The best I can do is $15k... lol.
In large part getting started has taken so long because I splash out for stuff, then have to wait to save for a bit. At this point, I've got body panels and most of what I need to jump into the body work...
You already peeped the Pua'a Meki sliders back in April: Builds - Pua'a Tua’h - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/puaa-tuah.1349605/page-12#post-15913760
I should have included that information. These aren't his words but the supposed concern was deformation of the paint over time which causes the lug nuts to loosen. I really didn't subscribe to the theory at the time, or now for that matter...
Yes I did. I wouldn't have thought to even think about that but @Lifelong40Fan suggested I do so. Both diffs looked very good but I could see some slight wear/corrosion/pitting? on a few of the main ring gear teeth in the rear diff. That was...