Same truck. If you're thinking V8 then the ones with the 4.3 V6 are the way to go. These also have the 700R4 overdrive transmission which many like. The S10/Sonoma trucks have a box frame from front bumper to rear of cab then it becomes a "C" channel which is very easy to lengthen or shorten. Cutting the welded in S10 cross member out of the S10 frame would be a task and do you know how to put it onto an AD frame RIGHT. Study up on caster, camber, anti dive, and Ackerman before beginning. If on a budget you can get all the stamped out pieces for Mustang II ifs and weld them together yourself (kind of like Ikea furniture). This setup will have the correct mounting angle for the cross member to frame fit and is the least expensive if the factory type springs, shocks, upper A-frame, and lower control arm is used. I would use the spread lower control arm that requires no strut rod. There is a 1950 3100 on the two post lift right now that has the M2 set up and ready to go except for steering shaft and shifter rod; total time to get to this stage---one day. Still needs V8 engine/trans mounts, driveshaft, and an Explorer rear end that will take another day to complete. Drive in with a 6 cylinder/3 or 4sp/ torque tube/drum brakes on Monday and drive out on Friday with a V8/OD auto/open rear/ power disc brakes/ all the bells and whistles.Have done so many of these that the guys could do it really fast if I let them turn the lights on.
