What should i do for my trail ride????

[charlestonfj60]

I have been wanting to trail ride with you guys/girls for some time now, but havent had the right set up. so here are my options:

1. i have 1986 fj60 130,000 miles, stock except for an arb w/ winch. the 60 is in very good condtion with no rust and runs great. should i use this as my trail ride, but with some mods. the only reason not building this one is that it is very nice.

2. i have a line on a 1996 fzj 80 with lockers, 110,000 miles, that got banged up pretty bad when some kids stole it from a family in mt. pleasant. it still runs and drive fine, it just already has trail marks on it. the current owner wants to sell for $1500.00 as is. it needs new brakes and brakes lines, i guess the kids ran it all to hell when they stole it. i could have a nice trail ride if i put some mods on this one.


So what do you all think is my best option for a trail ride?

thanks jason

 

[Brock]

I would keep the FJ60 nice....as I know what you are talking about as my father and I have an 84 FJ60 all original expcept hubs, tires and a couple small things...no rust and runs good still but might need engine refresh.

I would get the 80....fix the brakes. Might want to take someone that knows 80s or is a good mechanic to make sure there is nothing more needed that will cost you big bucks....like DBENKE.

I am torn whether to use my FJ Cruiser as my trail and expedition rig.......or try to keep it nice and use the FJ60....decisions decisions.

One way to tell is to drive your FJ60 with us tomorrow.....wheel it and see how she does...if it feels good and you are stoked then a mild lift...some larger tires....a few pieces of armor and you can make her your rig...as the 60 series is the most popular expedition rig in the world I have been told...even more so than Land Rover.

If you feel like it just is not doing it for you...and you want V8 power and solid front axles and more beef...then go with 80.

I think you need to wheel with us tomorrow for a good evaluation though

 

[charlestonfj60]

i wish i could go with you all tomorrow, but i have to work! thanks jason

 

[bphilips09]

If you don't buy the 80, can I have her? I have been really questioning whether I want to take my 40 offroad.
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[Brock]

You need to take her offroad just one time at least.....no need to do rock crawling really but some trail expedition style stuff would be cool.

why not start tomorrow with rest of us...OCDBeetle will be taking his rig.

 

[bphilips09]

Wish I could, and I do plan on taking on a trail ride every once in awhile.

Wish I could go, but I have to work tomorrow. Also, my cruiser is still at the shop. Just about finished with the head gasket. It's been so long since I've been able to drive her.

 

[Brock]

well ...know that everyone is ALWAYS welcome and we do very much want you new members to jump in and feel like old friends...FAST.

 

[dbenke]

Jason, I'd go ahead and buy the 80. If you wheel the 60, the first time it gets a little hairy, you'll want to turn around to avoid body damage. If it's already dented, you wont worry as much about the body, only safety. I wheel the hell out of the jeep and if the body goes,I can cut it out or just bang it out enough to drive.
I want to wheel the 62, but it's not going to be a rock crawler like the jeep.
Also, look at the price of lockers for the 60, that should make up your mind right there.
Either way, good luck

 

[Brock]

x2 I AGREE...forget what I said already

 

[proinv]

Buy the 80 and drive it like you stole it; since it has already been down that road.

 

[BenMara]

need another moded 80 around here......

 

[informationjunky]

Buy the 80 and drive it like you stole it; since it has already been down that road.

X2....the locked axles are worth the price alone. I had a rust free 60 that I took on a mild trail and managed to "dent" most of the passenger side when I wasn't paying attention. My 80 is in such condition that people usually avoid parking next to me. If you look at the cost of adding lockers/lift to your 60 and compare with the price of the 80 and adding a lift to it, you will want to buy the 80.

Hell forget the ramble, buy it and if you don't like it, flip it for some cash to build your 60

 

[scott johnson]

buy the 80

 

[mooker82]

Buy the 80 and wheel it. If you keep the lift mild (OME) it is relatively cheap compared to leaf springs. If you plan to drive the truck to the trail and home you will like the comfort of the 80 compared to a 60.

 

[ocdbeetle]

Buy the 80 and wheel it. If you keep the lift mild (OME) it is relatively cheap compared to leaf springs. If you plan to drive the truck to the trail and home you will like the comfort of the 80 compared to a 60.

Ding ding! This is the winner! After driving my 40 to a couple outings I can totally relate to the comfort issue!!!!!!!!!!