when i did mine, I dropped the skid plate and went out the front. I had to remove a line from the radiator, but that was it. my lower fan shroud is already off and i have a 2in BL, so not sure if that made it easier or not. I think it is going to be a little pain no matter which way you go, so just go to it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

'88 Raider. 2.6L dead...2.4L swap in progress, AT, 33's, 2 bouncy seat,AC, CC, 2.25 exh, 2" Tbar, 2" BL, rear DB, rear LSD,4.90's, SW hubs,gen2 uca's, KYB shocks, snorkel, elec fan, MSD.

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