/ORG/ - Off Road General

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hey ORG

i want a comfy, relatively large daily that can handle fucking god awful roads, hell on earth heat and is reliable enough to take on long roatrips.

I've testdriven FJ's, and i really like them, and was about to pull the trigger until i found out i could get a J100 Cruiser for a bit less, which is in theory a comfier, much luxurious car.

What do you guys recommend? FJC or J100 LC?

I'm not that interest in aftermarket or rock crawling. Just need something big and comfy to handle flash floods, awful terrain, etc.

thanks!

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>>16957207
aww I made the OP :3

>>16957207
do they even make 2wd land cruisers or is this an ebin meme

>>16957420
>relatively large
Pretty much rules out the fj cruiser

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>>16957420
a 100 series land cruiser is better in every single way (except gas mileage.)
more robust
better components
more durable
more reliable
better interior
better exterior
dat v8
more comfortable

i can keep going if you want but once you test drive one you wont ever be able to go back.

>f gay loser
>ever

>>16957488
A meme made by insecure suburban owners

I'm thinking of buying an 8th or 9th gen suburban/ because it checks off 3 of my wants in my next car:
1) 7 seater+
2) good in snow
3) can fit 4x8 sheets flat with the tail closed.

are there any other cars that can do this that i should consider? if not, are there specific model suburbans i should avoid/get? are escalades the same thing? i dont really know shit about them..

feel free to make craigslist suggestions https://newyork.craigslist.org/search/cta?query=suburban&sort=date&hasPic=1&max_auto_year=2006

>>16957502

thanks anon

i'll see if i testdrive a local one for sale soon.

Anything i should look out for?

Are these things commonly clocked? (odometer messed with) one of the ones i saw had suspiciously lower mileage than the other. (140k km vs 220k) Anything i should look for for signs of wear?

>>16957593
The ESV is essentially the same but with a better interior and auto AWD instead of selectable 4WD.

>>16957420
FJ 75 is much better. But good luck finding them.

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>>16957420
You could do worse. Worth looking at 4Runners and Lexus GX400/GX470 that shares the same platform.

>>16957420
You've got to chose my man. If you want long comfortable roadtrips without losing a fortune on gas you don't get an off road car. If you want a good off roader, going on road trips with it would not be a financially responsible decision. Most good off roaders aren't really that comfortable on the highway either.

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>>16957502
>>16959172
>forcing memes
>random fucking list no one asked for
>shill has no one to reply to with random code dropping except another shillpost bc no one really wants to talk about toyotas
Kek it's so sad this display.

Anyway

>>16957502
how much does your ass hurt

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Got my first 4wd. How would this lol fella be for basic things like beach riding and simple trails up in the mountains for doing a bit of camping?

Any advice is welcome.

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>>16960140

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My 5100s came in today. Gonna put 'em on this weekend and finally have a comfy trug again

>>16960140
>>16960165
http://autoweek.com/article/recalls/toyota-frame-settlement-could-cost-company-34-billion

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I just picked up mine.
>When will you pick up yours?

>>16960260
So what your saying is since I got it for really cheap it's gonna be a great beater truck! Thanks man :)

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>Literally just snagged this baby today
Don't need any big towing here, just looking for a comfortable sensible fun time hang gliding and water skiing, just skydiving with the family. I want to be able to park on sand and play the kewl tunes out of the stereo while we have a fun time in the sun :))) I'm thinking some nice cold ice teas and my trrusty toyota and the family, just spending a bit of quality time together, speedboating at the cottage. Or for those cozy nights with you and wifey confinently eating up miles of starry night moonlit backroads. I think a [TOYOTA MODEL] would be a perfect comfy vehicle that we can depend on.

>>16957420
>>16959873
probably unpopular opinion here but I think a modern half-ton crew cab short bed truck would foot the bill for what you're looking for fairly well. most of them are capable of getting 20mpg but still having lots of power, there are countless options for tires and suspension so you can make it do whatever you want with their width and length being about the only drawback. so sure they aren't good for narrow trails or climbing over shit but they'll eat up rough roads and terrain all day long.

>>16959905
>>16959934

assmad fjc owners who are jealous of people who can actually offroad their dd

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I'm thinking about getting another truck. Primary use will be occasionally moving motorcycles around, but I wanna be able to do some offroading, like wannabe-prerunner fuck around in the desert stuff and some overlanding. Not really interested in crawling but hey, who knows. I don't like huge trucks, I do like manual and 4wd. I won't be DD'ing it.

I kinda want a first gen Dakota, a K10 or maybe a Bronco. Any of these any semblance of a good idea or should I shut the fuck up and get a Tacoma?

>>16960961
If you're not even dding it i wouldn't bother paying the ridiculous tacoma tax

https://youtu.be/g9nGMXCCcvg

fucking aussies

>>16960686
so you're saying your ass is hurting a lot
gotcha
thanks friendo

>>16959905
>>16960260
>>16960276
>>16960328
Man the suburban guy is really assmad he got btfo so hard in the other thread. Pitiful desu.

>>16961226
Suburban guy from the other thread here. That's not me.

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>>16961243
>i-i wasnt the g-guy who got btfo t-trust me that was s-someone else

>>16961282
You still lack reading comprehension, I see.

>>16961226
>>16959905
I'm beginning to think this actually a Suburban guy at all, but some aspie trying to discredit Suburban guys.
>>16960434
In terms of recreational vehicles, I think the crewcab Pickups are often overlooked in these threads. Apart from the wheelbase of a fullsize they're an extremely practical bodystyle. There's always midsize options like Colorado or Tacoma if the fullsize is too big.

>>16961015
>watch first 20 seconds
Aussie here, that fucking idiot shouldn't be operating a chainsaw.

>>16961347
>I'm beginning to think this actually a Suburban guy at all, but some aspie trying to discredit Suburban guys.
Told a guy last thread to stop losing his mind and shitposting threads to death everytime someone mentioned a Suburban or even a fullsize truck. Looks like he's trying a new approach.

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>>16961361
good fucking lord
sharpen your fucking teeth

>>16961459
Yep.
>>16961521
No kidding. Seems to make hard work out of such a soft wood. Even the base model Stihl MS170 would rip through that.
Well, that and the whole standing on the limb you're cutting off...

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>>16960186
Nice, my dude. Love my 5100s, makes for a nice ride

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>>16957207
The fairy dirtmother came today.

>>16961929
>five lugs
YJ guy?

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>>16961459
>>16961598
umad?

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sup

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>>16961967
>UAZed for it!
>You got it!

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>>16961945
This XJ guy.

No idea what that thing is but I want one. Holy shit.

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>>16962039
Dude those fat tires are gonna look badass on your XJ

>>16962277
I know, I'm fucking dying to get them on. But I have to wait until my buddy can get me into the shop so we can get it all installed. He makes bro trucks for local dealerships, so it'll be a couple weeks before he has time. I could do it myself, but I'd much rather use the shop and have his help.

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>>16957502
Not exactly like FJs have great gas mileage. I have a buddy clocking a solid 16 at best with his.

>>16957593
Any way you could get one outside the rust belt?

