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Well guys, I've sold all my trucks BUT...

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I've seen 1 ton axles go for cheap, always when I didn't have the money, or wasn't looking at the time, LOL.

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I have never paid anyone a dime to work on anything to do with my truck.

It cost me nearly $4000 to put the 1 tons in my rig and I didn't regear them. It would have been closer to 5 grand if I would have got to that.

NOTHING is cheap about owning a 1 ton rig. Try it sometime.
 
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/forums/images/graemlins/deal.gifKnow what you mean /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
 
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Dan, its good to see you post again. You always got a place to work on the junk at my place if you need it. It wouldnt be as fun to work on a XJ though, considering it wouldnt take all 4 of us to heave a rear axle around (D70) /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif I think for family needs and DD capability, an XJ is the way to go, all the good things have already been said about them, the 4.0L is a damn near bulletproof motor, and with the right axles you would have a fairly strong rig for its weight. Either way, get something back so we can go wheelin again man. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
 
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i like the Yotas alot better than Jeeps. seems to be quite a bit out there for both vehicles aftermarket wise. plus, the older 4Runners have the removable top just like the K5s.
 
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I'm putting my vote for a TJ in again. I got my ass spanked by a number of them at RTC.
 
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Yea, thats exactly what the problem is. I couldn't get the K5 to smog at first, which is what prompted me to take it off the road... well that and the bumpers were nearly 50" off the road! /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif The next rig {RIGNBR2} will have to have a stocker motor so I can get past the freakin IL emissions (Just like CA emissions). I'm targeting 36" tires MAX. Nothing bigger, you're just asking for incredible breakage and expendature.

So its between an XJ, YJ, or a 4Runner... Hrmm... /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif

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I'd build an Early Bronco or Landcruiser before an XJ, YJ, TJ or 4Runner. XJ is a weak POS unless you spend some money swapping all the wussy stuff out from under it.

EB is the perfect size IMO, has the 'cool' factor, plus they're very capable. Just need to add FI. Easiest would prolly be a Mustang 5.0 with all the computer stuff...plus it'd pass e-testing easily.

36's on an EB.../forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

Rene
 
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agreed Early Broncos kick ass
stuff fullwidth 3/4 ton axles under them
they are already coil front
massive aftermarket support
I would go propane but if you must run gas the EFI 5.0 or 5.8 is a cheap item
the speed density computers run better at extremely low rpm (even below normal idle speed with out problems) then a mass air motor

If you are stuck on your list the Toyotas are the only one of those I would ever consider owning
Jeeps are crap in every component. do you really want to replace both difs the tranny and the transcase before you can reliably wheel?
it is like buying a problem
 
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Man... both EBs and Landcruisers are RARE as hell and will cost big just to get a stocker so I can hack, whack and wheel it! Looks like the 4Runner is the only choice left... /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

-Dan
 
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Jump on ClassicBroncos.com or whtever the hell it's called. Find an EB from a southern state and go with that. You may pay more at the outset, but you'll save later...so it all works out.

Why wheel a cookie cutter heep with a Chev drivetrain? <shudders> You thought you were frustrated before...

Rene
 
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Man... both EBs and Landcruisers are RARE as hell and will cost big just to get a stocker so I can hack, whack and wheel it! Looks like the 4Runner is the only choice left... /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

-Dan

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Depends on what you want to spend. Around these parts you can pick up a pretty nice Early Bronco that already has a lift, etc... on it for WAY cheaper than you can get a decent early 90's 4runner that is STOCK... then they are IFS so they cost a fortune (compared to solid axle Chevs/Fords) to lift, and probably have 150,000 miles on a motor that the average back yard mechanic cant work on. My buddy just got a FJ40 a couple months ago, new 350, SM465, lift, 35's, locked front and rear, new paint, beautiful interior, full cage, etc... and he paid 5300 for it. You don't get much of a early 90's runner for 5300 around these parts... /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif
 
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Jeeps are crap in every component. do you really want to replace both difs the tranny and the transcase before you can reliably wheel?
it is like buying a problem

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With wise words like those, I just have to quote them in my sig. I respect that opinion, but I know you're a DIE HARD Chevy boy. I need something to run prolly 33s at first, then go to 35-36s after some work. I see Jeeps all over running 35-36 tires! 33s for sure on 30/35 axles.

