I would be leary unless the price is really reasonable. These trucks should steer quite nicely with updated p/s unless the didn't do something right. does it still have the knuckle joint frt axles. I can't see how the p/s box is mounted. if the orig frt axle is still under it then the steering arm from the frt wheel to the draglink should have been shortened otherwise you will not get the full turning radius. 4 x 4 frames of this vintage can have cracks around the steering box mounting holes witch will make the steering feel funny as the frame is flexing from the cracks. does it have the orig str wheel or a smaller one.
rust holes around the inside of the w/shield means problems which can lead to a lt of work. looks like bondo work at the pass side bottom from bottom of fender along the bottom of the door. Paint hides a lot of sins..if you are concerned try and hire a good body man to check it out for you. it will save you a lot of change in the long run if you aer not familiar with these trucks. I mean a good body man, not some kid.
it looks like it has about a 3" body lift with thick rubber blocks which will also make for a funny feel going down the road and that will also may put a bit of a bind on the clutch linkage as there was no compensation made for it with the lift
Shifter can feel sloppy but in reality more than likely no problem.
with the 4 semi-elliptical springs it will ride like a buggy and not your 2015 dream truck.
some of these trucks had hard usage in their lives
new paint always makes things look better.
hidden rust is what I would be worried about and in the roof area in particular. if it is around the w/s that means that it is more than likely going down the door posts
the rear d/shaft is in backwards, the slip yoke should be at the frt .
now there are some things to think about
ron
Last edited by padresag; 08/05/2015 8:38 PM.
