please let me know about the tranny cross member issue you are having. I also have a 51 deluxe half ton with 235 and 3 on the tree. just bought cpp 6 lug disc brake kit and started installing on my freshly powdercoated frame to find the tranny member completly is in the way. just found this out a couple days ago....kinda frustrating....take it easy...im still prety new to this site. ill post pix soon

jeff