Weld-In mounts for 1993 with Chevy V8 ??

RevNL · 09-22-2008, 12:36 PM

I want to get rid of the body lift on my 1993 Pickup with a Chevy V8. Since I've ditched the IFS for a solid axle, I don't need the Advance Adapter mount adapters anymore.

The plan is to torch off the 22RE pads, use the Advance Adapters weld-in style mounts (for a 79-85 truck), mount the engine 3" lower than it was, and remove the body lift completely.

Anyone know of a reason I shouldn't do this?

RevNL · 09-29-2008, 07:44 PM

The Advance Adapters weld-in mounts came in today. With the frame-side mounts in the upright position, the engine will be 3" lower than with the bolt-in mounts (obviously why you can't use them with IFS). With the the frame-side mounts in the inverted position, the engine would be 7" lower.

Looking good so far...

fillsrunner4 · 10-02-2008, 12:47 AM

Post up some pics!

Gonna be nice having the motor down lower! the lower the better

Adam F · 10-04-2008, 09:03 PM

Low is nice for COG, but I chose to mount my engine higher up, in order to tuck the transfer case up high and build a high clearance xmember, and to raise the gas tank to match. Just my $.02

fillsrunner4 · 10-07-2008, 06:49 PM

Doenst really need to be mounted very high in order to tuck the tranny up.

The 4.3 is definetly not as tall as my old 3.4 was but i left my tranny were it was and was able to keep the motor low aswell.

Only downfall here is driveline angles and it is raising the COG. To compensate some I lowere the stance of the runner and its just about perfect now

Adam F · 10-08-2008, 07:21 PM

Looks about as high as mine is. I left enough room in between the body and the trans to allow for movement and ease of trans removal.

fillsrunner4 · 10-08-2008, 07:25 PM

No dude that looks real good and low

Gonna mob too

09-22-2008, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
RevNL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 38	Weld-In mounts for 1993 with Chevy V8 ?? I want to get rid of the body lift on my 1993 Pickup with a Chevy V8. Since I've ditched the IFS for a solid axle, I don't need the Advance Adapter mount adapters anymore. The plan is to torch off the 22RE pads, use the Advance Adapters weld-in style mounts (for a 79-85 truck), mount the engine 3" lower than it was, and remove the body lift completely. Anyone know of a reason I shouldn't do this? __________________ 1993 Toyota Xtra-Cab - Mods In Process: 5.7L TPI V8, 4L60, NP208, Dana 44 F, Ford 9" R, Lift

09-29-2008, 07:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
RevNL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 38	The Advance Adapters weld-in mounts came in today. With the frame-side mounts in the upright position, the engine will be 3" lower than with the bolt-in mounts (obviously why you can't use them with IFS). With the the frame-side mounts in the inverted position, the engine would be 7" lower. Looking good so far... __________________ 1993 Toyota Xtra-Cab - Mods In Process: 5.7L TPI V8, 4L60, NP208, Dana 44 F, Ford 9" R, Lift

10-02-2008, 12:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,363	Post up some pics! Gonna be nice having the motor down lower! the lower the better __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 37x14" Iroks, Rear Leafs, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, 4.3L, Chevy V6 , 5spd swapped, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

10-04-2008, 09:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 1,992	Low is nice for COG, but I chose to mount my engine higher up, in order to tuck the transfer case up high and build a high clearance xmember, and to raise the gas tank to match. Just my $.02 __________________ Parting out 3vze V6, click for details 88 4Runner. In process of V8 swap

10-07-2008, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,363	Doenst really need to be mounted very high in order to tuck the tranny up. The 4.3 is definetly not as tall as my old 3.4 was but i left my tranny were it was and was able to keep the motor low aswell. Only downfall here is driveline angles and it is raising the COG. To compensate some I lowere the stance of the runner and its just about perfect now __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 37x14" Iroks, Rear Leafs, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, 4.3L, Chevy V6 , 5spd swapped, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

10-08-2008, 07:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 1,992	Looks about as high as mine is. I left enough room in between the body and the trans to allow for movement and ease of trans removal. __________________ Parting out 3vze V6, click for details 88 4Runner. In process of V8 swap

10-08-2008, 07:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,363	No dude that looks real good and low Gonna mob too __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 37x14" Iroks, Rear Leafs, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, 4.3L, Chevy V6 , 5spd swapped, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

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