Topic: What's this worth?

[JonnyM]

'96 Taco SR5
Ford/Dana 44 front on Rancho springs
63" Rear Chevy's
Lift shackles
Marlin 4.7 reducer/doubler
Marlin twin sticks on orig chain drive t-case
37" TSL Radials--need replaced
IFS steering box with HD steering components-high steer
Fairly straight body 80-90%
Been wheeled (hard I think) but everything appears to have been done right and all broken stuff repaired correctly.

TIA

J

[toybuilt]

Have any of it? It sounds like a sweat truck is there a price on it already, does it have a toy rear axle? Does it have any lockers? Without seeing it I'm going to say around $8,000 maybe more if its done up real nice and propper.

[JonnyM [OP]]

No pics.  It's a looker though.  Stock rear axle 4.88 f/r.  Locked front ands rear...I have reason to believe the rear locker might not be functioning...(edited to add that rear locker is fully functioning)

Truck leans to the left maybe an inch or so...and pulls a bit to the left when driving...there is a fair amount of bumpsteer or feedback through the wheel when driving.

I believe that all the mods have been done correctly and the rig is sound...I also believe it has been wheeled harder then the owner is owning up to.

Thanks for your input.

J

[copeland]

The lean is probably saggy springs? I've seen runners with saggy asses from coils. And FWIW I was just looking at a stock runner that had a slight lean to it in the stock suspension.
Pulling to the left may be from alignment issues? best bet is to take it to a shop for an inspection...the 50 bucks or whatever will be a sound investment on a rig...

[rebel racer]

if it is in Spokane i can take a look at it for you give you my opinion

[wa4x4]

Leaning to the left ain't good. It's just springs but...I would say 7,000-9-000 if its pretty clean and good.

[JonnyM [OP]]

Here is a not so recent picture.  The body isn't as pristine and it's currently riding 37" SSRs in need of replacement.  The owner, seems like a real stand up guy, told me the only mechanical issues it has is a "noise" from the steering box when turning tight on pavement and the sagging front spring.  There are a few minor electrical gremlins...no cruise, power window switch broken, no horn...airbags disconnected...for obvious reasons.

Trying to come up with some coin and make him an offer that's fair to both of us...there's alot of custom stuff on this truck...which can  be both good and bad...

Your thoughts?

Thanks.

J
 

[lilbuddy]

Looks like its pretty good....

Also if you think about it, the springs are probably really soft (im guessing) and its leaning to the left because the gas tank is on that side? I know when I have a full tank of gas on my truck it leans to the left about an inch.  Even with about a half tank it still somewhat leans.

[jimbo74]

is that a d44 axle? hopefully nothing less.... its got a chrome diff cover, come on now, thats just not only performance bad, but tacky as well.... chrome dissipates heat like an iron skillit

seems liek a hell of a lot of work needs to be doen to it though... realize it may nickel and dime you to death.....

[JonnyM [OP]]

is that a d44 axle? hopefully nothing less.... its got a chrome diff cover, come on now, thats just not only performance bad, but tacky as well.... chrome dissipates heat like an iron skillit

seems liek a hell of a lot of work needs to be doen to it though... realize it may nickel and dime you to death.....

Dana 44 from a '79 Ford F250.  Chrome cover is gone and has a serious looking diff guard in place.  I'm worried about the nickel/dime factor, remember I come from wheeling Jeeps, please elaborate your thoughts and opinions. 

Thanks!

J

[jimbo74]

you said it has electrical gremlins... those are notorius for never getting fixed..... and it might nickel and dime you.....

[JonnyM [OP]]

seems liek a hell of a lot of work needs to be doen to it though... realize it may nickel and dime you to death.....

Please elaborate.

J

[ZukIzzy]

No pics. It's a looker though. Stock rear axle 4.88 f/r. Lock right in the front and a Trac lock in the rear...I have reason to believe the rear locker might not be functioning...

Truck leans to the left maybe an inch or so...and pulls a bit to the left when driving...there is a fair amount of bumpsteer or feedback through the wheel when driving.

I believe that all the mods have been done correctly and the rig is sound...I also believe it has been wheeled harder then the owner is owning up to.

Thanks for your input.

J

the traclock doesn't work when it works Why do you think is is broken? Remember is is a clutch style LSD. also I have broken 3 of Crack Locs in a 2.5 liter YJ with a 44 in the rear. the last one broke in a parking lot while truning in a tight circle to scare my kids. then it scared me. rattle rattle rattle bang.

Nice truck though you can replace the diff I would give 8k or so.

Wayne

[JonnyM [OP]]

Thanks for the input Wayne.

I should have corrected my posting...he later said it was Lock-rite type locker...I didn't catch the name...I'll clarify this Friday.

The reason I suspect it not to be working is that when I drove it I pulled two tires off the pavement into a shallow snow filled ditch and then couldn't drive out of the ditch (right side rear spinning, left rear on roadway.)
Wasn't making any weird noises or vibrations I could detect.

Friday I'm going to take it for a longer test drive and possibly make an offer.


Thanks.

J

[BLACKDOG]

Looks like its pretty good....

Also if you think about it, the springs are probably really soft (im guessing) and its leaning to the left because the gas tank is on that side? I know when I have a full tank of gas on my truck it leans to the left about an inch.  Even with about a half tank it still somewhat leans.
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bingo!!  except my truck leans to the right

I say it looks to be in good shape.  Doesn't sound too bad, kinda strange that you didn't hear anything from that rear locker though  
As for the electrical gremlins, is it something he did on purpose? out of laziness or sacrifice for something else?  or did they just stop working one right after another?  Of course, anyhting might have happened, his cruise control may have been jostled under the hood or something like that.  The window switch would be a PITA to not have, but I've never seen a toy with good power windows that last any length of time.

I'd say 8K or so

[JonnyM [OP]]

Thanks Blackdog,

He told me there were some concerns about the airbag with the IFS swap and the addition of an ARB bumper(not in pic) hence the cruise, horn, and airbag.  The window switch just it is physically broken...said he dropped sonething on it or dropped the panel when he had it off to dynomat the door.

J