RC LA kit & transmission pan

I have about 40 miles on the 4.5" kit running on the front shaft. I was under the jeep tonight checking the bolts and realized I have a transmission leak now. Looks to be coming from the rear of the pan. Headache is now with the long arm cross member, there is no easy access to the rear pan bolts. Looks like I will be pulling the cross member out to redo the pan seal and replace the filter. Looking at the crappy sealing job that was done in the past, I should have taken care of it before lifting.

If you're installing the RC LA kit, you might want replace the filter and pan gasket for the transmission. I wish the instructions mentioned it.

BTW, it actually rides decent on the street. handles well, and brakes are working real good. Can't wait to get rear driveshaft in.
Bought a set of Cooper Mud Claws 32X11.5R15 radials on steel rims.

new hit, Front wheel drive XJs!

you could also notch the crossmember a touch to access the bolts..