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Any 4x4 rig owners on here? Looking for some people to talk about wrenching on your vehicles and stories about offroading, carnage, and overlanding experiences!
Chubz.This thread really makes me want to buy a 4runner instead of a forester...but i already found an xt thats too good of a deal to pass up.
Damn some good looking rigs in this thread
My friends forester kicks ass off road, anywhere my truck can go he can follow as long as clearance is not an issue, and he gets twice the speed and gas mileage on road.
slamdunkNot sure if you got many of these over your way, or if this is what you would call a rig.
Had her for 6 years but don't drive her as often anymore, she's now my dedicated 'dive vehicle'. Gets me to all the best spots along the coast.
This is her (the black one) beside an original 1948 Land Rover
Guess this is the only picture I really took of the truck and the landscape. All the super hairy times we were too focused (and...nervous/scared) to be taking pictures
This is my baby! 2012 Rubicon MW3 Edition. Just got new wheels and more upgrades to come now that I have a decent paying job in college. I've taken her off-road a good many times but not as much as I'd like. I really want to go out to Moab.
Meg.This is my baby! 2012 Rubicon MW3 Edition. Just got new wheels and more upgrades to come now that I have a decent paying job in college. I've taken her off-road a good many times but not as much as I'd like. I really want to go out to Moab.
Those rims are really slick! How do you like the Rubicon? I haven't been in a new Wrangler.
Ever since I started building my cherokee rig, I thought it would be amazing to road trip to moab. Although if parts broke I would be screwed as I live in Ontario hahaha
ski-for-lifeThose rims are really slick! How do you like the Rubicon? I haven't been in a new Wrangler.
Ever since I started building my cherokee rig, I thought it would be amazing to road trip to moab. Although if parts broke I would be screwed as I live in Ontario hahaha
I loveeee my Rubi... The 2012 has the new engine so it gets better gas mileage, well did before putting 33's on her lol They are also mud-terrains and she has a stock 2 inch lift so the ride can be a little rough but I got her brand new so I'm used to it by now. Off-road capabilities are awesome. It impressed my dad (which is a HARD thing to do). I know the struggle of going somewhere like Moab since I Iive in WV. I do minor mechanical work but nothing that would help if something serious went wrong haha
Meg.I loveeee my Rubi... The 2012 has the new engine so it gets better gas mileage, well did before putting 33's on her lol They are also mud-terrains and she has a stock 2 inch lift so the ride can be a little rough but I got her brand new so I'm used to it by now. Off-road capabilities are awesome. It impressed my dad (which is a HARD thing to do). I know the struggle of going somewhere like Moab since I Iive in WV. I do minor mechanical work but nothing that would help if something serious went wrong haha
That's is just awesome! Mine rides moderately rough being on 3" short arm lift and 31s. But I love it, quite noisy in the cabin on the highway lol. I've done all the work on my jeep since I got it almost a year ago. Other than a clutch fan. But sometimes it's better to save things to the pros lol I've made some stupid and very costly mistakes
ski-for-lifeThat's is just awesome! Mine rides moderately rough being on 3" short arm lift and 31s. But I love it, quite noisy in the cabin on the highway lol. I've done all the work on my jeep since I got it almost a year ago. Other than a clutch fan. But sometimes it's better to save things to the pros lol I've made some stupid and very costly mistakes
That's awesome! I'm changing out the springs soon to get a little more lift. I can change my oil/brakes, that kind of stuff. I put the wheels on her, which was kinda rough considering their size and weight plus the fact that I'm 5'4 and approx. 110 lbs lol but I can successfully get my lug nuts torqued so that's a win in my book! My dad is a mechanic so he teaches me as we go.
Meg.That's awesome! I'm changing out the springs soon to get a little more lift. I can change my oil/brakes, that kind of stuff. I put the wheels on her, which was kinda rough considering their size and weight plus the fact that I'm 5'4 and approx. 110 lbs lol but I can successfully get my lug nuts torqued so that's a win in my book! My dad is a mechanic so he teaches me as we go.
Right on! How much of a lift are you going with/what brand? And sweet! That kind of stuff is great to know. Lol ya that would be tricky for a girl your size to manuver those tires and rims, good to hear you can though!! Be sure to post more pictures as you build!
Anyone who listens to podcasts or even if you don't, check out the jeep talk show, it is fantastic!!
Meg.This is my baby! 2012 Rubicon MW3 Edition. Just got new wheels and more upgrades to come now that I have a decent paying job in college. I've taken her off-road a good many times but not as much as I'd like. I really want to go out to Moab.
