trucks

[trailboss250]

Ok i am looking for a truck. i have around MAYBE 3K to spend. needs to be 4WD. I plan on modifying it for offroad. no 4cy..would like 8 but 6 would do. would like to stay away from fords but if you guys recommend them then fine. i have a S-10 right now but its 2wd and i dont like it much. but anyways what do you guys recommend?

[TheFontMaster]

The early 90's toyota pick-ups make awsome off road rigs. Don't forget about jeeps eather, the wrangler, cheroke and grand cheroke all make great off roaders.

[400exrules]

Originally posted by TheFontMaster
The early 90's toyota pick-ups make awsome off road rigs. Don't forget about jeeps eather, the wrangler, cheroke and grand cheroke all make great off roaders.

wut about the 1988 toyota? i found one for $2900 here and i want it. I was just wonder how it does since its 4x4 but a 4cyl.

[TheFontMaster]

Originally posted by 400exrules
wut about the 1988 toyota? i found one for $2900 here and i want it. I was just wonder how it does since its 4x4 but a 4cyl.

Sounds like a good deal to me, But I have no idea how it would perform though.

[brif]

If the toyota is a 5 speed it will have plenty of power. The farmer I used to work for about 10years ago had a 89' reg. cab 4x4. He would pull full wagon loads of small square bales (128 bales x 50llbs each)! Granted this was in 4 low. Was it hard on the truck? Hell yeah, but it still was impressive to see.

[400exrules]

here is the truck, does it look like a good deal to u guys? and i dont think it has AC so, wuts that like?


http://adcache.trucktraderonline.com/4/7/7/75113677.htm

[TheFontMaster]

That truck looks awsome. And you don't really need a/c You can live without it. I'd say get it.

[SSracingNY]

mmmm 85 scottsdale K10. stacked exhaust. 6'' lift, 454 big block, Headman headers, 44'' swampers...... sry. truck in progress

[FourFiftyFour]

toyota pickups are the way to go, my ex bf had a 94 pickup and he put some lift on it and such....it was a nice little truck and went through some good mud

[TM426]

Originally posted by SSracingNY
mmmm 85 scottsdale K10. stacked exhaust. 6'' lift, 454 big block, Headman headers, 44'' swampers...... sry. truck in progress


It takes alot of fender trimmin to fit 44'sith a 6" lift. ;)

[diangelo#67]

this one is for sale.. but 3k isn't take'n it home
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid51/p831609f599cef5f40b69667c6a7af241/fca18995.jpg

[SSracingNY]

Originally posted by TM426
It takes alot of fender trimmin to fit 44'sith a 6" lift. ;)

it was lifted 4'' before me

[honda92]

i know you said your not a ford fan, but if you can find a older ranger the lifts are really cheap for them. i think for right around 500 bucks will get you a 6in lift, same with the older f-150s. just a thought

[Rdhanded2]

Ford had always treated me right. Just my $.02

[400ex28]

Get a jeep.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid138/p725385498e4fa511da569f5e19769721/f7201124.jpg

[diesel-mech]

Consider a suzuki samurai! you can buy and mod them out to be unstoppable for less than $3k. They are in their own class of cool.
Just a thought;)

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by trailboss250
Ok i am looking for a truck. i have around MAYBE 3K to spend. needs to be 4WD. I plan on modifying it for offroad. no 4cy..would like 8 but 6 would do. would like to stay away from fords but if you guys recommend them then fine. i have a S-10 right now but its 2wd and i dont like it much. but anyways what do you guys recommend?

How old are you because if your like 16 your not going to want a v8;)

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by diesel-mech
Consider a suzuki samurai! you can buy and mod them out to be unstoppable for less than $3k. They are in their own class of cool.
Just a thought;)

friend of mine has one that would be a good idea

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by diangelo#67
this one is for sale.. but 3k isn't take'n it home
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid51/p831609f599cef5f40b69667c6a7af241/fca18995.jpg

ummm he want something for offroad buddy

[trailboss250]

ok i have decided what i want. 73'-87' silverado and 73'-79' ford truck. V-8, 4x4, surface rust is fine but no rotted panals. it would be nice if it is lifted or any other accesorys. under 5K. no engine or tranny problems. dont care about ther interior as long as it isnt all rusted out. thanks for helping me everyone I have heard it is best to look for a truck after winter...is this true? and keep bring in your opionons(sp).

How old are you because if your like 16 your not going to want a v8
why is that? incurance?

[exatak199]

if i was you i would stay away from a ifs and stick with a strait axle much more easy to lift and way cheaper and i would say get a older jeep fix it up a bit paint it get some nice rims and tires and if you do end up selling it will sell for way more than a older toyota. jmo

[SSracingNY]

Originally posted by trailboss250
ok i have decided what i want. 73'-87' silverado and 73'-79' ford truck. V-8, 4x4, surface rust is fine but no rotted panals. it would be nice if it is lifted or any other accesorys. under 5K. no engine or tranny problems. dont care about ther interior as long as it isnt all rusted out. thanks for helping me everyone I have heard it is best to look for a truck after winter...is this true? and keep bring in your opionons(sp).

why is that? incurance?


prolly cuz they are gas hogs. and when you tow something it goes down just that much faster. but I love my 91 V8. its not bad on gas at all being an 8, extended cab short box

[bluebaron]

get a fullsized blazer or bronco

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by trailboss250
ok i have decided what i want. 73'-87' silverado and 73'-79' ford truck. V-8, 4x4, surface rust is fine but no rotted panals. it would be nice if it is lifted or any other accesorys. under 5K. no engine or tranny problems. dont care about ther interior as long as it isnt all rusted out. thanks for helping me everyone I have heard it is best to look for a truck after winter...is this true? and keep bring in your opionons(sp).

why is that? incurance?

GAS PRICES

[ewalker302]

I paid 4K for my Bronco

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid89/p1851261f77c2fcba1b868fdef76cd3a4/fa8d3fbb.jpg

As far as toughness, you cant go wrong w/ a 4x4 73-79 Ford, as long as it's not completley ragged. Solid front dana 44, 9"rear, and NP205 transfer case, are some of the stoutest components you will find on any stock 1/4 ton.


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