Thanks for the reply. I’ve got an 84 that I did the swap and simply used the same transmission support and moved it back a couple of inches to the predrilled holes. The difference between the 81 and 84 is that the 84 frame was predrilled for both the TH350 and the 700r4. 700r4 wasn’t around in 81.
I have a 1981 and swapping out TH350 for a 700r4. Being that it is a ‘81 and the 700r4 wasn’t produced yet, the holes on the frame for the transmission support bracket for the 700r4 weren't a thought. I’ve read that the 700r4 is 2” longer from the bell housing to the transmission mount than the...
I want to purchase a flip kit for my 81 square body. Not going to c notch the frame, just a flip. I’ve done this before but wondering about which kit to buy. Since there isn’t much to the kit, u-bolts and alignment plate, are they all created equal? I’ve installed a western chassis kit on my...