This type of motor mount is mandatory on vehicles equipped with the independent front suspension. These mounts have been designed for an engine location that cannot be varied. The second style of engine mounts are the ones that bolt onto the existing 4 cylinder or V6 engine pads. This may vary depending on the height of the engine. The two mounts that extend outward from the engine block will usually need shortening in order to fit between the two frame rails. By having this adjustable option, you can position the engine so that driveline modifications can be eliminated on certain applications. These mounts are fully adjustable and can be either welded or bolted to the inside of the frame rails. The first is the weld-in style that is used on vehicles equipped with a solid front axle. There are two styles of engine mounts available. The mounts listed for the engines are to be used with both bellhousing and/or transfer case adapters. The proper engine mounts will depend on the front axle configuration of your vehicle. We offer motor mounts for various engine blocks. MOTOR MOUNTS: Toyota used a straight axle on 4WDs 1979-85, and started using an independent front suspension (I.F.S.) on 1986 & newer vehicles. The suspension lift required for these year vehicles will drop the entire front axle away from the frame, providing the necessary clearances for all engine swaps. The easiest way to obtain the proper oil pan clearance is by installing a suspension lift. When positioning a new engine into these vehicles, oil pan clearance is an issue.
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suspension, we recommend that you install a suspension lift. When installing a V8, the mount where this bar attaches will need to be relocated or removed.ġ986-95: When performing an engine swap on your Toyota 4WD with the I.F.S. This bar attached to the front axle on the driver's side of the vehicle. If a suspension lift is not used on these vehicles, a helper spring or stiffer leaf spring may be required.ġ979-81: On these year vehicles, Toyota utilized a front stabilizer bar. A suspension lift will normally provide the additional support to handle these heavier engines. A new V8 engine will weigh in the neighborhood of 575 pounds and a new V6 approximately 450 pounds. For instance, your 4 cylinder engine weighs about 300 pounds. The installation of a V6 or V8 engine will also add additional weight to the front of your vehicle. The suspension lift will provide additional clearance between the front driveshaft and starter motor assembly. It provides your vehicle with better ground clearance and wheel travel. The suspension lift will be an asset to your vehicle when performing these conversions. SUSPENSION LIFTS: 1979-85: When performing an engine swap on your Toyota 4WD, we recommend that you install a suspension lift. block from out of a truck is going to be used, a 3” body lift will be required for hood clearance. Vehicles without a body lift will require extensive engine compartment modifications. A minimum 2” body lift will provide the necessary clearances for the transmission and engine to fit properly. It is mandatory that your vehicle be equipped with a body lift. 1986-95: These vehicles were equipped with an I.F.S. This will also provide additional clearance for the distributor cap. Most areas discussed in this section are categorized by either the year of the vehicle, stock engine that the vehicle was originally equipped with or stock transmission and transfer case.īODY LIFTS: 1979-85: Although a body lift is not required to complete a conversion on these vehicles, we recommend that you consider a minimum 2” body lift in order to provide additional engine compartment and transmission tunnel area clearances. The information listed in this section covers Toyotas 1979 to 1995. When converting your Toyota 4WD truck to a new engine there are a number of items that you must consider. Engine to Transmission Adapters (Bellhousings).