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Nice work, enjoy your car and share some pics of your adventures.

Taos, Unless I was absolutely certain, I would check it, it’s too easy to do not to. It sounds like you have one wheel on and the other off? I would support the rear end so the tire was on the ground and NOT spinning. I would then use chalk or a piece of tape to mark the differential input shaft and...

Esaus,

I used 1st gen Nissan Pathfinder springs in the rear and the Moog 81043 on stock front struts. It rides more like a truck which doesn’t bother me, but might some.

Chris

Esaus,

I’ve got 1.5”-2” lift in the front with really no issues. The ball joints and half-shafts get a little more work, but It’s not been a problem. 80k miles on the presumed original passenger half-shaft and 60k miles on the replaced driver’s side half shaft.

Chris

Nice find Paul!

94, Likely a HUGE project that would require serious build skills and $$$. Gen2 have longitudinal engines, I’m sure yours is transverse. No “tunnel” for rear drive shaft IF you found a way to get your motor longitudinal with the transmission. Nobody knows for sure, but the general consensus/guess is...

I traded emails with CRT about 1.5 yrs ago. The project was still buried in his barn I believe.

Chris

Just completed this a couple of months ago, not bad. Make sure to SAFELY support the car when swapping. Spray all the bolts/nuts needing removed with a penetrant a few times days before. An impact wrench is useful as well. Also, confirm your new rear end gearing matches the front. If not, swap the t...

Timothy Thomas is parting out a number of Tercels and might be able ti help you out. Luke Anthony might be able to as well, both are on the unrelated FB page.

Chris

zado,

It would need to be out of a Chevy Nova or possibly a Corolla. The 4A block is a twin to the 3A, but you have to swap the oil pan, valve cover, brackets, accessories, etc. A newer 4AFE is NOT what you want.

Chris

zado,

Luke Anthony has one for sale in MI, great guy. I will drop him an IM.

Timothy Thomas is in Idaho and parting a number if cars.

Chris

Nordical,

We won’t be able to top the elevations and scenery in CO, but every year brings something new/different that makes it a great get together.

I think we made it to 12 at the same time this year, a lot of fun for sure!

Chris

Tersailor,

I would likely try to “fill” the broken area with JB Weld or even JB Weld a little piece in there. I don’t think it would create a problem for the belt either way, but it might not “balance” as well.

Chris

Good for you Mattel, beautiful car!

Chris