>>16962621
Yeh I getcha. I always get really hyped when I have new parts ready to go on, can't wait to see the new wheels, man!

how stupid would I be to buy this? I want to offer him 5500-6500. I have a reliable dd I just want a weekend car that I can take out for long trips camping and learn how to wheel in.

>>16963899
forgot link
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/170397-2004-modified-Land-Rover-Discovery-SE7-7-500

>>16963899
not bad at all. you're saving a lot by buying it already upgraded (but you don't get to choose the upgrades, of course)

however, interior and some hood parts tend to break down every few ten thousand. it'd be worth getting another scrap $2500 discovery to replace interior parts that go and some mechanical parts. otherwise you're dealing with jaguar land rover directly and that shit costs money and energy. when the carbs give out, if you have the buick engine, try their injectors / carbs. when the plugs go out, buy them off amazon / ebay and not "Certified" distributors. etc

>>16961834
>5100s
>nice ride

I guess compared to blown stock shocks.

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>>16964202
Compared to the stock shocks my truck had, it's a world of a difference. Could be better, but could also be a lot worse

>>16964248

This is what I've read. It's like stock < Rough Country < Bilstein (though my Taco has Bilsteins stock cuz TRD but they aren't the same) < Old Man Emu < King/Icon/Fox

Also, I have been meaning to ask you. Who makes your bumper? I thought Trail-Gear, but it doesn't look it. I swear I've seen it before, but I've checked every bumper vendor I can recall, and I don't see it.

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>>16964254
Mine had the TRD bilsteins too, and the 5100s are still a huge upgrade.

Bumper is a trailgear, but with an extra hoop welded to the top. It's sold separately on their website under "bumper accessories" and you have to weld it on yourself.

>>16964282

Ah ok. Yeah he bulk of it looked like TG to me, but I didn't recall them having a hoop on theirs. Just plain or stinger. Either way, nice choice. A long time in the future, when I can finally afford a front bumper, I am considering TG.

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>>16964306
Yeah I like the bumper. It's not as heavy as a plate bumper but still softens the ride up front (considering I still have the stock coils). Plus is has space for a winch, which will be helpful since I just have the Prerunner.

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>>16964361

The weight is definitely a reason I like tube over plate. I mean plate is beastly, but my truck is my DD and I cbf to have a shitton of weight with plate rear and front.

This is what I have on my rear right now. It's from 4xInnovations, but I believe it's an older version since it doesn't have the class 3 hitch built in. I got it off CL for $300 + my stock bumper. Not bad, considering this bumper new is $473, and that's before shipping and unpainted.

>>16964361

Oh also, why'd you opt for the Prerunner? You're into wheeling, ya? Seems like an odd choice for a wheeler.

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>>16964383
Yeah I daily mine too, so I'm in the same boat.

I like the rear bumper. A friend of mine is selling their TG rear bumper soon so I'll probably buy that once they're done with it. That, and some All-Pro sliders are what I have planned as far as armor goes

>>16964394
I didn't expect to do much off-roading, if any, when I bought the truck, so I just got the TRD Prerunner since it was cheaper, plus it was one of only few clean 1st gens in the area when I bought it.

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>>16964397

I dig the TG rears as well. Pretty much any tube rear with some sort of bedside protection is a-ok by me. And saving money on used is always a fine choice.

I've got 4xInnovation's sliders. If money were not an option, I'd have chosen something else, but 4X has the best price on sliders and they serve their purpose well. After this close call, I definitely saw the need for them. Thank god for good spotters. Newbie with no sliders and worn stock parts is a bad recipe.

>>16964404

Ah that makes sense. Well you're also in CA so you have a lot of options that aren't just rocky and muddy trails in the woods. You can do /org/ stuff that you can get away with having no 4x4. I'm in NJ, so it's sort of necessary if you wanna wheel.

Fuuuark m8 I know your pain more than you do in regards to finding a clean truck. Salt belt life is suffering, especially with 1st gens.

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>>16964415
Yikes. Yeah luckily I haven't scraped on anything just yet, but better safe than sorry with armor.

But yeah out in SoCal I do a lot of desert trips where Prerunner does just fine (until I lose my momentum). Luckily my camper gives me a bit of extra traction, and the factory locker makes it so I can still do most easy-to-intermediate trails.

Gotta get rid of these horrible tires, though. That kind of doesn't help.

anyone want to buy a 2003 5.3L 2WD Suburban with some dents in the side, a vacuum leak and a slipping transmission? 163k miles. I heard from a lady at autozone that these iron block Vortecs are desirable for offroaders. Vehicle is located in Florida

>>16964436

I haven't hit on the body yet. I do fairly well driving, but armor is still needed. My IFS cries.

Yeah I sort of envy your region. I mean rocky hills and shit are fun as hell, I have no problem with them. But you have more variety out there.

For sure. Your tires will make a huge difference. They certainly aren't helping you now...

how do i stop snapchat from flipping and stretching my gopro clips and pics god damn fuck

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>>16964546
ah /org/. never change

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>>16964546
don't use snapchat
problem solved

>>16965435
>>16965470
gee thanks guys

Just curious, how many of you run CB radios out on the trails?

>>16965564
Go be a millenial fuckwit somewhere else

>>16965669
fuck you faggot
you're probably 21 don't act like you're having a midlife crisis

>having to install a rear locker when everyone else gets them factory nowadays.
FML

>>16964202
Well considering my shocks are blown to shit and they aren't even the TRD bilsteins I'm expecting a significant improvement.

If I was hauling ass across whoops and such I would have sprung the extra cash for a set of Fox DSC resi's but the 5100s were on sale and tax free. Plus I mostly just crawl along trails and BLM/pueblo roads anyway. If those conditions manage to blow one of the 5100s I'll buy Foxs and personally come suck your dick.

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>>16965666
I run race radios. Less traffic than CB but you still don't need a license to use it like a HAM radio.

>>16965699
They gave black lives matter their own fucking roads? Fucking nigger privilege.

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>>16965707
i heard they were going to loosen the requirements for ham
have you heard that?

>>16965470
>>16966080
What do you drive, anon

>>16965669
>>16965697
I would say "ah /org/, never change" again. But no. Change dis pls

>disappointay'd.png

Anyway, /g/ or another board would probably help out more. Post webms and jpegs in the meantime, though. Sounds like a snapchat compression issue, though. Might have no fix if you're transferring across platforms.

Why even translate gopro through sc? Just use the standard camera since they're really off anyway

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>>16966080
i am stealing this birb thank u

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>>16966080
Haven't heard of that. Hope not desu, because then all the HAM channels will be flooded with Mexicans who don't have any license to illegally broadcast their shitty mariachi music.

>>16967238
Looks fun, man. Where at?

>>16965666
>666
Nice evil digits. I just run a baofeng on simplex frequencies. Don't have a license but we get no trouble from crusty old hams.

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>>16967426
Sheep crossing, on the verde river, AZ

>>16967238
>>16967457

Nice 3rd gen, m8. And great color choice.

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>>16967471
Thanks its been a blast so far.

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>>16966294
an ohsheven fjc

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>>16967213
i'll fight you crownon

>>16967633
Oh I recognise that colour! Did you get a tube bumpie for it?

