Yeah, I'm not really planning on installing IFS, I like the old straight axle.
I'll replace the kingpins, rebuild the front end and Upgrade to hydraulic shocks. I bought the motor mount and trans mount kit from Jim Carter. I'm going to box the frame, despite the fact that I'll be running a mostly stock 350 and it's probably not really nessecary, but you never know what may change with the truck in the future.
I almost feel bad replacing the 6 cylynder. I'm not sure what kind of condition it's in, since I havn't taken the time to do a compression check.
The crankcase was full of water after the truck sat out in the open for 9 years , rain ran right through the hood hinge and into the louvers on the top of the valve cover. I was, however, able to start it(after draining the water and refilling with oil.)The water pump is locked up and laying in the seat so I only let it run for a second, but thats not why I'm changing the engine out any way, I just like small blocks.
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