Hi all- new around here.
we have an 87 Isuzu 4x4 truck, complete runner w/ a broken frame.
looking to put it in a ex-cab pickup or maybe a jeep? any suggestions?

And could anyone help ID the engine series that this would be- makes searching a lot easier. 2.2L turbo.

of course an Isuzu would be easiest, but not very easy to find. Also available is an 98 trooper gasser v6 5 spd 4x4. seems like maybe a hard swap, and not really the pickup that is wanted. this truck is for sale in Maine, unless used for the swap.

I have seen a few Toyotas w/ Isuzus.


So- anyone do any swaps that may have some advice?

abilities range from dropping in the engine in a bolt up replacement to a complete custom fab job.

the current set up uses a pass. side T case, so finding a P/U that matched would save a lot of work, and prolly (maybe?) the cost of having an adapter plate made.( if one is needed- any sources?)
Tranny/ enigne mounts are pretty straight forward to fab up.

Well, look forward to any insight/ advice.

Thanks, mo