I'd see if you can get the clearance you need by just unbolting the crossmember and let it all hang down a bit, maybe even give it a tug or two to push it down. Removal might be what the book says, but real world might be another story ;-) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />

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