86 bronco2 ttb diff swap and tranny q's

[koomz]

so i swapped in a dana 35 into my b2 today...i tried to use my stock shaft but it obviously needs to be shortened...granted but how about the cross member ...looks to be way to close to the shaft..should i notch and box it out or will it be ok..?...also for the 2.9L 5 spd tranny i heard you can swap in the 10" explorer flywheel and starter with little issue for better performance is this true..?.
tommorrow i swap the rear with an 8.8-any hints.?
heres a pic of the truck was gonna trade but i just cant anymore i love it too much.--->http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bar/1008706068.html