/ORG/ - Off Road General

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>>16797590
>>Ranger a shit Edition

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>>16797590
you rang?

>>16797775
Are you yellow YJ guy, or yellow TJ guy?

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What non-offroad car should I slap a lift kit on and take offroad?

Miata or Mustang?

Real question. I only have 1k to spend and can't afford anything else that isn't rusted to shit.

>tfw "mechanic special" ads on craigslist

>>16797867
You can afford a Suburban.

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Can't block the discord
https://discord.gg/SenfAyU

Can't stop the discord
https://discord.gg/SenfAyU

Cant hide the discord
https://discord.gg/SenfAyU

Join the discord
https://discord.gg/SenfAyU
Also, we keep forgetting about STICKERS!!!!!
http://watracing.com/?product=off-road-general
http://watracing.com/?product=off-road-general

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Would there be any reason a pickup version of a vehicle was better than the SUV? Like the trailblazer vs the colorado or the Tacoma vs the 4runner?

>>16797839
That's a YJ. Look at the tailgate hinges and hood latches.

>>16797867
Post your craigslist.

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>>16797590
>trying to use a 2WD tacoma as a reaction picture
>trying
M8, I'm succeeding

Also, why build a Prerunner when I can just convert it to 4x4 for the same price :^)

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>>16797839

yj, fammm

>>16797946
>brake lines

>>16797983
Pfft, not even dude. Haven't put them on yet. I can't even take off the old ones.

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>>16797946

>>16797934
>why build a Prerunner
Because this way you won't need bed full of dildos

Suburbans seem kind of fucking huge. How are blazers?

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>>16798016
just cut them with scissors m8

>>16798116
About the size of a S-10, depending which gen you get.

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>>16798087
soon.... without my brake lines and parking brake cables holding me back, with some boomerang shackles I could get quite a bit more down travel, but yeah yotas always have good flex.

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>>16798158
>yotas always have good flex
Kind of bold statement.
It all comes to the maaneeey in the end. Yota is far from stock.

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>>16797590
>Ranger a shit Edition
Fuck you I will hunt you down and fucking murder you OP

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>>16798187
this will trigger the tay

>>16798116
Huge compared to a 2 door Wrangler.
If you're even considering any sort of pickup, then a Suburban really isn't much bigger. They're not nearly as big as some people think they are.

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>>16797867
Offroad: FWD>RWD
fight me

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>>16798183
sas, on a 3 inch lift? That's pretty average for most yotas I see around where I live. That is every 80-90's yota you see on the trail you could claim haha. But yeah I feel, it is a bit bold but those swap kits are cheap, lift kits are cheap and my jeep aint that tall, nor am I claiming it's a good one.

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>>16798245

>>16797915
The SUV version generally has a multilink coil rear where as the pickup has load Bearing leaves. I'd personally prefer the pickup with aftermarket springs to suit, as I find crew cabs a lot more accommodating than SUVs.

>>16798349
I am just fucking with you, you have nice jeep.

Have you ever had a use for that beak for a bumper?

i want Bronco

>>16798515
no

>>16798515
You mean you want to ride the stallion, eh? *wink* *wink*

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>>16798478
"nice", yeah I don't know about that.

>>16798559
If offroad vehicle is not rusty and overall looks taken care of i consider it being nice. It.s 4.0 AT?

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>>16798602
nope........

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Hey /org/.
I'm going to be living in my 1985 SUV.
It hasn't been repainted ever.
I want to redo it, but I don't want to make it look too nice and get broken into with all my shit.
What are some things I can do to my car that won't make it look ugly, but will definitely lower its value to OTHER people.
I was thinking decals and stickers on the window.
On my computer right now without, Don't have pics on me.

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>>16799915

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anybody know if it's possible to add a traction control button to an 07' FJC
i know they come standard on later model years

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>tfw
at least its an excuse to regear for my 35s now...

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>>16800020
the missing chunks

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>>16800020
>>16800024
dood

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>>16798187
>>16798194
You know, I would be angry. But good for the normie for trying to meme.

I can't be mad anymore.

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>>16799915
/org/ plz help

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>>16797590
I just went outside to take a picture and damn does it look much better now that I did some aesthetic changes to it instead of purely utilitarian.

Speaking of Ranger a shite, the front torsion bars are annoying to lift and I had to bring it to the fab to swap the keys out (then wheel allign them). But it was worth the $450 to increase the ride quality. Everyone who's ever owned a Ranger or on forums always recommend just jacking up muh bars but I'm very happy with this swap and worth the money

>>16800198
Nigga I already told you how to solve the issue last /ORG/

>>16800207
You didn't though. All you did was tell me to clean the inside, but didn't tell me shit about the outside.
My question is about the paint of the car, not the interior.

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>>16800200
Damn dude, with the new wheels and a topper that actually fits, that's a good looking trug

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>>16800679
Also: no more wheel rub!
Almost rammed the rock sliders into the front fender, though.

How do you people bend them back or do you just leave them twisted?

>>16800462
Dude just leave the exterior the way it is then what are you worried about?

>>16801151
I just bought a 1999 Ranger
Any mod recommendations?
Does anyone make a lift kit
Do Rangers lead the way?

>>16801151
I have seen your truck in at least a dozen threads over the past 2 months or so and this is the first time i realized that those are good damn hubcaps.

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>>16801783
Ah ah, not hub caps.

Wheel covers

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>>16801783
Well don't feel bad. I literally switched them out like 2 weks ago because I used to have these monstrosities on them:

>>16801646
'99 has which front suspension? Kits are annoying to place in yourself for the torsion bars. Otherwise, the wishbone / A IFS are pretty e z.
I'd recommend getting a front bumpie first as lift kits are more or less useles without the appropriate tyres which are going to run you the price of the vehicle.

It all depends on what you want to do, desu.

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S N O W R O L L I N G

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>>16802326
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

>>16801375
The car looking like shit.
I want my car repainted, but I'm afraid if I make it look too nice people will want to break in.
I was thinking about getting stickers to make it less valuable.

