space frame front end, body lift thoughts??

[j_tomo]

Hey all,
not realy sure where to post this, but here goes....

as per most builds the plan has changed
started out simple=
ln65 1uz r151f

the plan was to mount the radiator behind the deck
but after looking at other members builds I like the idea of chopping the front end of the truck off from the firewall forward and space framing the front end and have all panels ect bolt on as per normal,
but ill have room to mount my 3core cruiser radiator up front

it would also make room for a good set of headers, bigger shock hoops air filter ect
could also make it so the space frame bolts to the firewall

now my trucks got a 3" body lift that im not realy happy about
theres alot of flex and leaverage in the mounts and extending them with nylon blocks can only make it worse
I were thinking of replacing the nylon blocks with steel one and welding them to the chassis with extra bracing for strengh and using the factory mounts

surely that would help???

Ive also got to keep the cert man happy

what do you guys think??
thanks
Jeremy

[darinz]

What I did with my last build was cut the body mounts off the chassis and move then to where they needed be and reattach them. That way there was no extra load on the body etc etc. If it is getting certed then by far the best way to go but a lot more work than just fitting a spacer. FYI I also shifted the cab back for better firewall clearance.