That is good news. I'd rather not move the crossmember if I can help it.

I was informed on an australian forum that someone in Chile has swapped this engine into a 2.6l-equipped Isuzu pickup (or was it a Rodeo?) without any frame modifications.

I have currently sourced an 86 Trooper parts truck and am attempting to purchase all the diesel-specific parts that may help me in my conversion efforts. Thus far, the list includes the wiring harness, glow plug circuitry, dash gauges and switches, fuel filler neck, fuel filter assy., air filter assy.
Any further suggestions welcome.