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Any update on this?

Nice

What type of transmission is used with an LS engine?

Working on stripping rust off some frame and suspension parts of my Land Cruiser. I'll give this a try for the flat surfaces. Also...you're right about white vinegar, but I've been using muriatic acid for stripping rust off some parts. It's dirt cheap, works incredibly well and it's FAST. Just need to think carefully about how you use it.

For just 19.95 a month, don't just get 1, if yiu call right now we'll include xyz. I think you missed your calling bud, lmao

My hawk is a bit lopsided too but at least it isn't part green

I didnt ever think about using my 3x21 hand belt sander. Almox belts suck, but FINDING cerm or zirc in 36 or 40g destroys scale. I used to prefer a 4x4 drum with basically the same nonwoven material as scotch. The belt is nicer for flat bar, since you can smooth out the roller marks from mfrging. No swirl marks, smoother finish than the drum or a disc. I srsly dont know why i dont see more welders use them. Try it. Finding zirc or cerm was hard for me. I tried these and 1x 40g did a 48x48 1/2 plate and about 30ft of 4x4x1/4 flat bar. Had lots of grit, but lost its toothyness.

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Maryland. I'm working on a pergula. I definitely need to try this since the regular stripping disks clog super fast. Takes ages cleaning all that material.

Thanks for setting us straight on this issue.

Sounds dangerous 😂

What happened to this build

gosh the engine looks WAY bigger in there than I thought it'd be

So did it ever happen brother lol

Trooper LS Swap? I have a VehiCROSS

Hey what happened to the channel?

Is it possible to know what the labor to do the swap would cost if I brought in a very similar vehicle with a similar idea

What became of this

How much for something like this

What happened to the Super trooper

Uhh what happened to the project

2 year update? How’s the motor holding up ?

Wow

Which magnaflow muffler is that?

na better

Great Video, only down side is I have a second gen and can't find any swaps. If you ever get a chance to do a second gen with an LS4 mated to the mua5 manual keeping the 4x4 that would be great haha

Any updates on the Trooper LS swap?

The only thing crazier than the hair is the head that it's pinned to. Dude is my loco.

I make damascus steel for knives, and need to clean the mill scale off my steel before I forge weld it together. I will try one of these! Wearing out 2 x 72 belts is expensive.

How common is having to replace the spring perchs? Where in New England are you located? Thanks for the video man. I'm doing my lift tomorrow an nervous to see how bad the rust is from all the NE salt.

That's pretty cool Subie. @11:00 You've mentioned that TMIC could be a restriction to power to the wheels. Are you saying TMICs restrict power in general or is there something that has to do with power to the wheels in particular? meaning, car can produce a certain amount of power at the crank but it will lose a lot of it to the wheels due to the TMIC? whereas if it was for a FMIC it would only lose a small proportion of power to the wheels? the Dyno sheet shows a big difference in power from crank to wheels (560hp) to (358hp). Is that expected?

Where's the rest of the parrot?

What kind of undercoating do you use? nice video

I wanna see the rest of the Isuzu LS swap I’ve got one and wanna see what it’s like

Nice, this is what to show people when they say EVs are cool

Working on a large chimney cap here in Utica KS and need to remove the mill scale for paint thanks for the info.

Where is the 10 mints these is 100 hours 😃

It will fit. Guy started one back years ago, don’t think it ever got finished. But the motor was in it. I have a 98 Trooper with a 6.0 LQ9 in it. 4l65e mated to a first gen Colorado transfer case. Stock 10 bolt front axle and stock “modified” 12 bolt rear.

This is going to be an EPIC build! And the end vehicle will be a beast. Can't wait to follow along! Subscribed.

any interest in selling me the 4zd1?

Awesome please keep posting updates I subscribed for this !!!!!

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They're getting more and more uncommon but these old Isuzus have some serious benefits if you're trying to build one. The drivetrains on them are OK in stock form although the 2nd gen models are better in that regard with the beefier Isuzu Corporate 12 bolt rear end. This 1st gen likely has an Isuzu Corporate 10 bolt which is NOT the GM small 10 bolt. The Isuzu 10 bolt is comparable to a Dana 35 or Chrysler 8.25" in strength. They're an actual 3rd member design like a mini Ford 9" and they usually have gearing in the mid 4s from the factory with thicc gears. It's possible it has the Isuzu Corporate 12 bolt which is an even beefier version that is probably a bit stronger than a Dana 44. 2nd Gen troopers made in 98 or later got an even bigger, beefier rear end that sits between a Ford 9" and Dana 60. They're amply equipped for abuse. And take a look at 4:10 when he's removing exhaust and you'll notice this thing rides on a fully boxed frame, something you don't find in Jeeps. The 5-speed gearbox is a good unit although not the strongest thing ever. But these rigs didn't come with high HP motors so it didn't really matter. The automatic transmissions in these is another story though. Behind the 4-cyl trucks you'll often find the Aisin A30-40 aka the A340F from Toyotas or the AW4 from Jeeps with the 4.0l straight six. A good reliable transmission that can be built for higher power without much difficulty. If you were unlucky and got the GM V6, you ended up with a GM 4L30E transmission. That one is a turd. They put those transmissions in some BMWs and the old Cadillac Catera and they're fine in those cars, but something as heavy as a Trooper needs more. Luckily though, being a GM V6, you can get a 4L60E to bolt right up. Some wiring has to change (starter is on the other side) and you need the computer for the 4L60E. Some clearance on the trans pan is needed too because the drive shaft is super close. But it's doable without much fabrication. But the Isuzus have a ton of potential for the guys who recognize them. It takes more doing than ordering parts from a catalog for your Jeeps but the rewards are there. Also, the Isuzu Rodeos use basically the same frame as the Troopers, and all the same running gear except for the rear axle on mid-90s and later trucks. All those later ones get a heavy duty Dana 44 in the back with disc brakes from the factory! Bonus!! but yeah, do the solid axle swap up front. The big downside is that front diff. While it is probably the Isuzu corporate 10 bolt as well (could be the piddly little 8-bolt) you're going to have to do a lot more work to make it fit. The simple answer is a Chevy K10 pickup with the passenger side drop GM 10 bolt solid front axle. Independent4x.com has Trooper SAS kits that come with steering arms and use any number of Jeep or Toyota springs. The GM axle is going to be wider than you need though. The better option is probably the Dana 44 out of a Wagoneer as it is narrower. These are getting harder to find though. The GM axles are plentiful in junkyards and even use Dana 44 outers which make swapping parts around really easy. Narrow the GM and put some chromoly axles in so they never break. You'd want to do that for the Dana 44 as well, since the factory axle shafts are iffy to begin with if you're going to install a locker (which you should) and larger tires.

where did you buy the front coil perches?i can"t find them for my 2000.looked everywhere.no luck

Um...this is not a "ten minute " job. This is something only a very skilled welder/artisan can do. How long does it take to get to the level of proficiency shown in this video?!

Great exited to see more progress

Illinois ain't no better rust wise,never saw spring perches so bad!!!

Excellent videos, you are very funny, you make me laugh, I congratulate you for your work, and the advice is very professional and useful! keep going bro

Its refreshing to see what all of us in the NE have to deal with RUST!!! I see alot of video from sw DIY folks and they whine about a little surface rust and occasional siezed nuts/bolts. I tell friends about when I worked at Lee miles trans and we put an old k car on the lift when we started lifting the engine and trans tried to fall out the entire subframe was terminal cancer 😆

I own this car now😂