After struggling today trying to swap my oil pan. Without completely pulling the engine.

I realized how much easier things would be if I could unbolt that crossmember. Tommorrow I'm bringing home a cherry picker and I will lift the engine and trans up until the pan clears and finish my swap.

But if I could cut that section out and fab up some brackets that would bolt thru ?
I was wondering if anyone has successfully done this and could share some pictures ?

Thanks
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