[Mike_The_Grad]

Originally Posted by mike16

all kidding aside. looking at your cross member it is covered with a lite suface rust except where the carrier bearing mounting brackets attach. the carrier bearing mounting brackets covered and protected the paint under the mounting brakets. That would be a clue as to where the brackets origonally mounted. Hpe that helps.

I agree. I had tried both mounting locations at one time with no noticeable difference. I think the difference comes into play as the suspension travels. I just don't want to pick the wrong one and have the rear of the transmission beat up or have my pinion bearing take a beating either. Does anyone know how to determine which location is correct?