First I know there's a specific build section I just felt like I'd be a tool for posting in the buildup section before starting my build. I have a beat up 83 pickup that I'm lookin to turn into a very capable hunting / occasional wheelin truck but also be able to daily drive it comfortably. My plans so far are dual cases, electric lockers, 33's ( if I can fit those with no lift that'd be nice I like the stock height but I could do a couple inches if I need to), re-geared (although I'm not sure what to), and then all the necessary body work to make her not ugly anymore. I'm a total newb to all this so any and all advice will be welcome haha. This is what I'm starting with.

 

-no such animal as electric locking hubs..the stock aisin hubs are the best on the market for these trucks.
-lockers- you might be thinking of electronic locking differentials when you mentioned the electronic locking hubs.
-somebody cut your front fenders a bunch, you are a little low in the back but you should be able to clear 33's ok. if your springs are negative arch you might consider new ones, you back will thank you

 

Ya my thumbs are retarded I meant electric Lockers haha not hubs. My leaf springs are pretty saggy all around I'm planning on replacing em. I'm gonna replace the front fenders cuz I like the stock ones. As far as lockers are there any good companies you'd reccomend?

 

Nice ride! I also just got an 83 and am in Phoenix!

 

Thanks she'll be pretty again someday haha I've got quite a few little mechanical things to fix before I really dive into the fun stuff. Oh and Its an 82 not 83 ( there go my thumbs bein retarded again)