Author Topic: Which Crossmember for duals?(Got the crossmember now NEED HELP!) (Read 11800 times)

YouBet · « **on:** Dec 01, 2008, 05:35:09 PM »

Trying to set up my dual t-cases in my 85' regular cab and just wondering which crossmember is the best. From what I've seen I like the 4xinnovations. Budbuilts are the cheapest, any comments on them? All comments much appreciated!

Ok, so I ended up getting the Sky's Offroad cross member... Now what? Nothing seems to line up. I seems like I am missing something in between the cases and the mounting holes because the case holes are at an angle. Go easy on me it's my first time!
Here is what I am working with-

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 05:40:54 PM »

BudBuilts are also the best bang for your buck, very good quality

DTB · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 05:58:28 PM »

My budbuilt was bought third hand......its been on some tough trails

It was sent back to bud a few years ago for straightenting (which Bud does for FREE)

I have no complaints so far

Thomas P · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 10:43:16 PM »

i have the sky offroad one, its a 3 piece design, and you can run spacers to add more lift to your t-cases, mine are up an extra 3/4"

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 11:11:56 PM »

Quote from: 1985efiyota on Dec 01, 2008, 10:43:16 PM

i have the sky offroad one, its a 3 piece design, and you can run spacers to add more lift to your t-cases, mine are up an extra 3/4"

i got the same one. its super slick

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 02, 2008, 11:13:36 AM »

Quote from: 1985efiyota on Dec 01, 2008, 10:43:16 PM

i have the sky offroad one, its a 3 piece design, and you can run spacers to add more lift to your t-cases, mine are up an extra 3/4"

That sounds like a winner.

YouBet · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 04, 2008, 03:19:54 PM »

Hey thanks for all of the info. Now I just need my Christmas bonus!

John Doe · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 04, 2008, 03:36:51 PM »

I am running the 4xinnovations cross member and a word of advise, it in no way is plug and play. I ma having to mod my e-brake lever due to interference, my cat had to get removed just to install the cross member. Yes it looks nice, and its different and the mounting points would be very hard to damage (not under frame) but it takes some extra steps to install. Other then that I'm happy with it so far.

TacoRunner · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 04, 2008, 11:50:03 PM »

Front Range

YouBet · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 07, 2008, 07:38:29 PM »

I decided on the Sky's. Should get it this week. Thanks for all the help.

Volcom · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 11, 2008, 02:24:00 PM »

Quote from: TacoRunner on Dec 04, 2008, 11:50:03 PM

Front Range

Does the Front Range come with the skid plates for the t-cases?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 12, 2008, 06:12:17 PM »

Quote from: TacoRunner on Dec 04, 2008, 11:50:03 PM

Front Range

now why did you route the exhaust under the crossmember?? thats kinda like playing hockey with your cup on your head

Duffil · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 12, 2008, 07:42:15 PM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Dec 12, 2008, 06:12:17 PM

now why did you route the exhaust under the crossmember?? thats kinda like playing hockey with your cup on your head

1.3RZ
2. Links
3.FROR crossmember, where would you like him to put it.
4. that little thing on the cases is just a skid.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 12, 2008, 08:09:53 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Dec 12, 2008, 07:42:15 PM

1.3RZ
2. Links
3.FROR crossmember, where would you like him to put it.
4. that little thing on the cases is just a skid.

46&2 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 12, 2008, 08:18:08 PM »

I love my hand me down Budbuilt (second owner). It has served me very well.

lilbuddy · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 12, 2008, 08:19:13 PM »

Definitely would get a Sky crossmemeber. Like stated you can add spacers to get it more of a flatbelly.

I personally wouldnt get a FROR. I dont know if they changed up the design or beefed it up any but ive broken mine in two separate spots.

OOPS · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 04:18:44 PM »

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Ok, so I ended up getting the Sky's Offroad cross member... Now what? Nothing seems to line up. I seems like I am missing something in between the cases and the mounting holes because the case holes are at an angle. Go easy on me it's my first time!
Here is what I am working with-

You need a couple of these.

Toyota Heavy Duty Transfer Case Mount
Toyota makes different mounts for 4cyl and V6 applications. When you upgrade your V6 to a Gear Drive T/Case, you will need a Gear Drive T/Case Crossmember Mount. These Heavy Duty Crossmember Mounts are Genuine Toyota, and fit all 1979-95 Gear Drive Transfercases and 1982-95 4Cyl Crossmembers. Factory new Toyota OEM part.
These HD Mounts only fit gear drive t-cases.

MC-14214, Transfer Case Mount, Heavy Duty, $110

YouBet · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 08:15:40 PM »

Alright I figured it out. Laugh it up!

One more ? Can I run just one mount or do I need to run one on both tcases?

OOPS · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 08:20:27 PM »

You can run one, but I prefer two.

Duffil · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 09:16:59 PM »

two if you can. that's a ton of extra torque to rip that mount apart.

lilbuddy · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 09:36:03 PM »

Or.... If you have a clocked adapter you COULD just run one of these bad boys. http://4xinnovations.com/pages/drive/casemount.htm

Clownman on here has a regular adapter (no rotation) with one of those and also a stocker. I doubt it will be moving anytime soon. That 4xinnovations mount is beef.

dirtchicken · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 11:35:55 AM »

Quote from: LILBUDDY on Dec 13, 2008, 09:36:03 PM

Or.... If you have a clocked adapter you COULD just run one of these bad boys. http://4xinnovations.com/pages/drive/casemount.htm

Clownman on here has a regular adapter (no rotation) with one of those and also a stocker. I doubt it will be moving anytime soon. That 4xinnovations mount is beef.

I have duals with 4.7 in the rear case and one of the 4xinnovations mounts. Bombproof and cheaper than a factory mount!

OOPS · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 12:31:02 PM »

Quote from: LILBUDDY on Dec 13, 2008, 09:36:03 PM

Or.... If you have a clocked adapter you COULD just run one of these bad boys.

If you have a clocked adapter why would you that style x-member?

Duffil · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 12:36:41 PM »

broke. I'll be running a sky adapter with an R-10

YouBet · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 03:02:41 PM »

It's DONE! Thanks for them help. On to the drivelines now.

boggerunner · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 03:36:11 PM »

what mounts did u go with?

YouBet · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 04:06:20 PM »

I just used the stock mount I had until I can get some $ for the 4xinnovations mount. It looks pretty stout.

lilbuddy · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 09:22:19 PM »

Quote from: OOPS on Dec 14, 2008, 12:31:02 PM

If you have a clocked adapter why would you that style x-member?

Because front range style crossmembers suck ass. Not only do i know many people that have broke theirs, I have also broke mine in two separate spots. Using that crossmember with just a single 4xinnovations mount would be more then plenty legit and tough enough and you also will have a skidplate to protect it, it mounts to the stock location and its a lot easier to mount.

OOPS · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 15, 2008, 07:34:00 AM »

Quote from: LILBUDDY on Dec 14, 2008, 09:22:19 PM

Because front range style crossmembers suck ass. Not only do i know many people that have broke theirs, I have also broke mine in two separate spots. Using that crossmember with just a single 4xinnovations mount would be more then plenty legit and tough enough and you also will have a skidplate to protect it, it mounts to the stock location and its a lot easier to mount.

But it defeats the purpose of the clocked adapter. All of the x-member is still hanging down low.

What does FROR say as far as the x-member breaking. I know a number of people that are running them with out a problem.

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 15, 2008, 12:09:10 PM »

you can adjust the sky x member also. its pretty easy to do

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