>>16801646
I also have a 99 ranger. Superlift is the only suspension lift manufacturer as far as I know and it's pricey. 1500 bucks pricey, and the rear lift is just blocks.You can crank the front torsion bars to get 2 inches of lift in the front, and longer spring shackles in the rear to lift the rear end 2 inches. The ranger has a shit aftermarket support desu.

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>>16802389
What.

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>>16802439
Oh yeah. If they're torsions, I know at least 2 people who have swapped them out for a d44 or different coil IFS for e z lifting.
Torsion bar crank up costs you only the price of wheel alignment and the 1 hr of jacking up the torsions. But I do so much highway driving that I justified a key swap for $450 giving me 2.5 inches of lift and somehow a smoother ride.

Again, it's all based on what you want to do with the Ranger. Maybe get a shell accessory first?

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Whats going on here?

>>16802466
What size tires do you run?

>>16801646
See the OP.

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>>16802544
32 tall. They fit in the stock wells bery well. A lot of wheel rub but they gace me the stock height that I needed for the trails

I upped from 28s which meant gearing went from 4.10 to like 4.8 something and knocked down two MPGs I chose Wrangler Duratracs for muh comfiness - plus they match my Duratek engine (;

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>>16800143
absolute carnage
>mfw i just dropped it off at le super cool land cruiser man to set up 4.88 ring and pinion

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>>16800200
>wheels dont look like total shit
>topper fits and is color matched
>the front end isnt a hanging sack of shit
look how far youve come

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>>16802389
were getting closer

>>16803417
I don't think you know how gearing is effected when you go to a bigger tire. When you run a taller than stock tire it is like you geared the truck higher, lower numerically, which means you're effective gearing is like 3.55 to 1 with the 4" taller tire (after quick maths). It makes the truck have to work harder to accelerate from a stop hence the decrease in fuel mileage.

The more you know...

what's the best truck for off-roading? I wanted to save up for a sports car but my parents offered to buy me a truck on the condition I continued to help out around the farm. I guess what I'm trying to say is what truck can I have the most fun with?

>>16803550
thats an impossible question you are going to need to be more specific.
what exactly do you mean when you say off roading, where will you be taking this truck?
are you doing extended overlanding trips? are you rock crawling? are you doing some high speed desert shit?
how many people would you like to bring with you?
do you care about gas mileage?
whats your budget?
are you planning on upgrading it?
why are you such a faggot?
i could keep going but give us some more info

>>16803472
I was gonna do it before summer but you assholes made me expedite the process.
Shell was $500. Keys $550 after allignment, whel covers $80. Door mating surface (lessens wind noise) cost like $120. Spent $1250 in the past 2 weeks on this thing

>>16803502
Wow. I've literally been telling this to people for the past 2 weeks of those numbers.
The important part is that I mentioned the engine works harder and muh em pee gees suffer a bit (when you upsize tyres)- so the numbers aren't that big of a Fucc up, j'suppose.

Thanks for no bully, anon. I'm going to look at regearing when I actually look into lockers in the near future. I'll look this shite up in my spare time tho.

>>16803565
>what exactly do you mean when you say off roading, where will you be taking this truck?
mostly just mudding and fucking around in the woods and shit I guess. I live in the more mountainous part of Virginia if that gives you a better idea.
>are you doing extended overlanding trips? are you rock crawling? are you doing some high speed desert shit?
no, maybe, no
>do you care about gas mileage?
no
>whats your budget?
$10k
>are you planning on upgrading it?
yes

>>16803598
>getting bullied into upgrading by /org/
at least it was friendly bullying :-)

but iktf. i am about to blow $2k on a regear fug

>>16803607
>>16803607
>I live in the more mountainous part of Virginia if that gives you a better idea
me too friendo

with that budget and basically just wanting to mud and fuck around and not really overland you should probably just by a heep tbf

>>16803598
4.56s or 4.88s if you regear for the 32" tires will get you close to the same gearing as you had with the 4.10s and 28" tires. The 4.56s will be a hair higher gearing then stock, and the 4.88s would be a hair lower. Me personally would error on the low side, numerically higher gear, because it takes stress off the transmission and engine to turn the tires.

>>16803598
>Wow. I've literally been telling this to people for the past 2 weeks of those numbers.
I told you the same thing in each of the last two threads.

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>>16803683
its also better /off road/ as well

>mfw everyone talking about regearing when im regearing

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>>16803683
>>16803735

4.88 regear on 33"

>>16803683
Good to know. I wouldn't be doing a regear on my tyres in my Taynger Ranger since its more or less useless but once I get a dedicated offroader instead of offroading for work, I'll look into it for the lockers

>>16803925
Hey. Post the bae editted picture.

>>16803695
Lmao. Sorry senpai. At least I caught it the 3rd time around.

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Hey everyone! I have to renew Murphy's license plate this month. I was thinking of going the custom plate route, but the best I could come up with is pic related. Anyone have any better ideas?

https://www.services2.sos.state.mi.us/plates/

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>>16804062

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finally got non ancient, dryrot cracking bald tires. now ill actually try taking it somewhere with rocks

>First time offroading last week
>Holy shit need offroad car now
>Dirt poor
>Live in Arizona so its not a prob finding a cheap one.

Need help finding something.
Craigslist: https://mohave.craigslist.org/

>>16803638
what county? I'm in Rockbridge.

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>>16804098

>>16804101
Ooh, are they 235/85R16?

>>16804105
https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/6036830661.html

>>16804115
285/75r16
steering is vague as fuck now though

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>>16804062

>>16803638
Jeeps are kinda gay though... all the basic bitch normies have one in my area. Also I need a truck bed for work.

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>>16804062

>>16804124
Heh, the Ram makes them look smaller.
I myself am tossing up between 235/85R16 or 255/85R16 for my Montero.

