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My vote (if I get one) is to buy a different frame cheap and bag it. Between the bags and new front suspension, there is plenty of work and parts there to put a serious dent in you wallet.
Go scope out the price of the Dakota Digital air management system. Ouch!
Air ride has a sweet spot but so do most all spriings. If you want to park it on the dirt then it will cost you a couple grand to do that. If you are going to fix your frame or donor, you will have 300 or so in the fix. Someone with the cut and weld experience can repair your frame in a few hours. You going to need that cross member so have your cut and weld guy build one or order one from an after market supplier. While he is cutting and welding have him install a front clip.
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