80 series engine swap or 100 solid axle (1 Viewer)

[rock climber]

I want a solid axle LC for Moab and Colorado trails. My only hangup with the 80 series is the low power climbing the Colorado passes. Engine swaps are expensive and I have no way to do one. Would it be cheaper to SAS a 100 series?

 

[EWheeler]

I want a solid axle LC for Moab and Colorado trails. My only hangup with the 80 series is the low power climbing the Colorado passes. Engine swaps are expensive and I have no way to do one. Would it be cheaper to SAS a 100 series?

Cheaper to pay someone to do an SAS or self perform? If you don't have the means to engine swap, I expect the answer is you don't have the means to self perform an SAS. I would expect to pay a shop to do either, you'd be pushing or exceed $20k. Cheaper to buy an SAS'd 100, or an V8 swapped 80. Here is an example....

For Sale - 2000 SAS 100 series

Testing the waters to see what the market is for a SAS 100 series right now. Really want to get back into a 40 series since I don't have to daily drive anything anymore. Swap was done around 4.5 years ago at 250K miles and the cruiser currently has 264K miles. Solid axle swap - 80...

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[rock climber]

I didn't even think of that, but it's a great option and much easier!

 

[hoser]

Maybe an imported HDJ80 with some engine mods?

 

[RivMan]

I was in the process of LS-swapping my 80-series and ended up buying an already converted one. It really is about a perfect combo.

I also have a 2UZ in a built 4th gen 4Runner, and IMHO the LS is a better engine platform for these rigs. The 2UZ is a bit underpowered once you start packing on the weight. Plus no timing belt to worry about and easier serviceability and parts availability on the road.

-Rob