88 ram 50

[LittleRam50]

So, I just bought a 88 custom sports cab, and needs new crankshaft bearings, any one done a replacement before? advice would be appreciated.

[LittleRam50]

Update, got all the pan bolts undone, but not sure how to remove pan from under neath the truck

[DroppedMitsu]

If its a 2.6 it's a pita because you need to lift the motor a lilnto get the pan off.

[LittleRam50]

yeah lifted the motor and did what i needed to do, but now i cant seem to get the mounts lined up. ever had this issue??

[LittleRam50]

its lined up front to back of the bay, but the mount bolts and holes wont line up.

[BradMph]

You should try the 2.0L in an 86. The mounts are a total PIA to line up. I found if you jam a screw driver in the hole and line them up as best as possible tha way it can help a little. I'm not sure if its the bolt threading or what but getting them started is not fun. I spent almost 3 hours one night trying to get one lined up. I finally undid the other side and lined up the hard side and stuck a rod into the holes to line them up and fianlly got it. They are difficult.

[LittleRam50]

I will give that a shot. Was it still hanging from the hoist when you did this?