If someone handed you $20k that you HAD to spend on 4x4 related stuff...

[Chevycrew]

He could talk you into building that DC steve, then buy it 6 months later for 20k...

 

[Marsh99]

He could talk you into building that DC steve, then buy it 6 months later for 20k...

like

 

[kellerexpress]

Dana 60's, ditch the mini-van v6 for a hemi swap

 

[Tacoma]

I'd get some new tires for the Burb, then call Kurt for some ARB stuff (RTT, front locker), off to Kirkham's for some interior gear, and then off for a tour of North America. Yee ha. Done.

 

[Rot Box]

I'll exclude 20k in gasoline but truth be told that's the first thing I'd spend it on while I'm touring North America in the CRV

If I had to spend it on something 4x4 related I would put it into the Ford.

-New Fourwheel or Phoenix Camper with an Espar diesel powered heater/furnace all on top of an all aluminum Hillboro flatbed..... Well that spends it pretty quick!

or

-Rebuild a 7.3 using the turbo block/rods/pistons, balance the rotating assembly, sleeving all 8 cylinders and add ARP head studs.
-ATS Aurora 3000 wastegated turbo with homebrew intercooler.
-Moose pump/injector pump
-ARB's front and rear with 35spline inners/outers/hubs
-Steering setup upgraded to the point it can be considered powerful
-Buckstop or super rare ARB front bumper.
-Warn 16.5.... Ohhh baby!
-Custom leaf springs to raise the front and loose the stock 4" blocks

Crap blew the budget again

 

[UVRUGBY]

I'll exclude 20k in gasoline but truth be told that's the first thing I'd spend it on while I'm touring North America in the CRV

If I had to spend it on something 4x4 related I would put it into the Ford.

-New Fourwheel or Phoenix Camper with an Espar diesel powered heater/furnace all on top of an all aluminum Hillboro flatbed..... Well that spends it pretty quick!

or

-Rebuild a 7.3 using the turbo block/rods/pistons, balance the rotating assembly, sleeving all 8 cylinders and add ARP head studs.
-ATS Aurora 3000 wastegated turbo with homebrew intercooler.
-Moose pump/injector pump
-ARB's front and rear with 35spline inners/outers/hubs
-Steering setup upgraded to the point it can be considered powerful
-Buckstop or super rare ARB front bumper.
-Warn 16.5.... Ohhh baby!
-Custom leaf springs to raise the front and loose the stock 4" blocks

Crap blew the budget again

Winning with the rebuild!

 

[Kevin B.]

I'd do what I was dreaming for my '86. Find the cleanest 1st gen 4Runner around, add custom coilover long-travel IFS arms in front, 4-link rear, motor swap to a 7M or turbo'd 3rz, twin cases, arb lockers, porsche CVs.

That's probably a little over budget, but if I have any extra I'd pay Kurt to slap it together in 24 hours.

 

[SLC97SR5]

I would link my '97 4Runner front and rear. Front diamond, HP elocker, 5:29's, dual case's, 37's, flatbelly.

Pretty much ala Eric B.

 

[Bart]

I'd decide what I wanted to drive and buy the best allready built rig I could find.

 

[UVRUGBY]

I'd do what I was dreaming for my '86. Find the cleanest 1st gen 4Runner around, add custom coilover long-travel IFS arms in front, 4-link rear, motor swap to a 7M or turbo'd 3rz, twin cases, arb lockers, porsche CVs.

That's probably a little over budget, but if I have any extra I'd pay Kurt to slap it together in 24 hours.

Almost what I would do, but different motor swap which would be the most spending on the rig.

 

[N-Smooth]

for the xj: built 60 front, torq 14 rear, tires/beadlocks, car-hauler and the rest would be spent on lots and lots of steel. or i'd pay off my new ram (it's a 4x4 so it counts) and do all that stuff over time

 

[DAA]

I would either spend a few grand of it putting my LJ on a diet and making it lighter, then maybe ten more grand on a V8 swap, and the rest on gas to go on trips.

Or...

Sell my LJ, take that money plus the $20K and buy a 2012 JKU and get it rolling on 35's with good quality components. Then wish I had gas money to use it...

- DAA

 

[LT.]

I would look for a 1970 to a 1972 Chevy Blazer. Rebuild what needed to be, small lift, smaller tires, and emjoy it. I love older Chevy's. It would end up being my baby's rig when she gets a little older.

LT.

 

[spencurai]

Some expedition hookers...maybe some blow...couple bottles of booze...and a shovel...and an alibi...20k and I might be able to pull it all off.

 

[Johnny Quest]

cage, v8swap with auto tranny and an atlas, rebuild the axles to bulletproof specs, 4link the rear, coilovers all around. tires and beadlocks if theres anything left.

 

[BCGPER]

$20K? We gotta talk!

I would look for a 1970 to a 1972 Chevy Blazer. Rebuild what needed to be, small lift, smaller tires, and emjoy it. I love older Chevy's. It would end up being my baby's rig when she gets a little older.

LT.

 

[Marsh99]

Well I will hit that 20k mark with my new 4th gen 4runner.