{"product_id":"1994-5-1997-ford-f-250-350-zf5-low-profile-crossmember","title":"Sky's Offroad Design ZF-5 Transmission Crossmember – 1980–1997 Ford F-Series","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSky's Offroad Design ZF-5 Transmission Crossmember – 1980–1997 Ford F-Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade the weak factory-style transmission crossmember with the \u003cstrong\u003eSky's Offroad Design ZF-5 Transmission Crossmember\u003c\/strong\u003e, built specifically for \u003cstrong\u003e1980–1997 Ford F-Series trucks equipped with or being converted to a ZF-5 manual transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabricated from heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4-inch steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, this crossmember features a fully boxed and MIG-welded design engineered to provide approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2X the strength of the factory crossmember\u003c\/strong\u003e. The increased rigidity helps reduce unwanted frame movement while creating a solid mounting foundation for trucks running upgraded suspension, axle conversions, and other drivetrain modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter yet, Sky's designed it with clearance in mind. The low-profile center section and rearward mounting position provide additional room around the driveline and suspension components, making this an excellent upgrade for modified OBS Ford builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔥 Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty 1\/4\" Steel Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Built for substantially more strength than the factory-style crossmember\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 2X Factory Crossmember Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides a stronger transmission mounting foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Boxed \u0026amp; MIG-Welded\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reinforced bends and welded seams increase rigidity and durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps Reduce Frame Twist\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds strength across the frame rails and helps control unwanted chassis movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Driveline Clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Low-profile center section provides additional room around drivetrain components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil-Conversion Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rearward positioning provides additional clearance for coil-conversion brackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Driveshaft Drop-Loop Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e – Center section is shaped to provide additional driveshaft clearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 8 Hardware Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Made in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt Sky's Tough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🛠️ Built for Modified OBS Fords\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspension conversions, axle swaps, and drivetrain upgrades can quickly turn the factory transmission crossmember into a clearance problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSky's designed this crossmember specifically with modified trucks in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erearward-positioned mounting design\u003c\/strong\u003e creates additional room for coil-conversion brackets, while the low-profile center section helps improve driveline clearance. This makes it particularly useful for trucks undergoing major suspension or axle upgrades where every inch of available space matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the heavy-duty boxed construction provides a significant increase in strength over the original-style crossmember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💪 Heavy-Duty Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a thin stamped replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky's crossmember is fabricated from \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4-inch steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxed construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforced bends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIG-welded seams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty frame mounting points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade 8 mounting hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a crossmember designed to handle demanding truck builds while adding rigidity between the frame rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🚚 Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980–1997 Ford F-150\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980–1997 Ford F-250\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980–1997 Ford F-350\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor trucks \u003cstrong\u003eequipped with or being converted to a ZF-5 manual transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 What's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Sky's Offroad Design ZF-5 Transmission Crossmember\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(6) Grade 8 mounting bolts with associated hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Fitment Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModified trucks can vary considerably depending on engine, transmission conversion, suspension configuration, axle swap, cab\/chassis configuration, and previous modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerify compatibility with your specific drivetrain and suspension configuration before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor trucks where the factory crossmember is weak, in the way, or simply doesn't work with the direction of the build, the \u003cstrong\u003eSky's Offroad Design ZF-5 Transmission Crossmember\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a stronger, cleaner solution. With 1\/4-inch steel construction, improved clearance, and approximately twice the strength of the factory crossmember, it's built for the kind of OBS Ford that isn't staying stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zXCotNgEOHPWmATEYOCGgLo3cJk138KIXPR8ZhPyiA8\/edit?usp=sharing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTALL INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sky's Offroad Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54014833164588,"sku":"253301","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3997\/0604\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_20_2026_12_18_35_PM.png?v=1788473100","url":"https:\/\/cpaddict.com\/products\/1994-5-1997-ford-f-250-350-zf5-low-profile-crossmember","provider":"Complete Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}