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 Re: Considering a new rig...
[Re: strawmyers]
#818512
06/14/07 02:09 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 52
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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4Runner(85-89 22RE) everything else is just a station wagon with a t-case.
97 Rodeo
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Re: Considering a new rig...
[Re: Triathlete]
#818513
06/14/07 02:26 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,281
Body Damage is Cool
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Stretch the Amigo! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> UH, That would be a Rodeo. Curtis
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Re: Considering a new rig...
[Re: Locomigo]
#818514
06/14/07 03:04 AM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,702
Roll Me Over
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You might remember I ran my Tahoe out in Moab one year...and it did OK. But it is big and heaaaaavy, as noted. The width wasn't a tremendous handicap out there with so few trees. Anywhere east of the Great Plains it would be something of a handicap. If you do get a Tahoe/Suburban, I'll trade you my rear axle with ECTED locker for yours plus some cash <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
Serenity now!
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Re: Considering a new rig...
[Re: Curtis Johnson]
#818515
06/14/07 03:07 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 2,884
Isuzu Moderator Emeritus
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Well I am kindof biased.... ![[Linked Image]](http://www.mjw.com/jeep/moab-05-07/moab-05-07-12.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.mjw.com/jeep/flender/flender-034.jpg) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />
Michael W
1 35 MPH tailgate, 1 10' Drop, 3 Layovers and 1 Standing on the tail too many. Too Far 6, Frame 0.
Ooops - sorry guys it's not a rental.
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Re: Considering a new rig...
[Re: Curtis Johnson]
#818516
06/14/07 03:10 AM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,074
Body Damage is Cool
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I think I'd look at a 96 or 97 Trooper LS. The FJ80s are nice, but on the inside they aren't a heck of a lot larger than the trooper. The fold down 3rd row seating devours cargo space. The tail gate is nice though.
MY wife and I were discussing cargo area of the TLCs earlier today. Basically, she commented that the TLCs seemed to be relatively tight inside. Its more of a a purpose built vehicle. IN fact, I think I'm going to take over daily driving duty of her UZJ-100.
Mark-95Trooper,fr LockRight,rr LSD,5spd,TeraLow,Indy tierods&QD sways,CO2, RS9000Xs,OME912&2.5"spacers,1"BL,ARB w/Warn M8000,OBT rear bumper&sliders. Pics indy4x
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Re: Considering a new rig...
[Re: Locomigo]
#818517
06/14/07 04:06 AM
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Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 498
Mudrunner
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I would go full size, it seems the best option. The only other consideration would be a good offroad trailer. An FJ with a trailer would be a great package. ![[Linked Image]](http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g298/dafish40/beeny.jpg) The only thing it would lack would be offroad abbility, but its marginal. You wont complain about power, room, or comfort. Scott F.
1995.5 Rodeo V6 Auto Not enough money to put much here! I am taking donations <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Considering a new rig...
[Re: 4WheelDriveJoe]
#818518
06/14/07 05:43 AM
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Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,957
OP
Body Damage is Cool
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4Runner(85-89 22RE) everything else is just a station wagon with a t-case. Um, yeah. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Unfortunately, they only have 2 doors, and dont fit the criteria. Great rigs though. The Amigo is NOT a station wagon thankyouverymuch. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Considering a new rig...
[Re: MichaelW]
#818519
06/14/07 05:47 AM
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Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,957
OP
Body Damage is Cool
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Well I am kindof biased.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> Um yeah, some people dont have the deep pockets, nor relationships that you have there buddy. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I've been down the brand new rig and modify route. I would prefer not to do that again. Something relatively inexpensive to get into and do eventual mods to get it to a desireable state.
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Re: Considering a new rig...
[Re: Locomigo]
#818520
06/14/07 11:45 AM
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,994
Body Damage is Cool
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Take a 1 ton longbed chevy and stick a 3+3 cab on it with a very short bed.This would be shorter than a suburban and give you plenty of inside room and more space in a short bed than a trooper has behind the seats.Top it with a custom camper top and you'll have a unique ride.
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Re: Considering a new rig...
[Re: Bansil]
#818521
06/14/07 02:57 PM
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Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,957
OP
Body Damage is Cool
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Take a 1 ton longbed chevy and stick a 3+3 cab on it with a very short bed.This would be shorter than a suburban and give you plenty of inside room and more space in a short bed than a trooper has behind the seats.Top it with a custom camper top and you'll have a unique ride. That's kinda what I was kicking around, but not sure of the wheelbase, IIRC that is ~119". Oh well, more room for double cases and not too short driveshafts. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> Even better with a diesel. Right now, it is in idea generation mode, and a bit away from fruition. Thanks again for all the brainstorming and outside the box ideas.
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