detail.

Where they bolt to the body is a tube in which the x member can slide back and forth on. They are located in different front/back configurations between aod and 5-spd, and then tack welded in place by the factory.

You can grind the tacks and slide the unit forward or back to suit. Most reproductions are sold unwelded and will fit either
 

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When I recently did my clutch, my crossmember was in tough shape. I don’t have a welder (yet) so I went with the Stifflers crossmember which has adjustable mounts without the welding. It’s a quality, strong mount, and was worth the money IMO.
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
The are the same except for one detail.

Where they bolt to the body is a tube in which the x member can slide back and forth on. They are located in different front/back configurations between aod and 5-spd, and then tack welded in place by the factory.

You can grind the tacks and slide the unit forward or back to suit. Most reproductions are sold unwelded and will fit either
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So my car was originally an auto now it's a 5 speed, I already bought a tubular crossmember will it be able to work?
 

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James V said:
So my car was originally an auto now it's a 5 speed, I already bought a tubular crossmember will it be able to work?
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Which one did you buy?
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
Which one did you buy?
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https://lmr.com/item/STF-TCBM01/Transmission-Crossmember-Tubular-79-93-Aod-T5-And-Tko

I notice it says both Aod and T5 now. I bought it months ago and have yet to install.
 

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Yeah you just swap the spacers around on the sleeves by the red bushing to adjust for the different trans
 
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