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HHHAAARRR
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2005
14:03:01
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i am swapintg my tranny on my dakota and i am almost done taking it out but the top 2 crossmember bolts on each side are being blocked by the cab hanging over it. any ideas?
1997 2wd manual
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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9/05/2005
17:03:07
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If they were installed from the other direction, could you get them out? If so, break out the Sawzall.
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IntenseDak39
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9/05/2005
17:44:04
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jackup on the cab a little on that side.. it will move up and down some without undoing the body mount bolts.
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yeup
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2005
18:40:10
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cuttin torch handle by a pro, if you have never used one or little use, do not try this at home boys and girls, but if a pro, its simple.
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IntenseDak39
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9/06/2005
20:51:01
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i dont recommend cutting off the pinch weld that holds the cab together. Besides effectly structural integrity, it's going to promote corrosion and rust.
just put a jack under a body mount and lift up, the body will lift a couple inches and provide clearance. This is exactly what i did when i removed my crossmember.
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HHHAAARRR
Dodge Dakota
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9/06/2005
22:08:44
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does the crossmember go back in easily, b/c when it came out it seemed wedged between the frame rails?
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IntenseDak39
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9/07/2005
06:26:34
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hammer
it goes in pretty easily... just keep it above the place it goes in and it actually slides down onto the rails.
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