ive always driven old vws and have a couple of friends that are into offroading and am beginning to get the itch i really liked my buddies old wrangler so i am looking at getting something like that or similar. i am looking to get into it for as cheap as possible as my mk2 is going to still be my main focus. any suggestions?
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ive always driven old vws and have a couple of friends that are into offroading and am beginning to get the itch i really liked my buddies old wrangler so i am looking at getting something like that or similar. i am looking to get into it for as cheap as possible as my mk2 is going to still be my main focus. any suggestions?
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IMO, you can set up a Toyota mini-truck cheaper than a Jeep. It would be a stronger platform and will clear 31" tires with stock suspension. What type of terrian will you be wheeling in?
IMO, you can set up a Toyota mini-truck cheaper than a Jeep. It would be a stronger platform and will clear 31" tires with stock suspension. What type of terrian will you be wheeling in?
well its oregon so its gonna be wet and muddy of course, how much do toyota mini-trucks run these days? i noticed for some reason jeeps are keeping their value even with the gas prices.
edit: whats the difference in the frames between the trucks and a 4runner
Modified by emmkaytwo at 4:21 PM 7-18-2008
edit: whats the difference in the frames between the trucks and a 4runner
Modified by emmkaytwo at 4:21 PM 7-18-2008
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You can find them really cheap depending on the year and condition. Jeeps don't drop in price because idiots will actually pay it to have a Jeep! As for the difference in frames, 4Runners are built on a long box pick-up frame. If I was to build a budget mini, I would find a 79 or 80 with 4:10 gears and power steering. I would set up the 22R for propane injection, run dual transfer cases, build my own leaf springs out of a bunch of junkyard sets, weld up the rear end and sawz-all the body for 37's.
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I could probably have it completely finished for $2500.
You can find them really cheap depending on the year and condition. Jeeps don't drop in price because idiots will actually pay it to have a Jeep! As for the difference in frames, 4Runners are built on a long box pick-up frame. If I was to build a budget mini, I would find a 79 or 80 with 4:10 gears and power steering. I would set up the 22R for propane injection, run dual transfer cases, build my own leaf springs out of a bunch of junkyard sets, weld up the rear end and sawz-all the body for 37's.
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