Topic: Total Toy newbie--just bought an '88 V6 pu--looking to make a basic wheeler-help

[zachv]

OK, yesterday I bought an $800 V6 SR5 that is in pretty good shape, except for the bed.  I have been wanting to build a 'yota for a while so I figured this was a good place to start.  I have heard the V6s aren't the best places to start, but what are you going to do??  It is a five speed so that is good.  My plans are to do a SAS swap with a Waggy D44 because I have it from a Jeep project I was working on.  I have 38" Swampers on 6-lugs wheels already.

My questions are what to do with the transfer case.  I have a 4.3 Atlas that was never used, but it has a Jeep input.  Can I use this at all, or just save it for a buggy project?  Also, what gearing could I have in the rear and what is the best route if I have to change ratios to go with the 4.56s in the front?

The goal for this truck is to be a relatively cheap wheeler that will be used in Paragon and Rausch Creek on a regular basis.  I do not have time to get real technical with it so I need the easiest route to the end point.

I was recommended by a few on Pirate to come hear for good help so hopefully I can get this thing done quick for the summer.

Thanks for the help.
Zach V.

[79coyotefrg]

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what kind o shape is the v6???   is the 5 speed in good shape??  the waggy 44 is good do you have the waggy springs??  um if you keep the toy tranny and v6 id save the atlas for a later project.     
as for axle gears?  you should probably go with 5.29's,   if you stay with the v6 , if you go with a 302 or sbchevy keep the stock gears and get a 4.7 tcase from marlin

[79coyotefrg]

is the waggy diff on the pass side