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>>16804179
>Montero.
not gonna lie, kinda jelly.
my dad had 2 of them one 2 door one 4 and theyre awesome little mountain rigs. like a goddamn caddy after coming from the sami he had for the hills before that

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>>16804179
keep in mind 235 85 is what jimny's are rolling

>>16804112
albemarle
looks like were fairly close
did you put yourself on the map

>>16803735
Why are you regearing a land cruiser?

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>>16803735

>>16804153
So? Get one to overpower them. Sides, most of the basic biatches are the hottest ones.

Why do you need a bed for work?

>>16804209
Neat, mine's a turbo diesel NL, although it's a GLX so it isn't the "gen 2.5" Blista guard NL.
>16804239
That's cool, it's also the standard tire size for the commercial split rim J70 Landcruisers, and equates to about 32" in diameter. Should work good with my factory gearing.

>>16804377
Also Land Rovers

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>>16804042

The "I hate Daylight Savings" pre-Death Valley trip is on.
Heading to Mojave tomorrow. Pics upon return.

>>16800198
Step 1: Consider why you're living in an SUV. If this is because you want to save money by not paying rent, you really should consider a windowless van. Seriously. It's very hard to have any sort of privacy in a windowed vehicle, and there are tons of examples on how to makes vans into basically mini-RVs.
Just for reference, what make/model?

Step 2a: Sand your future home with high-grit sandpaper, and then mask off all the edges of stuff you don't want over-sprayed.

Take it to Maaco and pay $300 for them to apply a single-stage enamel that will look OK. Definitely won't look "too good" if that's what you're worried about.

OR

Step 2b: Get an electric sprayer, and the appropriate amount of black plasti-dip. It won't look great, but better than shit faded paint. Definitely won't give the impression that it has

>>16804388
Yeah, it's just a common split rim size. I like the way the skinnier tires work in the bush compared to the wider 10.5-12.5" tires all the cool kids seem to run these days. I'd love to get a set of 255/85R16 muddies for play, but realistically I'd end up with what ever was around second hand, and that'd probably be 285/75.

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>>16804439
>I like the way the skinnier tires work
mah negroid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq2jY1trxqg

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>>16799915
>Go to Walmart
>Buy a few rattle cans of cheap bedliner
>Just paint, no prep
>overspray? Who cares?
>if you miss a spot, fill in with paintbrush

Previous owner's tactic for my burb. It may have looked cool back in the day, but now it's faded to shit and since he didn't prep it's peeling/flaking. Pic related for reference. Is this the look you're going for?

For an added bonus:
It doesn't matter how shitty of a car it is. If people can see it in there, it wont be there when you return...

Solve this with a rattle can of black spray paint. Congratulations, you now have 0% tint on your back windows. PROBLEM SOLVED!!!

>>16803417
>Duratek
Your ranger is a 4 banger? Or is it a 3.0 vulcan, or a 4.0 Cologne?

>>16805371
4.0 SOHC Cologne. I still never understood why they even kept making the 3.0 V6s at the time.

Fun fact: the highest price for a Ranger I saw the other day was $18k for a 2011 4.0 4x4 model with 75k km.

>>16804428
:D!

>>16804305
see >>16800020 >>16800024
after that happened it kind of made sense. i could go back to standard gears and save a little bit of $$ or just bite the bullet and regear for the larger tires

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>>16805701
Do you have lockers already?

Morning, BLG!

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>>16805719
morning to you as well!
and no i do not (>tfw open diffs)
i am having an autolocker (spartan) stuffed in the rear but going full air locker or harrop locker is way more than i want to spend

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If I put push bars on my SUV, can I also put a snow plow on it without taking off the push bar?

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>>16797867
there can only be one option

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Got to sit in one of those G-Wagens today. Back leafs are a weird addition to the mix but I guess e z to repair

>>16805733
Diff upgrade time, then?

>>16805733
My advice, upgrade the axle locating studs from the standard 8mm to the 10mm ones found in the 100 series. You'd have to have the axle flange tapers enlarged and the hub drilled and tapped.
For switch able lockers you can get away with it (sometimes) but those studs are on borrowed time with an auto locker.

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>>16806349
Real men don't use lift kits. Just slap some pizza cutter MT's on there and go.

>>16806339
No.

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>>16808325
>imlying a cut n turn front end and reindexed notched spring plates with T2 CV's doesnt constitute a lift

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>>16807701
upgrading the diffs to locked diffs on a cruiser is more expensive than arb's lol

>>16807842
pretty good advice
that said, i know one guy personally and another few hundred on forums running an autolocker in the rear on their 80 for years and years without issue. not saying failure cant happen but its definitely rare

>>16808668
Yeah but it's one of those things that you might as well do since you're regearing too.

Kinda like upgrading to 4x4 when your transfer case breaks on your 2wd shitbox :^)

>>16808777
nice trips!
you might be right but desu ive never heard of anyone even doing that. ill probably stick with the regular studs for now since that seems like a whole lot of extra work (famous last words I know)

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>>16808810
Spanks senpai.

Whatcha running right now?

>>16808867
you mean in terms of mods?
95 fzj80 on ome j spring lift, caster plates, extended brake lines, half finished rear drawer system (almost there), 35in st maxx's and currently in the shop getting yukon 4.88s and a rear spartan locker

what about you my dude

>>16808777
>2wd
>transfer case

The fuck are you even doing here?

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>>16809051
Heh. Ask tacofag

>>16808897
Something about a 4x4 fanger but am way too drunk right noe.

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I'm booooored everything here is so dry

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>>16810132
everything here has been saturated with water. today was the first somewhat sunny day in a while

>tfw took blue in to check alignment after balljoints and tierod ends and got it close enough that no adjustment was needed

How retarded would it be to build a 50/50 prerunner/overland rig? Basically something I could sleep in with just enough travel to do light crawling when necessary and can handle a little air without breaking in half. Now what if I wanted to carry a dirt bike too?

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>>16798627
i store mine every winter

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My hunting rig.
Got a 2" lift and snorkel coming next week.
BF AT KOs
Bar
9" 370w driving lights
12,000lb winch
Not a serious offroad enthusiast but dont mind a bit of fun getting into my hunting spots, as long as it can do that without breaking down Im happy.

