If I were to do it over again, I would have started with a nicer truck, with a better interrior than my 85. I would try for a 86-89 4runner sr5 that is CLEAN, or a 86-95 sr5 ex cab, once again clean, with a 22re and 5 speed. That should set him back about 4000-5000. Front there, after he has had the truck for awhile, I would do a rear locker, then probabally dual cases. From there, a SFA, 4.88's, and 33". By then, he should have the ball rolling on what he wants from his personal experience of whats breaking, what trails he cant get up, etc.