L_Kilkenny
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I've grown tired of traveling in what feels like a rolling storage closet and am going back to FS after a few years away. I've been leaning heavily towards a Bronco or pre-92 Blazer build for the simplicity. Unless I'm riding in something fairly new I just understand and trust the older technologies when it comes to overland travel. Heck, I still find a place in my heart for carburetors and crank windows!
But.......... I keep getting that nagging feeling that I'm missing something. That there may indeed be a newer FS that may be a better "value". Looking for the following out of the new build:
- Full Size
- Decent turning radius
- Fairly simple to fit small lift and 33's
- decent drivetrain (no rear IS, springs not bags)
- solid frame for mounting good bumpers.
- bonus points for readily available (factory JY takeoff's being great) accessories like skids.
- initial cost $4000-$5000 give or take?
- Off-road abilities? I'll still be traveling with decent built jeeps and a couple broncos so it can't be slouch. Did the San Jauns this year, next year is Moab. Who knows where we'll go after that.....
Besides the 2 FS up top is there something I should look at?
Thanks all and take care, LK.
But.......... I keep getting that nagging feeling that I'm missing something. That there may indeed be a newer FS that may be a better "value". Looking for the following out of the new build:
- Full Size
- Decent turning radius
- Fairly simple to fit small lift and 33's
- decent drivetrain (no rear IS, springs not bags)
- solid frame for mounting good bumpers.
- bonus points for readily available (factory JY takeoff's being great) accessories like skids.
- initial cost $4000-$5000 give or take?
- Off-road abilities? I'll still be traveling with decent built jeeps and a couple broncos so it can't be slouch. Did the San Jauns this year, next year is Moab. Who knows where we'll go after that.....
Besides the 2 FS up top is there something I should look at?
Thanks all and take care, LK.
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