im new to this 4x4in thing and its fun but i kinda like the look of those smitty bilt tube bumpers and was woundering how good they are and were i can purchase one?

 

As far as I know smittybilt was bought out and they dont make bumpers for ou trucks anyone. You can buyone used though..

 

o ok thank i was also thinking of gettin a solid front axle. should i?

 

That is one option, but there is usually a fair bit of work needed to build up a stock solid front axle truck, depending on your wheeling needs:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_suspension.shtml

But if you can find an '85 w/ 22RE engine in good shape, grab it.

 

does anyone no any good places in northern california to go wheelin?

 

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4x4_trips.shtml#California

 

Too bad your in California, I've got a smittybuilt double tube bumper for sale. As far as SAS goes it's a lot of work. I was going to SAS my 87 truck but I decided to sell it and get an 85 4runner instead.

 

NOW THAT'S A NICE LINK!
hopin to get my near stock 4Runner ready for the Rubi next year, since it's close....

 

I live in siskiyou county and the place is packed with tons of places to go. from mud to simple trail to stuff i wouldn't do with out a winch and a roll cage and an ambulance near by.

 

Since vintage is in now, Shoddybilt has re-released its classic bumper but updated for the 2000s..check it out

 

lol, not a bad photoshop but the tires give it away...

 

Those tires are like 45-9.15's lol

 

hollister hills is your best bet. ranges from easy slow trails, to hardcore tank traps.