snow60x

The struts and springs were about $80 from a junkyard

The trans was about $50 on half off day

I swapped my front diff from the 5 speed over to the dual range so I didn't have to make custom axles. I got my adapter plate for like $60 from a guy I know, and then the flywheel was $20, and the clutch was $130.so I guess before the tires it cost only like $340

I actually took the skidplate off when i rebuilt the trans so I haven't had it on for about a month. but for the week or so i had it on the heat was no problem. I would like to get some slots cut in it or some holes drilled to allow some air flow possibly. Good luck on the build and make a thread so we all can follow along and give input as needed.