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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 08:47 PM
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Default Crossmember removal 2nd gen 2wd

2001 ram 2500 2wd 5.9 v8.
Got the trans 46re loose and would like to drop the crossmember. Removed the bolts. It appears to be wider at the top than bottom. Like a u spread at the top. Do you tap it up them slide it out? Beating it down aint working
 
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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Xombi
2001 ram 2500 2wd 5.9 v8.
Got the trans 46re loose and would like to drop the crossmember. Removed the bolts. It appears to be wider at the top than bottom. Like a u spread at the top. Do you tap it up them slide it out? Beating it down aint working
I beat it the rear of the truck and it drops right out.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 10:18 PM
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You beat it toward the rear of the truck?
 
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Originally Posted by Xombi
You beat it toward the rear of the truck?
Yep jack up the transmission so it's not in the Crossmember, beat it towards the rear a few inches and it will fall right out
 
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