98 Ram Had to remove the trans cross member....Now how in the hell do ya get it back in.......seems like the truck was built around it...I have tried EVERYTHING almost,,,,, its as if its a pressure fit to put it in line.. =-'"}what a bitch

 

First time I did it I used the bottle jack in the truck with a piece of wood to spread the frame. The second time I just used some big A** hammers.

 

Someone will correct me if Im wrong, but I do believe the frame will flex a little bit when you take crossmembers out. Might try to put a jack between the frame rails or use some heavy rachet straps on each side to pull it apart.

 

thanks much ....i tried bottle jack on the cross member itself....never thought about trying it on the frame....dude I bet its a good 1/2 from lining up....Once again THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

 

I had to use a BFH and ear plugs. You could also use two come a longs hooked to the frame and a tree on each side of the truck or a high lift jack to spread the frame.

 

High-Lift FTW!

 

I second this wholeheartedly. I've done the bottle jack thing and it's not pretty when the miscellaneous pieces of wood slip and come flying out. The High-Lift is the way to go.

 

YEAH bottle jack did not work at all for me.....why in the F$%^ would dodge make it like this ? stupid!!!! welp borrow the neighbors high lift and try that

 

ps ive been a beat'n on it with a 10 lb sledge to no avail........I just can not understand what the hell they was thinking in the design of that!!!!

 

try lubing up the sides that hit with old oil, soap or something, so its not going in dry..... lol