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.
Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register
for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.
I bet your idea is cheaper. Junkyard parts are a lot better deal then something brand new.
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...