Thanks for the warm welcome from all the moderators. Hopefully you guys try to remain civil after dealin with countless noobs to the BB. Heeps drive Jeeps!
If you shop around and take your time, you can build one of these trucks rather cheap if that is a high priority. Just keep piling it in your garage after you find out what you want and just learn the truck in the meantime.
Well you can lock your rear with somethin like an Aussie Locker or a Quick loc in a matter of a couple of hours in your driveway! That and some cheap used 31"s should get you up and running for now.
no problem. Just keep in my that a day trip away from your area may save you some serious cash, especially if you are in a big hurry to get something right away. Take a look on Pirate4x4.com. That should get the gears turnin in the old noggin!