New Wheelin Rig
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New Wheelin Rig
Well, I went through with it today. I've been thinking about getting a new wheelin rig to build, and was leaning towards a 96-98 4Runner... Then I started thinking about having to SAS it and everything else... Then I started thinking about what already has a front solid axle, has 4 doors, has leather, and is not a 4cyl... It dawned on me I should get an FZJ80... So, today I picked one up. Its a 94 with the 4.5L I6, auto, factory e-lockers front and rear, center diff lock, TJM front bumper, BFG A/T 33"s and the creature comforts newer cruisers are known for... How bout some pics:
Now, I've decided I cant do any hard wheeling, or even moderate wheeling, until I get sliders, and a good rear bumper with quarter protection. The plan is to keep this one semi nice. Some scratches are to be expected, but not huge dents or aggravated tree encounters, unlike the 87. And for those who are curious, I'm now leaning towards parting out the 87 and leaving nothing but part of a body and a frame... then as time and money allows, turn it into a competition rig... two seats, 1 big motor, 1 transfer, 2 big axles, and 4 big meats.... For the Cruiser, I plan on doing a 6" lift , regear the axles as steep as I can, putting some 37"s on it, and callin it a good general purpose wheelin rig!
Now, I've decided I cant do any hard wheeling, or even moderate wheeling, until I get sliders, and a good rear bumper with quarter protection. The plan is to keep this one semi nice. Some scratches are to be expected, but not huge dents or aggravated tree encounters, unlike the 87. And for those who are curious, I'm now leaning towards parting out the 87 and leaving nothing but part of a body and a frame... then as time and money allows, turn it into a competition rig... two seats, 1 big motor, 1 transfer, 2 big axles, and 4 big meats.... For the Cruiser, I plan on doing a 6" lift , regear the axles as steep as I can, putting some 37"s on it, and callin it a good general purpose wheelin rig!
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dam im looking for a new rig one like this would be amazing!!!
prolly too much for me though
i cant get this right hand drive turbo diesel surf out of my mind i test drove today almost bought it on the spot
must wait ill monday to test drive a 1985 bj-70..
did you have to travel to get this? how many kms or miles i guess it would be
prolly too much for me though
i cant get this right hand drive turbo diesel surf out of my mind i test drove today almost bought it on the spot
must wait ill monday to test drive a 1985 bj-70..
did you have to travel to get this? how many kms or miles i guess it would be
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Nice man, I had a '95 with OME 2" and 33" tires w/ ARB front and rear and it was the best wheeler I've had. Never once got stuck in it. My uncle has one with 35's and a turbo, its fricken badass with ARB's front and rear with winch. There have been four of 'em in my family and we beat on them with no problems.
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Nice man, I had a '95 with OME 2" and 33" tires w/ ARB front and rear and it was the best wheeler I've had. Never once got stuck in it. My uncle has one with 35's and a turbo, its fricken badass with ARB's front and rear with winch. There have been four of 'em in my family and we beat on them with no problems.
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It looks like a bumper that I found that you can buy in pieces and weld together yourself... (saving money), but I cant remember or find who or where it was.
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I found the thread.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-gear...rtt-level.html
Some guy named Luke made it, that is all the info I have.
You would have to drop the guy a PM.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-gear...rtt-level.html
Some guy named Luke made it, that is all the info I have.
You would have to drop the guy a PM.
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You are welcome.
Hey, I ran a search for Luke's bumpers, and look what popped up
Same bumper.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-st...group-buy.html
Here is the website
http://4x4labs.com/
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...out-there.html
Hey, I ran a search for Luke's bumpers, and look what popped up
Same bumper.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-st...group-buy.html
Here is the website
http://4x4labs.com/
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...out-there.html