I have a 2004 H2 with Rancho 4" lift. I need to replace the oil pan gasket, I have no problem clearing the front diff because of the lift. But the Rancho sub frame assembly gets in the way by about 1/2 an inch. This is a welded item and does not have a bolt on cross member. Has anyone ever done one of these as I cannot see how it can be done without complete disassembly. Already taken all the bolts out of the oil pan so now stuck in my garage. Help

 

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If the pan can drop, it does not need to be removed to replace the gasket. Of course that is a matter of degree. You still need enough space to remove the old and place the new.

 

OK thanks,But I thought the pick up tube would prevent sliding a new gasket in?

 

If the pan drops about 1/2" plus, you can unbolt the pickup tube from the oil pump, disconnect, then re-bolt it to torque. Just did that when I did a cam swap on my 09 H3 Alpha and needed to replace the chain, removed the oil pump, then put it back with the pan about 3/4" lower than the block. Not too difficult. There are vids on how to replace oil pumps on LS motors with the engine in the truck, oil pan loose.

Good luck.