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cam choices While it may be generally true that cam swaps just change the power band that is an over-simplification. Cams can have more or less lift--more or less duration--and different lobe separation. Older engines may benefit from modern can designs, bur again generally stock cams work very...

Thanks. Any ideas about the 2wd body on a 4wd frame? Will 4wd fenders bolt up to the 2wd cab without mods? Is it easier to cut the body mounts off the frame and move them as needed, or? Also, the splined bottom part of the steering shaft which slips over the steering box input shaft broke as I...

Thanks I noticed the pan difference and have the 92 engine on a stand ready to do the swap, but I did not know about the gasket issue. If I can make the cab fit the rest of the swap seems pretty straightforward. Lots to clean and paint, and two small rust outs at middle frame seams. I'm excited...

Finally getting into several toyo truck projects, the first being reworking an 82 4 wheel drive truck with bad engine and body rot. My plan is to install a just built 22 re engine and the 2wd cab and bed that the engine came from. I notice that the frame to body mounts are about an inch further...