Whats this? Next to the torque box. Looks like 2 replaceable pieces

tsiemens · Sep 21, 2019

look like two larger cylinders side by side

General karthief · Sep 21, 2019

Give us another view

Deleted member 215073 · Sep 21, 2019

Is that the transmission crossmember?

Mustang5L5 · Sep 21, 2019

Transmission crossmember

Deleted member 215073 · Sep 21, 2019

Why is your undercarriage so filthy?

FastDriver · Sep 21, 2019

Does the bolt go all the way through? Looks out of alignment in the back.

Rdub6 · Sep 21, 2019

Looks like trans crossmember to me too.
I spent several hours under my car cleaning and degreasing. Makes it easier to work on, and easier to diagnose problems!

tsiemens · Sep 22, 2019

Thats the crossmember? Ill have to look in to that thanks. As far as filthy thats on purpose guys i live in the rust belt its krown under spray.

tsiemens · Sep 22, 2019

So what is the point of the crossmember exactly then does it hold the tranny from falling out of the car or something?

a91what · Sep 22, 2019

Yup, the transmission mount is on the transmission crossmember...

FastDriver · Sep 22, 2019

Does the bolt go all the way through? The x-member looks out of alignment in the back.

tsiemens · Sep 22, 2019

Well the reason i asked is because the metal bushings have rusted through on the other side and i wanted to know what it does so i can prioritize it or not

FastDriver · Sep 22, 2019

Well, yeah... major priority. Without it, your transmission is hanging off of the back of the bellhousing, torqing the engine that direction, and throwing your U-joints outside of the angle they're supposed to operate within. This can lead to vibrations, u-joint failures, and tear up the seals on both sides of the driveshaft & engine mounts. Plus, probably more secondary effects.

tsiemens · Sep 22, 2019

So how easy is that to replace with jack stands and a jack? Ive done most of the work on this car myself so far.

96pushrod · Sep 22, 2019

tsiemens said:
So how easy is that to replace with jack stands and a jack? Ive done most of the work on this car myself so far.

Yes, very easy to get to with a jack.

FastDriver · Sep 23, 2019

Yeah, just get the car up on jack stands, support the back of the tranny with the jack. Unbolt and pull off the cross-member, and do whatever you need to, before reinstalling.

Rdub6 · Sep 23, 2019

Keep in mind that brand new replacements come as “adjustable”. Meaning you need to weld those tubes to the crossmember once you have the fit correct. Or you could go with a Stifflers for a little more money, and skip the welding.

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Stifflers Mustang Tubular Transmission Crossmember - T-45, T-56 & TR3650 (82-93) TCB-M02

Upgrading the transmission in your Fox Body is easy with a 1982-1993 Mustang Crossmember for T-45, T-56, & TR3650 Transmissions by Stifflers!

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CarMichael Angelo · Sep 23, 2019

I'm still wondering how the torque box got all the way up to where the transmission crossmember is?

tsiemens · Sep 23, 2019

Very funny. It was just a general description of the location. Anyway thanks for the tips on the need to weld certain new crossmembers. Probably would go with the stiffler then as my welding skills arent really skills.

Whats this? Next to the torque box. Looks like 2 replaceable pieces

my welding skills arent really skills

my welding skills arent really skills

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

Deleted member 215073

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

Deleted member 215073

I was uncomfortably high & wearing a helmet

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

my welding skills arent really skills

my welding skills arent really skills

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I was uncomfortably high & wearing a helmet

my welding skills arent really skills

I was uncomfortably high & wearing a helmet

my welding skills arent really skills

I think they're a little easier to get off

I was uncomfortably high & wearing a helmet

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

my rearend will smell so minty fresh,

my welding skills arent really skills

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