>>16967484
Is that the new 2017 grill or is that just a lower trim? How are rock slider and skid plate support on these?

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>>16967829
Its a 2016 grill, im a casual so i dont know.

>>16967873
never too late to start

>>16967829
yeah
metaltech tube w/bash plate

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>>16967884
Id like to learn, i grew up riding motocycles amd dirtbikes. This is my first 4x4.

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>>16967898
well at least you have the dirt bikes. those things are hella fun

>ak variants
>tay yoda
>inb4 i'm giving ISIS advice on how to offroad
learn where you can go by keeping it in 2wd for as long as possible. invest in some traction aids or a comealong

also, is that an archery target in the bed? you may also want to buy a $30 bed net so shit doesn't fly off if you hit a rock that's slightly too big

>>16967889
naice. looks better than a naked fj cruiser that always gives me the chills. have you lifted it yet?
i guess you don't need to since you have stock axle clearance of something stupid like 9inches.

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>>16967638

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>>16967973
Not isis just in Arizona.
I want a camper shell. This truck handles rocks really well, mud not so much, just have to gas it and hope for the best.
>pic related.

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>>16967973
>you may also want to buy a $30 bed net so shit doesn't fly off if you hit a rock that's slightly too big
head this advice anon
otherwise ya might get a big ole wtf in your rear window

>looks better than a naked fj cruiser that always gives me the chills

the stock front bumpers are fucking atrocious
the chink who approved that shit should be castraded
3" OME lift
4.56 regear

>>16968028
If you're mudding, lower the PSI down to around 20 (max. aim for like 17. 18). it makes a huge difference. does the trim come with lockers? only rear lockers?

if you have a 12V tyre pump, you can try lowering it down to 13PSI or so and when finished, air up to 20-25PSI and limp to a gas station to refill the rest.

mudding with low PSI vs. high PSI makes a world of difference. especially on the ride quality and tyre spin control.

>>16968049
nice. you're a good [B]oster.
i don't always respond to you but can tell by your posts. keep up the good work, cruisinon.

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>>16968004

>>16968056
Only a rear locker, i do have crawl control tho.
Last time i was out in mud i had standard tire pressure, so that could have been the issue.
I have a inverter built into my bed so i was going to get a small air compressor.

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>>16968069
i like niceposting and nicethreads
i hate when degenerates destroy a thread over petty burb vs yota bs
the reggies in these threads are rad
you guys are too notch
except crownon fuck that guy :D

Question. Say you're wheeling, not "muddin", not rock crawling, just sketchy rutted trails with lots of hills, it's muddy, rocky, and narrow. 4hi or 4lo? 2WD is not an option, I tried, which is best? I never got stuck, but sometimes felt maybe I was using too much throttle, but maybe not. Or is it"just do what works"? Or keep switching back and forth?

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>>16968184
4hi primary
4lo secondary
that's what i run in washouts
if you need to 4lo probably did something wrong to get you to that point
this is based off my personal experience

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>>16968104
What's your tyre width?
Last weekend mudding I did the final stretch at 30PSI and spun off hills that I would've easily been able to climb running 20. Also my rock sliders took a huge beating that could've been prevented had I not been lazy and just fucking aired down

>>16968184
4wd-l for anything under 20mph. If you can go higher than 20mph, you'll be in 4th gear on trails wondering what's going on.

>>16967973
Hey tay. How is that fj80 doing did you end up getting it?

So, how is WWIII going to affect off-roading?

>>16968331
uh. yeah. i got the thing. it's sans gas tank right now and I just bought a front axle knuckle rebuild kit

>>16968443
cheap jeeps and jlvts afterwards?

>>16968443
No kidding. This'll add another theme for the next 5 Call of Duty games.

>>16968555
>>16968560
Cheap jeeps aside, I'm really scared, guys. And the Pres didn't help at all with his weak speech. Did I finally get my offroad dream, just to get killed in a dumbass war?

>>16968594
Yeah, my jaw dropped hearing the news in the last hour.
Interested to hear what Russia's next move is.

>>16968443
>WWIII
Global nuclear war was averted when shillary lost. Worst we have to worry about with Trump is bombing some unstable third world country no one cares about anyway into oblivion.

>>16957207
What's a good state with toegays and offroading trails? I wont be going to the US anytime soon but I'm just curious to see what's up. I see SoCal is pretty popular.

>>16968607
wait what happened

>>16968665
We shot missiles at a Syrian airbase that Syria used to stage chemical attacks on it's own civilians.

>>16968665
Trump carried out Obama's threat that he was too chicken shit to carry out himself and/or avoided carrying out due to conflict of interest.

>>16968705
>>16968700
>thinking removing assad (the only christian government in the middle east) will solve anything
>more american "controlled" (((moderate))) muslim governments
>UN stated first gas attack was by the rebels - not assad
i don't even like putin but what the fuck guys

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>>16968700
This. Basically we're going to see Infinity Ward's fantasy of a 21st century America/Russia conflict.

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>>16968705
>Trump carried out Obama's
Obama is less of a JEW PAWN than Trump, who is fully 100% loyal to Israel. So obviously he's going to fire up the Jewish war machine. Oh yeah, and all that russia crap was all a red herring to divert from the real shekelmaster.

>>16968768
>>16968754
>>16968725
>>16968705
>>16968700
>>16968665
>>>>>>>>/pol/

>>16969357
Just answering questions with free bumps, homie.

>>16967829
>How are rock slider and skid plate support on these?

I believe Mobtown, RCI, and Pelfrybuilt all make sliders and skids for 3rd gens. CBI might as well. Probably others.

>>16969540
Sorry to sound ingnorant, but what is a rock slider?

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>>16969642
They are the bars (often mistaken for steps) on the side of your vehicle to protect your doors / fender / important parts on the side of your vehicle.
These along with skid plates and a front plate connect make up most under carriage armour for stock off road vehicles.

>>16969540
I was more referring to what came stock with the modern tay yoda taco TRDs

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>>16969642

Never worry about sounding ignorant. Everyone has to learn at some point. Sliders are steel tubing to protect the rocker panels/doors mostly. They come in either bolt-on or weld-on, and HREW or DOM tubing. Most I've seen require assembly, for both shipping and customizing purposes.
The picture I posted here >>16964415 shows an example of a time when I was really close to wishing I had them.

>>16969670

Your ranger just has side steps, right? Hard to tell 100% from that picture, but that doesn't look like a slider.

In regards to TRD, there have always been stock skids, but they are typically pretty damn thin and don't cover as much as aftermarket ones. Pic related is what I did to mind a while back. And another time, I bent it forwards on a rock and had to bend it back on another rock. It's better to have stock skids than no skids, but they don't compete with aftermarket.

I don't believe TRD has ever offered sliders stock.

>>16969732
Lmao I've done the same. That picc was me going over a rock too fast on an angle and balancing myself on a skid plate and my rear wheels as my front wheels freespun

The "steps" are hollow metal tubes and are more rock sliders posing as steps. Especially how now they have pushed into the door themselves from all the rock hits, they're pretty much functional only as sliders. But they do have the plastic top that makes them "steps'

>>16969757

Can't say I've done that yet. Then again, my paper skids would probably bend before they held me up. I did get high-centered on a mud mount once though. Sagging stock truck didn't wanna make it over. But hey, I got to utilize my bumper/shackle!

