Sounds like this guy is a fraudster. Although not an actual democrat of the year candidate.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Roberts_(educator)
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rooseveltawards2025
I guess the extra price is in new wheels, steering, driveshafts, psc etc in going with full float 60’s front and rear. With the profit you can keep everything the same. Not advocating for it but….