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If I was to do it all over again I would go diesel....

7k for an engine is a lot, but once it is set in place under the hood... is not any more.... even less a few years down the road.......
 
davegonz said:
I'm trying to avoid going SOA.
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I was concerned about the SOA lift but have gotten used to it. Some type of running board or slider really helps getting in and the power of a 6BT in a FJ60 is addictive and mine averages about 22 mpg. Don't know if the cost of a conversion can be justified by resale value but that wasn't a factor in my decision as I've owned it for 20 years and the 6BT makes it the vehicle I always wanted it to be.
 
I've owned SOA trucks in the past. It's OK, but you loose a lot of the day to day utility that a stock/semi-stock truck gives you. Plus, I'm getting too damn old to be lifting 35"+ tires.
 
White Stripe said:
Why would you rather go diesel if you have a LS?
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Don't get me wrong... i love the power and reliability of the LS... and can go around 750 miles in one tank... but with a diesel i could probably go over 1k.... that's the only reason... but that's not enough reason to switch over after it's done....
 
davegonz said:
I've owned SOA trucks in the past. It's OK, but you loose a lot of the day to day utility that a stock/semi-stock truck gives you. Plus, I'm getting too damn old to be lifting 35"+ tires.
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Can't argue with your logic. I'm happy with mine but there are trade offs to fitting a 6BT in a Cruiser.
 
Finally got her home! I drove her around the block and the 2F was knocking bad and felt sluggish. The five speed felt smooth and the suspension wasn't harsh.

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davegonz said:
@The Phoenician (Mike) do you still have that old Kaymar bumper?
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YUP. I thought about it once you bought this rig. And I still have the creepy crawler tires if you're thinking about going big.
 
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Spent the morning washing and scrubbing the 60. The paint is rough, but she's not bad from 10 feet. I did find some small rust bubbles that I need to grind down and treat.

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She's missing the fan shroud, needs a front left side marker, and new driver side front door handle. The driver's side front fender looks to be a replacement since I can see the black primer/coating in the engine bay.
 
It came with four black aftermarket rims. One of them was flat so my buddy put the white spare on. I rolled the gray one over from my FJ40. I think black FJ40 rims with hub caps will look cool. Grey looks good too though.
 
davegonz said:
It came with four black aftermarket rims. One of them was flat so my buddy put the white spare on. I rolled the gray one over from my FJ40. I think black FJ40 rims with hub caps will look cool. Grey looks good too though.
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I would agree. The black does look cool with the setup and colour of your rig.
 
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