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If you need, or would prefer a pickup, go ahead and sell the Cruiser. Might as well reach for the sky on your asking price as some fool is likely to cough it up. I wouldn't buy any model of Ram/Dodge, especially a fairly new and expensive one, but if that's what you want then go for it.

With your screen name, maybe look at a Humvee. They're both great trucks. Toyota rules. If you're in snow country, I would recommend the 4runner over the pickup. Similar and mediocre MPG for both. Looks are subjective: I think the trucks after '04 are ugly, while 4runners look OK until the...

Sell the Chevy, buy your fiance a car rather than a truck, and build your DC. BTW, what is a DC-dual cab?

I agree. Better yet, don't go up to a bigger tire. :)

Times 3. If the cooling system, starter, alternator, steering rack are original, MAYBE replace them just for peace of mind. Those trucks rarely break down.

No kidding. that truck is reminiscent of a Unimog to me.

Looks like fall season hasn't quite kicked in yet. Have you had any occasion to use the extra fuel cans stored off the back, or are they just for potential emergencies?

Looks like a nice truck. I doubt Central Americans would turn up their noses at it, or consider it to be old. :) For sure you need to find out why the seller thinks the timing chain needs replacement. He may simply think it's a maintenance issue, discussed already in this thread, or perhaps...

Of course, and maybe with a mix of 15-25 year old stock SUVs, but no sponsors for that!

Nice color, nice truck. GLWS.

Very nice. Without a lift, big tires and ugly wheels makes it extra special. Actually, it could use some genuine Toyota wheels.:) How many miles?

One and the same, from my point of view. You don't want it to break down. Obviously Toyota gets the nod in this category. That said, not sure I would make the trade. Besides, both of those trucks are way too big, IMO. The local auto shop teacher set out on a family road trip with his brand...

Rings true to me. Remember that older engines like the 22R typically have a much more difficult time passing the smog tests.

No. 15-17K for the earlier ones. Still way too much for any car in Alaska, IMO. :) http://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/5153820800.html

There is a thread for these trucks that may be interesting for you to look at. Check out post #112 on page 12 for a before and after shot of an OME lifted truck. OME may be closer to 3". Don't know what the tire size is, but it may be bigger than 31". Consider that with the lift you may need...

Haven't owned any of their stuff, so far, but love their photos and videos.

Are you a photographer for Fjall Raven? :) Looks a lot like their stuff.

That's a good choice for a tire, and that size looks perfect on a non lifted truck.

Perhaps you could find a used, low mileage unit that could be transplanted in and save a lot of money. I'm afraid he's probably correct: The tranny is on its way out.

Because of it's well deserved reputation for possessing rock solid dependability and capability. Unfortunately it's morphed into luxury vehicle for the wealthy only here in the U.S., where it doesn't seem to have quite the snob appeal of a Land Rover. Over seas big shots know better. :)