Progress Thread Monkeybutt2000's 89 vert build thread- 408w build in progress

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 10, 2022

Went to install my Stifflers crossmember and ran into a dilemma. Look at my stock crossmember,see how I had to enlarge the holes to one side? Stifflers unit isnt as bad but something needs clearanced. Im thinking of elongating the holes on the trans mount itself instead of grinding on the Stifflers unit. Thoughts?

General karthief · Apr 10, 2022

If anything, I'd be grinding on the mount.
But I wonder why the off set fit?

Bullitt347 · Apr 10, 2022

Trans mount is backward.

Mstng93SSP · Apr 10, 2022

I have the stifflers crossmember and it aligns perfectly. Even with the AOD it fit fine. Have you tried a different trans mount?

90sickfox · Apr 10, 2022

The transmission is actually offset slightly to one side. If the crossmember is backwards it will sit like your stock one was sitting.

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 11, 2022

It's been this way ever since the TKO install. Wasn't aware the trans mount only went on one way,hope it's as simple as that.

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 22, 2022

Alright gang,need a new gas tank. My rust free inner tank,the baffle broke loose. So,looking for a stock replacement.

Potomus Pete · Apr 22, 2022

That stinks. Haven't you spent enough.

Mustang5L5 · Apr 22, 2022

Spectra premium. Got mine from Rockauto.

A bit tight but she went in. The stud kit for the tank straps is worth it

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 24, 2022

Potomus Pete said:
That stinks. Haven't you spent enough.

Yes,I have. But that's part of the game.

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 24, 2022

Mustang5L5 said:
Spectra premium. Got mine from Rockauto.

A bit tight but she went in. The stud kit for the tank straps is worth it

Spectra Premium F12B on Rockauto is the one I've been eyeballing.

Mustang5L5 · Apr 24, 2022

Monkeybutt2000 said:
Spectra Premium F12B on Rockauto is the one I've been eyeballing.

That’s the one I installed.

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 26, 2022

While waiting on parts,went ahead and did MM extreme duty control arms and Team Z springs

TOOLOW91 · Apr 27, 2022

Spectra for a stock tank as well . I actually installed one in the belair not to long ago .

I have used my stifflers x memeber with t5 , tko , and aod in my car and never had an issue like that . Defintley check to make sure mount is on right

Mustang5L5 · Apr 27, 2022

Are those original E9 drums? I haven't seen those in years

And my Stiffler went in without any modifications, but the fact that you had to slot the OEM X-member suggests to me there is something else going on

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 27, 2022

Mustang5L5 said:
Are those original E9 drums? I haven't seen those in years

And my Stiffler went in without any modifications, but the fact that you had to slot the OEM X-member suggests to me there is something else going on

I guess they are The crossmember thing is confusing. Ever since the TKO install it's been like that. If I turn the trans mount around,it's WAY off,so it has to be on right.

TOOLOW91 · Apr 28, 2022

Monkeybutt2000 said:
I guess they are The crossmember thing is confusing. Ever since the TKO install it's been like that. If I turn the trans mount around,it's WAY off,so it has to be on right.

Stock or aftermarket k member ?

limp · Apr 28, 2022

Monkeybutt2000 said:
I guess they are The crossmember thing is confusing. Ever since the TKO install it's been like that. If I turn the trans mount around,it's WAY off,so it has to be on right.

When I "framed off" my 77 truck, the transmission did not line up with the mount unless I pushed it over a couple of inches... Bad news, it had been hit in one front corner and the " riveted" frame had been " diamonded" I believe was the term the frame guy used....
I should have bought one of the new aftermarket frames for it....

Mustang5L5 · Apr 28, 2022

Monkeybutt2000 said:
I guess they are The crossmember thing is confusing. Ever since the TKO install it's been like that. If I turn the trans mount around,it's WAY off,so it has to be on right.

Then i would look at the engine mounts, or the K-member not being square which is contributing to the transmission being offset so much.

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 28, 2022

Ok,it was the same situation with the stock convertible mounts,and stock k-member. The car now wears solid mounts and UPR k-member. When the car had a T-5Z, everything lined up perfect. If the cars been bent,it's beyond my eye. Both vin tags on fenders,and no signs of buckling in the frame uppers.

Progress Thread Monkeybutt2000's 89 vert build thread- 408w build in progress

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

I have been doing it wrong this whole time

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