Here's some pictures of a recent snow run up to Goat Mountain, in the Oregon Cascades. Dieseltoy and I went up there. He has a 1985 4Runner, with a transplanted 2.5 turbo diesel, R151F tranny, high steer, and dual Toy electric lockers.

More pictures can be found here:

http://www.brian894x4.com/GoatMtnSnow.html

Ed's website (the diesel 4Runner) is: www.clean4x4.com

I'm way jealous of that rig. And I like how understated it is. Very nice.

I had a question for you...I saw on your site (which is awesome by the way, I've checked it for years) that you ran 33x12.50 BFGs with 4.56 gears. How was that setup? I'm on small 32s with 4.10s now and it's really not bad, but I'm finally getting 4.56s and would like to look into some 33s down the road.

Thanks! Good Pics!

looks like fun man. I wish we had trails here

what is he getting for gas mileage in that diesel? that is a the nicest rig i have seen in a long time.

saw a 90 4x4 ex cab v6 today for sale with 363,000 on it... gotta love toyota's

jcssurf,

I ran 31s with 4.56s and then went to 33s. There was a bit of a loss of power. Things were OK off road, but whenever I tried to climb very steep hills, the tire/gearing ratio gave me some headaches. Especially if I stalled out and had to restart on the hill.

With small 32s, the 4.56s will probably be just fine. I personally would rather run 4.88s for that set up, but if the 4.56 gears were cost effective, I wouldn't turn them down. It will be way better than 4.10s. One thing to consider is if you ever plan to upgrade to 33s or 35s later on, you may want to hold out for at least 4.88s so that you are only regearing once. If not, the 4.56s should do the trick for you.

Ed's 4Runner is still a project in progress. Right now, much of the drivetrain is finished, although a dual transcase is coming someday. Later, he'll work on adding a rear bumper, probably tire rack, and rock sliders. The rear tailgate is going to be ditched for something different as is the canopy, probably for a lighter Can-Back. Then there are plans to convert the interior for camping and storage. Oh ya, he also plans to add a huge auxilery tank under the truck also. I'm sure there's more plans that I forgot and probably don't even know about.

mainer,

He's not sure what kind of mileage he's getting. He runs biodiesel which he stores in his garage and just adds to his fuel tank as needed. If it's anything like the overseas diesels of the same type (not computer controlled) he's probably getting at least 25-30 mpg, possibly more.

hey brian...looks like fun..ive had just about all the snow i need for the year...im sure its not ver yet but owell....are those guys local as well?...i swear ive wheeld with that tan runner at wildcat this year..

Awesome pix! Looks like too much fun! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Your buddy's website is interesting too- Will spend some time over there scoping out his alternative fuel ideas.

What I want to know is where are the people getting their 2LT's? I looked and looked and couldn't find one.

heres a nice 4runner....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2456136855&category=18290

28-30mpg !!!!!!!! oh and its an automatic

would the diesels out of the older volkswagens have enough power for our trucks? how do you adapt the bellhousing?