Ayy matching wheels. This is my 2012 frontier 4x4. Looking at doing a maybe 3" lift and some sliders soon.
saskskierUsed to have a lifted 99' 4runner. It was awesome, but I do too much highway driving for it to be practical. It was pretty great, but I don't miss 300km per tank or gas.
Double rainbow! all the wayyy!! Omygosh ohmygaashhh!
Have a 07' wrangler (yes the engine sucks major dick) got it from my grandpa with 50k just got to 58k the other day and ordered some 33's and 16 pro comp wheels today! Too stoked first big thing ive gotten the cash to do cant wait for them to come.
Moving to Denver later this year...looking at some new cars.
2012-2013 nissan xterra in the pro-4x trim
2010+ toyota 4runner
2010+ toyota tacoma (if I can find a good deal on a double car with a long bed)
jeep wrangler 4 door.
others potentially...
chevy tahoe
f150
FJ cruiser
I have 2 buckets basically looking for midsize with AWD in a certain price range. I feel like the bottom vehicles may just be to inpractical or to much vehicle for what I need on a daily basis. Can always throw a roof rack on with a thule or something
KravtZMoving to Denver later this year...looking at some new cars.
2012-2013 nissan xterra in the pro-4x trim
2010+ toyota 4runner
2010+ toyota tacoma (if I can find a good deal on a double car with a long bed)
jeep wrangler 4 door.
others potentially...
chevy tahoe
f150
FJ cruiser
I have 2 buckets basically looking for midsize with AWD in a certain price range. I feel like the bottom vehicles may just be to inpractical or to much vehicle for what I need on a daily basis. Can always throw a roof rack on with a thule or something
Shamelessly hyping my own car, but have you looked at a frontier? Lots of long bed double cabs for sale way cheaper than tacomas, and I know people who are pushing them to like 300k.
byuboundShamelessly hyping my own car, but have you looked at a frontier? Lots of long bed double cabs for sale way cheaper than tacomas, and I know people who are pushing them to like 300k.
I had one of these as a rental car not to long ago and was surprisingly pretty happy with it. Thought the seating position was better than the tacoma as well. Perfectly honest I didn't know they made these in double cab with the long bed. Will take a look for sure
byuboundShamelessly hyping my own car, but have you looked at a frontier? Lots of long bed double cabs for sale way cheaper than tacomas, and I know people who are pushing them to like 300k.
Sorry for the dub post...
Anyways my biggest thing about the short bed is that for 98% of things I would carry it would be fine.
Obviously I am a big skier moving to Denver and plan on going to the mountains a lot. If I go with 2,3,4 people with skis that are around 190 in length I feel like a short bed just isn't long enough. I would rather get the xterra than and put a seat down or throw a rack up top
glad i bought a taco. but the short bed sucks, just get a long bed. i would do it again and accept i cant have a stick
Any chance you could / someone could post a pic of the short bed with skis in the back? Have been looking at a taco and getting one of those leer caps for it also
KravtZAny chance you could / someone could post a pic of the short bed with skis in the back? Have been looking at a taco and getting one of those leer caps for it also
I have a f150 with a short bed (5.5ft). My 186cm skis still easily fit in the bed, just gotta go diagonally
KravtZAny chance you could / someone could post a pic of the short bed with skis in the back? Have been looking at a taco and getting one of those leer caps for it also
I may be able to by this weekend if no one else does. I have 186 Peacemakers and Gunsmokes and have fit 192 BD Zealots in there as well (it was tight).
I use a softcover, so I imagine a cap will give you more space to stack skis as well.
.MASSHOLE.I may be able to by this weekend if no one else does. I have 186 Peacemakers and Gunsmokes and have fit 192 BD Zealots in there as well (it was tight).
I use a softcover, so I imagine a cap will give you more space to stack skis as well.
Cool...i mean taco is m #1 right now for the reliability alone and resale value. Good to know. My longest sticks are 189 and I don't usually ski with more than 4 max. Was gunna get a bed cap or a leer cap so well see. Thanks for the info though
KravtZCool...i mean taco is m #1 right now for the reliability alone and resale value. Good to know. My longest sticks are 189 and I don't usually ski with more than 4 max. Was gunna get a bed cap or a leer cap so well see. Thanks for the info though
Yeah thats why I went with one. I was a little concerned at first but they fit like a glove diagonally. A cap will make it x100 times easier than just a soft cover, I was too lazy to roll it up to put skis in normally.
