SHTF modifications to JKU?

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>>33541747
The only thing to do to a Jeep so it doesn't let you down is sell it.

>>33541761
OK then, so what did you do to your J80?

>>33541747
I don't buy a Jeep.

TOYOTA
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>>33541781
A 2" lift, 35" tires, the snorkel, and the bumpers. It's fun having a car that doesn't need it's axles replaced :^)

>>33541747
Add an air compressor and welder to it. Tool box in back with a couple air tools and welding material, medical supplies, couple cases of MREs and a case of water.

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>>33541788
This, Jap trucks are the master race as this picture shows.

>>33541812
Operator error makes Jap trucks better?

>SHTF
>Drive a vehicle that has always-on internet connectivity
>is one of the most susceptible to being hacked on the market
>CIA takes your car for a joyride off the nearest cliff with you in it

ishydiggy

>>33541814
It wasn't operator error, it's the lack of factory locking differentials and 31" tires that don't clear the fenders because Jeeps can't generally hack it.

>>33541747
>What did you do to your Jeep so it doesn't let you down when SHTF?
Just like OP's pic, I just made it look cool, nothing there will help you in SHTF.

OP If you are from /o/ don't bother posting about vehicles here. It becomes a Toyota circlejerk from people too poor to own a vehicle built in the last 15 years. And a few Corollas.

>>33542226
Corollas are Toyotas. Derped out. Don't phone post at work while people jabber at you.

Point still stands. This isn't /o/. Most people here know nothing other than the shitbox car mommy bought for them and hilux memes

>>33542226
Don't bother posting on /o/, either. There are retards on there, especially when it comes to off roading.

>>33541827
>CIA
Somehow I don't think they will be my problem when SHTF, but hordes of hungry (and sometimes armed) people that didn't think better in advance.

Oh, and what Internet in post-SHFT? Pfft.

>>33541830
>consider limitations of your vehicle
>make a decision to go forward
Operator error.

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>>33542226
Fair point. Though, truth be told, there is one off road car that is absolutely worth its money, but because of reasons you listed it's not available in US. I'm talking about J70 Land Cruiser (no, not the one in the picture - though that one is awesome). Whatever is sold in US is crap.

I'll let you know after I get the fucking thing working in the first damn place.

God early XJ and MJ suck but holy fucking shit are they aesthetic as hell.

>>33541803
Where are you keeping it? Did you bother to get a vandal-proof lockbox?

I'd be concerned about a small fuel tank, but apparently there are aftermarket expansion tanks, some of them integrated with the fuel system to the point you don't need to do anything beyond pouring fuel into them to operate.

>air compressor
Tank, or tankless?

>>33542242
/o/ is /v/ with cars. Utterly fucking worthless board. Nobody on /o/ knows jack shit about anything and you should do the opposite of what they say.

>>33542456
The J70 is shit and you can buy old ones. The J200 is not crap, you're retarded.

>>33541788
This. I'll buy a Taco or Land Cruiser

>>33542533
>Tacoma
lol

>>33542412
>two factory vehicles other than tires and the XJ had a budget lift
>one is less capable

>>33542521
The only old J70 you can buy in US is Canadian BJ70, but good luck finding someone who would sell it to you

>J200 is not crap
By itself - maybe not. By comparison with what is really not crap - it is crap.

>>33541747
sold it and bought a toyota

>>33542623
>The only old J70 you can buy in US is Canadian BJ70, but good luck finding someone who would sell it to you
That's incredibly untrue. Any J70 built before 1992 is eligible for import.
>By itself - maybe not. By comparison with what is really not crap - it is crap.
What do you think makes the J200 crap?

>>33541830

>Doesn't post a pic of jap "truck" crossing the obstacle.
>because you didn't

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>>33542536
Nothing wrong with them. You're just jelly a broke faggot like you couldn't even afford a beat to shit one. Kek.

>>33542708
I didn't even take the picture, the Jeep owner did. Why would you be surprised a vehicle with a rear locker and bigger tires made it through that ditch?

>>33542729
They are boring and slower than shit sliding down a hill.

T. Not him.

Also post yours with a time stamp hotshit

>>33542729
Everything is wrong with them. They used to rust in fucking half. The only people who buy them are retards who think they're Hiluxes.

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>>33543019
>boring
kek, you want something more colorful and exciting drive your partners Prius

>>33543053
Must have missed your timestamped photo.

