99 Ram Transmission Sub Frame

[Irishhawk30]

I went to Midas to get my brakes installed that I bought, the brakes was not the issue, supposedly the muffler was rubbing on my Transmission sub frame and the mechanic had to move the muffler over to stop the squelching every time I pressed the brakes. He gave me an estimate for the transmission sub frame of $ 274.03 plus $192.50 for labor and I guess I need a cross member mount for $ 82.59. He said that these parts were custom coming from Dodge itself or I could try searching a junk yard. I went to Wal-Mart that same day to get tire prices and the guy told me about this website called RockAuto.com. Now when I searched for these parts the only thing I was able to come up with was a thing called 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP 5.2L V8 : Transmission-Automatic : Transmission Mount . for $10.75. the picture looks a whole lot like the cross member mount so I am stump here since the site has no forum and can not ask. What is your guys input on this topic. Save me $ 549.12 here i'm out of ideas. Junk yards around New York is extremely shady.

 

[dodge dude94]

I don't believe that's the sub-frame, however that IS the trans. mount.

Can't say I've heard of the cross member going bad, but that mount bolts to the crossmember. If that's what the issue is, you're good.

 

[Irishhawk30]

Thank you, I looked at the picture I posted and really does look a lot like the cross member mount or transmission mount. So would I buy this then, he said that's were all the torque goes and if it goes I'm screwed and the transmission sub frame the thing I need the most is bent and really old it's only hanging really low to the ground, if you go up a steep drive way it will hit it. I did this once and made a huge bang noise one reason it's currently bend

 

[dodge dude94]

If the crossmember is hanging low you're going to need a new crossmember. Can you get pictures?

 

[Irishhawk30]

If the crossmember is hanging low you're going to need a new crossmember. Can you get pictures?

Sure it's 10:22pm right now but i'm sure my camera flash will grab it really good give me 10minutes be right back

 

[dodge dude94]

Sure it's 10:22pm right now but i'm sure my camera flash will grab it really good give me 10minutes be right back

Awesome.

 

[Irishhawk30]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/pontiacmaster624/CIMG6031_zps878dd01b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/pontiacmaster624/CIMG6018_zpse7aba4ad.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/pontiacmaster624/CIMG6019_zps894d98c0.jpg

 

[dodge dude94]

YEEAH, you're gonna need a new crossmember.

Unless you've got a buddy that does metalworking.

 

[Irishhawk30]

Lol I don't have friends , now when you say Cross member first picture or second*

 

[dodge dude94]

Oh, poor fella, I know the feeling. lol


You need both, actually, the mount is the rubber thing that bolts to the crossmember which in turn attaches to the frame.

 

[Irishhawk30]

Oh, poor fella, I know the feeling. lol


You need both, actually, the mount is the rubber thing that bolts to the crossmember which in turn attaches to the frame.

So I should buy that first picture I linked that is the Crossmember Mount and the thing it attaches to is called the Transmission Sub Frame correct. Any idea were I can get that transmission sub frame from do not really want to pay $466.53 for that stupid thing.

A lot I need advice on. I need new electrical wirings and I mean ALL headlamp wiring sunroof wiring just everything, dark as heck at night time when the door are open.

And two I really want to get a lift for it but I have zero knowledge on the stuff I need or were to get it. Found buying stuff I need and having a mechanic install it is so much cheaper

 

[dodge dude94]

So I should buy that first picture I linked that is the Crossmember Mount and the thing it attaches to is called the Transmission Sub Frame correct. Any idea were I can get that transmission sub frame from do not really want to pay $466.53 for that stupid thing.

A lot I need advice on. I need new electrical wirings and I mean ALL headlamp wiring sunroof wiring just everything, dark as heck at night time when the door are open.

And two I really want to get a lift for it but I have zero knowledge on the stuff I need or were to get it. Found buying stuff I need and having a mechanic install it is so much cheaper

The mount is usually just referred to as a transmission mount. lol The crossmember it sits on is referred to as a transmission crossmember. Don't get much simpler.

If you could find a junkyard truck that was 2WD and had the transmission removed in theory you could yank the crossmember out of it.

You should start a separate thread for your wiring troubles though. Much easier that way.

 

[Irishhawk30]

so something like this for the Transmission cross mount and I can buy the first picture then since it's something I need

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/bel-6963_w.jpg

 

[dodge dude94]

That's for a truck with a super low suspension drop, you're looking for something more like this: 1997 Dodge RAM 5 9 Cummins Turbo Diesel Transmission Crossmember | eBay

Granted, that's for a Cummins truck, but you get the idea. From my looking anything you get is going to have to come from the used market, aka eBay or junkyard.

 

[Irishhawk30]

That's for a truck with a super low suspension drop, you're looking for something more like this: 1997 Dodge RAM 5 9 Cummins Turbo Diesel Transmission Crossmember | eBay

Granted, that's for a Cummins truck, but you get the idea. From my looking anything you get is going to have to come from the used market, aka eBay or junkyard.

nice that one is so better. dang you 97. what about

99 00 01 02 03 04 300M Front Suspension Crossmember Transmission Support Frame | eBay

balls This part is not compatible with 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door.

 

[dodge dude94]

Nope. You've got a 2WD right?
Then you need to look for a crossmember for a 99 1500 auto transmission, RWD.

 

[Irishhawk30]

yeah it's a 2x4, but this shows that it's compatible so idk 98 01 Dodge RAM 1500 4x4 Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield Mount Crossmember | eBay

 

[dodge dude94]

That's for a transfer case skid plate. Won't work. I know, I have one. lol Won't even hold up your transmission.

 

[Irishhawk30]

ok last one lol I feel like a moron right now looking at all these pictures thinking it would work. I just don't know what i'm looking for. I have an idea as you pointed out but that's it

99 Dodge RAM Cummins Turbo Diesel NV4500 5SPD Transmission Crossmember HD Brace | eBay

 

[dodge dude94]

Nope, this is much closer to what you need, however I can't find the compatibility between 4x2 and 4x4 trucks....

2001 Dodge RAM Truck 1500 Super Cab Automatic Transmission 4x4 Crossmember 15673 | eBay


I shall do more searching to find compatibility.

You also can't rule out fixing it.