.MASSHOLE.Yeah thats why I went with one. I was a little concerned at first but they fit like a glove diagonally. A cap will make it x100 times easier than just a soft cover, I was too lazy to roll it up to put skis in normally.
Thanks man...taco moving up my list after hearing this. Going to test drive next week when Im back from CO and see what works best. For some reason 4runner of comparable price/mileage is going for 3-4000 more than the taco which is annoying.
Kind of have my list narrowed down to the taco or an xterra pro-4x some awesome deals going around on them basically new in my price range
KravtZThanks man...taco moving up my list after hearing this. Going to test drive next week when Im back from CO and see what works best. For some reason 4runner of comparable price/mileage is going for 3-4000 more than the taco which is annoying.
Kind of have my list narrowed down to the taco or an xterra pro-4x some awesome deals going around on them basically new in my price range
I think it is because the 4runners are perceived to have a "higher quality" build because they're still built in Japan vs. Mexico/the US.
I am assuming you're looking at 2nd Gens, if you haven't already check out Tacomaworld.com and browse the 2nd Gen area. They will have almost all the common issues, fixes, and other details you will need. I know for a fact you will want to look at the frame for rust.
RE: skis in 5' bed. They fit diagonally fine, my daily drivers are 193 cochises.
Why not get the long bed though? I bought my shorty solely to get the 6MT, which gets worse economy and has more issues than the automatic, so i personally regret that choice.
Also, if you need to carry bikes you will need a hitch rack or tailgate pad, no way to carry more than 1 mt bike in the bed without making a big nasty derailleur eating pile.
I've enjoyed my truck so far but will go back to a full size as soon as the wife lets me.
.MASSHOLE.I think it is because the 4runners are perceived to have a "higher quality" build because they're still built in Japan vs. Mexico/the US.
I am assuming you're looking at 2nd Gens, if you haven't already check out Tacomaworld.com and browse the 2nd Gen area. They will have almost all the common issues, fixes, and other details you will need. I know for a fact you will want to look at the frame for rust.
Thanks...looking at a 2012+ 4 door double cab hopefully with a long bed but probably short bed i'll settle with around $25,000 with 30,000 miles or so. Not going to touch anything with frame rust shouldn't be an issue that new.
Also the xterra pro-4x I can get with like 20,000 miles basically brand new. Those things are tanks but not huge on the looks. But I could get over that for the capability. Coming off a 2003 jetta that is a total piece of crap so at this point if it can carry gear for a couple people, have awd/4wd I will be happy
charmanderRE: skis in 5' bed. They fit diagonally fine, my daily drivers are 193 cochises.
Why not get the long bed though? I bought my shorty solely to get the 6MT, which gets worse economy and has more issues than the automatic, so i personally regret that choice.
Also, if you need to carry bikes you will need a hitch rack or tailgate pad, no way to carry more than 1 mt bike in the bed without making a big nasty derailleur eating pile.
I've enjoyed my truck so far but will go back to a full size as soon as the wife lets me.
More and more that I look at it the xterra just seems like a better deal. Solid reliability and I can get the pro-4x which apparently is a pretty beast off road (in the rare case I actually need it). A bit on the small size though but seems more practical compared to the tacoma
KravtZMore and more that I look at it the xterra just seems like a better deal. Solid reliability and I can get the pro-4x which apparently is a pretty beast off road (in the rare case I actually need it). A bit on the small size though but seems more practical compared to the tacoma
Going to go test drive a few cars next week when im back from CO.
Going to pull the trigger since I need a new car pretty soon anyways mine is falling apart.
Narrowed it down to a Nissan Xterra...can get like a 2014-2015 basically new with less than 15,000 miles on it (or around 30,000 if I move up to the pro-4x trim which I probably dont need anyways)
Or I could go with a tacoma double cab 4x4 years 2010-2013 with around 30-42000 miles on it or so.
I know they are both two different cars wanted some opinions. Been looking at a 4runner in the new body style and the mileage is a bit over what I want around my price range most fall into the 50,000 miles + range. Anyone have any thoughts on both of these cars? I know they're different since ones an suv and ones a pick up but relatively similar. Im leaning towards the taco just based on having a bed but what yall think
KravtZGoing to go test drive a few cars next week when im back from CO.
Going to pull the trigger since I need a new car pretty soon anyways mine is falling apart.
Narrowed it down to a Nissan Xterra...can get like a 2014-2015 basically new with less than 15,000 miles on it (or around 30,000 if I move up to the pro-4x trim which I probably dont need anyways)
Or I could go with a tacoma double cab 4x4 years 2010-2013 with around 30-42000 miles on it or so.
