/ORG/ OFF ROAD GENERAL

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See my new 37" pitbulls, going on the K5 soon...

>>17727897
If I get into offloading what's the best platform to start on? Cheap to buy with good aftermarket support

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>>17727931
Post the fucking K5.

>>17728195
Jeep yj/tj/xj it can be even cheaper if you're handy with a welder.

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My dad and I bobbed my '85 nissan 720 20" last week. Came out alright except the body lines don't line up very well, especially on the driver's side.

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>>17728419
Rigged up crossmember from an old TJ tow bar.

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>>17728445
The bottom of the bed lined up nicely but the sides were a shitshow.

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>>17728449
The rear driver side corner had been in an accident and had a 1/4" of bondo on it. Hence why it doesn't line up as well as the passenger.

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>>17728459
Next step is the SAS swap, already have a toyota front axle in the barn ready for rebuild. Probably gonna use rear leafs from a toyota up front, not sure exactly how we're gonna hang the shackles. I might end up using box sliders for the rear shackles up front.

>>17727897
What's /org/'s opinion on the suzuki jimny?
I know you don't get them in the states and I don't know much about offroading but I'll be on a trip through iceland next month and want to rent one to go around the island and reportedly kinda bad "gravel roads". There are more capable options for rent but I don't want to pay 1.5k€ for a defender, that would be kinda overkill I guess.

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Behold! I brought home some crap

>>17728364
>not zj
How are you going to off road in luxury?

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cant wait to get this fucking thing finished up and to do a little wheeling. I did too nice of a job on it so i wont be getting too extreme

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>>17728798

>>17728600
Whoever did this deserves to drown in their own shit

>>17728500
We have one dude with a Jimny. They're qt

this fucking video

https://youtu.be/BD8r1fxQeOw

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>>17728255
Here is my K5, this is the SUV the 37" pitbulls are going on...

>>17729100
The rear end sits higher now so it's much more level. The front axle was also moved forward when I installed the 52" springs, may move it back 1" to make it look a little more even in the wheelwell while still clearing the 37" tire.

Currently has the 35" BFG mall terrains...

>>17728735
I think you need more axles on that trailer.

>>17729204
It's good for 19,000lbs, and was built to get around the California PTI overall length.

https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dodge-ram/6254550678.html

Cleanest truck in all of SW Ohio that isn't brand new

I think I'd put a leveling kit, some decent A/Ts, a camper top then put a sleeping platform in the bed and be done.

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When should I finally realize I'm delusional and sell my rust bucker grand cherokee? Today I need to replace the power steering pump after replacing the starter, radiator fan, valve cover gasket, throttle body, and 4 different sensors. It doesn't sound like much but for a college student this is all time consuming and costly. It's not a hobby anymore it's an addiction. I'm a battered wife with stockholm syndrome. I just replace and replace, the spics at my junkyard know me by name already. Initially my limit was if the head gasket blew that would be it for me I'd cut my losses and ditch it on craigslist. Good thing I only paid 800 for ol'unreliable.

I didn't even realize I had slight death wobble after my gf asked me why the cherokee felt more "shakey" before we left. Thos bad puppy is sitting around 260k miles, should I just drive it into the ground until it falls apart or flip it for 1k and break even from repair costs?

>>17729325
Whyd you buy a bitch mobile WJ.
My ZJ is at 266k and I haven't had to do shit.

>>17729336

Because it was 800 dollars all the xj's in my area were owned by people who didn't speak english with a firm price of 1500. Compared to everything in my area this was a steal. No blown gaskets no check engine light, an owner that spoke english.

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>>17727931
PICS OF K5!!!!

>>17728195
>>17728364
XJ used to be the go to option but lately the prices of them are starting to climb. For the YJ/TJ you will have to search far and wide to get one without paying the Wrangler tax.

I'd also add any pickup truck should be decent enough to get started.

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>>17728445
>>17728449
>>17728459
>>17728471
Nice project! Keep us posted with more pics!

>>17728500
A friend of mine built up a Samurai. 10/10 would recommend.

>>17728735
Plans for the crap?

>>17728786
It's an '87! Same as my old Jeep. My deepest sympathy for owning a 4.2 though. I know your pain haha

>>17728798
Nice! Where you plan on going/what do you plan on doing with it?

>>17729325
As someone who is in a similar boat with mine (there's a reason I named it Murphy) I'm not qualified to answer that...

>>17729353
My ZJ was 800 as well. Registered till next year and smogged for two.
Did you go and fuck up and get a v8?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LGSpeow09c

>>17729370
I'm going to put the cab, engine, and trans on my 4wd one that I found out doesn't float.
In the process, I'm also keeping the new ones registration so I don't have to do inspections, because it's a 73

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>>17729370
See
>>17729100

That's my 1987 K5, has a 350/700r4 with 10 bolt axles. Currently 4.30 gears in the axles. Next month ill be installing 5.13s to go with the 37" pitbulls. Probably end up dropping mad dough on RCV axle shafts after I start blowing front axle u joints with the 37s... Ha

Another pic of the K5 just for you Murph...

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>>17729370
I actually love my 4.2! It's not carbureted. Would not pass commiefornia's strict smog test. I had converted to become TBI with a Howell kit. Runs a hell of a lot better, and I get slightly more mpg. I don't have to deal with the headache of the shit carburetor as well

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>>17729507
What I don't like about my '87, is the frog tranny. It's shit. I'm saving to swap an AX15

>>17729375
>v8

fuck no, thank god it was a straight 6 I can't imagine what kind of hell I'd be in if I did jump the gun on a v8

>>17729561
You did good.
Anything that breaks on the 4.0, you don't need.
I have never heard of headgasket failure, you must be doing something wrong

>>17729492
nice truck m8

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>>17727931
That K5 will look dirty af. I'd like to get pitbull rockers but it doesn't make much sense on a daily driver. Been trying to find a full set of grabber x3 in 37x12.5 size but it seems like no one has them in stock unless I wanna pay ridiculous shipping and duty costs to get them from the US.

>>17729671
lol

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>>17729671
>>17729868
Thanks, can't wait, the Pitbulls are a great tire. They're just a bit pricy, but I got these for a really good deal, so couldn't pass them up. Plus I don't daily the K5, I have a work van, so the tires should last a while. Probably won't put more then 3-4k miles on it per year. Mainly miles driving to off road parks and back.

It's a flexy bitch too... Ha

>>17728798
>>17728803
>>17729370

Planning on having it done and broke in for next summer, everything is brand new or rebuilt.