>>16810157
How much of a manlet are you that you need a little step to get into your truck?! LOL

>>16811138
6'2 i just haven't taken them off, only got it a few weeks ago.

>>16810620
build whatever the fuck you want man.

>>16804661
I'll take things IFS armchair offroaders can't do for $500, Alex.

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>>16802347
Hey guys, when running icy lightly technical trails that just froze over, (so basically I C E R O L L I N G), do you put 2wd or 4wd H/L? Low seems important to actually out of the occasional ice breakage (1ft wide stream crossing) but there are times I want to be reving 40+ on the trails and it's weird being in 4th gear, really.

I actually kinda miss my 2wd + chains

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>>16810157
>manlet steps

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>>16810157
>manlette step
>autismos roof rack
>"back off" mud flap on front wheelwells
Gets me every time. Thanks, anon.

>>16811819
im half tempted to leave everything on just because it seems to trigger /o/
the yosemite sam flaps arent long for this world though, theyve almost broken off from age

but really what is the 'tism of the rack?

>>16811819
>>16811795
>>16811138
What the fuck are your problems, guys? Tiny step is fucking awesome when you offroading and need to stop and peek out to see what's in front of car. Especially when you already went out and now your boots are covered in dirt.

I think it's a pretty cool truck.

>>16811832
I love it actually. Gives it a utilitarian personality kinda like old Taynger before her upgrades. Do it when you feel is necessary.

I'm still fucking drunk from 10 hours ago and am just starting to sober up (hangover I guess) and just find it funny.

Also, if you carry a big enough tarp (like a pool cover or something), you can turn the rack into something really fucking sweet for camping.

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>>16811836
t. manlet

>>16811863
>you can turn the rack into something really fucking sweet for camping.
that has slowly been the forming idea for that rack.
i figure it can double as a roll bar so i dont die so readily if i tip it over at some point too.
i was considering building a slide in shell to go within the rack so everything can be dry without fucking around with tarps, that or build a ghetto roof that can be flipped out from the top then use a tarp for walls.
nothing is likely to happen before i can move though since i have shit for workspace now.

>>16811836
nah, those steps need to come off, theyre screwed into the rockers, too obtrusive and flimsy, if i snag one itll fuck the rocker panel up good.

>>16811889
With they way those rails are set up, I don't think they'd be able to handle any type of rollover whatsoever. Don't count on them for that, lmao.

Anyway, the benefit of a fully tarp system is that you get amazing aerodynamics compared to other people's taller camping barges. A roof would partially negate that. Though, a full tarp setting will be annoying to set up and dismantle alone.

Also yeah, take the steps off and replace with rock sliders. Especially before you do any sort of lightly technical paths

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>>16811931
>I don't think they'd be able to handle any type of rollover whatsoever.
i..i could triangulate it..
my hope would be that it would stop on its side, older pickups didnt have shit for roof integrity for a roll.
the flip out roof idea would be stowed flat like plywood on the top so aero shouldnt be much issue with it
ill probably swap the engine before that though, the 318 is so anemic i think loading it down then trying to go in the hills would just be frustrating

>speaking of manlet steps

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>>16811954
You could but then you'd be adding weight to the top... Just put an external rollbar like everyone else does. But I'd be more worried for front end collisions at moderate speeds. Even with deer.

CUMINS SWOOP IET. Heh.
That's essentially just a leaf spring Ramcharger with a long bed, isn't it?

>>16812313
ive already accepted that a minor head on will kill me, either by impalement on the steering column or blunt force trauma
the frame, more or less the same. i think it has heavier axles but thats about it. pretty sure they both use the 7" or whatever frame

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Does anyone know what this style of wheel is called?

>>16812361
steel rally wheels
allied series 80
triangle window
no real name for them

or do you just want some steel wheels?

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>>16809710
>tfw you don't have a transfer case so the most you can do is lock up and put it in first
5/10 not very comfy desu


What is comfy is that I finally got some dirt time with my new bumper. Went to Otay for my usual shake test, had no problems and desu the truck rides better with more weight in the front

>>16812390
I want those wheels exactly. Thanks for the help

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>>16812361
closest i have seen is American racing white wagon wheels, i have a set off of my old van

>>16804428
The bimbo fucks up the picture, should've left her out

>>16812361
round here we call just em eight spokes
or try searching for "wellers"

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>>16812346
Lmao. You could swap out the steering wheel with one with an air bag.


>>16812413
Trucc swap when? Get that 2wd tyre spinner outta here :^)

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>>16812909
wheres the fun in that?
id need all the sensors to go with it anyways.
i got this truck with the intention of making it as simple and mechanical as possible

>>16812952
Transfer case manual shifter, too?

My 4WD-L almost didn't turn to 2wd when off the trail and it really spooped me for like 2 minutes.
Has anyone experienced that and what should I do if my 4wd is stuck in low?

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>>16813058
Have more G-Wagen pictures

>>16813058
Put in 2wd, shut off engine, disconnect battery for 5 minutes, restart engine.

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>>16812909
Truck swap never

4WD conversion eventually

>>16813541
You're never going to swap it. Just sell that to some boomer and buy a proper 4x4, like a jeep.

>>16808777
You don't really need to have the diff open to perform the axle stud upgrade. The benefit of Landcruiser diffs being full floaters.
>take wheel off
>undo said studs and pull axle
>pull hub
Then it's all on the bench ready to upgrade.
>>16808810
That's fair enough. It's not too much of a big deal to upgrade them later. When I had my J70, said studs had a tendency to stretch (as indicated by weeping diff oil) and start shearing off within about 12 months, and if the studs couldn't be extracted, I'd be up for a new hub too.
Use it for the time being, but if you have similar dramas to me you know what to do ;)

>>16812361
Sunraisias

>>16813058
manual tcase but vacuum axle disconnect for now.
when they get stuck in low range roll back and forth with the wheels cocked to the left and change wheel direction if it wont let go. usually its a little bit of tension on the gears that keeps it from letting it switch back out.

if its a recurring issue even on straight flat ground, change the tcase fluid and replace the solenoid if its electronic

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Went for a drive, found a nice little spot. Looks like its for 4 wheelers but I was able to get in a little ways before it became dangerous to try alone.

