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I, too, went back and forth about DIYing a bumper, semi DIY like Move Bumpers, Aluminess or Buckstop or go custom from a local shop. To build a setup like this it's easily $1500 in materials, plus whatever tools you do or don't have. Overall, the Buckstop unit is a good one. Beefy construction...

Just for fun figured I'd update this thread, 5 years later. I ended up buying a 2002 Excursion 7.3 diesel, but quite possibly the sketchiest one in California at the time. 304k miles, salvage title and a big dumb lift kit. Paid $9k for it. I give some credit to my wife because I was ready to...

Just test drove the '01. On the whole: thoroughly adequate. It would do the job just fine, but didn't find myself with a huge "I must have it!" response. 6.0L + 4L80e makes good but not impressive power Rear discs are a nice touch Steering and suspension felt pretty tight (especially for...

Thanks for the info guys, has been helpful. I'm surprised at how crude/old people are saying the '91 is, but my perspective is pretty skewed due to my own history of classics and/or pretty crude 4x4s. Either way, I'm lining up test drives with the '91, GMT800 and Excursion over the next week...

Out of curiosity, what's not available? Or do you mean OEM parts, i.e. not aftermarket?

Wanted some insight on an upcoming purchase choice. I just sold my '69 Wagoneer because I've got enough classic car "fun" going on between my '64 Falcon DD and '62 Ranchero LeMons car that I don't need my tow rig/family dirt wagon to also be a classic. Want something with CA, OD and...