I have rough plans to buy a small slide in camper or large camper shell to convert to living quarters and tour canada coast to coast for about a month.

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>>17728735
>70s derge
Aww shit my nigga

What's it got under the hood?

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>>17727897
Going to take this beast off-roading this Saturday. Will post results

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>>17730206
>For those who don't know

>>17730215
>that squat pic

Have fun getting it stuck then burnt to the ground by meth heads

>>17730215
Are you 15 or somethin?

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>>17730231
>implying I'm not hasguns

Fits perfectly in the center console. Metheads fear the 45AARP

>>17730255
Your still going to get that pos stuck

>>17730215
I think this is the nicest car I've ever seen posted on /o/

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>>17730243
Afraid not

>>17730271
Dankeschön

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>>17730289
When you're not as special of a snowflake as you thought

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>find bench seat in the woods
>Take it home
>Sitting around truck drinking beer
>...
>Pic related

Are you a bad enough dude to ride in the hot seat?

>>17730500
rig up a pulley and lever system so you can drive from up there like Mr. Bean or don't bother

>>17730205
Just a 360 of unknown quality.
I'll probably hop it up some, or look for a 60s bigblock

>>17730500
/shitholegeneral/
Holy shit how do you afford an internet connection?

>>17730507
Not sure I'd want to drive from up there once it's lifted 12" and sitting on 42s

>>17730508
383bb and 400bb will probably be your best bet for a pre 70s/80s big block. Or just turn the 360 into a 408 stroker motor

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>>17730544
>He doesn't have a pile of 4x4 parts
>He doesn't into shade tree mechanic
>Laughing_sluts.jpg

I gotta put shit somewhere while I build my shop

>>17730585
Cummins? How did you lift that in and out of the trucks? Tractor with a plow?

How's the transfer case, too?

>>17730566
>408 stroker motor
I'm not made of money...
The most I'd do is a cam, headers, intake, junkyard carb, junkyard heads, and some porting here and there.

>>17730215
G Wagon is cool for off road. But not the AMG. It's got bad wheels and low hanging side pipes.

>>17730597
It's one of them rare v8 Cummins with spark plugs. They're pretty light

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>>17730597
Nigga I wish. That's the factory 5.9 Magnum coming out to make room for a 78 400 big block
Pic related

Used a harbor freight chain hoist and a sturdy oak limb

>>17730624
am mobileposting faggot so i saw the dodge and assumed cummins because off road

>>17730640
thank

what are you doing with the second frame?

>>17730613
>Implying the side pipes aren't Gucci as fuck

We'll see if they get dinged

>>17730702
Kept the springs, axles, tires and fuel cell cut up the frame for scrap

>>17730585
>>17730640
Good to see you back. Threads are the same way.

>inb4 someone tries to bully you

>>17728500
Just came back from Iceland. Suzuki Jimnys are horrid for highways (especially if you have a grill with you). Get a higher level offroad vehicle.

Defenders, Hiluxes, and Land Cruiser running 38 inch tyres are unnecessary for the summer. How long are you there for?

>>17730711
You could cut the flat off lengthwise and used it to box another frame

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>>17730726
tay?

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>>17730727
By the time you factor in gas for the torches and flap wheels it's cheaper to buy a 20' stick of 6"x1/4" flat bar

In hindsight I should have made a trailer out of it but I needed it out of the yard and scrap prices were up

>>17730726
Got a few things done on them but the rain and heat have kept me from venturing outside to work on them. Got the rear end out of a f450 under it so it's got matching 4.88s now and got all the wiring stripped out so i can rewire it then rebuild the carb

The short bed I got to snatch the trans out so I can send it to monster transmission for a rebuild and tailshaft swap so I can ditch the np203 for the np231

>>17730801
Plasma cutter runs on power and compressed hair, bro

>>17730815
Are you gonna buy him a plasma cutter?

>>17730815
20' stick of 6x1/4
>$160
Plasma cutter
>$1500
Refills for oxy/acetylene
>$150
Do the math numbnuts

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>>17728600
KILL YOURSELF TAYFAGGOT!!!!!!!

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>>17730958
That's not very nice

>>17730857
Well, plasma cutters have more value then one job.
And if you use a frame, it's then bent in the right way, with just a flat piece, you won't get one continuous run of metal

>>17728600
that's a cool jeep

>>17730857
Plasma cutter and torches pay for themselves pretty quickly. Currently saving for a decent plasma cutter. Cuts so fuckin smooth and clean. I've been spoiled with one at work, now I don't even want to look at a cut off wheel again

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>>17731236
you don't do much metal fab do you?

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>>17730801
How far are you out that you're gettin g hard rain? Rain this year really makes offroading difficult for the IFS (not so)-master race. It brings a lot of rocks and roots back onto the trails.

I kinda want to put an old 68RFE or something into my land cruiser actually. What's with the NP231?

>>17730958
>>17730779
sup, bae(s)

>>17731547
in Florida it rains nearly every afternoon from around April to October and when i say rain i mean RAIN. like, standing in a shower with six shower heads kinda rain along with tons of lightning and when its not raining its 94+ with 110% humidity.

im using the factory np231 so i have part time 4wd and the factory speedo pick up and tcase shifter. the only way to get a part time case behind a big block 727 trans is to swap the output shaft with one from a small block 727 or do a part time conversion on the 203 case and since im rebuilding the trans anyway im going with the former

>>17731608
o shit you were the nice anon who invited me down to SAS swap TayTaynger with my friend's D60

he ended up getting $2500 for it from some redneck in central Ontario btw
>inb4 Americans say this price is ridiculous
It was some source from an engine rebuilder that just "sourced" the axle for whatever native or hick got that thing.

What else is planned for the Ram? I guess "winter" is the best time to work on cars there eh? I remember driving in Florida two years ago. Bright sun. Enter a tunnel on the freeway and we come through the other side and it is absolutely pouring. Lots of people on emergency blinkers when those 5 second mega showers come through

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my ranger, what are some cheap accessories that you guys have put in/on your vehicles

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>>17732032
dana 60 fromt axle swap

Or you could crank the torsion bars up front for an extra 1-3 inches of lift and make the ride wholey uncomfortable in every way.

What is the most comfortable on-road solid axle vehicle? Definitely not a jeep also want something at least 10 years old because fuck paying 30k for an offroad vehicle.

>>17732058
already leveled the front and threw a 3 inch body lift in to make room for the tires

>>17732032
>>17732058
Why do you people off-road Rangers when they're not ever built for this sport. There's literally a hundred better choices instead of something that long wheelbase

>>17732300
>110-126 inch wheelbase truck vs 95-116 wheelbase on jeeps
>off road is apparently a single sport?

