To mod or not to mod...that is the question!?!?!?
10-06-2004, 02:12 PM
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To mod or not to mod...that is the question!?!?!?
ok, here is my quandry, I have a very nice 89 4runner that has an extremely clean interior, no rust at all 95k miles ice cold ac and everything works like new. It could use a new paint job (been keyed pretty bad) should I continue to restore it and use as my DD or lock and lift it? and play ? I really like the ride (better than my suburban) gets good mileage (20mpg) cruise works....yada yada yada. now here's my $$ cruncher, I have one toddler and found out her sibling is on the way.. 
... I have no plans on getting rid of it... so should I keep it stock and enjoy Toyota's indefinite lifespan (and maybe get a beater version for a trail truck ) or should I pump it up some and let loose!?!?! 
either way, I'm about ready for some mild north Texas wheelin'
... I have no plans on getting rid of it... so should I keep it stock and enjoy Toyota's indefinite lifespan (and maybe get a beater version for a trail truck ) or should I pump it up some and let loose!?!?! either way, I'm about ready for some mild north Texas wheelin'
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10-06-2004, 02:39 PM
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If you say "mild north Texas wheelin" why don't you do mild options on it. You can still play in it while enjoying all the advantages of the Toyota name (long life, mpg etc...)
10-06-2004, 02:58 PM
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I still plan on a few "minor to me" mods bj spacers, shocks (cost effective mods!) I guess I should work more on reliability for now.... oh wait a minute.. its a Toyota !!
wish list: e-locker, rear bumper with tire carrier, can-back
wish list: e-locker, rear bumper with tire carrier, can-back
10-06-2004, 03:17 PM
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imho, mod up the 89. youve got the suburban for the growing family and the missuss would probably kill you if you tried taking it offroadin! check out 4crawlers rig, his is an 85, hes got some nice equipment on it. that will give you an idea of what you can do depending on how addicted you become!
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10-07-2004, 12:41 PM
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I'm with the go for it camp. There's no reason to maintain this one like a classic and go buy another one - it isn't as if this is an irreplaceable collector rig... Use it for what it was built to do - go places!
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10-07-2004, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by weezy
Once you start with one little mod, I can say from experience it is VERY hard to stop.
history:
385 rwhp 1967 ford p/u (with a carbed 302!!)
1990 4x4 ford short bed (custom long travel)
1966 bronco (still in family can't pry it from dad)
-- lifted/lockerd/winched/caged
1985 jeep J10 4x4 (35" mtr's)
and the list goes on! (
I'm probably going to mod on, just on a lighter scale (total chaos sure looked good). It seems like there are several very affordable mod recipies on the board here that are reliable and do-able and most importantly streetable.....
I guess I'll put the SAS idea's on hold
10-07-2004, 05:19 PM
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thereis very little that has to be done to that rig to be able to have alot of fun with it. We need to get you out to BMRA to see what it will do.
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10-08-2004, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gumbo
thereis very little that has to be done to that rig to be able to have alot of fun with it. We need to get you out to BMRA to see what it will do.
Next time you guys post a run, I'll see what I can do..
10-08-2004, 03:07 PM
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Why mod it? Does the truck not do what you want it to do? Besides, with another on the way, are you going to have the time and resources to enjoy the new mods?
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