as far as i can tell,the frame is straight.will be posting pics during the swap.the truck drove perfect,besides the bumpyness,from the tires i'm guessing.the truck had been sitting for atleast 2 years,on flats.i let go of the wheel a cpl times,never pulled.planning on starting the build tuesday,after our weather straitens out a lil bit.

 

you are correct.i seen your article on the swap you done.but one thing i was wondering about,i didnt see,was if the 2wd cab had the hole for the 4wd shifter stamped in it.

 

No the 2wd body didn't have a hole or stamped spot. I make a template from cardboard of the hole in relation to the body and seats ect. Then marked the carpet where to cut then marked the floor. I thougt I had it perfect but I was off I had to cut more and made a plate to cover the open area.

I would suggest to install the tranmission before the cut. So you can line up the shifter housing to the needed cut. Then cut once it looks good.

 

well,finally got started monday,3-7-11,no lift for now,money has to go other places.but,with all hopes,truck will be together by sunday,3-13-11.gonna pull tranny while body is off to replace front seal,got a bad leak.then back together.have done some swapping,and acquired a 2wd 5.2 xcab truck,with interior that i want for my 4x4,60/40 split bench,good lookin interior.will be more pics posted within the next week or so.

 

halfway done,got the body off the 4x4,tranny pulled,goin to a retired chrysler engineer in the mornin,to learn how to do the shift kit.old trick,no extra parts to buy.judt drill s couple holes in the valve body,to boost pressure.to make the shifts more responsive.
http://s1112.photobucket.com/albums/k488/dalemoser/

 

well,started the truck tonight.didnt take as many pics as i wanted to,because i was on a limited time,to get the job done.ecm took a crap on my back up dakota,so,since i started the build fri,me n the wife have been down to one vehicle.still have to get the bed on,jitch,bumpers grill and interior.will take some more pics tomorrow.wanted to hear it run.tranny hits gears.only snags i hit,was three of the body bolt nuts,broke loose,had to cut 2 holes in the floor board so i could weld em to the body.has been a long journey,figure right now,i have about 30 hrs in the swap.a buddy of mine has some second gen dakota seats,i think im gonna put in it.buckets,with a stationary console/center seat,which will be perfect,for my daughters car seat.