Hmmm. Reading on Budbuilts site it says "1979 through 1983 Pickup, Single Case Crossmember. Also available with a drivetrain lift if you have a body lift or are willing to cut your floor.
Will work with a newer (84-95) 5 speed trans with the addition of 2 ubolts. In this application, you bolt the front holes of the crossmember in the rear holes in the frame, since the transmission is longer. Then a pair of stock rear u bolts ( or equivalent ) can go up over the frame and thru the rear slots of the crossmember."
I wonder if I can do the same with the factory crossmember for now.
