Update 2.7.10
Got a few hours in the garage Sat and Sun and managed to make a dent in the the frame stripping process.
Transfer case came out with relative ease once the drive shafts were removed. Notice the stock orange color.
Decided to remove the transmission while I was at it
Here today's parts pile
My brother is getting a free engine stand from his high school auto shop, and we will be borrowing a cherry picker soon to remove the engine. Then it's on to axles, and frame clean up/paint.
Also here are the wheels that I chose and a shot of the wheels that are on the truck now. I am not crazy about the center caps but I think the new ones have similar styling while being more modern and rugged which should go well with the lift and tires. Please let's hear your opinions.