>>17730726
I'll be there for 10 days and I'll indeed travel with my gf.
We want to go around the south and east, there are 2 F-roads on the current route but I could just take a detour and rent a golf for the same price - no mountain roads, no river crossings. Comfort isn't really a top priority.
What did you drive?

>>17729042
>>17729370
Thank you for your answers!

>>17731256
It's literally a japanese Jeep knockoff though

>>17733070
Did Toyota actually make a "jeep"? I'm pretty sure back in the 50s they made a Toyota Jeep, because they thought "jeep" was the type of vehicle not a brand... Ha

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>>17733070
>>17733193
>not knowing what a landcrusier is
they were the back of Australia, alot better than some company that should of died in the 70s

>>17733193
>>17733217
>nips get ass kicked in WWII
>US occupiers ask toyota to make some jeeps to willys specs
>toyota gets the bright idea of making their own
Literally jeep knockoffs

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Am I /org/ yet lol?

>>17733070
only true morons believe this
>not know wtf you're talking about

What would /org/ recommend me for under 10k, reliable, easy to learn to work on, 4wd with truck bed or can take the top off? I would plan on using it for some light off roading and creeping around the countryside.

>>17733466
If you get a truck with a cap, why don't you just get a regular SUV?

>>17733466
a yj or a tj with a 4.0

in other words, any 1991-2006 wrangler

>>17733547
If you're gonna spend 10k just buy the TJ, way better in every way over the YJ. Round headlights like a real jeep, newer fuel injection, coil springs for better flex and in better shape since newer.

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>>17733580
>round headlights
>he doesn't do the angry jeep modification
y r u even here?

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>>17733466
First gen dodges are pretty cheap and relatively plentiful, this pic has $7,000 worth of trucks in it and the middle is a 1ton cummins

>Solid front d44 axle
>Rear Chrysler 9.25 (d60 clone)
>Leaf springs so easy and cheap to lift
>Bulletproof 225 slant six, 318 and 360 v8s
>727 auto trans is legendary for reliability
>Np435 Granny 4speed is nearly unbreakable

The only thing you gotta look out for is rust and wiring issues but there's a few write ups on how to eliminate most of them

>>17733598
All Jeeps gay as fuck, but if you're gonna buy one might as well buy the best one, which also happens to have the superior round headlights.

Now go KYS faggot

>>17733668
>now go KYS faggot
nigga what did you think i was doing in that gif you just quoted

>>17733673
Knowing YJ owners, you thought you were showing how "tough" your jeep is... LOL

>>17733070
>a Jeep knock off
Except better in literally every mechanical way.
>>17733193
"Jeeps" were licensed to a lot of manufacturers, including Willys, Ford and Mitsubishi (check the J53).
The Landcruiser design however was targeted at not only Jeep, but also the modular body Landrovers. They managed to bring an OHV six to the table when the Yanks and the Brits were still fucking around with side valve fours and building and developing a stronger 9.5" axle compared to either low end Danas or parts bin Salisburys.
So in a sense you're right. As the entire Japanese manufacturing industry was based over half a century ago, Toyota took an existing idea and improved it.

>>17733245
>Literally jeep knockoffs
Correct. But better.

>>17733633
Been looking for a decent W truck for a while now, color me jelly.

>>17733711
I'll have most of a w200 you can have for free in the coming months

>>17733689
I don't think thats it. They just don't value their vehicles since they're like $2000 and their bodies are already dented or rusted to shit

>>17732300
Guy I went out with had a pretty rad ranger. SAS the front end, lifted 6" with 35s. It was a beast.

>>17734069
>beast

Until it gets high centered on a mild obstacle. For the money and effort of making a ranger you could easily wind up with something infinitely better. People are just dumb and cling to their shit.

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>>17733580
i converted my tj to leaf springs.

the stock tj spsuension is extremely fragile and not really that felxible. so the suspension is a wash.

also, they've all had the same fuel injection system since 1991.

the ignition changed in 1999 as well as the intake. otherwise all the 4.0 motors are for the most part interchangeable.

seeing as the 4.0 will easily last past 200k miles, age is not much of a factor. and you could spend the remaining money to fix up a yj to be potentially more capable and nicer than the best stock tj you can afford.

it all depends on what you like in a jeep.

>>17733633
>Solid front d44 axle
with the worst bearings ever. the dodge dana 44 is the worst open knuckle 44.
>Rear Chrysler 9.25 (d60 clone)
slow down there. it's still a c clipped semi floating axle.
>Leaf springs so easy and cheap to lift
agreed
>Bulletproof 225 slant six, 318 and 360 v8s
all garbage. i had a fuel injected magnum 360 in my tj, and it was still a pig. i wouldn't want to imagine it in a truck that weighed twice as much. just get the cummins.
>727 auto trans is legendary for reliability
true, but no over drive
>Np435 Granny 4speed is nearly unbreakable
true, but again no over drive.


if you want a dodge, stick with the later 94-01 years. find yourself a 5.9 gas v8 with an nv4500.

i would still recommend a jeep over that though.

>>17734109
Leaf springs work best when they're long, more flex and better ride. The YJ springs aren't that long, so can't take advantage of a longer leaf which makes flex and ride even better. The advantage I see of the coil/linked suspension of the TJ is the aftermarket long arms just bolt right in, no welding required, like if you wanted to link a YJ.

Also leafs are for poor people, this is coming from someone who's run almost exclusively leaf sprung vehicles. I love leafs, but they have their limits. Linked suspension will outflex and ride better 95% of the time as long as it isn't hacked together by jimbob in his garage. Linked suspension allows you to use adjustable coilovers or air shocks, and last but not least the option to run 0 degree departure and approach angles. Plus the lower links can be landed on and slid over rock ledges while protecting the drive shafts.

IMO leafs are better for longer wheelbase vehicles comparatively to shorter ones since you can run much longer leafs. Also heavier vehicles need heavier leafs which will help with axle wrap compared to a lighter rig. Either way with enough power or large enough tire you'll need a traction arm, which isn't necessary for a linked setup.

To end this long rant, leafs are good enough for most vehicles, but in more extreme setups linked and coilovers are the ideal suspension.

>>17734092
Yeah if you're a stupid driver.... We were doing a lot of rock climbs and the ranger did just as well as my Jeep, if not better in some spots.

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>>17733260
heck fuckin yass cunt

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What does /org/ think of the cringey "jeep girl" epidemic?

