rear body mounts (2 Viewers)

[xtiaan2000]

This next week I am going to be getting trans to the engine and then I guess I'll lower it in and see what"s what.

I have randomly heard that one needs the rig to be at ride height. It doesn't seem like that really plays in here.

Pictures will follow.

 

[TachedOutOffRoad]

80 has 4 arms and a track bar in the rear


2* is not to worry about. That the difference of having 2 big gurls and 2 cases of cold beer in the back seat on a Friday night.

 

[PabloCruise]

All the years I have had a 55 I remember many things that I didn’t get and then when finally ready they werent around!

Man! I can’t believe I have an engine inthe garage!!

Yep, I have missed out on a few things over the years, so I do the same. I have a 38mm split-case that has been in the garage >10 years (even moved it once), just waiting for that H55F!...

 

[PabloCruise]

...having 2 big gurls and 2 cases of cold beer in the back seat on a Friday night.

Insight into Tached Out's weekend shenanigans...

 

[TachedOutOffRoad]

Insight into Tached Out's weekend shenanigans...

 

[xtiaan2000]

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Bitch’n
Never had one of these here contraptions in my garage before.
cracking beers and I haven’t even done anything!

Now I am wondering how I am going to lift and tilt this thing around.
Seen it on the TV!

 

[xtiaan2000]

No really, I am way stoked to be here.

 

[xtiaan2000]

Just enjoying the buzz.

My buddy, as I was "oh my god, this is rad" showed no interest. When questioned he was said "let me show you some of my fishing reels". Oh, okay, got that.
The he said get it done so we can fish ‘those places’!

 

[RUSH55]

You can still use that one, can’t you?

 

[xtiaan2000]

Yes, but soon I will be taking the doors and windshield foward off for this one.

Will be a pretty capable roller up for grabs soon.

 

[NookShneer]

Just enjoying the buzz.
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My buddy, as I was "oh my god, this is rad" showed no interest. When questioned he was said "let me show you some of my fishing reels". Oh, okay, got that.
The he said get it done so we can fish ‘those places’!

Sounds like Paulie

 

[xtiaan2000]

Yup.
To get this stick out do I have to pull off the top cover. Hoping not! That gasket was all nice and sealed!

Consult the all mighty Internet.

 

[xtiaan2000]

All hale the mighty Internet!
And the angel Ih8mud.com!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Got some research to do!
So this is on the bump stops. Do know I will be having a 2-3” lift.
Still gotta move this thing around a bit. As it sits - AC compressor hits the pumpkin, oil pan doesn’t clear the tie rod, and seems to be hitting in the trans tunnel.

Way stoked to see it in this spot in my garage!!!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Still gotta move things around to get the real picture.

 

[xtiaan2000]

I am thinking maybe I get the lift in before I do engine mounts. Seems like that will give me more room for the engine…? Maybe I can let all the air out of the tires to fit it in my garage.
Starting to search the 80 forum for LS swaps.

 

[Ol Yeller]

Others who have actually stuffed a V8 in will chime in, but I think you need to clear the suspension whole on the bump stops or your asking for trouble.

I do think there are a ton of different accessory mounts out there for LS which would move the AC outta the way?

 

[bobm]

Take ya wheels off and set it in the Skates

 

[J Mack]

Got some research to do!

If I had to do it over I would have cut the firewall and move the engine up two inches, wouldn't take much to make your life better and all that sheet metal is fast and easy to remake compared to moving suspension around not to mention a lower station wagon is better off road.

 

[xtiaan2000]

That was the direction I was thinking. Gonna do a little trimming on the firewall, cut and move the rear end of the trans tunnel aft, and see if I have learned anything with some metal fabbing! Goal is to make it look like I didn't do anything to the area, right?! I'm up for the challenge!

Bummed this is work week, but at least at night I can sit in the garage and think my strategy through.