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    Honesty time, are they worth it?

    Over a updated/restomod D110? Using your hypothetical I would certainly be leveraging that capital / garage space to get something that was a bit more unique.
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    '27 Power Wagon Will Get A Cummins Turbodiesel With Monster Torque

    Would the diesel PW have less payload than the gasser version? That's how it typically works unless the PW Diesel has stiff suspension which, I suppose, defeats the purpose of it to begin with. I honestly don't get the torque thing at this point, especially crawling in low, modern gassers are...
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    Using FSA/HSA Funds for Medical/Orthopedic Vehicle Seating and Mounts in your Toyota

    Good example of instant gratification - but it's a much wiser idea to hold on to those HSA funds, let them grow tax free in a trading account and any medical expense (assuming you can afford it) comes out of your bank account....tax free growth is one of the best advantages of those types of...
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    Why don't we see more Ford Ranger builds

    If the front diff does then you can use the HD front diff. I'm pretty sure the rear axle from Bronc can be used which mean you have option for HD rear axle. Too bad about axle shafts, but I know they make upgrades ones from the Ranger so maybe those can be used. Do you have a current gen...
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    Show your Thumper!!

    I'm ever trying to streamline my setup, did the Ridaho Grit 3 in Aug and have transitioned to a lightweight backpacking setup, 5 days, camped 2 of them, down into the low 20's one night. Ended up 5 days @ 750 miles of some of the more difficult singletrack in central/southern ID, got up to 10k...
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    Dedicated Snow Tire

    100% agree on the last part and makes complete sense, I do the same.
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    Update on the new Mini FJ…coming to the USA soon?

    Why are they calling it a "G class rival", it's nothing of the sort, what am I missing? If it is based on the LC then it's going to be the size of the BB with the drivetrain of a much heavier duty platform....
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    Unobtainum

    You keeping backing down from you original comment: "Speaking of suspension. No, my dear friend, a stock 2500 or 3500 can not take 37" tires. Even the vehicle you show in that video is lifted, has a body kit and wheel flares. I can only imagine it has a big brake kit as well. So after adding...
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    Unobtainum

    Wrong - $3k + labor for AEV...
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    Unobtainum

    If you wanna use a food analogy, he asked for healthy food and ordered a dozen donuts, is it wrong to recommend a chicken salad if it better meets his requirements? These people travel all over the world in a full size Ford but I guess they should of talked to you first...
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    Unobtainum

    I didn't make the diesel mechanic comment amigo. Fuel consumption is largely a factor of power requirements - hook 10,000 lbs to a LC70 it's going to use about the same amount of fuel as a domestic diesel pickup. Driving around unloaded, LC70 wins, it's lighter duty and weighs a lot...
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    Unobtainum

    I spent some time in Aus - they loved Raptors when I was there, if you had money, it seemed like that was what you bought and not a LC70....
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    Unobtainum

    I'm not going to address all the random stuff you are saying - the original post, page one, post #1 "Longing for what we can’t have. At least here in the USA...." I followed that up by saying how is a domestic rig lacking "having that"? Nothing you've said in your multiple diatribes has...
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    Unobtainum

    I know it's absolutely wild the prices, the first gen Dodges seem to be driving a lot of that. With that said did you see the FZJ75 on the top of the page for sale? It's local to me, 353,000 km, almost $100k! https://expeditionportal.com/classifieds-toyota-land-cruiser-troopy-2/ I don't get...
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