I am so there. I still can't believe she is going to marry him though. Maybe we could hit Barnwell on the way back. That place is the best in Texas! You could be the first Nissan to make it up Dewoody!

Well, so far this what I'm into the swap for (not including stuff I've already had on my truck, previous mods, and 3 sets of tires I've had, and misc repairs I've done):

Front:
Dana 44 '89 Grand Waggy $125
Precision Gears (5.14) and install kit-$316
'89 Toyota Rear 4" lift Skyjacker springs-$316 (inc. shipping)
All Pro Spring Pad-$34
Warn hubs-$75
Custom Spring plates and 9/16" Grade 8 custom U-bolts-$120 w/shipping
$986--so far

Rear:
'88 H233B 3rd member-$225
5.14 NISMO gears and install kit-$700
Detroit Locker-$360
Custom rear spring plates-FREE, made from 1/2" scrap steel from work
Custom 9/16" Grade 8 U-bolts-$60
New 3rd member studs, bolts, drain plug-$forgot$ around $30 I think
4 Nissan rear bumpstops-$110
$1485---so far

Grand Total so far, give or take a couple hundred: $2471! ...and going...

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Isaac

1993 Nissan Hardbody 4x4
Too many mods to list

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Mikey, are you using a adapter for the 700r4/NP205? I thought the only bolt on TC to the 700r4 were the NP208 and NP241.

As soon as I get my Tow rig/DD at the end of Jan. I am doing the exact engine/tranny swap as you so I can use Chevy full-width pass. drop axles. I can get a 14 bolt for the rear for $100. Just gotta find a D60 front.

What are you going to do for the motor mounts? I saw AC has some for $145.

Matt
1994 SE-V6
33"MT/R
Bobbed bed
Detriot
and a couple others..

quote:

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Originally posted by 2001frontier:
Hey Mark, you want an adopted son? I can mow the lawn and stuff for parts money.

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Nope to late, he is already adopting a son, I will be in Ohio next weekend, to finish the adoption paper work for me

Frankie Seifert
MANC
Frontier_Cowboy@yahoo.com

No but seriously, that is a lot of money to put into a truck, when you could buy another brand of truck with solid axles already for a lot less.

I mean sriously, why do we do what we do to our Nissans (I know it has been "asked" before, not even asking just saying), when the basis for a good wheeling truck is already out there, like Toyota's or Maybe (sorry have to say the bad word), Jeeps maybe or even IH, if you can locate a good running IH. I am am not saying what we do, or what we plan to do is anything bad, I love my Nissan Truck 100%, but man that is a lot of money to put into something.

Edited to AD: Yes a SAS is crossing my thoughts daily, for next winter, Going to Marks house in Ohio just might push me over the edge on that thought , I mean heck I am taking a couple of legal size note pads to make notes and such (Spying on your rig Mark )

Frankie,

Yes, it's a lot of money no doubt and it's been a sacrifice of time and resources. Blood, sweat and tears goes into a project like this.

It just depends on where you want to go with it I guess.

Just having a Solid Axle may not solve the problem..most TJ owners XJ owners all upgrade axles.

Regardless....Real Trucks are Built Not Bought.

Take all the notes you want.

MVM

00 Corn-Fed Truggie
Full Width 60s
37 Boggers
TR Beadlocks

CB Radio: The Redneck Internet

Okay, a 700r4 requires an adapter. I've thought about just making my own, but instead, I've got some other thoughts... Check out the new improved Mikey's Update thread. hehe There will be alot happening in the next 2 weeks... hehe

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1988 Nisotalet. Yeah. You heard me right.

When I grow up, I wanna be an Elvish Archer.