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Totally agree, just throwing it out there as an option since the 22re and auto will have a rough time on the hwy. As far as building "old junk". A lot of that old junk is tougher than the new junk out. The 03 double cab would be nice setup though.

You could go ahead and buy them, part one out, and use the money to build the other how you want it.......with the 5 speed. Since you have owned a runner with the 22re you know very well how your power is going to be. I personally would not want to run a 22re with an auto if I was planning on...

I think you will probably notice a slight drop in MPG with the 5.29's on the hwy. The little bit that I have run these 35's at highway speeds with the 4.56's I have noticed that the gas mileage is not bad at all. I cruise in 5th at about 2300 rpm's where as if I had 5.29's, like I should, I...

I think it is going to come down to a personal preference as to whether the changes seem minor or something the OP can't live with. :victory: Mine was the same way. I thought about reprogramming the shift points.

I find it funny how everyone calls the Tacoma with 33's and stock gears a "pig". For an avid Toyota owner I have never had one that wasn't some what of a "pig". Our lifestyle here in the US is way too fast paced. The thing that should really matter is how does it perform offroad? Mine performed...

I was running 285s on my 2001 ext cab Tacoma. It had the 3.4 and an automatic. It had plenty of power for me, I would say cruising at 85 mph on the interstate with 285s is dang good power. I am used to driving Toyota's though. Coming from modified 22re's and 3.0's the power the 3.4 offers is a...

Yeah I think I can still fit the 35s fine. These tires are Wildcat ATs and would actually be very good for snow and sand, just not so great for mud. I may could get by running 4.88s and keeping the tires for snow and sand trips. 4.88s would be good for 33s for normal driving. I have plenty of...

No worries man, your observations were all spot on about the truck. It needs a "dressing down" to make it right, but when I'm done hopefully it will be a nice camper rig. I know your just glad to see I'm not in another XJ:smiley_drive:

:iagree: 97 FZJ 80 that has been well cared for with decent miles would probably be the all around best thing you could go with. A 100 series would also be very comfortable.

I have talked to him, he has been trying to get rid of it for a while. He wants too much for it. Thanks for the link though.

It has definitely been done, but it seems to have been done at a very high price. There was a new imported 70 series for sale for something like $50,000 not too long ago. I do know of an early 90s 4 door Hilux truck for sale for $9,000 but it has a chevy 4.3 engine. Have you talked to Outback...

^^ Thanks, I hope it turns out to be a good one. If I kept the 35's I would have to go to 5.29s for sure. Especially with the extra weight of a camper. 5th gear will not pull up any kind of incline, and 4th gear will only pull on slight inclines. Any large hills and I have to drop down to 3rd.

I definitely have thought about that option, especially after watching that Hilux in the old Top Gear polar expedition this week. I would definitely have to regear if I did that. It may be an option but I think it will perform better with a little smaller tires, and like 4rescue said these tires...

Downsides to a domestic rig are going to be a much higher chance of having a mechanical failure and a harder time finding parts for it when it does. I love a 3/4 ton diesel but have given up on domestic trucks from personal experience. None of my imported trucks have ever let me down, ALL of my...

Yeah I like to keep it as close to the ground as possible and still have decent clearance. I like the skinnier tires but 9.50s might be a little too skinny for my taste. I usually try and stay around the 10.50 mark. I am looking for someone local who may want to trade their smaller tires up to...

I understand your issue with fuel mileage. My thought has always been that I would probably make up for the gas mileage in less maintenance costs. A diesel would be excellent. I know of a Diesel converted 80 for sale right now on Mud, which is good place to learn more about LC's (if you havnt...

Welcome to the site! That sounds like a great trip. You could use any one of those rigs for the trip and probably be a happy camper. I am going to go ahead and say that the FZJ80 is going to be the best choice though. Get one with the e-lockers throw on a winch and some armor and you are ready...

I picked up a new to me Toyota last night. It is a '95 Pickup that I plan on using with a Four Wheel Camper. The truck has been maintained pretty well and it has been built right. Unfortunately it just wasnt built for my specific needs. It has a 6" suspension lift and a 3" body lift with...

Great advice here, definitely get all you can. Don't be scared to jump in head first, if it interests you then you can do it. Wilderness EMT would also be a great option if you have the time. When I started I went straight from CPR to EMT-B and never regretted one minute.

Thank you very much for the offer, I will keep you informed.