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>>17734609
Aww yeah mAh boi

>>17734638
Same as the faux-country guy driving his lifted f-250 that never sees a speck of dirt or even anything loaded in the bed. Or the rich college kid with a stanced out BMW who doesn't know how to drift. Or the boomer who daily drives his Corvette that will never see a track. Impractical choices made simply to project an image of being something they want to be, but aren't and never will be.

>>17734638
Jeeps are cringy normally, unless you wheel the shit out of it, you're a fucking poser...

>>17733438
>only true morons believe this
I guess knowing history makes you a moron

>>17734638
Its terribly cringy if it never sees off road. I mostly hate the cunts that never wave back.

>>17734092
Have you ever actually driven/wheeled anything on something worse than a gravel road?

Can a 2002 Suburban have a 2001 Corvette manual transmission?

>>17735107
Probably not.

>>17735230
>>17735229
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>>17735224
>>17735221
stop

>>17735196
was a good photo untill i noticed the fj

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>XJ makes weird creaking noise in the rear whenever I hit a sharp enough incline at an angle going above a certain speed
>hitting a hill straight on doesn't make it creak
>mechanic friend at work thinks the rear sway bar isn't letting the axle flex properly
>tried removing rear sway bar since I was planning on a lift anyway
>no difference
>in fact the jeep drives the same
>whys the sway bar even there?

Is it just worn out suspension or something? It only does it if I hit a hill crooked as opposed to head on, and it isn't the tires rubbing.

>>17736252
It's the unibody creaking since it's lived a rough life and has no frame to keep it from flexing. All the suspension bits are attached to the unibody, not a great design, that's why we call them Cherocars...

>>17736252
Maybe it's your butt plug squeaking, faggot.

>>17736252
Also why would you put a lift on a ruin the XJ? All it's gonna do is put more stress on an already weak unibody design. We all know you ain't gonna wheel this thing off road ever, so no reason to waste your money on a lift kit and bigger tires and wheels...

>>17736437
Ah good to know my XJ running 33s and rock climbing without issue isn't actually an offroader.
Thanks, random anons

>>17737211
Until suspension bits starts to rip off your unibody junk, gravel fire roads aren't rock climbs no matter how "steep" they are...

>>17734914
This. Somehow they think that just because they're a female who wheels, every single guy is out there looking to fuck them.
pls

>>17734638
A lot of the time, chicks into cars whether it be offroad or track or rice are weird. Not in the good way.

>>17738783
Chicks that wheel and don't think they are gods greatest gift to man are a rare, blessed oddity. They're cool.

>>17738836
That's because they were probably introduced by their boyfriend or thought it was a cool situation. Most of the time they have a husband or boyfriend and if not, they're kinda spiteful and annoyed at life.

>>17727897
Oh hey /org/ is back. Looking at getting a YJ, Samurai, or other short wheel base vehicle to tow with my F-150 innawoods. It won't ever be plated so need to know what is cheapest and if lift kits are worth

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350 or 454?
Want to build an overland 80s Burb for road tripping/fiances DD.
Probably go 35s and D60 front.

So I'm sold on putting 37s on my truck later this year.
It's got an aluminum housing IFS, and I've already broke it on some rocks with 35s. But it's held up to hard launches on pavement and it is open dif, so I'll be fine. R-right?

>>17735127
Can take a T56 soo maybe?

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What's the best trail mix and why is it pic related

Who here following WRC? Any specific event to look out for or is it all boring again this year?

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>>17729377
Shame it's a Pootrol.

https://youtu.be/7tD14yRkss0

>>17739905
6.5.
>>17739947
What truck?

>>17740687
A ram 1500
It will do 37s just fine on its stock suspension, with a leveled front.
I just can't do more then 12.5 without at least rear spacers.
I have witness marks a full fucking 13 inches above in the rear fender wells

>>17740644
Honestly, I'd prefer a modified forced fed TB48 over another generic "LS the world" swap regardless of vehicle.

>>17740707
It might fit them, but that doesn't mean it'd get an ounce of longevity if driven reasonably hard (hard enough to necessitate 37"s) offroad.

>>17740714
Honestly, I'm just shitting on Patrols like every other non-Patrol owner does. They're probably prett good.

>>17740724
I'd probably be in 2wd for gofast bits and really only use the 4wd for unsticking it and going slow.

I mostly want em so I can roll over shit better.

Anybody got an fj60/62 for sale? My budget is 8k

>>17740741
As long as they're not Zd30 like every other Patrol elitist owns but isn't willing to admit, they're a tough unit.
Like a lot of the Japanese derived 4x4s with a few exceptions, most things Patrol, Landcruiser, Mitsubishi and anything Isuzu/Holden, they should be tough units.
Exceptions being the previously mentioned ZD30 and even RD28 Patrol, Mitsubishi 4D56 CRDi 2.5 grenade that was in a few of the later model Tritons and that oil pressure injected 3.0L that Isuzu persisted with in their early days of direct injected diesel.
There's not too much inherently wrong with Landcruisers except their usual quirks like leaking spherical hub seals a few have mentioned previously in this thread, syncros that age quickly with unsympathetic driving and an excessive buy in price (that's offset buy an even more excessive resale).

>>17740757
It's the going slow and unsticking bits which break your drivetrain more than the gofast WOT bits.

>>17740687
Isn't the 6.5 a turd? I'd prefer to shove a 5.9 innit but it's all so tiresome

>>17740863
If you want to make a 600+hp sled puller, sure you'd be better off starting with a Cummins. If you want a reliable 250ish hp tourer/overlander that's good on fuel and offer great range the 6.5 is more than adequate.

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>>17732794
Suzuki jimni will be cheapest for sure. But it will be obnoxiously uncomfortable. I took a Jeep Cherokee that did well on trails and pretty comfy. Otherwise you can do a Dacia Duster / Suzuki Vitara for that as an option

Defender 110, Land cruiser 150, or Hilux (all on 33s) is a good option if you're doing 10 days should be like $1800.

>>17740758
I may. Ontario, Canada.
Original engine, some light rust that my friend's trying to grind off and sell.

>>17740934
Now I just need to find a diesel V2500 w barn doors.
I heard 89+ GM started using galvanized steel but haven't seen anything definitive yet

>>17740959
Galvanised steel is impossible to keep paint over. Undercoat galvanisation is just $1000 and a trip to the tank. Not fully worth it.

You could always buy a shitbox barn door and do a diesel swap. Go take a look at diesel engines around your side and see if it's worth it. Of course, if you're the same guy as >>17740863 then yes it will be tiresome.