If they pushed themselves into the door, then they are not really sliders. They are steps posing as sliders if anything. Even HREW sliders, though more prone to dents, will not bend in like that.

This here shows what sliders should be able to do. I have their DOM sliders (not square tube though). Had to use them once and they did just fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdQPhzA44ms

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>>16965666
I do... even though the airwaves are 95% dead around here. I also run vhf/uhf.

>>16965707
Race radios? What's that? Never heard of it before.

>>16966080
Haven't heard this.

>>16967973
>Learn where you can go by keeping it in 2wd as long as possible

+1 on this. I never use 4wd unless absolutely necessary or if I'm starting to get bogged down when driving in sand/silt. I was always told 2wd until you get stuck, then 4x4 will get you unstuck.

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>>16968092

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MY NEW STICKIES ARE IN
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

>>16969784
Oh yeah. That's more or less how it should be. But stock skid plates and rock sliders are never as strong as these aftermarket ones that are held to actual 4x4 performance standards. You'd be lucky to see these FRX fords hit the bumps I do in one hour on the trails / overlanding in their entire lifetimes. Car makers know this. However, it's kept me from needing to get aftermarket sliders so far and that front plate is surprisingly durable as well (though most of the hits are taken on the bumper than anything else).

Also:
>19 minute video
do they think offroad people have no lives? i just skipped to 3:40 and watched the drop and was like "oh otay"

>>16971154
Gonna expand on that last point:
There are clear cases where starting 4wd-l is mandatory. But if you're hitting a trail with just some jagged rocks, I like keeping it in 2wd for as long as possible just to better hone my turning techniques.

Also to save gas :^)

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>>16957207
>Full size
American size*
why would i want an offroader if it cant really fit in real world off road?
I dont use my offroader in a specific made up trail just to test my offroad capability and brag about it, i just want something that can actually handle abandoned old trails and go where normies dont dare to go

>pic related, try fit your american full size trucks in trails like this

>>16972854
overlanding without needing to haul a jeep

again, this is just the "IT'Z NOT OFFBROADING IF x" argumentation.

stop falling for b8, m8.

>>16972880
I didnt say it wasnt offroad its just "staged" offroad, and i was just trying to say that it can be the best offroad machine ever built and still not being able to do the easiest task, that is to fit on the fucking trail.

>>16957488
There is a kit that you can install in the landcruiser. It will turn your fulltime awd into part time 4wd drive...so its not really a meme.

>>16972854
My Suburban would fit down that just fine. Yes, branches would be rubbing the side the whole way. But if that's enough to stop you, then you certainly aren't doing any real off roading.

>>16973311
THERE IS!?
DOES IT SAVE GAS!?

I WANT THAT.

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Got my Rock sliders fitted to my hilux extended cab

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>>16973629

>>16973634

fucking sideways bullshit, oh well

>>16973642
your first picture was good.. why'd you even post another?

i think those are steps, anon :^)

>>16973681

they're sliders :^)

>>16973686
post your foot on them
i'll show you that you're wrong

>itt
>we footpost

>>16973705

oh if thats your prerequisite, sure.

mine is tube metal bolted to the frame positioned so that they will protect the rockerpanels of the truck if i land on a rock while offroading, which these are. the reason they stick so far out, is so that i can lean the truck in to a tree to pivot the truck around the tree.

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>>16973720
yeah, i was just memeing. it's good that steps can double as rock slidies.

honestly, that's what i'd get if i upgraded my step sliders. plus being able to step on them when stuck in a mud pit (OR ESPECIALLY WHEN RIVER CROSSING) is a huge bonus.

>pic related
>my bumper that sticks out 25~ cm and i can stand on

>>16973622
http://www.marks4wd.com/partfinder/product/list/?selector=135&category=7

4wd part time conversion kit. Its for the 100 series but they make it for the other series landcruiser.

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>>16973720
>the reason they stick so far out, is so that i can lean the truck in to a tree to pivot the truck around the tree

This is a legitimate reason for choosing less angle, for sure. Though the same argument can be made for more angle, but with different reasoning. The less angled it is, the more likely you are to have the slider snag on rock and such in tighter areas, and potentially be a hindrance in super tight spots when compared to the slight gain from high and tight positioning.

That's not to say angled is simply better, it's not. Angled = smaller radius when pivoting and flatter = larger. The bigger radius might help you stay off of shit. And if you are off camber, too high of an angle might actually prevent your slider from hitting on a rock and hitting your doorside, such as in pic related.

Really, all degrees of angling have their functional advantages, and which one you decide on will probably be decided by a handful of factors. Looks being one of them. Since angling often makes no difference, some people put a lot of importance on the looks.

But regardless of which angling you choose, I see a great functional advantage in having a rear kickout vs not having it.

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so ive been working on a 99 silverado 4x4 and the carpet is getting pretty worn out form the 18 years of abuse. been thinking about ripping it all out and raptor lining the inside floorboards. does any one know just about how much louder the truck will be? also will the temp be greatly higher since there is no insulation?

>>16969670

You know. The funny thing is, they actually started out as steps.

In the early 90's my father commissioned 3 f250's, a Mitsubishi delica 4x4, 8 hilux and 3 pajeros and they all came with these attachments and when it was inquired to each company what they were for.

They called them

>SIDE STEPS
>S
>I
>D
>E
>
>S
>T
>E
>P
>S

Everyone from Ford to Mitsubishi.

Rock sliders I have only heard in the previous (00's) decade. Some shit coined up after the fact.

>>16973982

More noise and higher temps are both possible, yes. Can't say to what degree, since I have no personal experience.

What you could look into are vinyl floor liner options. There are a few different ones. Simple vinyl, vinyl w/e insulation (or add your own), even vinyl with carpet.

>>16974000

What what did the 90s "side steps" consist of? The number of "side steps" I've seen that are relatively weak POS that rust easily and cannot support the weight of the vehicle is all of them. They are not designed to be heavy duty and long lasting. This includes on trucks from the 90s. There may have been factory options for actual sliders in those years, but I haven't seen them and never heard of them.

Real sliders are incomparably stronger than any side steps. So I do not think it is simply a terminology difference. Perhaps aftermarket ones used to be referred to as side steps but were understood to be stronger, idk. But I have yet to see anything factory called side steps (or any other name for that matter) that would qualify as rock sliders.

>>16974000

Side steps or Running boards are for entering/exiting the vehicle only. Not structural.

Rock sliders mount in the same location as side steps, but they are structural. Usually built out of thicker wall tube. For the purpose of rubbing against obstacles instead of your paint.

>>16973982
>>16974028
speaking of carpeting...
my '00 xj has rusted through the floor on the passener side near the kick panel. every time i go through water or drive in the rain it soaks the carpet in the passenger footwell.
is there any fix for this that doesnt involve ripping out all of the carpeting

>>16974028
I just was a rough floor board that is 100 percent rust proof and that I could hose out if need be. is vinyl easy to clean?

