Hey thanks for replying, and to answer your question why not a newer truck?? Well I just have a thing for the old school gen I trucks... I love the way they look, and the fact that I'm not starting with a 4wd is that I can't find an old one around here that is decent shape, in fact I can't find another that is even close enough to go and pick up. Thank you for the steering faq's, that helps out alot. Another reason I want to go with this 2wd is it's only $300 and rust free with all body panels prep'd for paint. So I guess my next question is "Am I wasting my time on this idea?" I mean by doing the SAS on the 83 2wd..... My 4wd 83' has everything that I need on it and has pretty much already been gone through completely, regarding the 22R, W56, extended drivelines, and axles.