E30RUNNER
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IFS Expo Rig.......Or Not??
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Vermejo
Adventurer
^That was funny^
The regearing & transmission cooler, etc. as stated above, are solid pieces of advice…
+manual hubs (prolonged CV life)
+front locker (enhanced traction control)
+front to rear armor (mistakes happen)
+good driver (holds majority of vehicle capability)
= IFS rig that will go most anywhere.
The acceptability of body damage is the limiting factor for most - IFS or not. I’ve turned around on many trails after realizing I’d come out on the other end like looking like a raisin.
Disclaimer: More details go into building a functional and capable 3rd Generation 4Runner on 35s than I stated above…
Good luck.
IFS Unite!
Mr. Leary
Glamping Excursionaire
^That was funny^
The regearing & transmission cooler, etc. as stated above, are solid pieces of advice…
+manual hubs (prolonged CV life)
+front locker (enhanced traction control)
+front to rear armor (mistakes happen)
+good driver (holds majority of vehicle capability)
= IFS rig that will go most anywhere.
The acceptability of body damage is the limiting factor for most - IFS or not. I’ve turned around on many trails after realizing I’d come out on the other end like looking like a raisin.
Disclaimer: More details go into building a functional and capable 3rd Generation 4Runner on 35s than I stated above…
Good luck.
IFS Unite!
Still hoping for that front axle writeup! :coffeedrink:
I ended up going with an IFS 4runner instead of a SFA. (first gen that is....) My Old 85 4runner was just way harsh for fun family exploring...
Wonderland
Explorer
Buddy of mine builds PreRunners, after a high speed ride through the desert. You'll never go back to SFA.
Eats up wash boards/whoops like nothing else.
LT IFS is a great ExpEdition platform. Just look at what runs in the Baja or Dakar races.
Momrocks
Adventurer
I have a SFA rig and I like its simplicity but to be honest I don't even need four wheel drive. The vast (I mean vast) majority of overland travel I do can be done with a minivan. I only engage the transfercase when I am intentionally looking for challenging terrain and most of those trips I am in my own home by nightfall.
Long story cut short, of course IFS is expo...adventure and exploration is about the spirit not the front axle.
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Long story cut short, of course IFS is expo...adventure and exploration is about the spirit not the front axle.
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cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
AlwaysExplr87
Member
EXACTLY! Its about getting out and seeing stuff :smiley_drive:, a cool rig is just a bonus.
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
There has been some debate on gearing..........I've had 4.10, 4,56 and now 4.88's I'm running a similar setup with only 1" BL. I run a full size 33 (295/75/16) and do just fine. The armor is cheap compared to what it protects. I like my manual hubs but might have gone with an ARB and cryoed cv shafts. I've gotten the cv shaft swap down to about 30 minutes by myself and faster with help. I have a family as well and love camping. With a front locker you really just point where you want to go, ifs like anything you need to know how to maximize your skill set to get the most out of it.
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Bighead
Adventurer
^That was funny^
The regearing & transmission cooler, etc. as stated above, are solid pieces of advice…
+manual hubs (prolonged CV life)
+front locker (enhanced traction control)
+front to rear armor (mistakes happen)
+good driver (holds majority of vehicle capability)
= IFS rig that will go most anywhere.
The acceptability of body damage is the limiting factor for most - IFS or not. I've turned around on many trails after realizing I'd come out on the other end like looking like a raisin.
Disclaimer: More details go into building a functional and capable 3rd Generation 4Runner on 35s than I stated above…
Good luck.
IFS Unite!
I agree with Jake. We have similar configurations and I haven't had any issues with mine on stuff ranging from easy to very difficult. My shortfall right now is a belly skid plate...still trying to figure something out for that.
BTW...nice pic Jake.
Redline
Likes to Drive and Ride
Bighead
Adventurer
I have a front skid made by Sonoran Steel (among others) years ago. Bud's belly plate won't easily integrate with what I have up front.
I would like to make something, or have something made, that ties into it much like Bud's plates do. Steve at Sonoran made one for his 4Runner but since I have no fab skills this would be a more difficult task for me.
I would like to make something, or have something made, that ties into it much like Bud's plates do. Steve at Sonoran made one for his 4Runner but since I have no fab skills this would be a more difficult task for me.
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
You could sell yours and replace with Buds.... I know money is tight but a thought. My question would be is there any angle to the SS plate? Perhaps bud could make your belly pan without the bend of more bend to accomidate though a local fanned might be ableto do it cheaper.
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I have a front skid made by Sonoran Steel (among others) years ago. Bud's belly plate won't easily integrate with what I have up front.
I would like to make something, or have something made, that ties into it much like Bud's plates do. Steve at Sonoran made one for his 4Runner but since I have no fab skills this would be a more difficult task for me.