>>16974062

The cleaning process would be similar to truck liner, just nicer on towels/sponges lol. If you are okay with getting other parts wet, you could go full lazy and just spray it down. That will clean the majority of it. Otherwise, you can scrub with a sponge or more effectively a brush and then rinse with water in some way and dry with towels or air dry. This is just what I recall reading. I am sure there are more detailed explanation from guys who actually have vinyl flooring...

>>16974116
hey your better help than what i've researched online. got a few more questions anyone is welcome to pipe in if they want.

would anyone recommend welding up they're own upper, lower control arms, and a shock tower to replace chevy's torsion bar. i know they make long travel kits for this but cheapest i've found is close to 5 grand because the age of my truck and the fact thats it 4x4.

i feel like it would be easily done because only thing would change from the original control ars is the unibal joint angles that mount to the spindle ( to allow more movement, and the bushings that attached the control arms to the frame with hielm bar end joints (think thats how you spell it)

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I dug my bronco out the other day and drove it around the woods a bit. Even in one wheel drive form it's not too bad. I think I will fix it up a bit this summer, I just can't bring myself to scrap it yet.

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>>16974295
$500 and it's yours, that's what a I paid for it half a decade ago.

>>16974351
uh. i would actually take you up on that.

too bad canada exists and i live in it

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>>16974359
I can see canada from my driveway.

>>16974252
78, yeah?

you could probably sell it for about a grand with a little bit of work. the solid axle is desirable in the FSB

>>16974415
This. SFA Bronco is probably worth that much.

>>16974398
Which part of Canada?

Sarah Palin pls

>>16974415
>>16974426
Shit if it were here in AZ I would offer $1100 if it had a four speed and the brakes weren't roached

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>>16974415
I wish it was a 78/79, my 81 only has a wimpy TTB 44 up front, 302/c6/9" for the rest though.

My dad used to have a 79, the wheels on my Bronco are actually off it. You can see it hiding behind my mom's 84 5sp 2.3 Turbo GT

>>16974426
Near canada's cuck side, Toronto

>>16974481
4000lbs, right? i could probably limp that home with my ranger.

near kingston, detroit, or buffalo?

>>16974481
Really?

I thought that after 78-79 the blue oval came back.

the 78-79 Bronco is the one I've wanted for a really long time. They're so cool.

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>>16974491
Buffalo my friend.

>>16974493
Oval was 86 or so I think, maybe 85.

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>>16974481
Doing some minor restoration work and tons of mechanical/electrical work on my 78. About 75% done.

Im about 8 grand into at this point, no turning back now. Most parts have been purchased already, mostly just more labor at this point.

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>>16974521
And it's 400 CID, 4 speed.

>>16974657
>>16974661
Love it, please give it a proper paint job

>>16974671
Im considering it. Body is clean from what I can tell, apart from an obvious rust patch on the lr fender. Im still afraid of what ill find underneath that cheap bed liner, though.

>>16974521
Whatexactly do you use that thing for? General farm work? I've seen you post it before.

>>16974693
Just a woods beater.

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>>16974521
Oooh I'm considering that. And for some raisin, i couldn't put 2 and 2 together until you posted the winter picc again.

Honestly, I might just take you up on that if one of my two friends needs a scrap donor for their broncos. I'll message them.

Why is it a 400CID though. 4 speed automagic, right? I imagine you also put some like 235s or something to plow with it easier?

>>16974782
wait sorry. 3 speed automagic, 4 speed manual

is the 4th overdrive or just a 4th gear?

>>16974794
If you're replying about my 78, its basically a 3 speed with a granny low tacked on. And 400 was a factory option. Basicallya 351 with more displacement.

>>16974521
Ah, guess I learned something new today.

>>16974657
Jealous

>>16974661
I can't contain my jelly right now

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>>16974857
Thanks. It was a heap when I got it. Did a bunch of engine and electrical work to make it reliable, still a little left to do. Trans was just rebuilt, gotta reinstall it next.

I bought all new carpet and weatherstrips, still have to install. Put a tuffy box console, corbeau racing seats, and an ebay steering wheel.

Like I said, I'm 8 grand total into this thing so far. Will probably be another grand before I'm satisfied, and thats not including paint. But I love it. Its good old fashioned analog machinery.

I also have a 94 that I just picked up. Its in pretty good shape. Decent paint. Just did the major repairs and service on it, was cheap. Im only 3300 into it total.

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>>16974671
This.
>>16974661
One of the top three contenders for my all time dream 4x4. With the best possible factory drivetrain.

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did some srs wheelin with another hardcore off-road enthusiast like myself today guise

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>>16972218
I agree, if you are doing some serious rock crawling then 4x4 is a must. Michigan is realistically 95% Forest service roads, maintained trails, sand dunes, two tracks, farmland, and mud pits so I forget about rock crawling from time to time. Sorry about that.

>>16972854
>Try fitting a full size down X
Pic related. It's hard to gauge in the pic, bit this trail in particular is very narrow and winding and is officially an ATV trail. I would have zero hesitation driving down the road you posted. When I head back into the woods I will have to get some better pics to prove my point...

...and because I am sick of posting the same damn pics over and over and over again

>>16974252
>>16974351
>>16974398
>>16974521
If scrapped, dibs on the red bar. It'll make Murphy more ambulance like and It'd be cheaper than trying to track down a similar bar that was originally equipped...

>>16974671
If repainted, I vote white with an accompanying plate of NOTOJ. My bud in school did this. It was a shame so few people my age got the joke :-\

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I was going to make a thread for this, but you guys can probably tell me within seconds.

I received a free s10 blazer and I want to mount a bumper, bull guard, or fabricate some kind of bumper to kill deer with.

Road hunting is fun and all, but it's noisy, illegal, and kind of a pain.

However, I can easily reduce the population of meadow niggers with this blazer if I can just ram into them. They're all-over the road I live on. Constantly running out in front of me, and I'm constantly finding bloating corpses.

Inb4
>Bruised meet

I know. I was thinking about mounting one of those Jeep style anti tip bars with a net on it, but I feel driving around with a net attached to the front of the blazer would look suspicious. Then when it came time to kill the deer.. it's problematic.

I was thinking a bumper like in pic related.

The blazer I received has been rolled over, but it runs well.
>Missing front windshield
>Driver side windows
>Has 30s crammed under it
>Missing front clip, headlights
>Currently has a steel bumper

I'd post a picture of the blazer but I didn't take any. It's a real pile of poo.

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>>16976131
My net idea
>High rise front bumper, think Jeeps
>Webbed net that attaches to the top of the bumper that angles up to push deer down
>Brackets that hold the net down to keep deer from sliding under the vehicle
>Oil well pipe bolted to the frame rails in place of tow hooks, net wrapped around pipes or fastened another way

So basically
>Driving along 40-45mph
>Aim at masses of deer, looking for the youngest
>Using my Jeep® bumper it'll push Bambi down under into the net
>Come to an abrupt stop, hopefully Bambi doesn't wiggle loose
>Grab my Gerber Gator machete and start swinging at its throat avoiding chopping my net to pieces
>Avoid the grazing creatures kicks of fury
>Drive off into state land and gut the deer before Michigan DNR arrive
>Throw deer in the back and haul ass home and begin processing
>Enjoy knowing I'm helping lower the population of meadow niggers while enjoying venison steaks; if bruised lots of burger or possibly smoked sausage

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>>16973571
No, it wouldnt fit at least the first time. You would need a chainsaw or something to clear the way and even then you would be dragging the whole forrest with you.
But if you were really careful and patient, eventually you would get to the otherside with some paint and half of your plastic trims still on.

