I'm at a bit of a crossroads.
I love my GT and don't see myself getting rid of it, but I think it might be getting close to time to pursue a build that I have always wanted to do. That would be to build a Prerunner style truck. I bring this to the group, simply because we have a great group of guys that I know have knowledge outside of the Foxes and I trust your advice/opinions.
This started when a guy at work and I were talking about his new Jeep that he bought, and I told him that I had always wanted to do a Ranger Prerunner. He chuckled and asked me what years I was considering. I told him I always wanted to do a 93-97, extended cab, 2wd truck. He told me......You're in luck. He has a 97, 2wd, 4cyl/5 spd, extended cab, stepside with no rust and mechanical issues that he is thinking about selling now that he has the Jeep. Jokingly I asked him how much he wanted for it and he told me $600. I know for a fact that the truck is clean and mechanically sound as he just made a 2000 mile trip with a motorcycle and trailer and had no issues.
I guess before I make any real decisions, I am curious about a few things.
Has anyone increased the track width and also raised a 2wd beam truck and if so, how did it handle and perform on the street. Ultimately I can lift it, but I want to increase the width to give it that racer look.
The 4 cyl will have to go. Has anyone swapped a v-8 or large 6 in one of these things? How big of a pain is a conversion?
Anything special I should consider in regards to a build? I would like to keep it as street friendly as possible since there are very few sand dunes in Nebraska to go jump.
This is not a hurry up and build type thing. It will more than likely be a multi-year build, if I choose to, as the car will need to be finished first and then I will need to start saving for the truck build as I'm sure it could get out of hand quick.
What I really want to end up with:
What I don't want to end up with:
Obviously due to cost, I'm sure I would have to settle for something in the middle.
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