Got it back together, doesn't appear to be leaking anymore
They make 4" lift spindles that are about $500 plus shocks, or the fabtech 3" upper control arms that's about $650 with shocks. Depending on the cost of the front axle an SAS might be about the same price (minus the 4x4). Could use the stock 2wd steering box/arm so would need the axle, springs (maybe rears up front?), spring hanger, shackles, and crossover steering. Then do the 4x4 setup later if I go that route, which is the most capable.
Being that I live in Utah and am surrounded by offroad areas, the SAS makes the most sense.
Another mod (for later) would be the bed. This truck will not be a 'body doesn't matter' build like I've done before, I want to make this truck look pretty good (not bobbing it either). Cab is solid, a little dent in the hood and front fender but that shouldn't be difficult to fix. The bed on the other hand is in need of replacement panels due to rust. Few holes in the bed floor, all the way through on both sides, rust everywhere, lots of labor to fix. So what I'm wanting opinions on is:
1. Replace with another stock longbed
2. Build a bed similar to the military Kaiser M715 pickup/M101 trailer
3. Flatbed (low height with wheel wells)
