NSDON
Newbie
So I've found a southern front frame section for a 4X4 and looking for advice. This requires cab removal, then grind off the frame joint section welds. I'm wondering about sequence and steps and thinking:
1. Remove and replace engine and transmission as one unit. I've done this before on Chevy cars with cast iron glides- 59, 59, 59, 62, 62, 62, and a 63, they are all xframes. I used an engine lift and tilter and a jack on a roller platform under the transmission. I removed the radiator and hood but not the rad support, grill, etc.
2. Remove cab.
3. Remove front end and all items attached to the front frame section.
4. I can then grind out the welds holding the rear frame section inside the front frame section? The alignment seems foolproof.
5. I've never touched a torsion bar suspension, anything difficult?
6. I have a 12 ft ceiling and lots of room, plus a friend next door with a mini excavator.
I have a shop manual coming.
Any hints on things to do and not do are welcome.
Don
1. Remove and replace engine and transmission as one unit. I've done this before on Chevy cars with cast iron glides- 59, 59, 59, 62, 62, 62, and a 63, they are all xframes. I used an engine lift and tilter and a jack on a roller platform under the transmission. I removed the radiator and hood but not the rad support, grill, etc.
2. Remove cab.
3. Remove front end and all items attached to the front frame section.
4. I can then grind out the welds holding the rear frame section inside the front frame section? The alignment seems foolproof.
5. I've never touched a torsion bar suspension, anything difficult?
6. I have a 12 ft ceiling and lots of room, plus a friend next door with a mini excavator.
I have a shop manual coming.
Any hints on things to do and not do are welcome.
Don