Sound advice though; from personal experience no doubt?

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None yet, just gonna do a slip yoke eliminator, snorkel, front True Trac (rear is already limited slip) winch and some tool storage on the body panels. Warn bumpers with recovery hooks. Might paint it a more subdued color someday, nothing tacky thoigh. Keeping it simple.

>>33543097
Get a D44 for the rear and truss the D30. Then put TTs in both. Don't put a locking diff in the front axle if you can only have one, just put it in the rear. Thanks to the brake force distribution you can pretty effectively balance power on the front axle using the brakes.

Mercedes 5 cylinder turbo diesel swap and incase that doesnt work i have a toyota 4runner in the garage

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>>33543097
Okay so I know it's ghetto as fuck, but I had an old truck I bought from a buddy to work on a home renovation. It was that champagne color every 2000ish Chevrolet was painted.

Plastidipped the whole thing with rattle cans in the driveway. Turned out pretty nice, was totally reversible and you can touch it up if you ding it. And they make it in pretty cool Jeep colors like od green.

God damn I sound like a plastidip shill. Anyway it's neat stuff and I would think it'd work nicely on a Wrangler like that if you want not-cherry red.

>>33543126
I hope it's not a 3rd gen.

>>33543132
I should note I didn't do it just bc it was gold. Clear was letting go, rust all over (which I converted then painted over to buy some time) and I did it just to sell it. Figured some kid would love it. He did.

>>33543119
Mine came with a rear D44 from the factory. I agree about the locker, the True Trac is just a high bias ratio limited slip, and so far I've never found myself needing a locker. Probably should truss the front axle. I've been pretty impressed with this thing so far, it's never left me hanging yet.

>>33543132
That doesn't look too bad. I think it's a great coating for an older rig you just don't want to repaint. The paint on mine is just in such good shape I don't want to go with anything except another nice paint color. The red has kinda grown on me though

>>33543180
Well like I said that's part of the appeal; you can just yank it off if you decide you don't want it anymore/sell/new color or whatever.

But yeah man, the red isnt bad.

>>33543135
God no, second gen with a Lexus ls400 1uz-fe engine mounted to a 5 speed. I'm a jeep guy but if shtf I'm either taking the yota or one of my quiet 250cc bikes

>>33542297
Never understood /k/'s hatred of /o/. You are essentially the same autists with slightly different hobbies

>>33543161
>Mine came with a rear D44 from the factory.
Good
>I agree about the locker, the True Trac is just a high bias ratio limited slip, and so far I've never found myself needing a locker.
Ah ok, I was confusing it with the G80 which I thought they marketed as the TrueTrac.
>Probably should truss the front axle.
You definitely should if you want to run larger than 31" tires and don't baby the car.

>>33543189
You should rhino line the lower body panels on that truck, I think that always looks good.

>>33543192
2Gs are cool, too bad they weren't that well equipped from the factory and have basically no aftermarket. I would have left the A340 in it, though.

>>33543210
I have a friend who's a great fabricator, I'll look into it

>>33543132
How many canes did it take? Where did you get the plastidip? Did it have a rubbery texture? I looked on the website and it lists several different lines do you know their differences? Like if I did it I'd want like FDE or coyote, I'd settle for OD. I need to do my trim at the very least.

>>33543214
If I'd kept it I would have, especially considering considering the rockers were rusting out if it.

But I kept it just for that project then sold it.

>>33542242
>derp

Kill your self

>>33543233
I used probably a dozen cans. It was a little rubbery but you could layer it more to get a rubbier finish if you want. I did probably 3 coats.

You can order it from anywhere; amazon, hardware store... Auto parts places stock the fun colors usually if you run low.

It was just the normal bog standard black plastidip. I think it turned out nice.

>>33543255
Using derp is suicide worthy now? Am I that old?

>>33543204
See
>>33542520

/k/ is nothing like /o/. /o/ is a burning hell of shitposting.

>>33543219
Didn't have one when I got it. Bought it for $600 because the guy who put the 1uz in it couldn't get it to stay running. Claimed ecu problem, when in reality it takes 2 hot wires and a ground to run that whole engine.

>>33543303
Should I replace my Comanche's entire engine bay loom? It looks like shit.

>>33543303
2G owners aren't bright, I bought one for 100 bucks off a guy whose timing belt snapped. He thought the engine was toast, not realizing it was a non-interference design.

