Shootout 2024 scramble

[Dusty Landrum]

The fastest pull and replace I ever did was on a lift with a hoist. Raise and lower the car as needed to remove everything in the way until L & R motor mounts are left, then just off ground, hang the engine on the hoist, unbolt the motor mounts, and lower the engine to the floor.

Raise the car away from the motor, mark the spot on the floor, slide or lift the trans/engine combo out of the way, and then execute the reverse using the marks on the floor to position the setup so nothing gets crushed when you bring the car back down over it.

After this, every other method seems awful

Man, with a lift that would absolutely be the way to go. Would be so much easier . Maybe in the future when I get into a bigger garage that is definitely something I will look into.

 

[Dusty Landrum]

Alright, got some time and nice weather in the garage so got the xfer case tacked up, the rear diff tacked up and also the wire harness is finally finished and routed. Actually still trying to decide what to do with the wiper connection but will probably route it into the cowl and leave it there. Here are some update pics!

I have a gap between the rear diff side brace and subframe so I am going to have to drop the diff again and press the bushings out a small amount. More to come soon.

 

[Dusty Landrum]

Very small update, but got the door lock/opening latch cleaning up and stripped it down to just things needed for manual operation. Rods are being powder coated. Took me 5 latches to get two good ones made.

Total weight savings

 

[92AWDHX40]

I'm loving the updates.

 

[Dusty Landrum]

Big update, the entire drivetrain is finished besides the axles. Still waiting on dss for those. But happy with how everything turned out and honestly was not too bad to install. The JXB carrier bearing housing was pretty straight forward and their install video is very helpful. Enjoy.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Looks damn good what driveshaft is that im looking at getting a aluminum one down the road.

 

[Dusty Landrum]

Looks damn good what driveshaft is that im looking at getting a aluminum one down the road.

It is the dss aluminum driveshaft. I got lucky and snagged a gently used one instead of having to wait the month+ wait from dss on having one made. It is freaking massive too .