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    4 Vehicle Choice for Budget SUV

    From a purely numbers perspective the Grand Cherkoee wins. This is comparing 1997 models of pathfinder, rodeo, grand cherokee, and montero sport based on weight, interior dimensions, exterior dimensions, cargo area dimensions, engine, brakes, steering, and mpg. Grand Cherokee has the lowest...
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    4 Vehicle Choice for Budget SUV

    So my mental struggle is MPG vs strength/ upgrade options. The montero sport and blazer get the best mpg based on epa and fuelly numbers. The ford and jeep get about the same but that's about 1-2 mpg less on avg. The pathfinder gets the worst by epa and fuelly numbers. The Izuzu Rodeo/Honda...
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    4 Vehicle Choice for Budget SUV

    I did look into the newer 96-04 pathfinders but there are no nice ones in my price range. I might have to take a look at the older ones. I do like the older square body style suvs.
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    4 Vehicle Choice for Budget SUV

    Thanks for the heads up on that. Didn't know that existed. I don't have a problem flying to get a vehicle if they can prove maintenance.
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    4 Vehicle Choice for Budget SUV

    Thanks for the links. That's a nice first zj, the wj is 2wd, and the red zj has 180k on it. With domestic cars I feel like you're on borrowed transmission time once you get over 165-170k. If they can prove they had fluid and filter changes every 60-80k or so I'd take the risk though. That's...
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    4 Vehicle Choice for Budget SUV

    ZJ and the Explorer are my first choices. ZJ because of off road capability and big aftermarket, explorer because of costs (purchase, maintenance, modifications), good starting point, and they're plentiful. Kid's are probably a year or two at most away so I'd rather not get a vehicle and invest...
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    4 Vehicle Choice for Budget SUV

    I have been on this site for a while and have read every budget vehicle choice thread there is. Most are broad and end up with people suggesting toyota trucks or suvs or XJs. Mine is a little different. As usual it's a small budget~$2500-3000. However I have done some research and have narrowed...
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    Les's '01 XLS

    Interco makes the industry standard hardcore off road tire-the super swamper, and all of its variations. They have always made off road mainly tires that don't wear well and weigh a lot as they're focused on getting through thick mud and rocks only. If you read they were quiet that was probably...
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    NATO Style Steel Wheels

    Found this site with all kinds of stock wheels including steel tacoma,tundra, and sequoia wheels with weight included. http://www.capitalwheels.com/store/customer/search.php?substring=tacoma&in_category=&x=0&y=0 These seem to be a good option and actually weight pretty much the same as these...
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    NATO Style Steel Wheels

    corsaoceano- Do you know the weight of each wheel or could you weigh them before you put tires on them? I like this look but my future montero will be more about DD than hardcore off road so adding a ton of un-sprung weight won't help that. Do you know what tire size you'll be using? I could...
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    My Build Thread: 1998 F-150 AKA Trunchbull

    Just FYI the 2v 4.6 and 5.4l engines shoot plugs out of the heads because of not having enough threads and usually being torqued improperly. The newer 3v motors are the ones with the 2 piece plugs that can break.
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    2013 Ford Raptor SuperCrew build

    Sounds like an awesome trip, enjoy and make a great write up like your group trips.
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    2013 Ford Raptor SuperCrew build

    O yeah, it had that same dual rear tire mount. Couldn't catch up to get a good look but looked clean
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    2013 Ford Raptor SuperCrew build

    Saw a full black wrap RE truck in Walnut Creek Friday afternoon, was that you?
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    2013 Ford Raptor SuperCrew build

    That'd be awesome! My younger brother took a CC 6.2L around the block and that alone sounded awesome so a whole dessert trip would be sweet.
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    2013 Ford Raptor SuperCrew build

    Going from 13.5 mpg to 27 changes alot. One day Ill be back in a bronco but for now the focus does it's job well. Nice to be small and down low for a change, most of the time. Love what you've done with the raptor. Wish I could tag along for a trip you guys do.
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    2013 Ford Raptor SuperCrew build

    That'd be me. I sold that truck and bought a 4x4 expedition, then got a new job and moved to Concord and I needed a commuter so I got a little focus. I still hang out here to day dream.
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    2013 Ford Raptor SuperCrew build

    Time to get a set of the new RT's from them. ADD seems to like them.
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    '00 F350 CC LB 4x4 full manual SF Bay area

    Would like this gone by Sunday- will entertain all reasonable offers Truck has new 265/75/16 mastercraft courser st tires and front brakes
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    '00 F350 CC LB 4x4 full manual SF Bay area

    Hi. I'm selling my truck cause it's a little much for where I live now. It's a white 2000 F350 crew cab long bed single rear wheel 7.3l 4x4 with the 6 speed manual and manual 4x4. The most bulletproof combo you can get these trucks in, so it will make a perfect tow beast. Only 135,000 miles on...
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