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Thanks for all the info. I figure it's no use looking for a Bobtail Bronco front end. Those were only later and have been sought after for years by Bronco guys. I don't know why a Rubicon front axle would be all that expensive. Those would just be a junkyard front axle being so common and plentiful. I don't want full width axles, even under a full-tilt trail rig. I want the advantage of the smaller size, lighter weight, and narrower track. I am leaning mostly toward a more refined truck with tires that fit under the body and a lift that sets it like any other stock or minor lifted solid axle 4wd. Think of the early Toyota 4wd trucks.