A ranger will be harder to build IMO. The SA may be a touch easier, but the axle will probably cost more. The stock rear axle is ok at best, good for 35's if your easy on it. I have seen a few 88's break, and heard about more. I have never seen (and that doesn't mean its not out there) a site like marlin, or one of the many other toyota sites. Highs steer is more $$$ and harder to do on a dana axle. Than there is always the case of the duals. There is a dual set up for rangers, but I think its only one t-case, and if yours doesn't have it than pretty much and atlas or nuttin!
Also, at the end of the day, you still have a ford...
So I am not sure, and I have not followed your posting much, if you still have the red truck. But if you do, I would yank the engine out of the runner, and put it in the red truck. Build the red truck. 3RD gen xtra cabs are hot! My
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