Safe Dude
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I have a 62 80 that i got for $500 complete and for the most part rust free ,motor turns over trans was sitting in the bed top cover off and full of water . i have a friend that bought a running 88 S-10 ( 2 wheel drive) and wants to give me the motor and trans i also have a 1980 CJ short output dana 300 , anyone done this swap that can give me any input on the swap as far as fitment problems ? i also have a few sets of Scout ll axles that i will swap in as well , i plan on running 4:56 gears and 33s so i an assuming a 3 or 4 inch lift ( i dont want to cut sheet metal ) . looking for any answers that might be helpful as to fitment , the guy giving me the motor and trans has done 50 plus motor swaps ( all LS ) and graciously offered his help with the swap . just want to have everything i need before i jump into this ,Thanks !