I figured it was about time to jump on the forum here... I've been the proud owner of my '88 standard cab 4x4 since 2010. Purchased in Novato for $2.5k with 163k miles, currently sitting at 264k. Had the original motor rebuilt in 2016, and new gears in the rear differential in 2018, the only things I outsourced. Everything else I've done myself... Lots of maintenance, suspension rebuilds, etc and upgrades. I'd drive this truck to the moon without hesitation, if there was a road and gas stations along the way. Any questions... Feel welcome to ask.
Awesome! Welcome aboard. Sound like you know your truck! Did you change the ratio in the 3rd member or kept it OEM?