Picked up some steam here, we have a roller as of a few weeks ago. I need to fully weld everything in place and plate up the joint between the two frames. I made a hybrid steering shaft to make the proper length and attach to the Saginaw steering gear, we need to notch the frame a little more for shaft clearance.

Montero front frame removed




Mocking up the Wagoneer front frame and X member




PA_JERO finishing up his Wagon axle




Front frame swap squared up and tacked in place, front axle positioned




Front axle squared to rear axle and spring perches tacked in place



Ride height will drop to about 2-3" of lift with the motor in place, we loaded the front of the truck with roughly 600lbs to see where we will be riding with the motor back in the truck.



Bolting up the steering



The Wagoneer front frame horns will be cut off, it really doesn't stick out as far as the pictures make it look but we want to make the approach a little better and the trim will save a few inches.