sorry to thread jack and seem like a newb but what exactly does a trussed axel help with? what makes it better than non trussed?

 

i payed $1,000 for mine and it came with all manuals, reciptes from when the truck only had 15,000 miles. its now got 156000 and been very well taken care of

 

Any pix of the truck? That price sounds about right...most likely has a few hidden issues though at that price. I have a 2001, and I paid $7,100 for it. Found out why later on. Needed body work, had to replace the transmission, and currently dealing with a rear end job. But after this and thousands of dollars later, she finally is back to being KBB retail value of $10,500. I'd only sell it for $13,500 with what it has into it now, damn truck lol..

 

Check the lift kit. If it has blocks on the front axle, TAKE THEM OFF!!!

 

blocks on the front axle??? These trucks don't have leaf springs, unless you meant spacers.

 

so trussed is just flatter? or what?

 

Yup you can't have blocks up front unless he has a leaf spring swap.

 

It's stronger. It reduces the stress to the axle tubes and axle housing by spreading the stress out along the truss.