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Old 06-26-2013, 09:33 AM   #11
DeadheadNM
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Re: Moving Engine position forward on 4wd

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160 View Post
Subscribed! I do not know anything about this swap but I had similar questions about swapping a 4L60 for the TH350 in my Suburban.

I have 2" Tuff Country springs in my truck and there is no clearance issues. With the stock springs it would be close. Then there is the engine damper and PS pump. There will be clearance problems with the front crossmember. I've heard some people say to just flip it around. I think I'll get the plasma cutter out and notch it. Since you are moving everything forward even more, the 4x4 fan shroud will be useless.
What model tranny is in your Suburban?
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