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How can I check if my soft top is oem hardware? It's a Best Top, but it seems like all the hardware is stock, it all mounts to my regular roll bar.
I want to get a new top but I want to make sure I dont fuck up.

>>16814135
Nah

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>>16797590
>hit big ass hole
>steering is noticeably fucked
>steering clunks a bit and the wheel shakes when turning left sometimes
Hold me /org/ what the fuck did I do to my truck

>>16815173

just jack up that side check balljoints and rod ends for play

>>16814339
yeah that makes sense. took a few diff and undercarriage hits along with some hard, frozen mudpits the while back that made Taynger think she was going at 20km/h despite being at rest.

i'm just always paranoid of wheel bends and things like transfer case locks or rear leaf spring arms getting knocked off by a piece of rock. you are pushing your vehicle to its limits after all.

back on topic: what are you trying to do with your ram btw? long bed would really help you with camping if you're 6 ft 2 or so.

>>16815576
end plan is a magnum 5.9 swap and set it up to be an all purpose camping/ hunting, hauling and trail running truck
i dont have a lot of choice for camping out of truck beds since at 6'2 i don't fit worth a damn in shortboxes

you may want to invest in some bash protection on the underside of the truck too

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>>16815634
there's a guy who pops in occasionally who did a similar swap with his 1500.
>inb4
>post same pictures every thread
>sameposting general
He has a pretty sweet 1500 and can't be bothered to remember which engine he put in. probably a cumm'ns diesel :v)

sleep diagonally in a short bed! the ext. cab / access cabs are much better for people over 6 ft. because of the extra lean-back room. Though, they're harder on breakover angles (which i guess you are with your long bed too).

i've got those OEM skids that can handle trees catching onto them but i should put another piece of armour over the diff - you're right. all the important parts are protected and i have rock rails so i suppose that's fine until i get into more technical paths in late summer...
we don't have many rocks here in onterrible on the easy- medium trails.

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>>16815686
Here's another g-wagen picc for your time

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>>16815686
yeah a cummins swap isnt gonna happen, im too cheap to shell out 5-9k on a used engine, diesel meme tax is insane here.
diagonal sleeping works if you dont have anyone else with you but i usually have the gf and dog with me.
ext cab would have been nice, but i fit pretty well in the standard and ext cab dodge trucks all have long beds here, and after my f350 crew cab i wanted something that didnt need a city block to turn around

>>16815693
i like the door latches, simple and easy to see if they get cocked up before closing the door

>>16815712
Oh lawd. Dual cab, long bed, full sized truccs are one of the weirdest things out there. Reminds me of those hummer limos but not as stupid. Also see:
>urban parking
Good on you for having a cargo carrier on your F-three limo, btw.

Anyway, if you do the tarp idea, you can flip open the tail gate and have your legs hang over the gate that way. Plus if she's a 5ft 5 q t, you can do a diagonal lay as whale.

I really LOVE the noises of the turbo I-5 G Wagons, too. Those merc I-5s are a dream. Door latches are really awesome too. This is like an off road autist's dream for a utilitarian vehicle built for off road.

>>16815693
Love the window cranks. About to buy a 4x4, will gut the configuration mercilessly and remove all the unnecessary stuff.

>>16815186
Will do tomorrow

>>16815686
CC81PT pulled a V10 and the 8 lug axles out from a 2500 and put them in his RCSB 1500.

I pulled a 6.5 diesel from a 3500, 14 bolt from a 2500HD, and Dana 60 from an F350 for my 2500.

>>16816059
ive ridden around in CC81s truck and thats a fun ride, id love to wedge that v10 into a truck but ill have to settle for a v8

>>16816088
Poor man's SRT10. I tried to talk him into a Viper top end for it.

>>16807701
What regiment r u

>>16816088
What's a CC81?

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>>16817548
one of the trips that posts on /o/

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>>16817548
A person.

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UAZ project soon done, only some interiour work and changing the accumulator.

>>16817186
>stamping the skinny pedal and wheelspin mashnig through everything
get some better tires and lockers you fucking
F A G G O T

>>16817186
>auto
>no finesse

>>16817752
Trips aren't people. But what does the trip mean? It's an engine code? Body code? I'd really like to know, please.

>>16818152
>better tires and lockers
won't help, it's a slushbox. No speed control.

>>16818152
>being a pussy

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>>16818673
You should specify if you're asking for the meaning of a name rather than who the name is referring to. You'd have to ask him, but I haven't seen him around much lately.

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Ah. Smooth road.
Fuck my Diff took a stick to the chass today. Poor babe.

>>16818729
I was asking what "CC81PT" stood for. Hoping anyone that knew could chime in. Maybe if we keep saying his name he'll show up and explain.

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>>16818743
Does this trigger anyone else?

>>16818676
this is exactly backwards tho, manual has no speed control, auto>manual for crawling literally everybody knows this

>>16818676
wtf yes it will faggot you were flooring it. i dont care of its a slushbox transmission you could easily have approached that at a much slower speed with the proper gear.

>>16818683
>breaking your shit is for le true manly man

>>16817186
wow how did the ball joints survive

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>>16818982
I'm more or less amazed that i found mud in -15 degree weather

Though, I turned Taynger into an icebreaker on numerous occasions. I wish I could bring baes to work out here </33
Hold me, /ORG/

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>>16818982
What am I lookin at here??

>>16819180
You don't have to be manly, or a man to not be a pussy. You sound like you're the kind of faggot that drives a Rubicon, then slows to an almost dead stop to go over city railroad tracks.

>>16819188
Because they aren't made of glass, but rather steel. Fuck off.

