Topic: need opinions

[Skinny_Pedal]

ok so my buddy offered me $3000 for my runner as is but w/o the winch. i really think im gonna do it because financially money is coming in slower. i would rather have a pickup again anyway, and it would cost me less to build an 85 than to sas this pig. so what do u think?

[KYOTA]

Didnt you just buy a bunch of the needed SAS parts for your runner? If you really want a truck I know where theres an 86 looks to be in good shape, you could probably get for pretty cheap.

[Skinny_Pedal [OP]]

i have gears, front springs and an axle. i can sell the axle again no problem. i have material to build shackles and a front hanger which i would use on the 85. all the small things ive been adding up and i think it would be eaier to sell my runner and build an 85

[iNfErNaL]

Yup,I'd say sell it,and buy an 85 truck...

[Uncle Jesse]

sounds like you've already made the decision.

[Skinny_Pedal [OP]]

yeah i gu ess i did. ill find out monday or tuesday is it sold or not. but the price went back to $3200 because i dont need ski racks anymore

[FATB0Y]

i have gears, front springs and an axle.

what ya want for axle and and what gears do ya have and what do ya want for em'?

that is if yor gonna sell em' 

[Skinny_Pedal [OP]]

im keeping my gears. but the axle has the stock 4.10. its in pieces though

[FATB0Y]

so what ya want for axle and would ya ship it I reckin' I can get sum gearz I'd like 4.88s

[lilbuddy]

You should go with what you feel you really want. My 

Chris

[LA_Fred]

Sorry to thread jack, but don't they come out pretty close in $$?

needed for 85':
IFS box, mounted, frame strengthened in that area,
possibly upgrade stock front hanger, springs, x-over steering, ifs calipers and
landcruiser rotors etc..

needed for 86:
solid axle, oil pan, SAS kit, x-over,steering, etc...

They are pretty close in my opinion, but that really depends on how you get your parts. just my .02

I think that for the v6 trucks, there is a difference since the t-cases cost more.

[Skinny_Pedal [OP]]

i dont plan on upgrading the brakes right now...then i wouldnt have to run a wheel spacer to clear the wheel...i think, or have it match to my wider rearend. thanks for the inputs

[KYOTA]

I thought I was cutting the fat hog in the ass by starting my build with a straight axle truck, but spent a butt load to get what I have now. Like Fred pointed out it depends on where you get your parts and how far you take it. I know Whitey will get on here and say you can do it for free so basically its 6 in 1 hand half dozen in the other.

[WHITE_TRASH]

You dont need to use a spacer to clear the wheels when you use ifs calipers.  Im running the 94 calipers and they are the 4 big piston calipers, all I had to do was grind the fins down a bit and they clear just fine.  You would have the same clearance I do on your rig so you may as well get the rotors.

And Kyota yes you can do it for really cheap.  But 86 already knows that.

[KYOTA]

 

[whiteman]

The question is is it worth $3000 to you.  A trucks actule resale value can be less than the moral value iof the owner himself.  In other words screw reality and only take what its worth to you.

[Skinny_Pedal [OP]]

yes for $3200 i dont mind letting her go. its still a nice truck and my buddy will like