Some questions for you guys or Nate (Porterbuilt)

[rddiaz]

Ok guys I am at a good stopping point right now so I decide to sit down ask some questions, maybe some of you guys have already gone through some of these problems: well I have taken the rear and the front suspension apart and ready to takle the front crossmember:
1. Should I first take off the drive shaft before I start with the xmember?

2.Any suggestions on using floor jacks to hold engine up while dropping the factory crossmember?

3. Or do you suggest using a hoist? Where and how?

4. Do I still have to drill out the new drop spindles for the new tie rod ends?

5. Is it possible to use any other brand of rack and pinion besides that $250unit? b/c I found one at a local auto store for $78. and it has the exact 15.5 mounting point. It is an AGR unit, not as pretty as the $250. until but functional. I have an 86 swb ready for 2nd part of the build any suggestions will be appreciated. Time to get back to work!!!


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