QuickSilver74

just wondering if it is possible. my crossover didnt turn out very good and i might just buy one from toyonlyswaps. does anyone know if i can install it after the trans is in the truck?

i have a 3" body lift on it so there is a decent amount of clearance. also what size tires will fit with some offset rims and the body lift?

ultimase

I believe I remember reading a swap where someone had to pull the cross over with a body lift and they were able to... not much help though as I don't remember which swap or how much of a body lift.

dntsdad

I am not sure but I doubt it. I have a 1.5 lift and I dont think that I could although I didnt try.

grumpy1

You can do it. A few colorful metaphors may be heard coming froom you but it can be done. I do not have any lift on my 95 4runner and have done it. It is harder to "worm" it out than it is to unbolt it.
Time, Patience, Bandaids and "Several Cool Beverages in the Fridge"
Thats the trick !
Good Luck

vasinvictor

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And do you have a 3.4 swapped into your '95?

cadman

That would be me. With a 1" body lift you can remove and reinstall the ORS cross-over. It is tight, but I did it. As far as a home made cross-over, or one made by another shop, I have no idea.

vasinvictor

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Great to know- I'm worried my homemade might spring a leak someday.

cadman

Removing the cross-member and placing a jack to move the transmission up and down helps to get it out and back in. If I remember correctly, it only took me about 20 minutes to get it out, and reinstalling was easier. Also, I did not have to loosen the engine mounts, although that could make the job easier.

QuickSilver74

That's good to know. I have a 2 post lift at the house so that should make the job even better. My home made crossover is far from pretty and is also VERY close to the frame rail. I was going to buy one from toyonlyswaps but they don't have any cores to make me one.

Guess it is time to start grinding away at mine to make it fit

grumpy1

Yes I swapped a 3.4 in my 4runner in September of last year . It is very tight with no lift but it is possible. I was doing that this am and it took me just about 2 hrs. Don't even ask why I have had to take it out a couple times.

calipatient

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I have 3.4 swapped in a 94 and no body lift. Mine is a homemade crossover and unfortunately... NOT possible to get it out without unbolting crossmember and lowering trans back... not a big deal and as said before only takes about an extra 20 minutes.

95YOTA4R

im a newbie. i just got a 95 4runner with a blown headgasket from my grandpa. im planning on doing a 3.4 swap. if i was to put headers on the motor would i need to do a crossover? ive been searching the forum and cant find anything on it

jd20phill

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There are no headers available that will fit with a 3.4 swap, though some might be in the works (see slackers thread, though i still think his uses a crossover). So yes, you will need a crossover.