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Once the frame plates and steering adapter plate were in, they were fitted via locating holes. The frame plates locate to the front two original steering gear bolt holes, the Mitsu to Ford adapter locates off the same holes. I put alignment tabs on top to locate the shock towers and a tab on...

I used PVC and GM 1 Ton TRE kit to mock up my inverted T steering links, the pitman arm is also Wagoneer. The Wagoneer parts share the same taper as the GM TREs so no reaming was necessary. With steering in place i then mocked up the panhard rod and trimmed up it's brackets. Steering links and...

Making the new transmission mount out of two motor mounts from a 2000 Mirage with manual transmission. I chose these because they're larger than stock, are still isolating mounts and they're readily available. They do transmit a little more driveline noise than stock but they should handle the...

Mocking up the new radius arm/transmission crossmember.

Installing the radius arms and mocking up the steering and suspension, the arms are from Metal Cloak and the steering gear is from a 79 Bronco. I chose this gear because it's a forward swing and can be bought brand new.

Removed the IFS and plasma cut off all the brackets from the original suspension.

I'll start posting up the pics of the process, in case they're useful. We started with Dana 44's from 1980 and 1982 AMC Wagoneers. I trussed and rebuilt the axles, installed 4.88 gears, ARB air lockers, pinion flanges and ARB diff covers.

I'm like a Toyota or Jeep guy now but with a Montero! ?

Yeah but it's still sort of a really nice truck aside from the paint, may just have it repainted.

It's the injector circuit that is unique on those iirc, the 3.5 SOHC is largely the same up into the mid 2000's. So just use the same injectors on tbe new motor after having them rebuilt.

I know we've already been over this but for the sake of the forum and guys heading down this path... When we did your SAS i think it was about a perfect balance of all the things; capability, reliability, driveability, affordability and serviceability. Lagom. I'm trying to steer the others in...

. A number of you have asked for my parts list and a total cost estimate, I did all my own labor so that's a variable you'll have to figure out yourself if you're not DIY'ing. So as to not totally derail my build thread, this will serve for Q&A on the swap for those of you looking to up the...

I'm sure going to find out! ?

You're going to be ready to rock soon dude!

The geometry doesn't change so no, same length for same range of motion. You're just going to be driving more near full droop.

They're a pain in the ass if you have any rust otherwise you disassemble the bumper and install the hoop in place of the upper center chrome cover. If you're serious I'll ask the guy i buy my JDM parts from and give you his contact info. His junkyard is in Russia and he's fair on shipping and...

Yeah, phones have gotten okay in recent years.

Even the best suspension can't get you out of quicksand. ?