>>33543312
Does it still work? If yes don't replace I'm assuming 4.0 non h.o.?

>>33543318
When he showed me what was wrong it took all of me to not burst into laughter. I just opened my wallet and gave him the $600. Drove it till was out of view and pulled his wire mess out. Ran 2 wires right from the battery to the proper pins and it ran like a top.

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>>33542226
>It becomes a Toyota circlejerk from people too poor to own a vehicle built in the last 15 years. And a few Corollas.
And my truck; which shits on all the tiny little jeeps and 'off-road' vehicles.

>>33543496
You must have at least a decent pile of cash if you can drive that thing regularly and keep it maintained.

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>>33543527
Hah, no. I'm a poor graduate student; but even then I can still drive it weekly and do all the maintenance myself.

>>33543549
I'd imagine it takes a pretty decent size lift to so suspension/ axle work.

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>>33543560
Two words: bottle jacks.

>>33543565
I almost bought one of these when I was younger, but instead I decided on a 72 olds. Kinda wish I got this

>>33543402
I'd agree with your 'no' since it does mostly work but I can plainly see a lot of braided copper when I look into the bay. Also I have literally no power to anything right now. Not even the flashers work.

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>>33543577
It was cheaper than all the 1990's jeeps, 2000+ pickups/suvs, etc. that I had seen. The only thing that will suck to buy is the tires. Other than that, preventative maintenance has been easy and cheap. Replaced 5 filters and changed all 5 gallons of oil. Eventually I will be getting a reusable air filter and tires. Maintenance/technical documents are available on every single part, piece, assembly, etc. so nothing is a mystery.

>>33542662
>import
Are you insane? What will one do with J70 where there are no fucking spare parts? Remember, we're talking about SHTF here. Jeeps are like Lego blocks - parts are scavengeable, interchangeable and plenty. Less so with Tacomas and other stuff. Even J200 is way too expensive ($85k new) to consider it viable for SHTF, except, maybe, as a disposable box to just leave where (not if) it breaks.

>>33542789
What do tires and the locker have to do with the fact that he simply miscalculated the approach angle?

>>33543658
Because he doesn't know that axle placement is a very important feature of off-road capable vehicles and that the dude grossly underestimated his vehicles ability to tackle such a sharp V.

>>33543636
I think they make reusable oil filters too, they're expensive though.

$400 or so expensive

>>33542226
Kek this. Remember how many cross posters are here from /a/, /jp/, and all the other weaboo cesspools of this site.

>>33543132
>Plastidipped
Rhino Liner FTW

>>33543682
So is it the jeeps fault for not being able to overcome an obstacle beyond it's limits or is it the drivers fault for not knowing the limitations?

>>33543642
Bitch not once were we talking about prepper fantasyland. Stop the bullshit. Thinking the J70 is cheap, fuck outta here.

>>33543689
Yeah, no. I would never use that. I put full synthetic 15W40 in the engine and gave it a new Wix oil filter that was something like $18.

Shit, after reading a few posts here, I forgot I wasn't on /o/.

>>33543716
>that the dude grossly underestimated his vehicles ability to tackle such a sharp V

Mean't to say overestimated
The driver is at fault for not knowing his vehicle's limits.

>>33543658
If he went cross axle he would have been stuck just the same because he has open differentials.

Any more questions, wannabe off road genius?
>>33543716
It's the Jeep's fault for having such low limits.

Use jeep to block driveway choke point. Steal neighbor's Unimog.

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>>33542456
FJ70s were never sold here.
FJ60s or FJ80s are our only choice. Blame Toyota, they didn't think there was a market here.

You COULD import a 70 series from canada, but you would end up paying 30-40k all said and done.

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>>33542456
Also
>Whatever is sold in US is crap.
As a crusier aficionado whose owned a lot of these trucks, and I come from a family that's owned even more. The 60 series and 80 series both share a lot of parts with the 70 series. They are fine trucks. You are clearly talking out of your ass.

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>>33541747
For all the toyotaphiles in this thread.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b5YRN_cBSM

>>33543258
I'm doing mine. I always said if I got burnt out I should just repaint it since its a good truck and I'm familiar with its maintenance. Definitely doing trim pieces in black and body in the camo green color.

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>>33541747

I don't own a Jeep. Never have and never will.

>>33541747
Prob gonna throw a tire and gas can carrier on the back of my TJ. Also a winch.

