88 FJ62-Vortec 5.3L Re-Power & more....VIDEO ADDED (1 Viewer)

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Two load levelers make a tough one man job a whole lot easier.

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That is one long drive train
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Something about hanging a drive train just puts a smile on my face.

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Look Ma, no chain hoist. Custom cross member and motor mounts are fabricated and installed. The frame is plated with 1/4" where the motor mounts are welded in. I am with you Johnny, it sure is pretty sitting in there.

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I have no photos of the cross member or the motor mounts. I use the stock cross member and modify it to work with aftermarket bushings.
 
I haven't gotten to that point yet, but I'm guessing the later FJ60 crossmember won't work very easily since it is made for the clocked transmission.
 
It is like anything else, probably can be done, just a matter of how much fabrication you want to get involved with.
 
Hanging the front clip today

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Getting everything lined up with a twisted front clip on a new straight frame is a patience tester indeed

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Enjoying this thread! :popcorn:

Thanks for sharing.
 
A little twin stick love. Getting them both bent alike is fun. All out, welded and painted now, back in tomorrow.

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Thanks much for the kind words guys. This has been a long project due to the unanticipated issues like a complete frame swap and a toasted T-case. Your comments help keeping my drive going.
 
Engine bay ready for new wiring. The OEM harness is tucked up inside the fenders on both sides up to the headlights. Getting motor harness, new battery cables and starter cable, new grounds, new headlights and harness, driving lights and a new horn circuit. Battery tray and air cleaner are installed on the passenger side. All new gauges..

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Man I did not realize that the 2F/3FE took up that much room in there along with the rad/fan assembly. Seems like I could curl up in there and sleep snuggled comfortably around that vortec.
 
These replace the stock sealed beams, upgraded bulbs and a new harness to go with them. This should light up the night


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Thanks Onur :)

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It is also those little parts that make a difference in an overall job. Hard part is where to draw the line.
 

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