These are good things to think about. I'm 5'8 and my Dad might be 5'10, so I think we could fit fine in a 4runner, but the extra space of an 80 for sleeping and gear does sound appealing. I've never wheel anything as big as an 80, but I'm also use to tight, brush/canopy type trails. I know...
We'd like to go this summer and if we cant build or find a rig by then, then would would look at December.
I agree on the reward of building your own, but this is more about the travel experience with my Dad.
I'll have to search around Moab.
Thanks
Okay, here is the skinny.
I'm 32 and my Dad is 62, we both have mildly built FJ-40's with lockers, winch, sliders, mild lifts, 33 inch mt's, etc. We've done Tellico, Uwharrie, and some trails around Chattanooga, but we've got he itch to travel cross country. WE DON'T WANT TO TRY THIS IN...
Just stubbled upon this tread. Really cool write-up and very different. I love seeing a different approach to an expedition type build or any build for that matter.:cheers: