i'd say the straight axle truck is going to be a little better than IFS off-road stock vs stock. no cv boots to tear.

however, once it has crossover steering and flexy front springs, it's much better than IFS will ever be

'79 sport 4x4 longbed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked

'91 4x4 shortbed
22R-E, W56, the dd!