Meet Grumbles the Mighty! And it's owner...

[tortron]

My floor had rusted outbon the same side, same place. Your fresh air vent area and inner wing/firewall seam will be toasted too.

Nothing impossible, just work in a logical order as you peal back the layers and do the main strength adding areas first to prevent the cab warping

[trashnomancer]

Also, I went through and read a fair bit of the 4x4 and powertrain/suspension/brakes section. I took notes and saved links, but ended up with some questions none the less.

Anyone have a John Baker catolog scanned? That stuff in infinitely interesting. I really like the external shock mod. Anyone ever measure the mod?

If I want the "Full Monty" front end... I just buy the upper control arm, steering hub, rotor, and caliper from a 92-95 and "slap them in" with a bit of plumbing work? That gets me a little lift and dual caliper brakes right? Can I retain my manual lock out hubs? Is the scrap yard the only place to pick up the hub bolts? I was thinking of just grinding some standard allen screws but the shoulder would be short.

From there it could be LSD from a Starion. Is there an air locker vs. limited slip choice available?
But what would be the best rear to match? There were a ton suggested. Rodeo, Montero, Leaf Sprung Montero sport, Montero SR...
As I recall the SR or Rodeo is the holy grail, MS is next then Montero(drum brake).

I think I like the idea of an air locker more then a limited slip. Seems it would be more efficient when not needed, and simpler with less repair time. Should I be slapped?

Can anyone help clarify this decision?

I figure I should know what to ask for if I am going to spend a day calling wrecking yards looking for parts.