Anything else hilarious to say? /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif

-Dan
 
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That's why I said get a 6 cylinder TJ with a D44 in the rear. Then you can pound on it with 33s and never have a problem.
 
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Actually Mike is a die-hard Ford guy. The reality is just that Chev's are easier and less spendy to build.

Mike prolly knows more about Fords than Chevy's, at least that was the impression I got.

The club I used to run with is really majority Jeep XJ and YJ. The XJ guys don't run bigger than 32's...because they know exactly how weak that unitized hub D30 really is. Guys say to avoid the D35 rear...but the great majority got that exact POS rear. Only the factory tow package XJ's got the D44...and few people bought them to tow with.

Rene
 
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Jason-

Missed your post amongst all these other monkeys! JK guys! Anywho, thanks for the offer to wrench at your place. First I'll need a rig to wrench on though! If you know anyone with a decent XJ out there, drop me a line.

TTYL,
-Dan
 
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When I was looking for a new axle shaft for the 8.8 in the rear of my old V8 Explorer I had a hell of a time finding one... turns out that all of the Jeep guys are buying them up at the wrecking yards to put in the back of their Cherokee's... They have disks too!
 
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dude, if you're gonna get a yota, get a 85 or earlier... solid front axles are what its all about! You could find a dirt cheap 79-85 with a blown engine and swap in a newly rebuilt 22re and be rollin.

toys are pretty cool IMO. Hella reliable engine, strong axles for thier size, very good factory hubs and more.

j
 
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Dam Dan, I wondered what happened to you?
I figured that after you got pelted by Shawns K5 when he lifted the wheels off the ground that you were pissed off at us and left /forums/images/graemlins/histerical.gif J/K
It must be hard to down size after all you had and my guess is you where on the wrong trails that you needed a smaller rig. What kind of friends were you wheelin with (Jeep guys?). No matter what you wheel, I'm glad to see you back.
I just hope that after you down size, you don't dump it and go back to a Chevy because it doesn't cover the jonesing effect. That would cost you even more.
Have you ever thought about a Scout? They come heavy duty with a V8 and are pretty comfy and you can pull the top off.
Just a thought.
I've found that once you build a good heavy duty rig and don't go crazy with it, it will last a long time without costing you much to maintain. Good luck with any choice you make. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
 
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dude, if you're gonna get a yota, get a 85 or earlier... solid front axles are what its all about! You could find a dirt cheap 79-85 with a blown engine and swap in a newly rebuilt 22re and be rollin.

toys are pretty cool IMO. Hella reliable engine, strong axles for thier size, very good factory hubs and more.

j

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Agreed on the early Yota's being sweet. Here is my buddies...

http://www.snort4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=116535
 
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I've seen 1 ton axles go for cheap, always when I didn't have the money, or wasn't looking at the time, LOL.

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I have never paid anyone a dime to work on anything to do with my truck.

It cost me nearly $4000 to put the 1 tons in my rig and I didn't regear them. It would have been closer to 5 grand if I would have got to that.

NOTHING is cheap about owning a 1 ton rig. Try it sometime.

[/ QUOTE ] My first K5 had 1 ton axles, so you're not telling me anything I don't know. By the way, on that one I got a D60 for 2 bennies, that didn't need anything done to it.
 
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Ok, being a Toy nut, i need to throw my $.02 in here.

Look at cruiser wagons. FJ60's, 62's, and even 80's. All were solid axle and had absolutely rediculously oversized parts for what they were. They can be had for a very reasonable price, and have plenty of room for the family. You can do a simple spring over and clear a set of 35's, and most people ramp at or near 1000 with stock springs. Lockers and gears are very easily attainable, you can send in your birf's to get the longfield treatment and would never break them with only 35's. The OHV I-6 lacks horsepower, but makes up for it with good bottom end grunt. FJ 60's had a carbed 2F and a 4 speed, while 62's were injected 3F's with an auto.

If you have the money, an FJ 80 would be the hot ticket. Factory lockers front and rear were optional, stock HP front axle with birfs about twice the size of minitruck's, coil sprung front and rear, and 3" of lift will clear 35's on stock rims, with no trimming at all, 4.2L DOHC 24 valve I6, with an available TRD blower. Plus it would probobally have more gizmo's in it than your house.

2nd gen 4 runners are nice, but do take a bit more work to get set up, but they are also more comfortable than 60 series cruisers and XJ's.

Tj's arent bad, but they dont make very good family wheelers at all.
 
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