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what would you choose for an off-road rig?

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by RoyB, Feb 21, 2009.

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which one?

  1. 4 runner

    241 vote(s)
    20.2%

  2. 1st gen tacoma

    539 vote(s)
    45.1%

  3. cherokee

    103 vote(s)
    8.6%

  4. other

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    26.0%
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  1. May 17, 2009 at 5:08 PM
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    I had a white 94 Toyota pick up with the v-6. Not yet called the tacoma.
    that thing was unstoppable!! Iwill say that that the only things I would take off road would be a toyota 4x4, or jeep 4x4. Jeeps suck in general, but the four wheel drive is pretty good on the older ones.
     
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  2. May 18, 2009 at 3:38 PM
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  3. May 19, 2009 at 12:38 PM
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  4. May 19, 2009 at 5:15 PM
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    2.7L 3RZ,K&N filter, 4" deck plate mod,flowmaster 40 series,3" suspension lift, hybrid 52"chevy/toyota rear springs.
    another great offroad rig that is pretty cheap to modify is a 1973-1991 K5 blazer... 1973-75 the top came off from the windshield back and from there up it came off from the doors back .. I have had a few of these and you can stick 3/4-1ton axles right under them since they share design with trucks of same years...wheel base isn't short but isnt huge...they are balanced well...
     
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  5. May 19, 2009 at 5:48 PM
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    yep, 85. SAS, EFI, removable hardtop. FTW!

    Just add lockers!
     
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  6. May 19, 2009 at 5:53 PM
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    wouldnt the 85 already have a sfa?

    no sac needed?
     
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  7. May 19, 2009 at 5:54 PM
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    If you can get your hands on a first gen 4runner, I'de go with that. First gen Tacoma would be great too. Not a big fan of Jeeps myself
     
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  8. May 19, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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    yeah, 85s already have solid axles.

    im just stupid.
     
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  9. May 23, 2009 at 3:47 PM
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    suzuki samurai. small as a quad and will fit anywhere. dirt cheap to mod. cheap to replace parts or a whole samurai
     
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  10. May 23, 2009 at 3:54 PM
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    I picked this up a week before I picked up the taco. I'm still working on it. Only $1,100!

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. May 28, 2009 at 1:20 PM
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  12. May 28, 2009 at 1:36 PM
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    theres a 91 pickup for $400 on Pittsburgh's Craigslist that apparently runs well.


    oh wait i don't have any money :/
     
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  13. May 28, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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    I have an old FJ40 im working on now i have put around 20k into it.. brand new straigh 6 engine, tranny all the work.. i still need to get some more stuff. Ill take some pics.. its still in the early stages.
     
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  14. Jun 3, 2009 at 7:46 PM
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    7090.. My Dream Project Rig would be a Mid to Late 90's 4 Runner.. and Jacked up, Big tires, Front and Rear Bumpers, Cut the Top off behind the front seats.. and put two sets of roll bars in and get a removeable Soft Top.. Gut the Interior so Water dont do no damage..
     
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  15. Jun 3, 2009 at 7:51 PM
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    This One..

    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Jun 4, 2009 at 9:29 AM
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    just because its a toyota!
     
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  18. Jun 7, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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    I want the top cut off more like this.. just not this much roll cage or shitty paint

    [​IMG]
     
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    i would like to change my vote to a 650hp Coleworx Cadillac Buggy
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    I told the wife of my project and she said No.. because i dont have the tools or the facility to do all the work.. i told her it can all be arranged and im sure I could easily find some people interessted in getting there hands in on a project like it
     
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