Question about driveshafts.

[Sunk]

Come to think of it, my buddy's 94 has a different crossmember than my '88. He removed his and moved the carrier bearing lower.... I don't remember how but it involved welding. Lol.

 

[dude772]

I bet your idea is cheaper. Junkyard parts are a lot better deal then something brand new.

Not if you go the the wreckers around here! $160 for 2 pieces of aluminum. the 96-00 5.0L explorer alternator and compressor brackets.

 

[psvines]

I think you can just remove that cross-member.

Sounds like you pretty much have it under control, but here you go anyway

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/June04/offroad.htm

Edit: Hehehe Kunar...

There seems to be differing opinions on the cross member and it's structural purpose.

The tech note states:
"Complete removal is not recommended (it is a structural frame component)."

Yet many have stated they removed it without any issues.