Discussion and Opinions on 83'-87' Builds

[Coop8202]

Hey guys, looking to buy a 83'-87' Single Cab LWB 4wd 4 speed and do some work to it.

Plans are built 350, 1 ton axles, small lift, exhaust, stacked headlight swap, etc.

Just looking for opinions from others who may have done a similar swaps or recommend certain motors or upgrades. Maybe even post their build.

Open discussion!

 

[Grit dog]

My opinion, why the 1 ton axles? Assuming you’re looking for a 3/4 ton already, are you wheeling it to the point that the front 10bolt will break or loading the payload over the capacity of a sf 14bolt? Otherwise a D60 and 14FF will be of zero net benefit.
Don’t take this the wrong way, but sounds like you’ve just been browsing the web and found some cool words that you don’t understand but think will make a truck cool.
The real question is what do YOU want out of the truck? Otherwise suggestions go from bone stock classic car show winner to mud buggy on 44s and many things in between.

 

[TotalyHucked]

Yeah, what's the planned usage for the truck? Also as far as the quad lights are concerned, just buy a truck that's already got them.