>>17740815
Bogpill me on the Mitsubishis and Patrol rallies. My friend from Bangladesh and Malaysia keep saying you can buy older Pajero / Patrols and run the tracks around the place for a chance at some money and a little cup. Apparently a bunch of aussies go and win every year.

Why did only the Land Cruisers make it to North America, btw? Those Pajeros are pretty damn sweet.

>>17740714
Why TB48 when you could 4BT? Lighter with a possible turbo option?

>>17740997
I have no idea about Patrol/Mitsubishi rallies, but either make a good platform for a desert racer. Strong diffs and (especially the case with the Patrol) stout engine gearbox combos to start off with.
Pajeros are damn sweet, and offer an incredibly tough drivetrain even taking into account the limits of an IFS geometry. Similar size rear diff with a 9.5" crown wheel with axles marginally larger than an 80 series Landcruiser, and again a similar size 8" front diff to the J80. Engines aren't as large as the Cruiser, but the 2.8 diesel is still every bit as stout as the Cruiser diesel offerings (Caterpillar even painted the Mitsu 2.8 4M40 yellow and called it their own).
In Australia though, everyone hates Pajeros for no other reason than they don't have a Toyota or Nissan badge, so they're cheap!

TB48 is Nissan's factory gas 4.8 six cylinder in the Patrol, so different league to the 4B-T. I'd still favour the Patrol's diesel TD42 over the four pot Cummins anyway.
Also, I have a feeling the 4B Cummins is at least as heavy as the iron Nissan sixes.

>>17740941
Pics?

I live in the Washington dc area so it would have to be a real great deal for me to consider it..

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>tfw no trd pooper charger
should i kill myself?

>>17740997
>not galvanized
Well I guess you can't trust anything on forums. Yeah I'd just spray the bottom w oil before I did that
Well id feel less tired over swapping something that was at least offered as an option vs doing all the BS that comes along with a full conversion.

>>17740177
good god man
nauseated just from thinking about the taste

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>>17731547
>sup, bae(s)
sup

>>17732032
>spending money just to spend money

>>17732125
if it has to be sfa probably 80 series
not evening memeing desu

>>17733070
youre right in that it was created as a response to heeps
nothing else you are implying is correct though
>ill kill u

>>17733466
since it has to be a truck id probably say 1st gen tundy

>>17733703
tehe
this guy is correct

>>17734638
thats been happening for a while
doesnt really trigger me desu
they are really fun to talk to bc they never know you are making fun of them to their face. how do you beat that

>>17736252
like that other anon said its probably unibody wear. that is the xj's achilles heal - slowly degrades over time since it is not body on frame.

>>17739947
probably not honestly.
im sure you know this already though but you are just ignoring it.

>>17740758
>My budget is 8k
lel good luck
say hello to 300k miles or swiss cheese rust hole city (or both most likely)

>>17741213
Lmao this fucking picture wtf

>>17741213
Forget TRD pooper charger
Aquire 1HD-T
>>17741220
Pre-trip lanolin or fish oil is your rust preventative friend :)

>>17741364
Yeah I use that lanolin on my knives. Friend buys it by the case for his Jeeps. A bit more environmentally friendly than old motor oil.

Are torque splitters meme on an overland vehicle or does the better control of rpms make it worth it for cross country? I looked into them years ago but have since forgotten most of it

>>17741220
Galvanised underneath or exterior? Exterior galvanised steel can hold paint for around 1 year until parts just start flaking off. Galvanised parts are still shiny as long as there are no scratches on it.

>>17741255
>friday nights
>quotes 10 things

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is this one of those jeep things that I just wouldn't understand?

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I want to get sway-bar disconnects for my Jeep Wrangler TJ. I have heard one person tell me though that using anything other than the factory sway-bar links will cause damage, is this true?

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>>17743953
This is a pretty quick disconnect for sway bar links. Make your own hangers.

>>17743953
Most disconnects are a bit weaker than the factory endlinks (high-end ones are usually a bit better), but you're not going to put enough stress on them for anything to break with just regular driving.

So unless you plan on doing Autocross with your endlinks engaged, you'll be just fine

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Finally got the 37x12.50 PitBull rockers on the K5! Fuck yeah, now to regear the axles since the 4.30s, that worked fine for the 35s, are not enough... Ha

>>17744539
Also these tires sound like a fucking B52 bomber while driving down the road, it's awesome!

>>17743840
nope pretty simple to understand
jeep makes shit vehicles

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Finally bought my 1999 4Runner limited.

Feels good guys

>>17745038
nice man
what did you pay
how many miles
modded

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>>17741816
i never said i was cool ill fucking kill u

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>>17746321

>>17744539
Nice. What are other mods you're doing with them? Instead of re-gearing, you could do a diesel swap in to get a bit more torque at the wheels.

Friend upgraded from 31s to 38.5s and didn't need to regear after his cummies swap.

>>17744313
Triple battery setup and run airguns.
Otherwise, this is a great post.

>>17745995
355k km
$1500
Stock.
Plan to fix the rust on the body before winter and do the tundra brake upgrade in spring

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>>17728471
>>17728459
>>17728449
>>17728445
>>17728419
We need more people like this, but nigga what the fuck are all these extensions for?????????? getting humans on mars?

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yellowyjguy checkin in... still not done, would have gotten everything back in today if my friend wouldn't have ditched me, but what ever ill still be ready for desert season.

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>>17746709

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I was pissed off and tried to install the trans by myself but that didn't go all that well

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This weekend gone 80s leaking coolant like no tommrow

>>17746963
phone leaking coolant too?

80s brakes are out today so gotta get that fixed in the next two weeks. playing "find the leak" is kinda like "find your keys you dropped innabush". but guess which one i'd rather be doing...

>>17746963
Mundaring? 1FZ, 1HZ or god tier 1HD?

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>>17746973 not sure why that's upside down
>>17746979 nah 1hz safari turbo on it still no rocket ship yeah mundaring mate

>>17746973
Can't find a leak and it lost about 2l over the week so kinda worried not blowing smoke ether so abut tripped out

>>17747039
i remember tripping out on blowing smoke ether

good times

>inb4 degenerate

>>17747018
1HZs and low boost turbos are a match made in heaven.
Might be worth getting your system pressure tested. Normally I'd say start simple and swap the rad cap for a new one, but 2L over a week is a fair bit more than a faulty radiator cap would bleed off.
Another suggestion is swapping the coolant out for Penrite red or Caterpillar ELC (if you're not already using Toyota red). Won't solve your issues, but it stands out like a highlighter on a word document when it leaks.

