Assuming you have the rear wheels lifted and the frame on jack stands
Very important! I always raise the torque tube up til it is touching the bottom side of the bed. You then have plenty of room to remove the cross member, if needed.
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.