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Yup it's a TJ I saw in a Facebook group. I thought it was interesting...
And I thought leaf sprung converted xj's were dumb. That just boggles my mind.
They could have at least taken the end of the chopped off track bar out of the mount...
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what did the rest of that TJ look like? Is that Joe B's old TJ?
Finally using the 4Runner again:
0728161542_HDR by Max Thomason, on Flickr
Kinda at a crossroads with this vehicle. It would REALLY benefit from a new set of tires. However I'd prefer to get a brand new set of BFG K02s under full warranty...and those aren't exactly cheap. Also stick with the stock rims and tires. I've seen pics of the 2nd gen trucks with newer, larger rims on them. Not really a fan of how it looks. The issue is if I'm going to keep the truck or do something different. It works fine but I can always turn a wrench on it.
0728161542_HDR by Max Thomason, on FlickrKinda at a crossroads with this vehicle. It would REALLY benefit from a new set of tires. However I'd prefer to get a brand new set of BFG K02s under full warranty...and those aren't exactly cheap. Also stick with the stock rims and tires. I've seen pics of the 2nd gen trucks with newer, larger rims on them. Not really a fan of how it looks. The issue is if I'm going to keep the truck or do something different. It works fine but I can always turn a wrench on it.
I got my KO2s from NTB when they had a "Buy 2, get 2 free with installation package" sale. The package includes 1 year road hazard, 1 year alignments, lifetime balancing, lifetime rotations and lifetime flat repair. For a set of 4 KO2 in 265/70R16 out the door price came to $748 bucks. The frequency at which they have these specials and what tires are on specials is quite random, so you would have to check often to get a deal like that.
Finally using the 4Runner again:
0728161542_HDR by Max Thomason, on Flickr
Kinda at a crossroads with this vehicle. It would REALLY benefit from a new set of tires. However I'd prefer to get a brand new set of BFG K02s under full warranty...and those aren't exactly cheap. Also stick with the stock rims and tires. I've seen pics of the 2nd gen trucks with newer, larger rims on them. Not really a fan of how it looks. The issue is if I'm going to keep the truck or do something different. It works fine but I can always turn a wrench on it.
Sell it and get a 3rd generation runner, so much mo betta
The current thought process is to sell it and get a Land Rover LR3 or LR4.
An early LR4 with the V8 would be super slick but I see a couple of "built" LR3s available for very reasonable price. But then again, I'm cheap...
max, you ever watch this guy? He wheels the crap out of his lr3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcxPSv3YARc
I've wheeled with him a number of years ago. In his video from 2014 at Uwharrie, that was the tipping point for me with these trucks. My 109 clawed to the top of Daniel, the entire time, wondering when the transmission was going to jump out of gear or whatever...then wondering what my crummy brakes will do...or not do.
Then I saw him just roll up the dead center. No cares in the world, just rolling. I was sold after that.
Then I saw him just roll up the dead center. No cares in the world, just rolling. I was sold after that.
Depends on what you are using it for. The runner is a little more "capable" but they are ugly, you cant see out of them, and they are under powered. The grand cherokee far surpasses it in overall driving experience, the hemi, the pentastar, and the diesel are great motors in them. If you are one that only keeps them under warranty then the diesel is awesome. The hemi is like driving a sports car, they are quick and sound awesome. The 03-09 4runner with the v8 was far superior to the current one. That 4.0 is just taxed in such a heavy truck and doesnt get better mileage. Be better off getting a lexus GX with the v8 if hung on a yota. They are close enough to the same price used as a runner.
Sounds like you endorse the Cherokee pretty heavily. My cousin currently has a Patriot and she's starting to think about what she wants next. Said she wanted a 'real suv' and was leaning 4Runner.
We had an 03 v8 Runner and liked it but we got rid of it around 120,000 miles because it was starting to have issues and smoked on startup.
We had an 03 v8 Runner and liked it but we got rid of it around 120,000 miles because it was starting to have issues and smoked on startup.
I suggested a JK, but she rented a Cadillac SRX a while back and keeps talking about how much she liked it, so I don't think a Wrangler would be the way to go...