crossmember to one pc driveshaft issue

[ecablarn]

I'm having a problem figuring out how to fix my clearence issue for my 2 pc to 1 pc driveshaft and the old carrier bearing crossmember. Anybody have any ideas without removing the whole crossmember or a easy replacement without alot of fab work? Its for the ranger in my profile.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

You remove it, plain and simple.

It is not structural in anyway, for it to be it would have to attach to the top and bottom lips of the c channel frame. Its only riveted to the bottom of it.

Toss it.

 

[wahlstrom1]

I've put 100,xxxkm's on since my swap with a removed crossmember, no issues what so ever. Pull it, it'll make a nice addition to the scrap pile....

 

[ecablarn]

Oh, ic great. and i can always use more scrap! I just was going by the tech library article and wanted some advice, thanks again guys