BTW,we don`t bash here and that wasn`t even a stupid question you asked anyway.Don`t you have any stupid ones?

Let me correct myself,when someone does bash they get warned.When they don`t listen and continue we send them,tail between their legs,running back to their immature buddies on those other sites to tell them to not even bother registering here.We`re justa buncha nice guys here that like to help.

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I appreciate the advice. I just don't know squat about 4wd. When people start spouting off tcase numbers and different axle types I get all dizzy. I looked at the m1008 trucks and that does seem like a much better deal than the M715. (parts availability, brakes, etc) I also discovered the M880 Dodge trucks and they also seem like a better possible candidate. Last night my dad called and said he found a 1973 power wagon crew cab 3/4 ton 4wd in a farm pasture for FREE, just have to go get it. Price is right but I'd almost rather spend money on a truck that runs than take a basket case I know nothing about. Not sure what to do, too many options!