switched to 2.8 mounts...

[Knanthrup]

So I just got done converting from my 4 cyl mounts to the 2.8\'s.....

Let me just say I NEVER WANT TO DO THAT AGAIN! Heh, well it really wasn\'t a pleasant experience but I\'m glad it\'s done. The JTR manual says to either remove the lower A-arm or drill an access hole. Well, I couldn\'t see how removing the lower A-arm would help much and I don\'t know why but my frame did not look like the one in the JTR manual and there was no spot that I could drill a hole for easy access.



So, when all else fails, break out the air cutter! I said screw it and I just cut a triangle on the inside of the crossmember on each side for just enough room for me to reach my finger halfway in and get to the nuts. EVEN with a 2-2.5 inch access hole, it\'s still unbelievably hard to hold the nuts. After awhile of some handy work I finally managed to get them removed and the others on.



I probably missed a really simple way to do it but I got the damn thing done so I\'m satisfied.



Oh and a quick tip: If you decide to do the same thing, be sure to grind the edges on the inside of the hole you cut. I\'ve had 3 people so far ask me if I tried to slit my wrists...and yes it hurts.



<b>1984 S10 2wd</b>


GM Goodwrench 350 crate


NV3500 5 speed

[MOREPOWER]

looks like i am the fourth to ask if ya sliced ur wrists http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif those manuals just use them for pointers to kinda give ya an idea then goo look at ur truck and go from thier!!! but i sure the rest of ur job will be alot easier now goodluck with the rest! send pics too!

[Knanthrup]

Thanks! I will have more pics soon! I had the first batch developed and are in my pics profile but those are a few weeks old. I don\'t know if I want to show everyone my cutting job on the frame... it\'s kinda nasty http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_frown.gif

Actually I hope I didn\'t weaken the frame too much, but I might pull out the welder and see if I can figure out how to use it...

I\'m starting to get excited, I just got my heads and I just have to finish off putting my engine together and a few miscellaneous parts then it\'ll all be set to go. Unfortunately it will probably take longer than it sounds... maybe(hopefully) another few weeks.