I thought I had read this somewhere before but can't find it in the archives (hence the long title for future reference). Isn't there a heavier duty crossmember mount from a V6 you can use on an ie: 85 22RE 5 speed trucks? I need one and wouldn't mind something beefier given that the prices are about the same.

 

this might be what you're looking for http://marlincrawler.com/transfer-ca...ember-mount-hd

 

Or TG has OEM v6 styles as well as the aftermarket type
http://www.trail-gear.com/crossmembers.html

 

I got one I'll sell you for $50 that was a return.
It is the top HD tcase mount on the link above.