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What to part out on 83 2.3L 4x4?


rhekman

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What would you guys grab for parts before getting rid of an 83 2.3L 4x4 long bed? My stable consists of the 83, and also a '95 4.0 4x4 daily driver and an 84 2wd.

The 83 has been sitting in my back yard for about 3 years with a blown head gasket, cracked exhaust manifold, and when parked it probably needed a valve job. Now I'm to the point where the list of fixes to drive or sell is too long.

I'm thinking I'd pull:
- manual t-case
- leaf springs (for building a taller pack on the 95)
- doors (for the 84)
- front sheet metal (also for the 84)
- gauge cluster (84 had idiot lights)
- bench seat (just for some furniture in the garage :)

Anything else?

If anyone in the area (north Minneapolis) is interested in something let me know.

Regards,
Reid
 


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I'd be pulling that trans. 4x4 4-cyl transmissions are rare.
 

rhekman

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4.0 V6
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4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
2"
I'd be pulling that trans. 4x4 4-cyl transmissions are rare.
If it was the 5 speed I definitely would pull it, but are the 4 speeds that desirable?
 

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