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doubt that's a huge concern... know many people who wheel 80's with 250-300k miles on them w/ stock arms and bushings

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3rz will get about the same mileage. I've owned about a dozen 5vze's (3 currently) - you're the first person I've heard describe them as slow. lol And lift/gears - give about 25% of what they'd cost to install. I agree, though... sounds like you've made up your mind.

Wow... Seems a bit high for a 3rz/non-TRD, but hard to tell these days.

Do you think that particular Tacoma is something you'd write a $10k check for?

ok... I'll ask. How much for the 80? :D

THIS.

Have insurance decided who's paying? If it's all getting turned in, take advantage of the bent axle housing and order up a Diamond. The PO of my xtracab had a similar incident right after I had agreed to purchase (though, his was parked at the time). Insurance spec'd a new rear axle; he took...

Honestly, I think it's too early to tell.

Tundra isn't a loss leader, though. Doesn't even fit that criteria, IMHO.

EDIT: you said handling with THE SAME LOAD in your initial statement. yeah... still no... Still nooooooway.

well.. you said "easily." And you implied safely by comparing to stock 1 ton. yet ignoring the not-so-subtle differences between 1/2 tons and 1-tons. Frames. Axles. tranfercases driveshaft sizes tow equipment sizes I guess the question should really be: why do you think it's possible and...

I don't believe that is accurate.

These days, Ford doesn't have to offer incentives... none do... because supply is so limited. But, to Ford's credit, they do post window stickers on line. So if you do a build, they have an option to search inventory and see stickers. Perfect? Naw... but it's helpful.

flush and fill... add external cooler - likely bypass the radiator cooler.

Good call on the infamous ford steering pump whine... At least it prevented a lot of truck/deer collisions. :D :D

Point of correction... My last 2 F350's have had vacuum boosters. The reason most Diesel trucks generally had hydroboost is because they don't create enough vacuum w/o a vacuum pump. Many smaller vehicles have come with hydroboost as well - Chevy Astro van's are great sources for junk yard...

Does it currently have blocks? RoughCountry makes a pretty affordable 2" block kit. I think with blocks and ubolts it was <$75 for my tacoma. I'm not a fan of blocks, but there are times they make good sense. I'd probably do them in this case as to not change the geometry of the leaf springs...

Why not just go aftermarket? Just curious.

Shame on you for suggesting such things... even in the context of your own wants/needs... just... shame.