I am not happy with my underbelly

[1leglance]

You guys are killing me with all the great info...
I think I like the sound of driving it for a while and seeing what my real world mpg on the highway & the trail is then moving forward with some changes.

My wife is the office manager of a diesel engine shop (they weld broken heads & blocks up) so if I go diesel I have lots of options on building anything I want to drop in.

I really need to get the interior worked out before I do any more drivetrain stuff. Camping and playing in the dirt is goal #1 so I want to limit downtime from swapping parts.

Larry I hear ya on the TBI & I have been reading threads. I really see where you are coming from.

Great info guys and I can't thank you enough....now to shop craigslist for welder so I can get started on the aux battery tray, bucket seat frames, on board air brackets, roof rack and so much more.