Topic: If not a Jeep, then what?

[FourbangerYJ]

When I was in Colorado there was a guy that had a Toyota mini truck with a factory diesel. I forget what year, but It was the only year that Toyota had a diesel avail in the US. Anyway that thing was pretty awesome. He put in a Icelandic crawler box. (before Marlin had his). He made a flatbed for it. It was a pretty sweet setup. Beat to hell but pretty sweet. His wife a a 4runner first gen. with a auto. It was pretty nice too.

[Jeffy]

I love the Yota's....but I just can't seem to get away from the D90 or D110....I know they are super expensive and no parts are available and.....but I still want to get one and wheel the crap out of it because I've never seen anyone else do it over here...

Yeah the D110 is some of those I'd love to have but they are pretty rare as only 500-ish of them were officially imported.  They still hold a high price as those who are selling them aren't usually hard up for cash.

[mrcabinet]

I love my LR3, but there is no way in hell that I'd wheel it like the Jeep. Unfortunately, the FJ60 I had was more of a Family Truckster than a 4 wheeler. When I did hit the boonies with it, it was always a very capable off road rig. I have seen some built 60's that I just drooled over - lifted, wheels and tires, all the expedition racks, etc. And the 6cyl. can be built into a real sweetheart of an engine.

I know you mentioned diesel, but the 6cyl. in the 40's and 60's is an incredible engine. It's essentially a direct copy of the old Chevy Bluestreak and many parts are interchangeable. I always ran Chevy mechanical advance distributors in mine. When I blew the six banger in my FJ40, I went the popular route and swapped in a V8 and auto. While having a 327 cranking out 290 hp and mated to a TH400 with a tow truck shift kit was fun, I missed the 6cyl. and 4 speed when wheeling.

I still think you should take a serious look at an FJ60.

[Jeffy]

I love my LR3, but there is no way in hell that I'd wheel it like the Jeep. Unfortunately, the FJ60 I had was more of a Family Truckster than a 4 wheeler. When I did hit the boonies with it, it was always a very capable off road rig. I have seen some built 60's that I just drooled over - lifted, wheels and tires, all the expedition racks, etc. And the 6cyl. can be built into a real sweetheart of an engine.

I know you mentioned diesel, but the 6cyl. in the 40's and 60's is an incredible engine. It's essentially a direct copy of the old Chevy Bluestreak and many parts are interchangeable. I always ran Chevy mechanical advance distributors in mine. When I blew the six banger in my FJ40, I went the popular route and swapped in a V8 and auto. While having a 327 cranking out 290 hp and mated to a TH400 with a tow truck shift kit was fun, I missed the 6cyl. and 4 speed when wheeling.

I still think you should take a serious look at an FJ60.

I wish I had the money to buy a Toyota but that just isn't in the cards.  I'm stuck with my jeep, which isn't all bad.  Although, my mirror did fall off last night because of all of the moisture.    I also need to rehang the whole exhaust as it rattles when under hard acceleration.  Oh and the constant leaking is pissing me off.    No, I won't be selling my Jeep. 

[jfrabat]

I would probably go with an FJ40, BJ40, or, more likely, long bed one like this one:





I have seen these first hand, and they are pretty much unstopable...  Especially the ones with the 2H diesel engine (4.0L 115HP 177 lb·ft of torque)

[Jeffy]

I would probably go with an FJ40, BJ40, or, more likely, long bed one like this one:

I have seen these first hand, and they are pretty much unstopable...  Especially the ones with the 2H diesel engine (4.0L 115HP 177 lb·ft of torque)

The ICON isn't a true TLC.  That one is supposed to be a 43 series with a 45-ish wheelbase.  Not to mention it's a $150K vehicle.

You have the 40 Series which are the short wheel base.  Then you have the 43 Series which are a stretched 40 series body so there is a overhang at the rear. Then there is the 45/7 series which are the long wheelbase with seating for 12-16.

[stan98tj]

I've always loved Scouts but many ive seen for sale are usually in piss-poor condition. I wouldn't really want to buy something as a DD and have to dump a whole lot of $$ to get it back into shape. Early Broncos are great as well. Before I got the jeep i was on the fence about a 2 door tahoe and a early 90s range rover. The tahoe was real nice and i liked the 2 door option, but i felt like it was a bit too heavy and it wasnt really designed to trail run like the jeep so i figured i would end up dumping $$ into it over broken parts and upgrades-funny, im doing the same with my tj LOL- The rover was REAL nice-lifted, nice set of 32 MTs and not badly priced but insurance was ridiculous.

IF i do get rid of the jeep (let's assume this is a few years down the road and im financially sound and set) i have to say i would opt for a 97 Defender 90. The short wheel base is key on trails. It's only a few inches larger then the jeep (also good for trails), top comes off like the wrangler, and the standard v8 provides the extra bit of power that wouldnt hurt out on the trails.

[bobcat481]

Ok...new here....know of a few of you though.  If not a Jeep, then a Toyota.  Had one in high school.  Best (other than the YJ and 4-wheelers) off-raod I ever had.  I hate to say it, it almost takes the Jeep.  Things I found with it was 1) IT'S GONNA RUST! 2)Don't worry about the rust, tear the bed off, flat bed it and 3) If it don't go up it forward, it will in reverse!......man I miss the Yota......think I should sell the YJ?  NAW! Never, had the bug for too long now, can't give it up.  BUT, I could buy both if only I could talk the wife  into two on-going projects .  Never mind, better stick with the YJ>  LAter!

[FourbangerYJ]

I'd think about getting back into the air cooled VW's too.

[Jeffy]

I'd think about getting back into the air cooled VW's too.

If you had to replace your Jeep?  Are you high?!?   

[FourbangerYJ]

If you had to replace your Jeep?  Are you high?!?   

Well I really do like the older bugs be it street or baja. I really like the Things that have been lifted. Don't see many of them anymore. I also like the bus's. Granted it's not a Jeep and wouldn't take me places where I can go now but they have a certain something about them I like.
I wish I had more time,money and room to do all the various interests I have.

[Jeffy]

Well I really do like the older bugs be it street or baja. I really like the Things that have been lifted. Don't see many of them anymore. I also like the bus's. Granted it's not a Jeep and wouldn't take me places where I can go now but they have a certain something about them I like.
I wish I had more time,money and room to do all the various interests I have.

I'm not too big on bugs but I do like Class 11; the true Baja.  These guy's are a bit crazy.
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[FourbangerYJ]

I'm not too big on bugs but I do like Class 11; the true Baja.  These guy's are a big crazy.
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Those guy's are crazy! That has got to be a very rough ride!

[Jeffy]

Those guy's are crazy! That has got to be a very rough ride!

They are the heard and soul of the Baja 1000 though.  Still, I'll take a beat up Toyota HJ45.  Enough room to sleep inside or take a whole family to the swap meet. 

[FourbangerYJ]

Ya, a Toyota I think would be first choice.
But part of me says if I got out of my Jeep to get into another type of hobby. With the tons of land closures it's harder and harder to go. And I find myself having to drive farther and farther to go. A muscle car or hot rod would be fun too!