I have been reading a few threads about builds and I have decided to start my own. So I am starting with an 83 that has a 6 inch lift and it's in poor running condition. I would like to make a mild crawler/daily driver out of it. I like to do a lot of hunting and fishing as well as going camping in the mountains and lakes. My truck has a 22R but I am thinking about swapping it to a 22RE for now just to get it running again.
I have an opportunity to get a 94 2wd as the motor donor. My question is would the rear end be of use to my project? I have seen a lot of people swapping in a newer rear, what is the purpose? Is is stronger or is it just wider? What else could I use from the truck?
There are many things that I want to get done on my truck and I am hoping to use the help of all you guys that have been there and done this already.
I still have a few more posts before I can put up some pictures.
Thanks for looking.