Next rig options?

[Houndoc]

One GX example that seems very appealing as a starting point:

Lexus GX | $8,500 | St. George, UT | KSL Cars

2006 Lexus GX for sale in St. George, UT on KSL cars. View Lexus GX and other new and used cars, trucks, and SUV’s for sale.

cars.ksl.com

 

[Tonkaman]

A few more thoughts and questions as I have done more reading and thinking.

1) 80 Series Cruiser fits the bill great (gas mileage excepted) but are rather absurdly priced.
2) Lexus GX and 4Runner more reasonable priced, but seem to have same limitations as my Xterra of limited lift options, max 33" tires. Do I gain much buying different vehicle compared to investing into the Xterra?
3) Tacoma-First generation with lift may have best break over angle of the list, obviously some less than stellar feed back earlier in the discussion on comfort. Second gen seems to have worse breakover, entry and exit angles.
4) Tundra (1st gen, access cab), V8 gives great power option, similar to Tacoma in many ways but worse departure angle because of longer bed. Otherwise possible my first choice for versatility.

So, I am now need to gain more insight into lift and locker options for each, including cost (suggestions on who I reach out to?) and see what I can buy as base to build from.

I love all of those options, so it will be a tough choice!

If you were to keep the Xterra You could make it more capable with the help of @maxterra his products are great.

Id say go for the tundra and fix the departure angle with a high clearance rear bumper or a bobbed bed

 

[Houndoc]

Test drove this one yesterday.

 

[Greg]

Test drove this one yesterday.
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Solid Cruiser right there, has the owner done a head gasket in the past? When they get up in miles, that seems to be an issue... as well as leaking front axle joints and possible worn Birfs. Fortunately you have @cruiseroutfit for parts and advice, locally.

 

[I Lean]

Test drove this one yesterday.
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Is that Troy's?

 

[Gravy]

I can't imagine 5k of horse trailer behind an 80... Unless I wanted extra time for knitting sweaters.

 

[Houndoc]

Solid Cruiser right there, has the owner done a head gasket in the past? When they get up in miles, that seems to be an issue... as well as leaking front axle joints and possible worn Birfs. Fortunately you have @cruiseroutfit for parts and advice, locally.

Full engine rebuild about 100K ago, front axle redone 2 years ago. Not sure if/when Birfs replaced (we did chat about their occasional trouble on the trail).

Is that Troy's?

Yes

I can't imagine 5k of horse trailer behind an 80... Unless I wanted extra time for knitting sweaters.

Not to worry, the Durramax stays around for the heavy lifting.

 

[Houndoc]

Anyone happen to know this one?
The fact that the seller knows little about it kind of scares me off, but you could do a lot of repairs for the $8K price difference.

https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/67955984

 

[benjy]

Had plans to rock crawl it then the check engine light came on… 😂 Probably smart to give up while he’s ahead

 

[Tonkaman]

Full engine rebuild about 100K ago, front axle redone 2 years ago. Not sure if/when Birfs replaced (we did chat about their occasional trouble on the trail).


Yes


Not to worry, the Durramax stays around for the heavy lifting.

That sounds like a solid choice 👍

 

[Trate D]

Considered a 1st gen sequoia?

 

[Houndoc]

Considered a 1st gen sequoia?

I haven't. Guess I have not heard of anyone wheeling them to know how viable of an option they would be. Any insight?

 

[Spork]

My biggest complaint with my 1st gen Sequoia is the rear hatch just a terrible latch design, I think I replace mine about every year or two.
Next complaint is it needs to be higher, one of the few vehicles I've high centered on a minor obstacle. I'm still stock springs but seriously thinking about sticking a small lift on it. Would love to fit a 285 tire on it.
It's a kid hauler, it can handle 8, I don't think I've towed more than 3k pounds with it and it handled it fine.

 

[moab_cj5]

I haven't. Guess I have not heard of anyone wheeling them to know how viable of an option they would be. Any insight?

I have a buddy wheeling a 1st gen Sequoia. They are land yachts, but workable. If I remember right, we had to cobble together lift parts for other vehicles, but the awesome folks at Cruiser Outfitters were able to get us what we needed.

 

[Trate D]

I haven't. Guess I have not heard of anyone wheeling them to know how viable of an option they would be. Any insight?

No personal experience. But the 4.7 is very reliable with upkeep on timing belts. Tons of room and fairly comfortable. Anything that fits a 1st gen tundra front end also fits them. Had a friend that had an old man emu kit on his with 285s and he loved it.

 

[Cody]

Have you seen @Stephen 's Nissan? It's pretty sweet I think

Stephen's 2017 Nissan Patrol err… Armada

Stephen's 2017 Nissan Patrol err… Armada Engine: Nissan VK56VD 5.6L V8 Transmission: Stock 7-Speed Automatic Transfer Case: Stock Front Axle: Stock Rear Axle: Stock Suspension: Front: Alldogs Offroad Y62-F-M springs, OME 90015 struts, SPC 25560 upper control arms Rear: Alldogs Offroad...

www.rme4x4.com

 

[Houndoc]

Have you seen @Stephen 's Nissan? It's pretty sweet I think

Stephen's 2017 Nissan Patrol err… Armada

Stephen's 2017 Nissan Patrol err… Armada Engine: Nissan VK56VD 5.6L V8 Transmission: Stock 7-Speed Automatic Transfer Case: Stock Front Axle: Stock Rear Axle: Stock Suspension: Front: Alldogs Offroad Y62-F-M springs, OME 90015 struts, SPC 25560 upper control arms Rear: Alldogs Offroad...

www.rme4x4.com

That is a cool build....but will he sell it to me?
I don't think I would want to tackle everything he did on the build.

 

[johngottfredson]

A weird quirk with Toyota on the 1st gen tundras is the original access cab models are narrower and have a lower roof then the later 4 door models and sequoias. So the hoods and body panels aren’t interchangeable.




Meaning the sequoia will be bigger on the trail then the access cab tundra.

 

[bryson]

I thought the width difference in Access Cab vs Double Cab/Sequoia was only due to the plastic flares, and not sheet metal. The height difference is likely only a OEM spring difference. No?

 

[johngottfredson]

I thought the width difference in Access Cab vs Double Cab/Sequoia was only due to the plastic flares, and not sheet metal. The height difference is likely only a OEM spring difference. No?

Excuse me, forum etiquette is to take bits of information you read online at face value and passing it on without bumming everyone out with your fact checking. That’s what I’ve done here for your benefit, please keep up.