On another note, love your ghetto false floor setup mate, but try finding another location for that high lift jack...

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>>17747052
Kek>>17747066
Yeah gos great compared to my old gq td42 ute haha fkn mate pinched my pressure test kit so can't test it till he's back from site didn't seem to be sucking from the over flow lucky its cold here ATM. Yeah haha pinched left over chip board from site got 80 bucks into them for the rails this is what they look like now

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>>17747094
literally what

>>17747126
>really clean recovery strap
>really clean truck until at most yesterday
>"i need to back up after i cross this mudpit so i can take pictures for 4chan"

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>>17747111 sorry man chip board is MDF

>>17747094
Even if you did have the pressure tester kit, I could guarantee the result you'll end up with...
Can't remember if Cruisers have heater taps, or if they're like the Mitsubishis (constant uninterrupted coolant flow with a door that controls airflow). If they do have taps, it might be worth leaving your heater turned off for a week and seeing if that makes a difference.
>>17747111
He said the draws only owe him $80 for drawer slides. I know you're a Canuck, but it's not complete gibberish xD

>>17747137
On that note, where did you go for the drawer slides? eBay? I'm about to splash out at Bunnings for two pairs of 100kg 800mm slides for my DIY project, but they're $55 for each pair.

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>>17747139has a tap I never use the heater though got my slides from Bunnings too bit pricey there 1200 long draws I think I went with 600 long slides they work pretty mint

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>>17747137
MDF? What happens if you accidentally soak it in a river / ocean? I'm afraid of even spilling water on my homemade tables so I epoxy'd a bunch of them.

Here's my setup. When overlanding for less than 5 days, all of my material fit right under the cot. I use old, plastic toolboxes to organise things.

>>17747139
My 80 doesn't have a heat control valve if that's what you're bringing up.

I've never really seen coolant leaks on 80s around here (or on most vehicles that aren't chrysler now that i think about it). But you can probably find it if you overcharge it and run the A/C on full blast. Wouldn't it be spraying out if you're losing it at a rate where you've noticed 2 litres gone?

>>17747145
>>17747126
Nice tundie (ree).

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>>17747134
You got me bruh

>>17747165
Well, that'd rule out the heater core or associated plumbing you'd think. What colour coolant are you using? Next guess would be either water pump or radiator.
Sounds like the same runners I'm going with. I'll post pics when my setup is a bit closer to completion. Need to scour gumtree for some second hand marine carpet next...

>>17747139
>but it's not complete gibberish xD
suh dude it's saturday night over here not sunday morning and stumbled home drunk smoking poppers all night gimme a break eh

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>>17747183
Comfy my draws are the same height as my rear seats when folded worked out great it's marine mdf we use it to cover
floor joist it's kinda water proof gonna marine carpet it too>>17747191
Yeah king slides I think there called really strong I have a 3000 box of nails nail bag and tools in one draw and it doesn't dip or anything decently recommend them

>>17747191
>>17747219
What's marine carpeting!? I was gonna do vinyl after that river crossing makes my entire carpet carry dust and bad feet smell every time you get it wet.
Does it insulate and feel well like regular carpet or should I still go with dynamat?

Also more info on that roof rack. How much weight can those metal slides hold? I'm thinking of custom building one for $1000-$1500 and be able to carry two roof top tents but these aftermarket ones seem quite common around here.

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>>17728500
>>17729370
>>17733466
>>17735214
>>17739884

>>17747256
nice

>>17747256
>hangry.jpeg
love it. is it going to be road legal too or mainly just a rally car that you'll tow to places?
What country and what engine did you put in?

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>>17747219
>the same height as my rear seats when folded worked out great
Aiming for a similar setup with mine. So far I have the empty box and divider and a separate form cut parcel shelf that'll bolt on top. I'll also cut and hinge the wings on the parcel shelf and store a gel-cell deep cycle battery in one side.
>>17747255
Marine carpet is boat carpet. It's what off the shelf drawer setups are normally covered with.

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>>17747255
Also, those off the shelf roof racks are normally rated. If you're going to do a DIY roof rack, start off with gutter mount cross bars, as they'll normally be rated (usually about 70-100kg each?) to start with. Build a basket on top ;)

Sadly my 4runner has a sunroof, is there a roof rack I can get that won't fuck up the sunroof and I can still have a roofrack tent?

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>>17747255
Yeah boat carpet it feels more abrasive I guess compared to normal carpet not sure how much they can hold ay I got that one off gumtree for $250 I can put a whole stack of 4.2m 90x35 joist on it with no problem my brother sleeps on his when camping sometimes>>17747285
Wing idea is sick I'm going to do that as well just haven't got around to it living in an appartment gotta wait till I'm at tafe to finish them. Just took my rad shroud off cunt of a rad must have a crack the fins are full of coolent to bad it's a massive ally one too spewn

>>17747291
Is that a jackaroo

>>17747312
If you're going to do a form fitted parcel shelf, grab a pair of scissors and some cardboard. Make up a template. Don't be too fussy if it doesn't fit millimetre perfect as you'll fold the carpet over anyway.
Sounds like the radiator is up for replacement. Don't fuck around, and replace it ASAP. Those alloy headed 1HZs don't like running hot.
>>17747315
Tarbo diesel Pajero. Like the Cruisers and Patrols, it's a solid truck but without the TD42 or 1HD tax.

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>>17747291
why does your 80 have a swing out door instead of a tailgate followed by a flip-open trunk door?

I'd probably get that custom fabed up and do something that mounts into the frame. That'd offer some protection against rollovers too and lawd knows i'd need it

100kg isn't really much for the metal so i guess i'm gonna go with a custom fab or something like your support beam if the fab costs more than a grand.

>>17747294
Custom fab or make one yourself. Have supports along the front go into a U shape around the main support / basket near the rear and middle. Then you'll be able to crawl in from the sunroof into your comfy little rooftop tent.

>>17747312
it 3am here night [mate]

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>>17747291
Yeah u can still get cheap gq td42s Iv had heaps this is my first LC
This is my old gq wagon first car was an absolute weapon and mums daily for years before I go it

>>17747331
Mines a 2nd gen Pajero. And as much as I love Pajeros, the single full width swing out door sucks, but isn't a deal breaker.
In Aus our J60s, J80s and J100s had a choice of either the double barn doors in the lower spec fleet versions or the tailgate setup the North Americans are used to.

And that 100kg is for each cross brace. You'd want to use at least four of them for a basket setup.
Tracklander is one company that offers a 500kg rated roof rack setup (at a price). Any further than that and I'd be more worried about over stressing the body structure.

