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john j · 03-12-2003, 06:55 PM

Hello from the state of NH. My name is John but they call me JC. Don't know why , but they do. I've been here for 8 1/2 years. I moved from sunny Calif. and remarried. I have 3 daugheters and one son. 9 grandchildren. My project is a 58 3/4 ton that has been in the family since 62. Many great memories in her with my dad. I am not sure if i am going to 4x4 it or slam it. I do know that a small block and automatic is the way iam going. Iam looking here for a 1/2 ton front axel set up now. I don't want to change from the Ibeam axel. I have a question on the motor mounts. If you use the stock front mounts,on the front of the block, do you have to make some for the back of the block? I know you can use a trans mount on the tail housing, but wat about where the block meets the trans. Any and all input is neede. Thanks

ljbear · 03-13-2003, 12:26 AM

JC

Welcome to the board. The rear is usually supported on the bell housing by a cross member. If you want to suspend it at the rear consider using a side mount on the block. There are several companies that have kits that move the mounts to the frame and let you use the 3 holes in the block.

Larry

03-12-2003, 06:55 PM	#1
john j Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport NH Posts: 216	New guy Hello from the state of NH. My name is John but they call me JC. Don't know why , but they do. I've been here for 8 1/2 years. I moved from sunny Calif. and remarried. I have 3 daugheters and one son. 9 grandchildren. My project is a 58 3/4 ton that has been in the family since 62. Many great memories in her with my dad. I am not sure if i am going to 4x4 it or slam it. I do know that a small block and automatic is the way iam going. Iam looking here for a 1/2 ton front axel set up now. I don't want to change from the Ibeam axel. I have a question on the motor mounts. If you use the stock front mounts,on the front of the block, do you have to make some for the back of the block? I know you can use a trans mount on the tail housing, but wat about where the block meets the trans. Any and all input is neede. Thanks

03-13-2003, 12:26 AM	#2
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	JC Welcome to the board. The rear is usually supported on the bell housing by a cross member. If you want to suspend it at the rear consider using a side mount on the block. There are several companies that have kits that move the mounts to the frame and let you use the 3 holes in the block. Larry __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"



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