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 Rolled raider
#1068394
01/24/14 10:35 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 10
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Need a Spot
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After spending a couple of grand to get my 2.6 engine rebuilt in my 88 Raider, I rolled my baby. It's the 5 speed. So, when I'm looking on Craigslist, and seemingly all the clean bodies are either v6 or automatic, any thoughts on whether it's easier to put my good drivetrain into an auto donor or a v6 donor? or just wait for a 2.6 manual while I'm promising myself not to drive like an idiot?
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Re: Rolled raider
[Re: oldben63]
#1068395
01/25/14 12:08 AM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
Body Damage is Cool
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The auto donor will be easier. Everything should bolt in. Except for drilling out thenslave cylinder hole.
89 SWB, V-6 5SPD, OME Shocks, 16.5X37's, 2"BL, SR axle, Gen2 brakes, Lincoln w/Superwinch
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Re: Rolled raider
[Re: oldben63]
#1068396
01/25/14 12:41 AM
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 95
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Complete one over here in North Carolina near me. May be missing a few parts by now, but body is really good.
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Re: Rolled raider
[Re: oldben63]
#1068397
01/25/14 02:14 AM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 295
Mudrunner
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Putting in a 4cyl into a v6 isnt bolt on. The frames are different widths up front and what not.
Why not find an auto and just swap the body onto your frame. Good opportunity for a body lift?
88 Montero, StarQuest turbo, Kormex 5speed +tuff-pan w/phoenix f. stage2 clutch, 4in lift+33' tires, 4.875 lsd, short-throw shifter, Aisin hubs, SR big brakes, gen2 uca's, elantra alt, and so much more... 16g turbo w/hardpipes + 4.90 locking disk-brake axle soon (maybe lsd or aussie front??)
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Re: Rolled raider
[Re: Malykaii]
#1068398
01/25/14 03:01 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
Trail Leader
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Come visit the Montero Ranch and I'll give you a rust free, rolling chassis 86 Montero with most of the body...and a title. This was a 2.6L, 5-speed and all your stuff could go right in.
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: Rolled raider
[Re: rxinhed]
#1068399
01/25/14 05:49 PM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
Body Damage is Cool
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Sucks we're all so far apart.
89 SWB, V-6 5SPD, OME Shocks, 16.5X37's, 2"BL, SR axle, Gen2 brakes, Lincoln w/Superwinch
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 Re: Rolled raider
[Re: rxinhed]
#1068400
01/25/14 08:21 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 295
Mudrunner
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Come visit the Montero Ranch and I'll give you a rust free, rolling chassis 86 Montero with most of the body...and a title. This was a 2.6L, 5-speed and all your stuff could go right in. Even with the cost of shipping at 800$ that's worth it. I wish I had a garage and could buy a Cali or Arizona truck and transfer all my goodies off my Massachusetts rust bucket. In a few years that's my goal, so if its still for sale then... sign me up!!!!
88 Montero, StarQuest turbo, Kormex 5speed +tuff-pan w/phoenix f. stage2 clutch, 4in lift+33' tires, 4.875 lsd, short-throw shifter, Aisin hubs, SR big brakes, gen2 uca's, elantra alt, and so much more... 16g turbo w/hardpipes + 4.90 locking disk-brake axle soon (maybe lsd or aussie front??)
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Re: Rolled raider
[Re: oldben63]
#1068401
01/26/14 10:10 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 10
OP
Need a Spot
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Thanks for the info. I may have read something about the frames being different for the V6s on here but wasn't thinking about that as much as gearboxes etc. Timely too because I have been eyeing a V6 on cl in Longview TX. Body lift huh?) You saw the post title are you trying to kill me? Ha. Actually depending on the difficulty in swapping bodies, that may be the best since the frame and drive are good. As for the generous offer, I appreciate that very much and will message you to get the particulars. Thanks all for the replies.
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Re: Rolled raider
[Re: oldben63]
#1068402
01/27/14 12:35 AM
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Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,758
Body Damage is Cool
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Hey oldben63,
Can you post some pictures of your rig? A lot of guys who roll their rigs make it a "topless" rig. I'm curious if you even have the option?
89 Raider - V6, Automatic, rear LSD, A/C Retrofit, Cruise Control Retrofit.
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Re: Rolled raider
[Re: oldben63]
#1068403
01/27/14 12:56 AM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 295
Mudrunner
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Also, the v6 body won't bolt on either as the frame mounts are different so that v6 isnt of use either.
Didn't mean it in a bad way with the body lift. How did you roll it anyways? I've been cruising with 33s and a body lift for 8 years and this year added 2inches to the suspension. Never had issues with tilting or anything. Was this off road?
88 Montero, StarQuest turbo, Kormex 5speed +tuff-pan w/phoenix f. stage2 clutch, 4in lift+33' tires, 4.875 lsd, short-throw shifter, Aisin hubs, SR big brakes, gen2 uca's, elantra alt, and so much more... 16g turbo w/hardpipes + 4.90 locking disk-brake axle soon (maybe lsd or aussie front??)
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