>>16975948
I can respect that, but thats hardly the ideal vehicle for the job isnt it?
I feel more confy to explore unknown trails if my car isnt the size of a building and can actually fit or turn around if needed

>>16976980
>Road is a little narrow
>Suburban goes anyway
>Road is now wider
You're welcome ;)

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It's a work in progress.

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>>16977075

>>16976827
You've got at least two feet to spare on the side of the FJ and the Suburban is only what, 6-8" wider? Exterior doesn't have any plastic trim and there's nothing to grab to drag anything along.

There are trails where a Suburban would have difficulty but the one you posted could be handled by a stock Suburban with ease.

It looks like my grandmother's driveway which is navigated by an extended cab long bed fullsize and single cab short bed fullsize pickups on a near daily basis.

>>16977054
the snowmobilers and atvers here would hate you

>>16957207
is a cold air intake suitable for water crossings or should i just spend the $50 more dollars on a snorkel?

>>16977238
Just get the snorkel.

>>16977242
but i don't want to drive around with a snorkel

t. mallfags
:^(

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https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/6078838502.html

About to fall for the Surburban meme and go look at this one later today. Any surburbanfags have any advice on things to look for / trouble spots on them?

>>16977304
best suburban is 73-91 suburban

>>16977310
>barely double digit mpg
suburbanfags everyone

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Any love for Escalades here?

>>16977310
>not getting a c10 platform suburban
lol captcha was "bus"

>>16977316
This is pretty much the GX / Land Cruiser discussion. Apply it to burb and escies.

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>>16976980
Meh... I used to own a YJ in the past, so I understand I am in fact trading some off road capability, but in return I am gaining a RIDICULOUS amount of cargo space and towing capacity.

For some it might not be worth it, but long term plans for my truck involve long distance overlanding. I figure it would be a LOT nicer sleeping in the back of a burb than a YJ ;-)

>>16977054
>>16977176
Naw I'm respectful if I dare venture into a tight atv trail. I am mindful of them as I used to ride them and hope to again sometime.

>>16977075
>>16977088
They're more capable than most people think! A friend of mine has the same gen Forester and he will join in on a trail run from time to time.

>>16977238
What kind of motor you got? You do know if you are doing water crossings deep enough for a snorkel, there's a lot more needed to prepare other than just putting a snorkel on right?

>>16977314
>>16977319
i have one with a 454 that gets 8-12mpg and one with a 350 16-20mpg

i just got a bunch of galvanized panels for my c10 off a 1991 crew cab, probably going to install em today

>>16977304
If you care more about longevity and power than fuel economy, look for a 2500 with the 6.0 or 8.1.

The 03+ has an updated interior and electronics. I personally like the updated steering wheel with audio and trip meter controls, but the 02 and older electronics had less issues and the head units were easier to use without looking away from the road.

Expect to replace the blower motor resister at least once if you own it for more than two years.

>>16977316
I love them, but wish they had the standard 4x4 t case instead of the auto AWD. it's easy to swap out, but still.

>>16977319
>not getting a k20 platform suburban

>>16977345
Check your fans, check your coolant supply. Then look at your front and rear differentials, transfer case, transmission, and oil plugs (breathers are nice but not mandatory). Spray wd-40 everywhere with connexions in the bay (spark plug caps, wires, etc).

The Ford Ranger's air intake is actually pretty high comparatively but having a manual transmission means 4wd-l, 2nd gear, and pray that you don't get stuck and need to change gears halfway through the river crossing.

I haven't needed to yet but with the heavy rain expected for this summer, i'm bringing my rubber overalls just as a precaution.

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>>16977345
I'd hope so, especially after I lift the little bastardized. So far the only thing that's been able to stop it is bottoming out in snow which I should be able to fix soon enough. Do you have any pics of your friend's forester?

On another note, does anybody else have any mods to help clean up some clutter on the inside? Pic related is one of two MOLLE/PALS panels in putting up in my rear windows for some extra storage while camping in the vehicle

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>>16977474
>Pic requested of buddy's Forester
This is the best pic I got. Not really /org/ related :-\

Looking closer I think it's a bit newer than yours? It's pretty much bone stock. Only mod he's done so far is take the boost guage cluster from a turbo model, and put in a huge Cobra CB radio. He also added a gigantic CB whip up top.

He is also looking to lift it a bit, put on some bigger AT tires, and install a bullbar and underbody plating. Not sure if he's serious about it or not though...

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>>16977406
>20 mpg out of a tbi 350 powered brick
lol

>>16977113
lul its not even the same trail dude, see the previous picture, i just posted the car again so you knew it was me

>>16977345
ofc a SUV is a more complete vehicle, they have different porpouses

>>16978061
porpoises*

good point. they're better for overlanding as whale

>>16978293
you read me like a book

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>>16957207
why is she so qt

>>16979046
WHOMST'T'D'VE?!

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>>16979081
those RIMS without the tires are 4000 euros per rim.
it's not even available for the CUBE just for big bro 6x6
i hate being poor.I saw a Gwagon today while buying my dog's food, it was the diesel 3.5 bluetec from 2011,it's just gorgeous

>>16979145
don't fall for the portal meme

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>>16979154
BUT SO MUCH GROUND CLEARANCE

SO MUCH

i don't even want to think about the maintenance.

how often do you service these things?

>>16979174
When it comes to the older, utilitarian G-Wagens, not that much. Newer G-Wagens... I don't even want to think about it.

The military G-Wagens are also really good at withstanding time. Especially with their I-5 diesel engines. Mmm... What a great sound.

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>>16979211

i've been watching so many reviews about these cars, so atleast my brain can release this fucking desire, everyone complains about the steering (in the cube is even worse than the normal G due to the tire size) it takes "time" for it to actually do something.

it's moving a 2 ton vehicle but still it should be faster, or is Merces that smart that it know ragheads will rally these things in the desert and don't want to get sued for the abrupt steering causing an accident?

either way, i think it's a beautiful car, recently i've fallen in love with the Gwagen and the defender 2 door.

My dad used to own a Patrol long wheel base, that thing was so much fun and comfy, i felt like the king of the world. unstoppable.

CARBON FIBER on a 3 ton truck, mercedes has such a good sense of humor

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>been posting on /k/ for the last 6 years
>kinda bored after all that time
>get my first AWD
>decide it's time for a new hobby
>check out /o/ and /ORG/ after about a year of upgrading my rig on my own with no clue as to what I'm doing
>click on the zeemaps link out of curiosity and because I want to do some reading in these threads before I make myself look like an actual retard
>there's a peg about 20 minutes away from where I live
Neat. Do you guys have meets at all like /k/ does? I've been to half a dozen 4chan meets over the last 3 years or so but it can get pretty stagnant watching autists miss targets at 50 yards after 2 months of planning.

