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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Question A4 to TH400 CROSSMEMBER

Guys, I read all stickys and did a search as well but couldn’t found how to modify my stock A4 CROSSMEMBER to work with Th400 4in tail?!

The only thing I found is this can be done by moving it 2-3" to the back.

Can you please help me to know how to do it, and what I need to do it?

Pics would be much helpful

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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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look at our crossmembers they are on sale and we have the correct one for you

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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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thanks yank, but im looking to modify my stock A4 crossmember..
anyone else?
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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You need to use a T56 crossmember, then shim the mount up, I bought the Spohn solid shim and poly mount, and used a GM T-56 crossmember.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by veee8
You need to use a T56 crossmember, then shim the mount up, I bought the Spohn solid shim and poly mount, and used a GM T-56 crossmember.
which GM crossmember did you use?

PN 10198322 ?
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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one more question..
You used the Spohn solid shim >> http://www.spohn.net/shop/1993-1997-...nting-Kit.html
And poly mount >> http://www.spohn.net/shop/1993-1997-...-Mount-GM.html

am i right in these parts?

Thanks in advance.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SUPER_CHEVY
one more question..
You used the Spohn solid shim >> http://www.spohn.net/shop/1993-1997-...nting-Kit.html
And poly mount >> http://www.spohn.net/shop/1993-1997-...-Mount-GM.html

am i right in these parts?

Thanks in advance.
Stock TH400 type mount will be fine and crossmember is built set to correct height
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Thanks Yank, your crossmember looks great but im on a tight budget

so guys, is the parts that i post earlier is what i need to do it?
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Why not just save and do it right, your already going to buying another crossmember (t56) you probably could have the correct one from our sponsor for a bit more. Either way, good luck! I'm in the process of swapping to an A3 setup now also.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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just take your stock crossmember. weld a extension plate on it using 1/4 inch plate. way cheaper .
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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IMO, eventhogh if i would save there is a big difference in price between them.
Thanks anyway and good luck on your swap
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Why not just save and do it right, your already going to buying another crossmember (t56) you probably could have the correct one from our sponsor for a bit more. Either way, good luck! I'm in the process of swapping to an A3 setup now also.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Any pics or more info about that?
And do anyone did that before?


Originally Posted by daryn c
just take your stock crossmember. weld a extension plate on it using 1/4 inch plate. way cheaper .
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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My car was born a 94, so I used a LT1 T56 crossmember. Just order the T56 crossmember for whatever year your car is, there is a difference between the LT1 and LS1 cars. And those are the Spohn products I used, and they were perfect. Although the bolts supplied were the wrong ones, they were easily swapped out. I was able to use a Hurst kit for the third gens, and used the stock torque arm with the TH400. Worked out nice, and it was all a bolt in deal.
The crossmember new from the dealer was like $30 or so.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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It is pretty critical to keep the angle of the tailshaft, so you don't have any issues. The spohn mount figures that out for you.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by veee8
My car was born a 94, so I used a LT1 T56 crossmember. Just order the T56 crossmember for whatever year your car is, there is a difference between the LT1 and LS1 cars. And those are the Spohn products I used, and they were perfect. Although the bolts supplied were the wrong ones, they were easily swapped out. I was able to use a Hurst kit for the third gens, and used the stock torque arm with the TH400. Worked out nice, and it was all a bolt in deal.
The crossmember new from the dealer was like $30 or so.

do you know the part# of T56/LS1 crossmember?

i can not find it anywhere
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i went with a yank one and it fit perfect.....thanks yank
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just order one and mount it up that way its right and you dont have some jo and trusting there welds...
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Yes T56 crossmember can be modified to work. What is the correct angle of the tailshaft? Just have it straight or does it need to be alittle higher than lets say the T56 tail would be?
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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