To clarify...Im looking at SAS if it has IFS, 35's, low range box, re geared diffs and enough grunt to be able to pull 6% grade armored and loaded with gear for the weekend wheelin trips with about a 6-8 hour drving range on the highway. This is NOT my DD, its my TOY.
I like the 4 runners, cuz I can keep the gear dry and also sleep in the back if the weather is crappy (Im a wuss when it comes to cold
). I understand anything used for wheelin is not going to be a race horse on the street, but my rig is KILLING ME to drive to and from the trails on long trips. On the trails...its awesome, but Im getting the sneaking feeling that Im trying to make my rig into something that it will NEVER be without dumping a TON MORE cash into it (I.E. Chevy V8 swap). Hence, the reason for my investigation in to the smaller rig.
So, the biggest complaint with the V6 is the HG issue, but does have ample power for highway driving?
The 22 R/E's are stupid reliable and easy to work on, but are, admittedly, a bit under powered and the BEST option would be to swap in a vortec V6 in lieu of both for these rigs?
Am I getting it right?
Thanks for all the input.
Either way...my wife's gonna KILL me!
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