dusto2, that sounds great, the parts trucks i have are rotted, 86 bII 2.9 auto 4x4 and 88bII 2.9 5 sp.4x4. I'm rebuilding my 87 ranger snow plow truck (owned for 15 years) 312,000 miles,removed the 2.3-fm145, swapping in 2.9 fm146.I cleaned and painted the frame, replaced brake lines , all u-joints, and the other stuff. I want to have this all together in two weeks or so.I need good solid parts,california parts are solid right ? I live in wisconsin, zip 53001. I need the brake shields &spindel sheilds . if you can help that would be great my cell 414-840-1313 thanks, bill