well after alot of research and parts gathering we finally decided to jump in..
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/projecth213/samuraipics066.jpg
still have to do drive shafts, brakes, make steering tube, bumper, diff guards, and a cople misc. items.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/projecth213/samuraipics070.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/projecth213/samuraipics067.jpg
customed steering arm.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a331/projecth213/samuraipics072.jpg
so what do you all think?

looks great.....steering kinda scary though :D