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engine/tranny install #834883 09/09/07 05:26 AM

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Lower Hudson Valley, New York

MAC

Mudrunner

Is it possible to insatll the engine and tranny as a unit? (87 4Runner/22re)

Re: engine/tranny install [Re: MAC] #834884 09/09/07 07:48 AM

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Pasadena, CA. USA

toyrunner

Body Damage is Cool

I have done that several times, 85 4Runner. T-case attached also. Easier in my opinion.
Danny

1985 SR5 4Runner
eLocked with Carter Lock
4.7:1 single case
Davez Offroad twin stick

Re: engine/tranny install [Re: toyrunner] #834885 09/09/07 02:20 PM

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Lower Hudson Valley, New York

MAC

Mudrunner

As far as the length of the unit and angle to get it into the engine compartment and under the firewall, do I have to get the truck pretty high off the ground?

Re: engine/tranny install [Re: MAC] #834886 09/09/07 02:41 PM

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Las Cruces, NM

DRTDEVL

Roll Me Over

I did not have to lift my 87 at all to install the entire drivetrain as a single unit... But it was also sitting on 33's w/3" BL.

You might need to lift it a little, but it won't be much.

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Re: engine/tranny install [Re: MAC] #834887 09/10/07 01:24 AM

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Grass Valley, CA

Snowtoy

Roll Me Over

You will want to remove the hood to install it as one unit, you shouldn't have to lift the vehicle at all. If you have a body lift it will be easier either way, either as a unit or by the piece. However, w/o a BL the upper bell housing bolts is a PITA when installing the tranny, though it still can be done.

More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
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Re: engine/tranny install [Re: Snowtoy] #834888 09/10/07 02:19 AM

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Lower Hudson Valley, New York

MAC

Mudrunner

Maybe I should back up here...I may be making some incorrect assumptions. The big picture: I am swapping engines. The tranny in the truck is ok. Based on my past experience with trying to wrestle the tranny/xfer in after a clutch job, I am thinking it would be easier to pull both out as a unit, or individually, then bolt the tranny to the good engine and install as a unit. I am assuming it would be easier than leaving the tranny in and trying to mate the new engine to it. What do you think?

Re: engine/tranny install [Re: MAC] #834889 09/10/07 02:31 AM

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Pasadena, CA. USA

toyrunner

Body Damage is Cool

I concur. Replace engine/trans/transfer as 1 unit.
Drop the trans/transfer as 1 unit with a floor jack. I leave the cross member attached. It is a good lever:D
Good time to clean engine bay and transmission
Assemble all together and install!
You will have to remove the cross member for obvious reasons
Easy and you'll see when you do it!
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Last edited by toyrunner; 09/10/07 02:32 AM.

1985 SR5 4Runner
eLocked with Carter Lock
4.7:1 single case
Davez Offroad twin stick