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1969k10stepside · 04-29-2007, 09:31 PM

The minimum you will need is a V8 crossmember.Some people use the crossmember from the 73-87 4wds for more clearance under the motor.The holes should all be there.You might find they line up once you have the correct crossmember.I dont have a pic with the V8 crossmember installed,but I think I do have a pic of where it should be.Now for clearance,do you prefer to run a body lift,move all the motor/tranny/t case crossmembers forward,or take the old hammer to your firewall?

04-29-2007, 09:31 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Help needed: swapping out 292 for a V-8 in a 4x4 The minimum you will need is a V8 crossmember.Some people use the crossmember from the 73-87 4wds for more clearance under the motor.The holes should all be there.You might find they line up once you have the correct crossmember.I dont have a pic with the V8 crossmember installed,but I think I do have a pic of where it should be.Now for clearance,do you prefer to run a body lift,move all the motor/tranny/t case crossmembers forward,or take the old hammer to your firewall? Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 04-29-2007 at 09:34 PM.