Oh no look what I bought….

[Newps]

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It’s an 88 with 91 k miles on it, 45k of it was flat towed behind an RV. Never off-road, owned by an elderly gentleman. I looked forever for a FJ 40 but people want too much for them. Plus it would be hard to mash the thing into rocks now that they are becoming so rare. I will have no problem hurting this one. Plus no problem flat towing this sucker behind the 80. I won’t even have to change my tires when towing like Rich does. This will be fun.

 

[e9999]

Congrats!


Let the mods begin...!

 

[bluto]

Look forward to the detailed buildup.

 

[maximBJ70]

those things look so cool when lifted... have fun

 

[Brentbba]

Ran into one of those things mildly modded last year coming down off Sheep Canyon.

Have fun with it Tare.

 

[rpfzj80]

Sammies are fantastic crawlers! By the way, I can tow the 40 even with the 35's on...it just goes slower (Thank goodness for the SC). Congrats on a clean buy. You might want to hook up with Kirk in the So Cal chapter, he has a Sammy with a 4.3l GM V6.

Rich

 

[Slomo]

Congratulations Tare. Cool little Sami, those things are amazingly capable on the trail. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

 

[redcheetah]

I used to have a built sami. I loved it. Come to think of it, I don't know why I ever sold that thing.

Anyway, I look forward to seeing what you do with it!

 

[RAYJON]

ohh that looks adictive......

 

[Newps]

I’ve been amazed by the aftermarket support for these things. 6 to 1 kits, coil suspensions you name it it’s out there, plus the stuff is cheap. Rich I remember talking with the Kirk at our Calico run and checking out his green Sami. I will definitly be calling on his expertise.

 

[SOCALFJ]

*cough rock buggy *cough

 

[OLDGOAT]

That thing is sweet, Tare!

I've been so tempted to buy one of those on several occasions. Next to Scouts, they're probably the best deal in trail vehicles.

 

[Newps]

*cough rock buggy *cough

*cough totaly cough*

 

[Newps]

That thing is sweet, Tare!

I've been so tempted to buy one of those on several occasions. Next to Scouts, they're probably the best deal in trail vehicles.

Thanks Dan I am very happy with the purchase. It's still in Sac.town till I figure out how to get it down here. They are still a smokin' deal but for how much longer?

 

[cruiser88]

they are getting rare around here but i told the stepson i would try to get him one. dam fine he was dead set on a ford.boy is learning fast nice ride

 

[DirtyRice Joe]

Congratulations, Tare. Like the others, I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.