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wngrog said:
Who else hears thunder when they read a multi paragraph post from Bossman?
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LOL - I'm prolly the one that's going to be struck by lightning;)

I read quite a bit when I set my bib block to run on propane and I get a heck of a deal on bulk propane but there are still times I wish I would have gone EFI. Places like Moab suck for a propane rig. Just my $.02 though.
 
Bossman said:
Not a great idea. Those cylinders are set up to dispense vapor. What you need is a cylinder or tank set up to dispense liquid LPG. You could run one upside down in a pinch but its not safe because the pop off valve would be rendered inop.

My experience (one vehicle) is that the mpg is roughly equal IF the truck is set up and tuned to run on propane. Of course, if you tune it to run on propane it won't run at all on pump gas.

Rock crawling on the weekend is one thing but running propane on the street is a whole lot different. Now, if you are set up to fill your own tanks at home for the cost of bulk propane then that is a different story. I still wouldn't pull off a functioning EFI system to switch to propane though...
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thanks. thats about where I am. maybe someday......
 
Fireman said:
Why bad in Moab?
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You're going to need a lot of LPG for a large area such as Moab. You either gotta haul it with you (DOT tanks legally secured?) or you gotta pay their price for refill. Also, tough to know where and when you are going to run out. It do-able but not as easy an running by a gas station.
 
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MEMCruiser said:
What kind of wheels were stock on a 88 4runner? What size tire?
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Ready to spill the beans?! :D

Believe stock might be 235/75R15, but Chris is probably right.. Plenty of options, but I wouldn't put it back to stock size. No reason. Not even for the stock look.
 
Bomar said:
31x10.5x15 BFG AT.....it looks to have 16's or 17's on it...

16" then 235/85/16

17" then 235/80/17

look at toyo open country at 2 or bfg at...


F it.... Go 33's don't scared. Soon it will be 4.88s and aussies.
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33x1050x15
BFG TA KO
 
It has 1 mismatched tire on it. Thanks walmart! I am not sure why people try and save a buck getting costco, sams or walmart tires. I did that once and had a blowout in BFE and could not get the same frickin tire from a regular tire store.

I do not plan on wheeling this, come to think of it, I have not wheeled much since getting rid of 100.
This is a work car, I hope. About 400-800 highway miles a month. Previous owner was traveling salesman driving 1000 miles a week and decided a camry was a better set up for him.

I am glad the Snowden look alike is in Hot Springs. He already has first right of refusal.

As soon as a halfass falls in my lap I might start wheelin again.



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Not to argue with the tire gods but if this is a commuter and fire road truck get AT/KO in the 31x10.50 variety.

These things are weak and the overdrive is good.

Stick close to stock.
 
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