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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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V6 T-case Xmembers

So I'm on the hunt for a x-member for my truck, I really like the style Front Range Off-Road has, that bolts to the back of the t-case, but they don't make anything for the V6 only the gear driven cases. Anyone know of a company that does that style but for a V6 case? or is it just better to get a budbuilt style?
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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I like my Budbuilt.

With the FROR xmember, you still need a skid under there IMHO, so why not just incorporate it into the crossmember (aka budbuilt design)?
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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is the trailgear one the same as budbuilt?
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Probably - they're kinda known for stealing people's designs and having them produced off shore for cheaper...
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Your best bet could be to mod an already made one or just make your own. You can make a sick one from sratch
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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o have one from sky manufacturing and havent been disappointed with it
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Does anyone know if the dual case x-member from trail-gear will work with only 1 case?
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Kiff
Does anyone know if the dual case x-member from trail-gear will work with only 1 case?
My guess is no... probably won't line up at some point, either at the frame or T-Case mount locations,

But I do not know what TG is considering for dual cases behind a V6? I assume they are putting dual 4cyl cases behind it with an adapter to the R150 tranny. So in actuality, their crossmembers would be set up for 4CYL cases... not a V6 case.

TG or Waskilly would know.

Out of curiosity... why do you want a dual case crossmember for just one case in the first place?
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Well I plan to setup duals next winter, but I am in need of a new x-member now, so figured I'd kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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I thought you could use the factory crossmember with duals ... or a single case crossmember, but it wasn't as strong/secure.

Why do you need a crossmember so bad Kiff?
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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i smashed mine pretty good wheelin, now it's got a crack in the bottom and I lost 1 side of the rubber mount. So I need to get a new t-case mount anyways, going by my motto, if it breaks make it stronger
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Yeah, that's a problem... you should call Bud at Budbuilt and discuss using a dual case crossmember with only one case with him...
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