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any clue if/when it will become a reality?

Part of working together as motorized recreation involves defering to others. If we want snowmobilers help in keeping trails open in Moab, we aren't going to get that by tearing up groomed trails. The miles of groomed, snowmobile only trails is significant, but far below the number of dirt...

Sorry about the vandalism. Never an excuse for that. However, if the trail is groomed/maintained for snowmobiles, I think vehicles should stay off. Anyone who has snowmobiled knows that 'uneven ground' can take alot of fun out of the ride, if not ruin it completely. If is a road that is...

Still looking ahead to when I sell the Montero Sport and need a new rig. First choice is wil and FZJ80 Landcruiser, but they aren't cheap. From a previous thread it as established that to run 33s on a XJ or GC, need 5.5" lift. About what lift to run 32s and is the difference between...

I have had more luck on tire prices via Big-O than anywhere else the last few years.

from what I have heard, I doubt the 5cyl H3 will impress on power any better than the JK.

Based on some videos, must be a pretty stinking wide trail if no one went off it.

Camping...does that mean towing or hauling gear? In that case, I would think the H3 Alpha (V8) would be the winner. Can't see either of the others doing as well in that regard. You can get them with a rear e-locker as well. Of course, the best solution.....buy my Montero Sport! Makes a...

The only locker I know of for the Montero Sports is a front ARB. Since I don't have the cash to go that route right now (family priorities don't favor off-roading:sick:), I am looking at selling it and getting something older but more easily up graded (Land Cruiser being first choice, ideally...

Great sounding trip, and nice set up on the Taco. Something like that could even tempt me over a Cruiser, perhaps.

I know lots of folks here run non-selectable rear lockers. IF and when I can sell the Montero, may have to make the call to do the same (as much as ARB would be the ideal plan). Just wondering what the overall effect on handling, road manners is in most vehicles with a rear locker. I do...

The trail that runs the length of the range is horse, moutain bike and motorcylce only. Most if it is not open to real vehilces. Most the roads that head up the canyons (North Willow, West Canyon, Davenport) don't go very far due to the wilderness areas, and the fact that it is a step range...

I would put the well-done double cab would be fun, NOW, not as a dream rig. Would put that or an FZJ80 as the rigs I would most like to swap Monty for.

Terracruzer is very cool. Needs to be street legal, however. Based just on posts here (not just this thread), I would agree that increased versitility is big. I.E. expidition/camping but still highly capable crawler and street legal to get to the trails. The big tire/less lift idea fits...

The old Subarus are fun. Used to have on 84. Low range, adjustable suspension. But for 'dream' vehicle that served no pracitcal purpose except off-road fun, would go with a Pinzguar. I think it is the 720 that is the six-wheel drive version. Completely impractical, but very high on the...

It was in Petersons 4wheel and Off-road, October issue. They tested 8 set-ups and gave the overall winner to Donahoe Racing (a $5,900 investment) with Black Diamond a very close second (at $1,600). Wonder which I would buy....:laughing: They break it down also by different uses, so would...

Agree 100%. Would love to sell the Montero Sport and pick up a Cruiser, factory lockers with 4" OME lift. Anyone got one they want to trade? But, need to think Jeep as well since they as SOOOO much easier to find.

Which makes the better/easier (perhaps cheaper) way to build a rig with rear locker and enough clearance to run 33s? How much lift does each require?

If I got it right, a "crawl ratio" is tranny gear x transfer case x axle gear. Correct? Also, what is considered a 'good' ratio for most rigs (not talking buggy here)?

Agree completely. Totally cool for them to get it out! Everytime I see one around town I wonder if anyone actually wheels a G wagon. Supposed to be an awsome rig, if you have six-fugire range budget for a rig (wish I did:laughing:)