1988 Isuzu Trooper diesel conversion

Here are a couple of quick shots showing the drive shafts before and after modification. After taking measurements from the transmission crossmember, I determined that the shafts each had to be altered by 1-13/16" -- the rear had to be shortened at the transmission end, and the front had to be lengthened -- due to the transmission having moved rearward by this amount. The rear is now in and looks to fit well. I have yet to install the front shaft, but anticipate no problems.

The last photo shows the shift levers (the ones that came with the truck were re-used -- the diesel transmission lever was bent for shipping ease and destroyed, and the transfercase lever was shaped differently and interfered with the center console, so I used the US gasoline chassis levers) and their positioning. The transmission shift lever looks close to the console because it's in 2nd gear in the photo. The console clearance is tighter than it was, but everything fits and feels fine after sitting in the driver's seat and running through the gears. The gas transmission lever had a slightly different end than the diesel version, as there was a guide 'bump' on it not present on the diesel lever. The diesel shift tower has the channel to accommodate this, however, and it seems to work fine, so I am not sure why the difference between them.