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 Re: big decision: buy new tow rig/dd or drive the rig to the trails?
[Re: RobG]
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04/03/07 03:53 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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Body Damage is Cool
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heres a few trucks. high end web page low end web page
89 trooper, tera low t-case gears,5.38's, 3" indy4xsus lift3"body lift,safari snorkle,warn winch,custom bull bar,custom rock sliders,warn hubs,35x13.50r15,custom rear bumper trooper pics
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Re: big decision: buy new tow rig/dd or drive the rig to the trails?
[Re: onebadtrooper]
#801692
04/03/07 04:18 PM
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Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,810
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Body Damage is Cool
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I'm shying away from the pre-duramax gm diesels (basically the only ones I can afford) because I've heard that they aren't the most reliable and are pretty expensive to fix. thanks for the links though <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> truely i'd prefer a cummins but to find one in my budget that isn't beat or under 200k miles is next to impossible.
88 Troop - Posing yard art
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Re: big decision: buy new tow rig/dd or drive the rig to the trails?
[Re: paulevans76]
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04/03/07 05:33 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 534
Rock Warrior
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hehe..I'd shy away from the 6.2 for sure..not the most powerful engine by any means, and yes they do have a few issues..nothing too major but stuff that adds up and is a pain in the rear..like oil cooler lines <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
'80 Isuzu LUV, 3" BL, cranked t-bars, small tires and not alotta power
'92 Rodeo...work in progress
Hmmmm...DIRT!!!
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Re: big decision: buy new tow rig/dd or drive the rig to the trails?
[Re: Shovel]
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04/04/07 05:05 PM
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Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 2,394
Isuzu Moderator
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I think of it the same way as the guys who trailer their motorcycles to Sturgis. It just seems less authentic, and cheaper. True enough, but the guys going to Sturgis are not crawling over rocks and doing things to their ride that can very likely leave it disabled, smashed or otherwise undrivalble. Nor are they riding vehicles that are modified to the point of not really being suitable for long distance, hi-speed highway driving. 4-wheeling is a whole different matter. Towing eases the mind a *lot* knowing that you're not beating on your only way home. The less stock your are, the better towing looks. --Dan
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Re: big decision: buy new tow rig/dd or drive the rig to the trails?
[Re: houlster]
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04/05/07 04:30 AM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 4,868
Roll Me Over
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I figure that I have one mod left (after the current in-progress ones) and then if I am going to go to Moab, then I will need a tow rig and trailer. That mod is the transfer case gears. Not a big deal since the gears won't effect roadability.
Of course my drive to Moab is over 1100 miles, one way.
I HAVE NOT breached the subject of tow rig and trailer with the controller/wife. In addition, if I do go further, about the only thing left that will be Isuzu will be parts of the body and a bit of the frame.
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Re: big decision: buy new tow rig/dd or drive the rig to the trails?
[Re: Jim_Paget]
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04/05/07 07:56 AM
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Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 9,030
4x4Wire.com Managing Editor Emeritus
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...about the only thing left that will be Isuzu will be parts of the body and a bit of the frame. ...not that there's anything wrong with that! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> Randii (don't let your CFO talk to mine)
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Re: big decision: buy new tow rig/dd or drive the rig to the trails?
[Re: randii]
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04/07/07 06:11 AM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 474
Mudrunner
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how to get the Wifey to let you get a tow rig. 1)take her wheeling and go with friends who tow. 2)let the interior of your vehicle get really dusty/dirty/muddy and down right filthy. Better if its hot and you don't have A/C. 3)wheel until she is hot, tired and a wee bit crabby 4)Suggest she ride home with your buddy in his nice cool, CLEAN tow rig. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> -Mike
Mike Walter
'98 Amigo well used
'94 Rodeo in need of help
'99 Ram CTD for hauling feather pillows
'01 unheated shop
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Re: big decision: buy new tow rig/dd or drive the rig to the trails?
[Re: muskyamigo]
#801698
04/07/07 10:40 PM
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Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,810
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Body Damage is Cool
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got my fingers crossed for the 2000 f250 super duty. I checked it out yesterday morning and aside from some dings and scratches, it seemed like a good truck. has the low first gear in the manual too. as long as the guy still has it monday, I'll probably be picking it up. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
88 Troop - Posing yard art
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