Need Advice.

[Mudder]

I need some help. I’m stuck with what I should do. My DD is an 89 Toyota pickup all stock. I’ve been debating about building a winch bumper for it and buying either a 9.5ti or an 8274. But I also started thinking about buying another Toyota and making it my off roader. I know it costs a lot to do that and I don’t fully have all the money or equipment to do it. But my main question do you guys think I should build bumpers for my truck since it only sees the mountains every once in a while or should I just save up my money and build one for the purpose of going into the mountains?

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

This is the age old question of course... My suggestion would be to start with a few cheaper mods, and then get out in the hills and see just how far you want to take your truck. The most affordable way to build a truck is to just buy one that's already built, but then you don't have the fun of building it and the intimate knowledge of the truck either... So it's a catch 22...

My suggestion would be to get some slightly taller tires with some aggressive tread, a heavy duty come along with some recovery straps and shackles, and head into the woods! It's amazing how far a stock truck will go when you have a complete disregard for your pant job... Also, there's safety in numbers.

 

[Mudder]

Sorry if this has been asked. The search button wasn't working correctly.

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[PhrogsPhorever]

If it is your DD, then I suggest getting a second truck to build and wheel, or get another DD. If you wheel and break something serious or flop it, then you are out your DD depending on how hard you broke

If the truck is going to be a secondary vehicle, build it up slowly and enjoy the crap out of it. Get all the baseline maint and mechanical done, then add the armor, tires, lift, and other offroad goodies as you find you need/want them.

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[pappy]

It comes down to how often are you going to need a capable truck, and what are you going to want that truck to do.

If you are only using it one or twice a year, build what you have. Much more often? Get a dedicated rig.

 

[pappy]

It comes down to how often are you going to need a capable truck, and what are you going to want that truck to do.

If you are only using it one or twice a year, build what you have. Much more often? Get a dedicated rig.

 

[Mudder]

Well I'd be using for when it snows in the mountains hunting and after the snow melts to go have fun in the mud.

And Phrogg4evr that's what I was thinking, my DD is an important part of my life. And I enjoy working on it even if it's doing just basic stuff and getting back into tip top shape. I wouldn't last long if I were to roll it when it's my baby.

to 2ndGenToyotaFan- What I was thinking was buying a pre built one for the purpose of changing it to better suit my needs and making sure it didn't have everything I wanted so I could still have fun moding it, And as for the taller tires I'm already running 31's that are Maxxis Bighorns and I've thought about the come along in case I got stuck but it keeps coming back to the fact it's my dd not a trail rig that if I roll I can just pull everything I've done off scrap the body and just start all over again. And the safety in numbers, I have one other person I’ll be going mudding with soon. I’m Just waiting for him to finish up his 70’s ford highboy.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

If you're already on 31's I'd stay there for now. I've found that my driving skill has been behind the capabilities of my trucks for most of my offroading tenure. I've been in a few crazy spots with my trucks, but only been close to flopping once or twice, I would not really worry about rolling unless you're into highspeed cornering around blind corners and such...