This is the rest of the idea. I mocked up a paper crossmember that I later transferred to CAD and had laser cut. I folded it and welded it up. Fits good and the loop from bolts to bolts is seamless like the OEM so no fear of a weld breaking and the tranny falling out.

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This shows the isolator/mount I used

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Paper Crosmember Mockup

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Side view of paper trans crossmember from the side.