[Mike C]

I bought a 3/4 ton '86 Suburban with the optional 4.10 gears for $300 because they had broken the motor. Had brake drums turned in the back and put new rotors on the front. Used my existing calipers and replaced the parking brake cables with my original. Re-welded perches and used original 67-72 shock mounts. Total investment, less than $400 up front. Oh, and I sold parts off the Sub. Lots. Net result is 8 lug swap was free except for the wheel and tire thing.

And this is even easier on a square body truck is all the parts just bolt in. One of the advantages of buying a complete vehicle is that it is better protected from the weather and will be obvious it rolls ok...