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Heading down South in Murphy this weekend. Camping innawoods to catch the eclipse. Does driving in a highway median to pull out a car count as off roading?

>>17729507
>>17729529
Yea... the carb on those is what killed those motors. The AX15s are not too bad of a swap! I put that behind my 304 and had no problems

>>17729492
>>17744539
>>17729918
Looking good, You have a fine Blazer good sir! More pics needed plz

>>17730206
>Waiting for results

>>17739905
>>17740863
Find a 6.2 burb! Diesel power with none of the problems of a 6.5

>>17743840
>Just
>empty
>every
>pocket
And yet I still miss my old YJ...

>>17741816
>Quoting 10 things...

>>17747363
All the sub $5000 cheap GQs I've seen in Perth lately are either undesirable TB42 petrols or the rubbish motors (RB30 or RD28), or they're atmo TD42s with half a million kilometres in the condition of something that's travelled a full million. To find a decent condition unmolested factory Silvertop TD42 Patrol or Maverick with less than 250,000kms you're paying almost a 5 digit figure.
In comparison, I bought the Paj with the tough as nails 2.8 litre (not the rubbish 2.5) in near imaculate condition with 225k kms three years ago for $5000.
And Landcruisers resalewise are another league... On that note, hold on to your 80 series and maintain it. At the current rate you'll be able to trade it for a house in Perth's outer suburbs in 10 years time :D

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>>17747413I got my ute for 2k sold it for 6 lmao got offered 9 for it at one point but needed it for work. hard getting a nice gq now though all flogged to shit and glx hz and hd 80s seem to be made of gold lucky the paint is faded on mine so got it pretty cheap. I'm finding I don't need the solid axle front anymore prefer something like a newer pag or prado

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>>17747457
Gay cunt photos

>>17746366
Pennsylvania won't allow you to swap a diesel into a gas vehicle, it'll fail "emissions" testing. I don't want a diesel, too much money and time to swap in. They're also heavy and this K5 doesn't need anymore front end weight. Plus the added torque makes breaking axle shafts easier.

I'm gonna run 5.13 gears in the axles, I had those gears in my 1 ton axles under my suburban and they worked extremely well with the 37" tires I had on it. Probably end up buying RCV axleshafts for the front 10 bolt axle. I have spare 30 spline rear shafts, hope they don't become an issue with the size and weight of the 37s.

Another thing, if you don't regear after a large tire swap, it puts a lot of stress on the transmission (and clutch if manual), no matter if you have a diesel or gas engine.

>>17747905
>added torque makes breaking axle shafts easier.
Are you implying shorter diff gearing doesn't have an equal effect of raising torque applied at the axle shaft?
And gearboxes and clutches should be equipped as appropriate with different engines anyway.

>>17747992
Lower gears do offer more torque yes, but they offer more torque so the engine doesn't have to work as hard, which puts less stress on the transmission, transfer case and driveshafts. The lower gearing also helps the engine run in its powerband on the highway in 4th gear so the trans doesnt shift to 3rd and back hunting for the right gear, nor lug the engine.

Just adding a diesel isn't a fix all to not regear the axles when running larger tires. Gearing the axles lower does add more torque load to the axle shafts, but it is easier to control since you can go slower, less throttle to get the same torque to the wheels. Running a higher gear with a more powerful engine, like a turbo diesel, leads to more stress on the entire drivetrain, and still puts as much if not more load on the axle shafts due to having to use more momentum and wheel speed to get up an obstacle instead of crawling up it in a controlled manner with lower gearing.

Also like stated previously, I'd rather have the lower power gas engine then waste the money to buy an overpriced diesel engine and a new transmission (and transfer case) for my K5. I already installed a new 700r4 transmission, which I wouldn't be comfortable to run behind any decent diesel.

There are way more gas stations then diesel ones, so the gas engine will always be more convenient as well.

Don't get me wrong, I love big turbo diesels, but IMO they're best for towing heavy shit moreso then offroading.

>>17747992
Also I did the math to compare the torque load, at the axles if i run lower gears with the current tbi 350 or a turbo diesel. Using the same transmission gearing for first gear, 3.06 to 1, to make it simple. I currently have 4.30 gears, and want to run 5.13 gears with the gas engine. My current gas engine makes 300ftlb of torque peak, a stock turbo diesel cummins makes 400ftlb of torque peak. The gas engine with the 5.13s will put 4700lbft of torque to the axle shafts, the diesel would put 5260lbft of torque to the axle shafts.

This also doesnt take into account the first gesr in diesel transmissions normally are lower then in a gas one which would make the torque output even more for the diesel.

>>17747992
I'm putting a lot of stress on the half ton axle shafts, no matter what engine I run, with the heavy 37" tires and lower gearing. Which is why I'll be ordering RCV axle shafts for the front axle after I regear to 5.13s. If the rear shafts become an issue, they are 30 spline so hope not, then I'll order chromoly shafts then.

>>17746680
Gotta fuck with the cock you got, my man.

>>17748137
>not being a reverse trap

>>17728449
well i know whats next for my hard body. that longbed is a bitch.

>mfw i had to get a new computer so i have no more cool reaction faces
post ebin /org/ maymays bls

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Buying an fj62 soon, live on the east coast. How do I prevent body rust for the winter? I know I can get the undercarriage sprayed and what not, but i don't want the body to be eaten up like pic related. Any solutions?

>>17749785
it takes a long time and a lot of not giving a fuck for that to happen. wash off any salt/road chemicals religiously and you should be fine.
or just dont drive it whenever they salt the roads. thats probably your best bet

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>>17749725

>>17748134
Why not spend the money on a set of 1tons and be done with it?

I don't know what the prices are like in your neck of the woods but in the South east a passenger side drop d60/14bolt combo would run you about $1,000/$1,500

Tomorrow I get to wire transfer 42k for my new truck. Hopefully I get it delivered this week as well.

>>17750523
wut trucc

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>>17750544
that blue 4runner with the big front

>>17750557
why are you paying so much money for a depreciating asset

>>17750572
It doesn't even have 9000 miles, over 10k in parts and fab work done.

>>17750580
Does it have a toilet?

Tub? Sink? Kitchen?

Do yourself a favor and put that money down on a house or piece of property

>>17750597
I have 3 houses and sold one. I'm fine, thanks.