I know they are both two different cars wanted some opinions. Been looking at a 4runner in the new body style and the mileage is a bit over what I want around my price range most fall into the 50,000 miles + range. Anyone have any thoughts on both of these cars? I know they're different since ones an suv and ones a pick up but relatively similar. Im leaning towards the taco just based on having a bed but what yall think
Not sure bout the Exterra, but we have a couple of Frontiers at work. They are pretty rough on gas. Same goes for the Taco.
Look over the Taco for rust. Especially the frame. There were warranty recalls on some years due to frame and suspension rust.
a buddy i work with has an 05 or 07 taco, he really enjoys it, it gets decent mileage and he loves that its stick. he has a 3" ready lift on it i think with 30s for now. looks badass since he did up white and black toyotas letters on the front grille with a custom mesh.
byuboundAyy matching wheels. This is my 2012 frontier 4x4. Looking at doing a maybe 3" lift and some sliders soon.
Badass....just picked up a 2012 Xterra with 16,000 miles on it basically brand new for the most part.
Looking at doing something similar to your frontier. Some black wheels and some bigger tires with a small lift on it nothing to crazy. Maybe some rock bars that come out the side a bit extra as running boards since my xterra came without them.
Also got the S trim...for some reason the radio doesn't have an AUX jack which pisses me off so i'll probably do an aftermarket radio with an AUX jack in it assuming I can find one that fits the factory spot really nicely and doesn't stick out, etc .
KravtZBadass....just picked up a 2012 Xterra with 16,000 miles on it basically brand new for the most part.
Looking at doing something similar to your frontier. Some black wheels and some bigger tires with a small lift on it nothing to crazy. Maybe some rock bars that come out the side a bit extra as running boards since my xterra came without them.
Also got the S trim...for some reason the radio doesn't have an AUX jack which pisses me off so i'll probably do an aftermarket radio with an AUX jack in it assuming I can find one that fits the factory spot really nicely and doesn't stick out, etc .
Sounds sick. Weird that yours doesnt have a aux jack, my frontier is a 2012 s package and it has one. I've heard great things about these sliders: http://white-knuckleoffroad.com/nissanxterra.htm.
Have fun with it, xterras are rad!
byuboundSounds sick. Weird that yours doesnt have a aux jack, my frontier is a 2012 s package and it has one. I've heard great things about these sliders: http://white-knuckleoffroad.com/nissanxterra.htm.
Have fun with it, xterras are rad!
Won't be doing any serious offroading. But wanted a reliable truck based SUV that could take me wherever I wanted to go.
Have always wanted to drive through some deep water though so definitely going to check out some trails around the area and see if there is any I could do some deep water crossings that the stock xterra could handle. Saw some vids of like 3 ft of water above the hood cruising through it
Just picked up a 2003 Tundra TRD (only 73k miles!!!!). About to install Bilstein 5100's front and rear with a Wheelers AAL to get 1.5 lift in back and 2-2.5 in front. Gonna put on some pizza cutters when my shitty LTX AT2's need replacing. Anyone know of good wheeling spots in New England? Moving to CT from CO in Aug.
Ski.BalletJust picked up a 2003 Tundra TRD (only 73k miles!!!!). About to install Bilstein 5100's front and rear with a Wheelers AAL to get 1.5 lift in back and 2-2.5 in front. Gonna put on some pizza cutters when my shitty LTX AT2's need replacing. Anyone know of good wheeling spots in New England? Moving to CT from CO in Aug.
Don't know any spots unfortunately but I live quite close to CT on the NY border right now just north of NYC. Just got an Xterra want to take it on some lighter offroading trails, hit me up we should go out one day
steezysteezeYeah thats the first thing that I'm doing this spring. Just gotta wait it out a bit, I hate looking back at it and all I can think of is monster energy and scooter kids. Gonna replace them with something like this:
Your Cherokee looks sweet btw, love the fenders.
I love those rims. Think they'd look bad on an Outback?
JayRichI love those rims. Think they'd look bad on an Outback?
What year?
I think they might just look like a winter steel wheel on a stock newer model. We have a set of gunmetal rims off a GT-B, and they look great with the grey body cladding.
Caucasian_AsianWhat year?
I think they might just look like a winter steel wheel on a stock newer model. We have a set of gunmetal rims off a GT-B, and they look great with the grey body cladding.
Meg.This is my baby! 2012 Rubicon MW3 Edition. Just got new wheels and more upgrades to come now that I have a decent paying job in college. I've taken her off-road a good many times but not as much as I'd like. I really want to go out to Moab.