>>16819417
>i have applied made up assumptions to you therefore i am winning the argument XD!!!!!
you are a retarded faggot. enjoy breaking your shit while i continue to glide up obstacles seamlessly

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>>16818657
to be fair he was 15 and on his first real trail run, his dad decided that poison spider was a good starter.

>>16818982
>>16819402
>dingleberries

>>16819188
by smashing the skidplate on the rocks instead

>>16819808
Oh god, I was right, wasn't I? Yes you're a pussy for needing crutches to climb. Sure they make it easy for old men on a pension budget, but the rest of us are out to have fun, revving, bouncing, and tearing shit up. Bring some ball joints, a drive shaft, a tie rod, and a spare tire, pussy slash poorfag.

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>hektik lowrange speed

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>>16820091
>the guy who is too poor to buy upgrades calls the other guy poor for not willingly breaking his shit
cant even make it up

>>16820310
C R A W L I T F A G G O T

>>16820310
Blazer/Jimmy?

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>tfw
>10 point turn on a trail to go back the way you came
sorry goys

Happy Sunday, /ORG/!

>>16820540
>posting on a chinese cartoon board while snowrolling in the woods
living the dream my man living the dream

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>>16820530
nah, dodge guy

>>16820494
i did nigga

>>16820091
see
>>16817186
the black one in the back walked up that like it was a speed bump at walmart
throttle control and a locker do wonders for wheeling

>>16820485
It's funny, because you have no idea who you're talking to, and you'd be really embarrassed if you did.

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>>16817186
That's pretty gay.
Stock lada niva could do better.

So, my 4.0 TJ gets terrible mileage, really terrible. It gets a really consistent 13mpg, while everyone else I know with one gets ~18. Where should I start with repairs? New plugs? O2 sensor?

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>>16820633
who dis ugu

Owo fampai bls?

Mr cummy yeen peen?

>>16815964
You got to really be retarded to want to crank windows.

>>16820709
Is this nigger trolling?

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Showed up at my friend's cottage today and decided to auger the lake.

Not safe enough to walk on let alone drive on. Auger barely made it 5cm.
Ah whale... I guess I'll just drive beside the lake.

>>16820709
An obd reader to check for cleared codes. Then, yes. Plugs and wires.

>>16820740

nah, i'm not. should i expect 13mpg?

>>16820748
City traffic or highway?

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>pic related
>this triggers the 2wd
>this kills the 2wd trucks
And yes. Those two fresh dura-tracks are from me reversing down the hill after I climbed it in order to take this picture :v)

>>16820757

I'd say a 50/50 split of both.

It's also kind of a turd on the highway, which makes me suspect that maybe a cylinder isn't firing or something. it's really peppy and fast from 0-50, but 50-75 is like driving a limp noodle. i understand that some of that is just going to be the gear ratio, but i also feel like it shouldn't be THAT bad on the highway.

>>16820770
Mang, that's hardcore.

>>16820713
I'm glad you replied. I'm the one that's going to kill you. I got out of bullshit charges, so now I can get back to my plan.

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>>16820770
i should get up and tool around in the snow again soon

>>16820779
what size/type or tires? roof rack?
start with basic tune up parts, new plugs, wires, rotor and dizzy cap, new filters and if you want hit the oil with some seafoam for about 50-75 miles before the next oil change to help knock some of the shit out of the case.
regardless of the rig, going much over 60 is going to trash your mileage

>>16820779
Check your sparkplugs and wires.

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>>16820799
Nice! Better do it soon since it's going to warm up in a month or so. We're getting like 30cm of snow in Onterrible again.

Is that in Colorado?

>>16820788
Who dis, again? Also what charges?

Also the laughing dogs wasn't me. If I can remember correctly, that meme belongs to Blue Land Cruiser guy? Sorry - just got onto computer.

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>>16820770
Damn dude. Yeah, I won't claim that I can do that. Not in snow.

Looks like some fun shit, m8

>>16820864
Those are some gay tires, taco, even for 2wd.

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>>16820846
western WA
that area is probably going to be mostly inaccessible for a while yet
probably wont be able to go riding in the hills till june either

>>16820876
I'm aware. I'm gonna get some better ones soon and sell my current slicks

>>16820897
also
>empty bed
disappointed in you

>>16820817
>>16820823

no roof rack. the whole thing is almost entirely stock, basic city tires on them.

Thanks a lot, guys. Sounds like I need to change some plugs.

>>16820934
It could be many things, fuel filter for example.

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>>16820915
GAH IM NAKED WITHOUT A SHELL

there goes any traction I'd otherwise have

>no bed full of dildos for maximum traction

>>16820864
Get some chains and come up to Canada. Remove your skid plate and hopefully one large rock might be able to knock your T-case out so you can finally do that 4x4 swap.

If you don't, at least get a winch so I don't have to turn my head towards you every time you get stuck ;T

>>16820897
How much would you even be able to get out of those if you toss them up for sale?

>>16820956

Right on. I'll probably just do a major tune-up and replace everything. I've only had it for about 4000 miles, but the previous owner took it to a retard mechanic who managed to put on the evaporative purge canister backwards.

>>16820979
>knock out my t-case
M8 I don't have a t-case that's the problem

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>>16821001
Get a Tay-Case.

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>>16821039
Ok

>>16820967
You can get water tank for the price of two dildos!
http://www.plastic-mart.com/category/23/truck-bed-water-tanks-specials

>>16821097
You must have quite the dildo budget m8

>>16820633
oh fuck its gold tacoma guy
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH

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>>16820633
>>16820788
>protective nerf bars

>>16820575
gorgeous truck btw
i know everyone else has said it but that austismo roof rack has to go and if you dont take off that manlet step, a rock at the wrong angle sure will

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>>16821292
thanks m8
and i think it will be coming off eventually, i found the bed rail is out of square again but on the other side this time. so i think the rack has some tension on it.
it also makes for some spoopy body roll on sidehills, so its built out of some hefty shit

>>16821357
hnnggg
bob the frame
put on a flatbed
get 40s on beadlocks
detroits front and rear
over the frame exhaust
one tons
t-case gears
D O I T F A G G O T

>>16821357
Don't remove the step, just lift up and put bigger tires to make use of it!