>>16979300
Which peg? Some lurkers just post "anon" in the maps and don't really do anything. There's a Corolla fag there too... Though he's from commiefornia so we try not to talk about him.

Post vehicle.

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>>16979306
Angry Tacoma Guy
I dropped mine on too since I plan on reading a lot of these threads in the future instead of stumbling around like a moron. Will take it back off if I find myself not reading these as much as I plan to
Vehicle was posted earlier, i'm actually surprised I didn't get the ass pounding I was expecting
>>16977075
>>16977088

>>16979338
Avoid. Him.

He got so cancerous on and off /org/ that he finally fucking stopped posting. Shame. Great vehicle.

>>16979338
We only pound a certain (((anon)))'s asshole here. ;^)

You're cool, anon

>>16979416
if you've ever met anyone who lives in rural sowa you will find they are a special type of retard
straight up rednecks
>califags stay out of muh rural trash warshington

>>16979570
Rural trash is considerably better than city trash in any state, especially Washington. Seriously, if Seattle was nuked today and the survivors with a plague epidemic, the entire west coast would be much better off.

>>16979986
cities shouldn't exist

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>>16979300
>>16979338
Welcome again friend! Make yourself comfortable and stay a while.

>There's a peg 20 minutes away
Same here. In fact the guy lives right down the road from where I used to live. Small world I guess. Last time he posted he was having truck trouble though. I hope he pulled through...

>Are there meetups?
Nothing on a large scale yet. I met up with the guy close by and we hit some trails. Us Michigan peeps keep talking about Oberlanding this summer in the woods. I think TayTay mentioned stopping over too?

>>16976258
>Treating deer like BLM protestors blocking the highway
Kek. I can't believe I missed this. What part of Michigan?

>>16979986
LA needs that too.

>>16980494
her name is tayburb
get it right, summerfag

>>16980494
Frederick township, outskirts of Grayling.

I've taken state land and service roads from there down to West Branch with hardly touching asphalt.

The blazer runs like a top but it's unbelievably cold without a front windshield. Not even road legal, but I can touch down on roads with a helmet on.

>>16974521
I just asked him today. They both 80s broncos, unfortunately. if i'm in the area, i would consider picking it up since where else am i going to find a first gen for $500?

>>16980494
for the last time. i bought a land cruiser!

>>16980494
uh. maybe in late May
come on down for victoria's day

more piccs of meetup needed

>>16981191
Whatever you say, tayburb.

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>>16981296

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>>16981191
So because I have a burb and you have a Yoda we can't be friends? :'-(

>>16980799
Wat about the Taynger?

>>16981064
Small world! I used to spend all summer up there with friends back in the day. A buddy from school had a cabin right off of M72 right where the old Downriver gas station was. We used to tear up the state land with quads and a big red Ford Conversion van. Good times! I may have to plan a trip up that way this summer...

>>16981740
What about her?
Taynger broke a back window when flexing last week on trails. I need to cut a piece of plexiglass for her instead of spending $150 for that glass replacement.

Otherwise she's doing fine. Drove 4 hrs in her today. Comf / 10, still.

>>16981740
I have a lexus btw :^)
Maybe that's why they still think it Burb. Since its a black lexus that's 82 inches tall. If I put her on 35 inch tyres, that'll be 86 inches, heh.

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>there's an offroad general now
gross desu

I-I might actually get my AX15 bolted up in my comanche soon, i swear.

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Drove out a couple hours on an appropriately shit road in southern Utah with my Xterra. Reminded me that I desperately need new leafs, shocks and some brake pads. Goodbye paycheck.

New here, whats with the birds?

>>16982245
Birb
Su(burb)an

Whats the best place you guys have found to mount a hilift/ farm jack to your rigs? I was thinking spare tire but I don't need any extra weight to the back. I hear putting it on one side of a cargo basket is a bad idea too since it can tilt your weight to one side

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>>16982660
You really think that a hi-lift is gonna throw you off? You do realize there's a couple hundred pound sack of meat that sits on one side of the rig anytime it's being driven? Just put the jack on the passenger side of the basket.

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>>16983635
IDFK dude that's just what I read on some forum a few months ago while looking up a different topic

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>>16982660
i put mine on side of top rack
no leaning issues
i mounted mine there so if some cocksucker wants to steal it he'll have to work for it

>>16985134
I know the feel
>enjoy driving something unique
>enjoy personalizing my rig
>had 4 people the last few days ask me how it hasn't gotten broken into yet
>now I'm paranoid that everyone that sees it wants to break in and take all the shit I've been working on

I wish I didn't live in such a shit place with so many tweekers

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>>16985151
thieves are lowlife fuckin twats
luckily haven't had mine broken into yet
in due time i'm sure

>>16985179
Does yours have a security system? I'm thinking of getting one for my car with a key fob since my vehicle is void of both

>>16964248
Which bumper are you rocking tac/o/ anon?

>>16985465
yeah sorta
i modded the demelo clamps to lock into an s-clip
they would literally have to stand on a tire and reach over to unlock
kind of a pita but fuck it
i don't use it on a daily basis anyway

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>>16982083
>now
this gen is almost a year old now

>>16985848
>almost a year old
This gen is well over two years old now.

>>16986246
I still remember the shitposting of the old days when no one actually owned a 4x4 and just talked shit about whichever one they didn't like while dicksucking the one they did like.

>Wranglers are great!
>Range Rovers are great!
>H2s are WAY too big to take on any trail, ever!
>Unimogs are the BEST for any trail!

Once the anti-H2 crowd realized they couldn't call the H2 too big while supporting the Unimog, they named the Land Cruiser their champion.

>>16985488

>>16964282

>>16985179
Have had my car broken into

Stole my headphones

And they cut the wire for my tape to mp3

>>16986619
city or sticks?

>>16986348
80 series is the only answer

>>16986814
Too bad buying one in decent shape is more than a fucking house. Only a couple of years until FJs are the same.

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>>16971154

When are you upgrading your lights?

>>16986846
I bought mine for $7k. Meh.

>>16987012
With 400k miles? The only ones around here are something listed like "1997 Toyota Land Cruiser - 250k miles - $15,000". I want one, but the market is brutal. Gonna keep my Xterra until I get tired of all the electrical gremlins.

>>16987135
Go fuck yourself.

>>16986901
It's like looking at the sun.

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>>16987141

>>16987135
Lexus LX450. 200k miles. 10 years of service records, too.
I just had to change out the gas tank, replace two interior parts, releather the seats, and maybe do a break job. Otherwise, fine.

>>16987289
Is this taynigger? If so that means it is $7000 cancuckbucks or actual money?

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Where were you when the first /org/ meet happened?

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>>16986901
Soon I hope. I plan to take off the brush guard to treat the rust on it. I'll probably to it then. Not sure if I want to replace with amber halogen fog lights or get a pair of 7" LEDs for flood lights. I also found glass headlight lenses. I want to pick those up as well as my headlights cloudier than a Michigan winter.

>>16982064
Toyota... Lexus...
Chevy... GMC...

