yotacowboy

Hey guys I just bought this 92 toyota pickup 4x4 not to long ago . And was wondering how good they do off roading I have a jeep cheorkee I always take out so im used to never getting stuckand bought this truck for a gas saver

turkeykiller365

its like anything else. you'll get out of it what you put in. and skill plays a huge factor. But the light weight, and the high torque make them pretty good. And theyre really durable, in my experience.

Gamefreakgc

Very well, especially if you've got the right tires on them. I've only got A/T mud tires on mine, nothing fancy and I've been able to take it up some steep and unstable grades with no issues. The lightweight and small frame of these trucks make them very easy to control (compared to the Ford and Chevy behemoths).

RJR

As turkeykiller says, it's highly dependent on driver skill and experience. Given a trail rating system from 1-10, a stock 92 pickup with IFS will handle most 4 rated trails and some 5's. A locking differential or two will do the most for increasing that rating. Beyond that, add bigger tires, a lift, a winch, a dual transfer case, etc., and knock yourself out.

As stated above, the basic frame and suspension is solid, and the gearing is low enough that you pretty much will always have enough torque, especially with a 5-speed. The truck is small enough and the wheel-base is short enough that it gets through pretty tight spaces fairly well.

I would rate the 2nd/3rd gen 4runners and pickups as being one of the best compromises out there between relatively decent highway comfort and good capability on the trail.

rattlewagon

Mine works good.

Flash319

My 2 wheels spin good.......(open diffs).

hockey88fan

92 pickup with bf a/t, works great

donomite49

if you tried it out you would'nt have to ask...

yotacowboy

I am used to my jeep just wondering what I could throw at this thing

Redeyejedi

how well is the jeep built?
i'd agree with most of what's been said. i would just add that you can get anything rig stuck on something somewhere..driver/spotter misjudgment, trail over truck, or environmental conditions or combination of factors. for where i'm at now, and what i've done with no problem at all, i don't wanna go where i can't get back or get stuck stuck(at current skill level both traildriving & trailrepair).
and then there are guys who rock the most ghetto rig or modestly outfitted truck and nail the toughest stuff through line choice, proper driving and proper upgrades and on the flip side chumps with super capable machines and chump it.
the long.
the short, in four words.....better than a jeep!!

RJR

Well, it's not a jeep, so don't expect quite the same things from it. The jeep is shorter, the solid front axle gives it better suspension articulatiion, and it has better approach and departure angles. But the 'yota will equal or exceed the jeep in toughness and reliability, so don't be afraid to take it out and explore its limits.

Edit: Sorry, I based the above comments on comparing to a jeep wrangler. Since I now see the OP has a Cherokee, I would say a stock '92 toyota pickup is easily a match for the Cherokee on the trail.

donomite49

limitations are the same as any offroad vehicle- tires, ground clearance, open diff, approach/departure angles etc.

that being said toyota's will impress if driven smart like stated above.
and x2 about being tough as nails.

have fun finding out for yourself...

Badger62811

My 94 went places I couldn't go on my own 2 feet. Even when I switched her over to highway treads, not once did I have problems in mud/sand/3 feet of water. There's only been a few times that I've had to wheel in 4wd. I save my 4wd for when it hits the fan. My buddy had an 86 Wrangler and whenever we would wheel together I'd spend the entire day pulling him out. Got really frustrating.

My piece of advice: Sell your Jeep and MOD your Yota

Gamefreakgc

(I know this thread is a little old but...)


Back when I was younger we used to camp in the Sierras a lot. There was one trail we came across that specifically said "No Jeeps" but all other 4x4s were fine. My Dad and Uncle told me (who are no stranger to off-roading, they've been through more snow and crazy roads than I can count) that Jeeps back then had a tendency to get stuck and were top-heavy on that trail and prone to rolling over.


That doesn't mean these Toyotas are THE BEST EVER at off-roading, but they sure are heck of a lot more stable, reliable, and safer on the trail than any other vehicle I've been in.

Gevo

Everything everyone said.... and another stress on the skill and intelligent approach part. I am still running regular all terrain tires that are small and really made for comfort/hwy, and stock suspension and stock differentials. Last time I was out, I had to be towed up a bump or two due to the open differential/suspension limits. BUT, there were three other times where I got to the top of a climb and my buddie's were prepping the tow strap thinking for sure I'll need a tow... so, for what that's worth....

I have the new locker now and next time no more two for sure

also.. they look good on the trails!

RJR

For sure, with the locker, you won't even notice those bumps that previously stopped you in your tracks with open diffs.

Good looking rig, Gevo! I say that because, except for the model year, it looks just like mine, color and all!:-)

Gevo

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