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>>16821372
furnish the parts and ill be all over it.
ive got too many hobbies to dump a lot into this rig any time soon

>>16821379
>140hp....maybe
i can barely hold speed up mountains as is, i need some more engine first.
found out it has some cooling issues today too, so i probably need to an acid wash on the radiator
the hoops are coming off when i remember to get under it when the rain stops

Anyone in here daily a suburban? I want one but if i get it then i will have to use it as my main transport. Do you get raped in gas prices and is it awkward to drive?

>>16821409
nah 140hp is fine you just need to upgrade your gearing my dude

>>16821425
there are a few that do
prepare your anus for 10mpg

and no offense to the burb fags but there are way better choices for off roaders what are your budget and goals anon

>>16820846
They won't be laughing soon. Just wait.

Not sure if the right place to post this but. Thinking of picking up a 2013-14 Holden Colorado ute or a 2013-14 Ranger. I've read up the reviews on each and thought that I should ask here before making a final decision. Which would you guys recommend?

>>16821426
not for hauling a trailer, its realistically probably like 100hp after 220k miles
for the cost of regearing i can get a better engine since the 318 is a tired dog.
plus i like the moderate revs on the freeway

>>16821434
Budget is 5k.
Looking for something with 4wd that can carry 4 adults as well as a bunch of camping gear that doesnt give a fuck about snow, ice, mud, smaller rocks, and potholes. And that i could either sleep in, or have one of the car rack tents set up on.
Really i think a suburban is more size than i need and i should be looking more in 4runner/blazer/Cherokee size suvs.

>>16821409
It's not the hp but the torque that you need.

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>>16820846
>Blue Land Cruiser guy?
you are correct, not sure how i missed this but you keep a keen on the underground meme trade in these threads

>>16821510
its also what i dont have.
it was specced out at 260ftlbs new

>>16821434
Not him but I also am about to buy a suburban. Mileage can't be 10, I've read alot it's 15-18. I'm going to vanlife in it and other comparable use vehicles don't have much better mileage.

>>16819129
>manual has no speed control
You got it wrong. Manual does have speed control, auto has torque control. With manual, you roll over, with auto, you lurch.

>auto>manual for crawling literally everybody knows this
sure, except for those who can actually drive stick and know better

>>16820720
It's not that I want to crank them. I just know much too well how many electrical parts can fail and what a pain in the ass it is to fix'em all - I live in a climate where rubber and plastic just fall apart to dust in about five years.

Cranks will fail, too - but predictably and with cheap mechanical repair.

>>16821588
>15-18 in a suburban
not happening my man. especially if you are loaded down with gear, expect 10 or so around town, maybe even less

>>16821634
You know, power window mechanism is rather cheap to replace, even if conditions are rough i don't think 5 years of cranking windows will save you that much money.
Also. where the fuck are you and wha't all the deal with harsh weather?

>>16821494
Sounds like a Suburban may be a little bigger than what you NEED, but is damn near perfect for what you want.
I'd keep it 99 or older both for simplicity and size, as the 2000+ body style is quite a bit wider and taller.

If you want to lay down to sleep, a large rooftop tent is going to be an absolute requirement for any of the other choices.

>>16821425
>>16821588
Pleasure to drive, the 3/4 ton 4x4 5.7l averaged 16mpg in what could be considered some pretty abusive mixed driving. Expect 12-16 if you get a 7.4l.

>>16821608
Knowing how to drive a manual can prevent you from constantly stalling it, but the auto is still objectively better.

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>>16821687
I got 13-15 in town with mine stock.

The trip mentioned here >>16821712
where I averaged 16 was loaded down with tools, equipment, and material for work as well as myself and three passengers.

>>16821711
>ower window mechanism is rather cheap to replace
Yes. But did you ever replace a fucking harness?

>harsh weather
Think Death Valley

>>16821712
7.4 454 squares get between 8 and 12 mpg
older 350 between 12 and 16 mpg
89+ 350 between 14 and 18 mpg
diesels can get over 20 mpg

>>16821687
No way it can be that bad. Do you own one?
>>16821712
Near 16 mpg is more what I was expecting. Though I'm looking for the newer ones 2003-2006 if I can find a cheap enough one with around 150000 miles.
The interior for them looks insane. So much room for everything and can sleep comfy. I won't be hauling anything big. Just sleeping bag, mattress, cooking stove, etc. Light things.

>>16821770
And the engines available look like I'm going for a 5.3L. I don't want the bigger ones even if they're for sale.

>>16797590
Just bought my friends 2000 XJ, it's completely stock. I plan on building it into a dedicated off-road rig that can still drive on the road if needed. Plan on going with a 6.5 long arm lift, frame stiffeners, rock rails, various armor, lunchbox lockers, SYE and probably 33s. And upgrade from there as needed or stuff breaks.

>>16821738
>Death Valley
Ok, so how's sun is going to get your pw mechanism?

>>16821803
>33s
waste of money

>>16821770
>>16821770

The 03+ model got some minor interior updates and a major electronics overhaul. While I do like the newer steering wheel and center console, the older head unit was better and I've found the 03-06 to have a lot more electronics related issues than the 00-02 and 92-99 models.

The 5.3 is a great engine and is very reliable as long as you don't let the throttle body get too gunked up. That said, the 5.7 was a better engine for the application. Economy is pretty much the same but the 5.7 was a lot better in low to mid range power than the 5.3 is. You could probably get similar results with a mild towing cam in the 5.3.

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Had some fun today pulling some newbies up obstacles and watching some trucks on 40's hammer down on some shit.

>>16821812
I guess you've never lived in high temperature environments, anon.

Like I said above, in high temperatures and with high UV levels rubber and plastic fall apart to pieces and dust in a few years - as low as two if exposed all the time (i.e. not in the garage or under a car port).

Then you're fucked. And good luck finding what exactly fell apart if it is inside of your vehicle - all you'll be experiencing is maddening, constant, intermittent problems at the least convenient time.

