Advise on first build. (1 Viewer)

[renago]

wise words from Jeremy .

totally agree .

bye Renago

 

[4wheelspulling]

Did you ever buy a truck? My vote is to stay with a 94'-97' FZJ80. No need to change out the axles. You really do not lose much in gas mileage to worry about full time four wheel drive. The Toyota Landcruiser has the best four wheel system in the world! Lately, I have seen some good priced deals on landcruiser too.

 

[RFB]

First off, let me thank all of you for all of the great tips and advice on this site. Long time reader, first time writer.

I'm looking for advice on my first overland/expedition build; more specifically the type of platform to start with.

My budget is pretty tight at 15k (this included the purchase price of the vehicle and add-ons/upgrades.

So far, these are what i'm leaning toward:
-4runner(2nd gen) w/ 5-speed (22r-e rebuild)
-FZJ80 - will probably have a lot of money to pour into it.
-J100 - with very high mileage
-FJ Cruiser(6-speed) - with high mileage and/or salvage title.

While the 4runner and FZJ80 will cost the least to get into, I know i'm looking at 7-10k for upgrades/repairs. I'm factoring in a 22re rebuild on the 4runner, but I'm worried about the 1FZ-FE lasting without a rebuild in the FZJ80.

The 100 series and FJ Cruiser are the newest, but will have the highest purchase cost.

MPG is not important enough to sway me one way or the other on any of these.

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

fzj80 I boght one here on MUD for 16K rebuilt motors radflos king lift TRD supercharged thought I could buy it go. well Im probalby another 10k into and its almost done.

 

[RFB]

fzj80 I boght one here on MUD for 16K rebuilt motors radflos king lift TRD supercharged thought I could buy it go. well Im probalby another 10k into and its almost done.

FZJ80 UPGRADES

TERRAIN TAMER BIRFIELDS BEARINGS RACES(KOYO)

OEM THROTTLE CABLE

2 NEW ODDYESY EXTREME 1500

IBS RBM

1000 WATT MAGNUM INVEROTR CHARGER

BUSSMAN FUSEBLOCK

2 100 WATT BREAKERS

REAR DRAWERS

FRIDGE SLIDE

37 NITTOS

17 IN RIMS

12K SMITTYBUILT X20

50 IN LED

CUSTOM BUILT(BY ME) ROOF RACK

MT RAINIER RTT

2 SET RIGIDS SS

RIGID DITCH LIGHTS

DITCH LIGHT MOUNTS

WIRES/PLUGS

HPS HOSES

OEM BELTS X4

REAR TT ROTORS

NEW TT PADS

NEW FRONT REMAN OEM CALIPERS

BLUE FAN CLUTCH

FIRE EXT MOUNT WITS END

6 OEM SWITCHES

REWIRED

DEPO HEADLIGHTS

FACTOR 55 ULTRA HOOK

10 RIGD LIGHT BAR

KC UNDERHOOD LEDS

SLEE WASHER RELOCATE KIT

YOTA TECH SNORKEL GRILLE

FLUIDS (SYNTHETIC) DIFFS TRANSFER, ENGINE

AUSTRALIAN DIFF BREATHERS

WITS END FUSEABLE LINK

45L WHYNTER FRIDGE

CUSTOM GRILLE

WITS END QUARTER PANEL INSERT

CUSTOM BUMPER MOUNT ANDERSON FOR SOLAR SUITCASE

NEW 3 5S TREs

TOUGH DOG RTC STEERING STABILIZER COIL OVER

WITS END FRIDGE CONNECTION ASSEMBLY

FLUSHED RADIATOR RED OEM

RADIATOR CLAMPS

PHH GATES GREEN STRIPE

REWRAPPED STEERING WHEEL

REWRAPPED CONSOLE COVER

INSTALLED USB X2 12V AND VOLTOMETER

 

[wardharris]

Terrain Tamer and Cruiser Brothers are proud to be part of this awesome build

FZJ80 UPGRADES

TERRAIN TAMER BIRFIELDS BEARINGS RACES(KOYO)

OEM THROTTLE CABLE

2 NEW ODDYESY EXTREME 1500

IBS RBM

1000 WATT MAGNUM INVEROTR CHARGER

BUSSMAN FUSEBLOCK

2 100 WATT BREAKERS

REAR DRAWERS

FRIDGE SLIDE

37 NITTOS

17 IN RIMS

12K SMITTYBUILT X20

50 IN LED

CUSTOM BUILT(BY ME) ROOF RACK

MT RAINIER RTT

2 SET RIGIDS SS

RIGID DITCH LIGHTS

DITCH LIGHT MOUNTS

WIRES/PLUGS

HPS HOSES

OEM BELTS X4

REAR TT ROTORS

NEW TT PADS

NEW FRONT REMAN OEM CALIPERS

BLUE FAN CLUTCH

FIRE EXT MOUNT WITS END

6 OEM SWITCHES

REWIRED

DEPO HEADLIGHTS

FACTOR 55 ULTRA HOOK

10 RIGD LIGHT BAR

KC UNDERHOOD LEDS

SLEE WASHER RELOCATE KIT

YOTA TECH SNORKEL GRILLE

FLUIDS (SYNTHETIC) DIFFS TRANSFER, ENGINE

AUSTRALIAN DIFF BREATHERS

WITS END FUSEABLE LINK

45L WHYNTER FRIDGE

CUSTOM GRILLE

WITS END QUARTER PANEL INSERT

CUSTOM BUMPER MOUNT ANDERSON FOR SOLAR SUITCASE

NEW 3 5S TREs

TOUGH DOG RTC STEERING STABILIZER COIL OVER

WITS END FRIDGE CONNECTION ASSEMBLY

FLUSHED RADIATOR RED OEM

RADIATOR CLAMPS

PHH GATES GREEN STRIPE

REWRAPPED STEERING WHEEL

REWRAPPED CONSOLE COVER

INSTALLED USB X2 12V AND VOLTOMETER

 

[RFB]

Terrain Tamer and Cruiser Brothers are proud to be part of this awesome build

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