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>>33543636
Makes me think about when I wanted to get one of these that was bobbed.

>>33543935
>talking out of your ass
Note I said IS sold, not WAS sold. I can agree with your statement on J60 and J80. But neither of them is available new in US anymore, while J70 is still manufactured and sold around the world.

>>33543636
How much did it cost you? And where did you buy it?

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>>33543636

5 GALLONS of oil? Jesus fuck...

My normal gas-driven truck uses around 8 quarts 5w20 synthetic, and it's usually around $100 to do an oil change (I do them myself - if you don't, you're an actual retard) I can't imagine buying that much oil.

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>>33544222
Okay. Misunderstanding.
I really don't see why Toyota refuses to bring the 70 series here. If there is a market for the Wrangler I don't see why they can't sell the 70 series. A 70 series pickup is my dream pickup truck.

Oh well. I want a solid front axle truck with a turbo diesel and now Jeep is going to bring one out with their new Scrambler. So I think I will go to Jeep in the future. Meanwhile Toyota only gives us the tacoma for a small truck option, stupid fucking toyota, that company is run by monkeys now.

>>33544222
And yet you can get J100s and J200s which are as good or better than the J80s and, especially, the J60s.

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>>33544371
>IFS
into the trash it goes

>>33544403
Yea, ok buddy.

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>>33544411
If you lived on the west half of the US, you would understand.
We have lots of rocks and mountains to climb over.

>>33544333
>delayed
>AGAIN
I am just going to try my fucking damnest to keep that MJ running until then but it's more likely I get a used taco or colorado this year and hang onto it for five years or so and picking up a used 2020 model. Fuck I'm mad though.

>>33544454
Fuck. I was expecting to buy one later this year. That fucking italian CEO promised it would be out by the end of 2017.
Fucking Chrysler, and they wonder why they have trouble selling cars.

>>33544445
Yep, and my IFS 4x4 does just fine there. Solid axles don't mean shit, really, when you're comparing factory to factory. Go buy lockers, they're more important.

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>>33544519
Lockers are incredibly important. But it doesn't change the fact that a solid axle will articulate more. Also they are mechanically simpler and far more durable.

I used to wheel a IFS Nissan for years, but got sick of breaking half-axles and CV joints failing. Thanks, but I've already done the IFS thing, and I didn't like it one bit.

>>33544556
>But it doesn't change the fact that a solid axle will articulate more.
From the factory? Barely, if at all.
>Also they are mechanically simpler and far more durable.
Mechanically simpler? They're both a differential, half shafts, CVs, and control arms. They're not any more durable, either.
>I used to wheel a IFS Nissan for years, but got sick of breaking half-axles and CV joints failing. Thanks, but I've already done the IFS thing, and I didn't like it one bit.
I don't know what Nissan you wheeled. A solid axle of the same strength would have failed as well.

>>33544611
>solid axle of the same strength
So a Dana 30.

>>33544680
I guess that might be apt for something like a D21 Hardbody or Pathfinder.

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>>33544611
>From the factory? Barely, if at all.
They usually do though. And they have MUCH more potential if you lift them than a IFS truck will ever have. The upper and lower control arms will limit how far a IFS truck can go before the swing arm or leaf spring of a solid axle truck will.

>Mechanically simpler?
Yes.
>They're both a differential, half shafts, CVs, and control arms.
So? The angle the of the solid front axle truck halfshalfs will never change. Extreme angles are what fucks a CV joint up, that or sand getting in the boot (also no SFA does not have CVs). A solid axle is one solid contiguous piece of steel where everything is housed inside of, the IFS setup spreads things out more
>They're not any more durable, either.
They are. You just saying this matter of factly will not change reality.

>I don't know what Nissan you wheeled.
And Xterra, it did rather well but the R180 alloy housing for the front diff cracked under stress. You can 'titan swap' them and put the Nissan titatns M205 diff in, but it's $3k and barely nets you any strength gain.
>A solid axle of the same strength would have failed as well.
That' the thing, no solid front axle is made out of aluminum alloy to save weight like the IFS ones will be. IFS is just a compromise when it comes to offroading

With a SFA I can run larger tires at higher stress (more wheel speed, more load, etc.) and be confident that I won't get stranded out on the trail somewhere. Again, thanks for your "input" but I've been there and done that when it comes to IFS.