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>>16821519
did you miss me, papi?

>>16821857
more info on that black corolla?

>>16821934
Holy shit not this weird, obscure, and very very annoying meme again

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>>16821857
Ever snowrolled, yellow guYJ?

I've never sand rock climb rolled before so more piccs pls.

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>>16821931
i did <3

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>>16821948
I didnt get any photos but a bunch of the other guys did so maybe Ill get some of them tomorrow and post em.

>>16809710
How the fuck did I miss this post.

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>>16822006
>>16821948
also, snow rolling is kinda boring to me, I love rock crawling and bombing around in sand though

>>16821822
I read that the flex fuel engines can be less reliable. Is that true? There's a local 2002 with 160000 miles that popped up today and it looks good in the pictures, but the ad says it has "5.7 liter flex fuel."
You think that's a big deal at all or no?

>>16822110
Haven't heard anything differentiating the flex fuel variants from the standard, good or bad. What I would worry about is that they're advertising a 2002 as having a 5.7. 1999 Was the last year for the 5.7 in the Suburban.

>>16822161
Yeah Wikipedia says 2002 has the 5.3 or 6.0. Nothing about a 5.7.

Here's the ad:

http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/3577510?ad_cid=3#

>>16822170
Looks like a 5.3, maybe a 6.0. Definitely not a 5.7.

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>>16821994
LEMME COME ALONG

>>16822017
Ayy. No worries - I've sand jumped once in my life (if you could call it that) near the "dunes" in the dark so I can't really comment.

Rock crawling would be a past time for me as well if it wasn't for me using the trucc for work. Such is life in Onterrible.

Taco looks sweet btw. Glad you spent your weekend well!

Hey /org/

Recent college grad here, looking for a reliable 4X4 SUV that I can use to pack up and move as I potentially work jobs all over the country, tow a small trailer as well as slowly mod out into an aftermarket off-road beast over the next few years.

I'm leaning towards a mid-2000s 4Runner if I can find one near me for a reasonable price.

How much can I expect to spend?

Are there any other vehicles I should look at as an alternative?

And is there anything I need to know about 4Runners specifically?

>>16822309
Jeep XJ. 3rd gen 4runners are a lot of money.

>>16822309
>need to know about 4Runners specifically
One of the worst interior in terms of sitting position and space in general. It's like regular shitbox sedan. Rear seats don't have much leg room and not really comfy at all. Steering wheel is almost laying on your legs and getting in and out is annoying. And i am not even fat.

>>16822324

A late 90s Cherokee was what I was initially leading towards, but the one I wanted got sold before I could snag it.

A friend with a 4runner talked me into leaning that way due to reliability. He's got an 04 he's modded heavily and it's a beast.

How much cheaper would an AWD XJ Cherokee be, and what's a good year to look for? Are they unreliable?

>>16822309
You should consider a Suburban. They're basically the direct competitor to a 4Runner, except a lot better value for college students because they're useless pieces of shit that are too big to fit anywhere.

>>16822361
A few come up every few months. You might be able to find a pre-lifted one on taller tyres and an upgraded bumper for $3000-$5000. That'll be more "offroad ready" and would cost half the price of what you would've gotten them for anyway.

>>16822368
Why would college graduate need this fucking barn on wheels?

>>16822368
Having driven a Suburban on a few long road trips, and having examined a 4Runner at length - I'd say Suburban is vastly superior at least as far as passenger comfort and cargo space are concerned.

4Runner is a coffin on wheels.

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Never been in this general for some reason.
Saw the edition tho and was like fuck that.
Then I saw the map thingy and was like there's another nigga on Peterson that goes here.
Also that nigga has had to have seen my Danger Ranger.
This shit is too obvious.

>>16822374

I'd rather get something close to stock, and slowly do it myself than trust Cletus' backyard muddin' machine.

>>16822387

Yeah, I'm not looking for a huge SUV, just something I can toss my shit into if/when i need to move, and go on camping trips, drive around with a big fluffy dog in.
I'm just sort of trying to plan ahead for the next 10 or so years, and my gut's telling me that a) a Toyota will be more reliable long-term than a Suburban or Jeep, and that b) gas prices on something as large as a suburban would add up over time.

Ripping out the seats and re-doing the interior would be one of the first things I'd do too, so I'm not too worried about comfort

Don't get me wrong though, I think old Cherokees are sexy as hell

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>>16822407
>stickerfaggot

>>16822420
Like you spend your money on better things.

>>16822407
>plastering your truck with memes
someday somebody's going look at your truck and go into a full body cringe and you'll be responsible for a massive accident

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>>16822407
>danger ranger
pls no

have mine Ranger: Taynger: >>16819365

S N O W R O L L I T

>>16822410
Don't expect from old 4runner more than 15 mpg though.

>>16822425
That's sort of what I'm hoping for.
Did get into a stoplight race with another stickerfag in a civic. And of course I won.

Also I think part of the reason I never came here was the Taylor Swift stuff. Never liked the way she looked.

>>16822425
Those are not even memes. Just complete made up autism.

>>16822423
Throwing money out of the window will still be a better way to waste money than buying autism stickers from some 4chan jew

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>>16822440
Yeah I'm starting to try and tone that down - mainly in real life because what used to be a great little sing-along we'd have with baes evolved into this multi-person, disgusting, very creepy meme that's starting to negatively affect our respective sanities.

Case in point.

>>16822451
I got half of them for free.
Party cause I designed a couple and partly cause of my tattoo.
I make well enough money anyway.

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>>16822451
Dude just let the guy do whatever he wants with his vehicle.

>>16822389
Spotted the assmad GM fangirl
Keep thinking your POS barn on wheels can compete

>>16822475
Spotted the yoda cuck.

Clearly the Ford Explorer is better than both those vehicles in every respect.

>>16822456
>tattoo

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>>16822455
The only song I actually like from her is Shake It Off. No idea why.

Actually been meaning to get back into off roading, haven't done it in like 2 years. Since my last ranger became kill.