Same stuff, just different badges on the grill and steering wheel haha. When is Victoria day? Do I have enough time to get a passport?

>>16987703
>First /org meet
I was there... see current pic and >>16980494. We beat you guys to the punch by two months haha. Haven't seen blue burb guy around here for a while though. Hope he got his truck fixed

>>16986744
City. Regina Saskatchewan

Fucking natives and tweakers, if my car wasent stick she would be gone

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>>16987855
Dang, yeah you had is beat.

Either way it was a fun meet

>>16987855

Spot/flood combo bar on the grill guard and yellow HID fogs in the bumper.

If you're going to bother with glass headlights, might as well improve the performance while you're there. Bixenon projector retrofit them and run HIRs off a relay in the stock high beam location.

I just ordered projectors and shrouds for mine ($70) and a bixenon control relay harness ($25) so I'll be doing my retrofit within a few weeks but I'm probably going to run Ion Yellow PIAA bulbs in the factory high beam location.

>>16987966
Still jealous tho

Looks like you guys did a sand run?

Also, did YJ break his brake lines? Blue burb guy tried to run over a log and bent up his sidesteps. If you guys broke something we may have a tradition going for /org meets

>>16987980
Interested in your headlight upgrade. If you do a writeup of the parts and install be sure to send it my way!

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>>16987998
We did a trail run. Holy shit the rain did a number on those ruts. Banked pretty hard at a few points and almost got stuck trying to get out of one.

YJ didn't break anything, but I almost got run over by my own truck, so that's something.

>>16960140
>>16960165

You'll be fine as long as you don't get into really soft sand. Might want to get better tires for fluffy sand. Do you have a locker?

>>16988024

Theretrofitsource has everything you needed. I bought the harness on ebay but it's only $10 more for a new one from TRS. I used the $50 Acme Supers but if you're on a budget you can use the $25 Acme Standards and if you're not worried about how it looks you can save $15-20 by going with a cheaper shroud or just skipping the shrouds entirely to ease installation as well.

The Morimoto Control harness makes the wiring extremely easy and although I usually make my own harnesses, I can't even make one for the price of the Morimoto and it's got an integrated capacitor so there's no flicker/flash when switching to or from high beam. It's more than enough for 55w HIDs and the most I'll probably do for low beams is 45w so I'm not worried about the wire gauge like I would be with a cheapo relay harness.

Will do a writeup on my retrofit since I haven't seen one for a similar swap yet. I'll post it to a few forums but I can post it here too if you'd like.

>>16960165
Be sure to air down your tires if you're doing serious sand driving. When driving on sand dunes I air down to 5 or 6 psi. You will need to air back up when you hit the roads again.

Otherwise you'll be good! I would invest in a good set of tires too if you're worried about getting stuck

>>16988096
I'll have to get back on the forums. Which forums you usually post on?

>>16988820
Get on GMT400. There's loads of stuff you can do with those trucks that people have figured out over the years and the platform specific forums are the best place to find that stuff.

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alright guys. first of all. anyone have experience with the VIAIR 300P or 400P air compressors? any downsides to the portable compressors that hook to the battery vs. permanently mounting one?

second. just how awful are the BFG KM2s on the road? I'm looking at 37x12.50R20s and was planning on the Toyo M/T. but someone is selling a few sets of the KM2 in that size for $300 a tire brand new because they have 2013 DOT codes. will I be miserable on pavement and snow with them?

>>16989424
>switz 1.jpg
is that new Switzerville in Ontario?
Trail looks lightly familiar too (but they all do south of the shield...)

>>16987329
$7000 cuckbucks. yeah. gas tank refurbish was another $500 and taxes bring it up to around $8000.

So $6000 USD for a 200k miles Land Cruiser from '97.

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>>16989424
Get them properly siped and they're alright.

Get them studded aswell and they're pretty decent

>>16990747
no that's the Switzerland trail west of Boulder, CO.

>>16990892
Cool, I may look into that then. I've got a friend that siped some Falkens he got used for like $50 and he was able to get another 2 years of fucking around out of them. I'll see if he's still got that tool.

>>16977316

isnt that just a suburban?

>>16989424

I got the viair 400p, its great. whats awesome about the portable ones is that you keep them out of the water and shit these things otherwise gets exposed to.

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How thicc is the mud puddle?

4wd-l and pray.

>>16991579
a burb with a nigger badge
lol

>>16991836
That ain't much, I'd probably not even slow for it, maybe down to 40mph

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:3

>>16992141
i'd probably end up killing myself if i had one of these beasts

>>16992141
Is that the "famous" AT42 LandCruiser?

>>16992660

44". not sure how famous it is, did you mean the grey 46" one?

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Tree in the path
This shit would be fun if I didn't have deadlines

>>16991988
Minivan pls

Fucc. Cylinder 1 misfire again. Time to change the sparks and dielectric it all before hard summer muddin'

>>16992586
Y tho.

>>16993093
ego
capability
beer

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Bedlining fender edges and rockers. Still waiting on a proper shop with a lift, so I can install my lift, wheels, and tires. Better get on it because warm weather is here and I wanna give wheeling.

>>16993450
>give
Go*
Yes I'm a phone poster.

>>16989424
>BFG KM2s on the road?
They are the best mud tires for pavement.

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Are ZJ Cherokees any good? XJ's are starting to become rare and expensive here and I'm looking for a cheap as chips 4x4

>>16993792
Don't know how the aftermarket is for them, but I can see the potential to be a cool build

>>16993792
What mods stock xj would need to run 35s?

>>16993818
Life, trim fenders, suspension drop, regear.

>>16993818
To do it right and be functional? A long arm lift of 4.5", trim fenders, slip yoke eliminator, slip drive shaft, and regear.
To build a mall crawler/"muddin" machine? A 6" short arm lift, and a transfer case drop.

>>16993792
Don't know where you live that XJs, which were made for 26 years, are more rare than ZJs, which were made for 4 years, but... ZJs are pretty good offroaders, if you get one without fulltime 4wd. Budget lifts are easy and plentiful (the front coils are a 5" lift when moved to the rear so you only have to buy front coils), rear coil suspension is very nice, 4.0 readily available makes for great reliability. Don't know if they have the same electrical issues as XJs, but they probably do. They're not serious, but annoying, window switches and shit going out for multiple reasons and similar issues. I'm not even sure if this is right, but I think they're also body on frame, which is a bonus over the XJ. Really don't think you can go wrong with a ZJ. Check out bleepin Jeep project cheap Jeep for a great example.

>>16993083
This is why I always have an axe on my roof rack.

Bomp.
New thread maybe? These threads are dying, and that hurts. They're kind of my only reason for living right now. And every day they get slower, and I get sadder.

>>16995076
Why don't you buy a land cruiser and go get some starbucks?

>>16995098
Starbucks tastes like burnt gear oil, and land cruisers are too expensive.

>>16995117
XJ and instant coffee then.

>>16995131
I've got the XJ, and gevalia. I still don't feel good about these threads dying.

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Well just ordered a new Radiator, Thermostat, and Locking rad cap from rock auto for 115 all together for my TJ am I going to regret this?