Scout II Saginaw conversion, '81 mini truck TRE, SBC, 60 series damper (2 Viewers)

[bikersmurf]

Yesterday I drilled out the rivets and removed the original fixed end from the crossmember. This afternoon I cut back the winch mounting plate and painted the section of crossmember where I'll remount the fixed mount to. I've tested and the 60 series damper has somewhat more than 2" more travel than the relay rod will move. Unfortunately it was raining so I didn't take any pictures... but it is painted and ready to drill new holes and bolt it on with 1/2" bolts.

 

[bikersmurf]

The same conversion could be done using a 60/70/80 Toyota box.

To address a question I was asked elsewhere... I have seen Toyota OEM shock towers cut to clear the steering box, but I find them to be too low to allow maximum articulation. Instead, I'm running stock length ('77ish) rear shocks on the front so that they don't act as limiting straps.

 

[bikersmurf]

Drilled out the rivets and drilled new holes for the mount.

Bolted in the new position with 1/2” bolts.

“60 series” damper mounted on a 40 series to allow for the different mounting position since there is no longer a center arm.