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V8 Engine Swap
Solid Axle Swap
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Yes you can pry the linkage apart. Small pry bar or a large flat screwdriver works best. Vice grips and grease to get them back together. I dont' believe you need to remove the shifter assembly itself from the floor. T-case shifter (if you have one) is easy - just undo the large bolt that goes through the transmission tailhousing and one other small one that holds the adjustment bracket on. Ignore that part if you've got electric shift 4x4.