help me brainstorm what to get for my next vehicle
- Thread starter sixstringsteve
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sixstringsteve
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- UT
hm... that's an interesting proposal.
sixstringsteve
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- UT
I think a raptor would rock. I'm only about $50k shy.
- Location
- Smithfield Utah
Oh I understand. First gens rock--there's no doubt about it. I for one will never own another 2WD pickup no matter how cool it is (snow + northern utah = no worky).
If I could do it all over again with the Rot Box I would go with a OME lift, 32's, Ford fuel tank and a 3RZ swap if I had the cash and call it good. Rust? Who cares?! hahaha
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- Stinkwater
I'm with ya. I wouldn't ever fit in it, but I get it.
What about an 80? I know you've had one before, but it fits most of your criteria, and the solid-axle ride isn't that bad. The MPG isn't awesome, but for the difference between a clean 80 and your Taco you could buy a lot of gas.
sixstringsteve
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- UT
An 80 would be doable, and I've thought about it. MPG and high miles are keeping me away.
ttora4runner
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- Colorado Springs, Again
What do you consider high miles? 150k, 200k, 300k?
FJ80 with 164K and lockers, http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4535709726.html
There's a couple floating around between Colorado Springs and Denver with less than 200k.
sixstringsteve
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- UT
^ that's a good price. i consider 200k and up high miles.
jeep-N-montero
Formerly black_ZJ
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- Bountiful
That's very clean, should sell pretty quickly.
Steve: http://www.landcruisersdirect.com/#1987-0782 Done. I had a x-cab with the 2.4D in it for awhile and it got 28mpg's. cruised at 80, no problem. Probably not 90 though.
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
So much want one of those 4runners
sixstringsteve
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- UT
Got any pics of your truck? We might be able to work out a deal swapping diffs and wheels and tires
rustyjeep21
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I've got an 04 150 4door. I put a leveling kit on and raptor take off wheels and tires (34.5 inches). Runs like a top 14mpg town, 18 hwy 12 towing. I've wheeled it lightly without issue. I'm in it under $11,000. Might be a good fit. It seems to have good ground clearance as it's set up.
Here are the pics. The wheels are from a newer 'Runner I believe. They're one of my favorite Toyota factory wheels. They look great powdercoated black, which is my plan for them.
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sixstringsteve
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- UT
are those 16" or 17" wheels tyler?
sixstringsteve
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- UT
Anything in particular to look out for on an early 2000's chevy 1/2 ton? These two look like they might work. They're bigger than I need, but the price is right.
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/1425900?ad_cid=3
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/1413939?ad_cid=4
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/1425900?ad_cid=3
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/1413939?ad_cid=4
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Unimog
Eric
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- Stansbury Park, UT
I don't know of specific things to look out for. 2007 and up is a generation change with a slightly more powerful motor and quieter interior. You definitely want the 5.3.