miscbyproduct
I'd consider adding,
1 to 1 1/2" of lift/spacing to the body mounts.
AND
I love ground wires
battery cable from frame to engine, to body (BOTH SIDES)
AND from battery to engine, frame and MAIN body.
AND where feasible, from where elc system grounds to the body ADD a length of 10 gauge to the frame.
 
consider adding a 2nd battery to the charging system
requires a ford fender mount silinoid and a little wiring
and of course a strong easy access battery mount/tray
(while at it, drop $100 and get your alt rebuilt by a auto elc shop...not a parts counter replacement)
(being located where you are, they'll understand the extra importance of reliability and assurance.)
 
250k miles?
and your talking about doing a long block
spend the extra money and do rest the drive line... tran, transfer case (chain especially), ujoints and any carrier bearings
 
IF I REMEMBER RIGHT,
that things has rear axle bearings that are easy access?
while it's down doing all that other stuff & sense doing brakes all around... your right there.
 
sounds like that thing will be running far long after the body rust completely off the frame.
then you an beverly hillbillies it!
lol
 
i want a 4 door one like that
 
 
 

miscbyproduct
body still has to attach to the frame
where it attaches is the body mount
usuauly large rubber gromets sandwiched btwn a couple of large and thick cupped washers that all go btwn the body itself and the frame, with a large bolt connecting it together
 
btw, it has other effects besides just lift (height)