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Post by dutchman Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:07 pm

With the possibility of Het Beest moving on to a new home, I'm looking at options to replace it. This will probably just be a thread of me rambling, but I welcome the groups opinions.

Requirements:
-IFS or 3-Link front suspension
-4 doors

Would be nice:
-Auto trans
-Rear locker
-Mechanical T-case
-Lift or suspension work already done

I think this lands me back in a 3rd gen 4runner, a Jeep XJ, or, dare I say it, a Land Rover Disco . I'd love to get into a 4th gen 4runner or a 1st gen Tundra b/c of the V8 options, but those will be out of my price range unless I decide to be patient. The Tacoma tax is a bit too much for me, so those are off the list unless a crazy good deal pops up. I can take my Ford out on most our outings and will be willing to catch a ride for the tougher, tighter sections so maybe I'll simplify my life and not get another rig for a bit. I don't know...


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Post by dutchman Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:07 pm


Here's a 3rd gen that needs a bit of work http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/2860789?ad_cid=5

Anyone familiar with replacing shift solenoids in the trans?

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Post by TRD270 Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:47 pm

What is the budget?

Mostly so I can keep my eye out

I haven't looked recently on prices, but would an FJ cruiser work? or do you need 4 real doors
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Post by dutchman Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:01 pm

Budget: Probably 5k and under if I do something quickly. I think I'd be up around 5-10k if I wait for awhile. I wouldn't mind finding something cheap that needs a little bit of work to get in good shape. That's why I posted the link above and asked about the fix.

FJs look to be out of my budget for the most part, at least with a quick look on KSL.

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Post by TRD270 Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:51 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nEfuGWGrm4

Looks fairly straight forward

He does have a potty mouth in case you are watching at work or around kids
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Post by TRD270 Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:58 pm

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Post by Kevin Tue Apr 26, 2016 3:17 pm

80 series.
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Post by TRD270 Tue Apr 26, 2016 4:42 pm

Maybe my Tacoma in a few months when you get some more saved Twisted Evil going to explore some other possibilities as well
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Post by dutchman Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:49 pm

There's a couple of nice 80 series on KSL, they're expensive.

I may be in the market when/if you decide to sell your taco Josh.

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Post by TRD270 Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:14 pm

I'm going to try and link up with Derek on RME and sit in his new Taco since no one has one on the lot. If I can get some more pennies saved I may pull the trigger on one of those.

Interested to see his feelings on the new truck after his Mexico trip
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Post by offroad_medic Tue May 03, 2016 12:49 pm

Like I said. Swap me for mine since I don't need a running truck currently and then Beest stays in the club. I like this plan
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Post by TRD270 Tue May 03, 2016 10:51 pm

Beest, is still in the club... well somewhat. He'll be signing up when crawls out from under Beest to use a computer. Btw, Brady do you happen to have the bolts to hold the transmission shifter on?
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Post by dutchman Wed May 04, 2016 7:50 am

TRD270 wrote:Beest, is still in the club... well somewhat. He'll be signing up when crawls out from under Beest to use a computer. Btw, Brady do you happen to have the bolts to hold the transmission shifter on?

I'll double check the garage. There was a bag of bolts covered in gear oil that should have most of the loose bolts. Those also may be in the cab.

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