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>>17749947

>>17750597
>projecting your own poorfag financial situation onto someone else
although i agree buying a 42k truck is retarded 98% of the time anyway

>>17750572
>>17750597
>blueXJfag getting mad

>>17750634
fuck you no-car bitch

>>17750646
>>17750634
he really is

>>17750646
kekd

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>the time might be coming soon to sell my XJ

REALLY going to miss driving this thing in the snow, but I need something with better MPG that's reliable.

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>>17750762
>i need better mpg

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>>17750776
I think I'm going to have to start commuting a lot more for work now. Getting ~14mpg highway on a ~130 mile round trip isn't going to work for me.

Does Burbalade still post? Or Dutch MD? I've been gone from /o/ since the primaries

>>17747377
Can you make the 6.2 more powerful without compromising reliability or MPG significantly? 130hp 250ft lbs is not going to cut it in a V2500
>>17750803
>Not like getting 11mpg on 2-500mi round trips for work
VEE ATE
But seriously I need to put a new motor in my Transit

>>17750762
>>17750803
OM617 swap it

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>>17751044

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>>17751058
it's a good idea
lots of writeups on it on the internet too

>>17750459
Picking up a 14 bolt full floater rear axle for it tomorrow. Gonna run the 10 bolts for the rest of the year, most likely, then if I stumble on a cheap Chevy Dana 60 I'll throw those both under it.

>>17750898
Low boost turbo setup is the answer. While I'm not intimately familiar with GM/Detroit diesel V8s (I'm sure Murph or Burbalade kif he still posts) will confirm or correct me), I'm sure a simple boost referenced diaphragm operated compensator can be fitted to the factory fuel pump. Have it tuned for reasonable AFR and monitor your EGTs, and often you'll end up wearing hard a more reliable and serviceable engine than the factory non turbo configuration. No reason you won't achieve a reliable 200hp/400ft/lb I'd imagine, which is more than enough grunt for a 3/4ton.
>>17751044
Waste of a good motor.

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Just picked up an '86 Bronco II last month.
"Just need the in-tank pump, anon! Was running fine until that crapped out."

Uh huh. S'why you're selling it for 600 bucks. Fuck it, I need a puzzle, and I love these little barrel-rolling bastards.

One month later, the TFI is swapped, the ECU is ripped apart to replace leaking caps, couple solenoids being a shit, and I've run at least a mile of wiring through every harness of this little shitbeast.

But I'm happy, because I have something to fix. Once I get the crappy 2.9 working for a while, it's getting a 4.0 swap, Dana 35 front and an 8.8 rear, and probably a 4 inch lift.

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>>17728735
I made some progress on the truck, got the old cab off. Gotta pull the engine next and start in on the parts truck.

Used nothing but a hi-lift and some pipe to get it off.

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>>17751511
This shit is heavy

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Ok...
HOW THE FUCK did these goddamn cars get to the top of this mountain? This was supposed to be a remote spot innawoods accessible only by Jeep trail.

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Time to look for another eclipse spot I guess...

>The cavi and civic both fucked up their front bumper

>>17751773
will you take pics?

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>>17751773
IKTF
The trail is sketchy in spots but I've seen some 2wd cars up here. Must have fucked their undercarriage

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So are you guys waiting, how badly ford is going to fuck the new bronco up?

>>17752184
It's just going to be a Ford equivalent of Toyota's FJ Cruiser. A shallow retro body on the company's medium size pickup/SUV platform. What is there to fuck up?

>>17751951
I know right? Best part is they still have to go back down the trail after to leave.

>>17751858
Probably, but they'll most likely turn out shit.

>>17752184
The project manager has an old Bronco from the 70s and has gone record praising the original ones, so I still have faith for now

>>17752213
1. No removable top
2. Rebadge the Everest as the Bronco
3. Crossover

There are ways, especially with so few details out... believe me

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This thing needs new tires

>>17728600
You need to leave........NOW

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Help.

Send light bars.

And tendies.

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>>17754191
WORRY NOT, RESCUE IS ON ITS WAY!

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>>17754276
RESCUE WILL BE DELAYED

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Why is it always Mustangs and Corvettes that do burnouts and lose control?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1obvQU_Re0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShYQx_5qtHk

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>>17754191
bls send current corbiments

>>17753226
1. No removable top
Not a deal breaker, but wait and see.
2. Rebadge the Everest as the Bronco
It's all but confirmed to be more than a rebadge. Besides, Everest is a good truck. It's literally what the Explorer should be.
3. Crossover
It isn't... There's plenty of details out there.

>>17754191
>>17754276
>>17754283
lel

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>>17754283
When are you coming? I ate a crownon and turned it into Tendies without success and now I'm bored.

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>>17754367
what's a corgiment?

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My 99 4.0 grand cherokee is throwing white smoke from under the intake manifold from the exhaust manifold. What coult it be? Bad head gasket? Cracked head? I did a block test with test fluid and it came up negative but it fucking smokes, can't tell but I think it smells sweet so i believe it to be coolant. Help me what the fuck can i do I'm stressing out man

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAJTeCJ7NG0

im looking to buy an offroad capable truck/suv but it will also replace my accord as a daily driver. my budget is around 15 grand.

Anyone have any suggestions?

>>17755880
h2

>>17755916
real answers pls

>>17755931
that is

>>17755823
Prolly a failed head gasket...

>>17755635
i mean just kys already

>>17755880
3rd gen 4 runner
100 series land cruiser
80 series land cruiser
mid 90s f250 pooper duty
chebby square body
shitsudishi montero
heep x-gay
kablooki samurai
doyoda mini trug

>>17756012
I've been looking at the 7.5 super duties, theyre pretty cheap here. How well do they handle offroad? i used to own an excursion and it was pretty fun offroad.

>>17756036
you mean 7.3?
theyre ok for the most part. never going to be outstanding bc they have such a long wheelbase but if youre just doing basic stuff they are pretty good desu

>>17756059
yea i meant the 7.3 my bad. where i live they're around 6 grand for one with 180k ish miles.

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>>17756012

>>17755823
If its coming out in the center (between cylinders 3 and 4) its probably a cracked head. Otherwise assume headgasket. Either way, your taking the head off so HAVE FUN

IF it is cracked (since you probably have the crackl prone 0331 head) head to a junk yard and find a 7120 head from pretty much any 4.0 between 91-95. An 0630 will also work too, which you might also have.

Also check your cooling system and flush your radiator and such, the cracking head problem only really happens when the engine is forced to run hotter than it should be due to poor cooling performance.

I don't feel worthy to make a new thread someone else do it

>>17756265
Do it anyway. I believe in you.

>>17756265
Here I made one
>>17756450
>>17756450
>>17756450
>>17756450

>>17756265
were you the one who made it, anon?