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Within the constraints of the OP's planned usage, either will do the job just fine. When you start throwing heavy mods into the mix, it changes the whole argument. I think everyone agrees that a solid axle rig is better for the rocks, but that's not what he said he would be using it for. There...

The front and rear diffs have completely different designs for the locking mechanism. The front locker uses a much finer splined engagement collar than the rear. The rear has more dog teeth than splines. I've never been witness to problems with the front 8" locker, and my experience with the...

They both have their problems, but for trekking, I think I would want a pickup. I think the biggest problem with the Toyota is the lack of available hard core aftermarket parts, like the t-case and the front axle/suspension. Jeep has the front end, but the build quality doesn't stack up well...

I used that hole to mount a trans cooler on the last FJ40 I built. Wasn't the best place for it, but that's where the customer wanted it... I like your idea of making a wiring bulkhead there.

He is, but Low Range basically killed the brand. Jim still makes adapters fro them, but since they sold themselves to Trail-Gear, the fate of Inchworm is up in the air. Jim keeps busy with his machine shop doing all sorts of other work. He and I grew up together. When I moved to CA in 1984, my...

Well Inchworm is no longer in business and the other harnesses I have seen are pretty cheap looking. I make my own using Carling switches and Carling switch housing connectors, and also using OEM actuator pigtails (which are still available). Knowing the level of quality Brennan is capable of...

Exactly. That's the perfect rig for overlanding. As long as it's got diff lockers.

I've got two different wiring diagrams. One for use with a resistor (like OEM), one without. I'll dig them up and email them to you.

Yes, you should. You should even buy mine - http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/147804-CJ5-Resto-Mod-Project/page24 You'll need more than $15k though. Seriously though, I love Toyotas. And I love Jeeps. I had a 2003 Rubicon that I bought new and it was solid, even with a few major mods...

I found a shop that specializes in Whitco tops for Jeeps. Sent him an email, so we'll see what he has to offer...if anything.

That's great advice. Ideally, I would like to have an OEM top, but I don't even know where to look for one. As a matter of fact, I don't even know what a stock top looks like. How do they mount to the body? The last thing I want is to drill a bunch of holes in the tub for those snaps. The floor...

Let's try a full size image of my favorite pic. Did I mention this Jeep is for sale?

There are only a small handful of items on this CJ5 that remain in their factory finish, and the headlight buckets and trim rings are among them. They were in good enough shape to give a good cleaning and install. After the headlights were installed, I needed beer, so the Jeep got it's first...

The final batch of powder coating is done and the parts installed. So final assembly is almost comlete. Here's the front bumper, which I bought from Omix. Actually a good quality part. Finding floor mats for a classic CJ is not easy. I actually couldn't find any that I would use, so I...

Verne can put one of these together in a weekend. What's your excuse? Seriously though, looks great.

Cool. Just stay away from the cable actuators. They are clumsy to operate.

Who can't say that their first love was an old Jeep? Even the most die-hard Toyota guys probably got into the sport because of a Jeep. Thanks. Did I mention it's for sale?

ARB's? There are pros and cons to the electric lockers. Pros are that you can shift it with a screwdriver if the motor has a problem and they don't require a compressor, just simple wiring. Cons are the bulk of the electric motor (though I've never hit mine on any rocks), the motor is also very...

Transmission update - The truck spent Christmas at Pacific Fab while they were going through their wiring to make sure it was all correct. What they found was surprising: metal in the trans fluid. Not sure how or why this occurred, or if it were sold to me that way. Anyway, I've got the truck...

Quick update. In his retirement, my dad picked up a used powder coating operation and he's basically perfected the process, turning out a very nice finish. So I have been having him do the coating on this project, even though he's 120 miles away. This week he will be coming up to my place and...