Man it's been a minute since I've updated this thread!!! Sorry guys.
Finally got my plates in! They have been sitting at the licensing office since about August and no one knew.
Holding off on the Eco-box for now, so i decided to get the slip-yoke eliminator setup going on the NP241 transfer case. The output shafts are heat treated a few millimeters into the metal, so I cut about a 1/4 off the back of the shift, and drilled and tapped the center.
I got the trans and power steering mounted, nothing spacial on this side.
I did get the factory explorer steering box rebuilt and drilled/tapped/plugged for future hydro-assist.
I had the local napa auto parts build me a custom power steering pressure hose, from the LS pump, to the explorer gear box. There are a few inches of each factory hose/line (to use their respective fittings) and then to a very common hydraulic JIC -6 mating ends. I was assured that these are the absolute most common fitting used at any place were hoses are built so it will be very easy and cheap to build a replacement while on the road/trail.
The rear driveshaft is about 35-36 inches long, I found one that was freshly rebuilt. The front driveshaft from a 2010 F350 diesel is only a few inches longer, requiring a cut and balance. They use 1350 joints and is double carden so it worked out well.
Before getting the rear driveshaft back from the shop, I decided to pull the truck out and get the shop cleaned up which marks the first time the truck has moved under it's own power for the LS swap. Front wheel drive only and no fluid in the brake system but hell it moved.
I have a few videos that I am unable to upload them to the forum.
