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A good tent would work but in your weather a trailer might be better? A trailer with access to the kitchen might be better than a tear drop in cold weather? A small airstream or similar would be great too :) Get a good pad/dog bed for dog and blankets. Dogs get cold too. I donated an old...

It looks good to me. The least on the outside look bigger and a maybe better channel for water to get pushed out. Maybe they will have a stronger sidewall? Tire design technology has come a long way in 20 years.

What a great truck and history of your grampa. I'd keep it a stock as possible but upgrade front brakes to disc and get a new master cylinder and maybe add power steering. It is more valuable all stock! There are lots of other trucks with a Cummins engine around.

Congratulations! Now you are hooked :)

Great Van and Driving Too! Happy Trails!

Lower air pressure is your friend on washboards. Experiment with what speed works best and watch out for crowned roads especially on turns :) Can't really expect your expo set-up to drive like a Baja race truck but you can try :)

Paint the top white. That will help a lot with the heat.

I hope the put a cast iron front diff on the ZR2 model if the make it. They could also put in the low ratio T-case like the one used in the H3

What axle gears do you have? That is a consideration if going to 33" tires.

Maybe they will make and SUV based on that platform?

I have AC but don't use it much on dirt roads or rough trails as I like to have the windows open and also hear what is going on outside the truck. I have seen people driving with the AC on and didn't know they had a flat tire from a sidewall cut because they couldn't hear the air coming out...

SOAZ Tim That one photo isn't mine but it probably was taken in Saline Valley??

Maybe they will build more TE 4 Runners withs some more off road features??

Right now I just have the flat floor in my 4R. Here are a few other 4R Platform ideas from the portal (not my truck) http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/9576-Show-us-your-Toyota-4runner-tacoma-or-truck/page265

First you have to decide on the height of the platform and if you are going to want built in drawers etc. or use other containers/boxes (Action Packer/Pelican Cases Rubbermaid Totes) for storage. Make a mock-up with a piece of plywood to see how much head-room you need. Try it out with a rough...

You bring too much beer when you have some left over LOL!

What is that dish Bacon and Brats? Looks good

I keep basic tools, first aid kit, jumper cables, tow strap, tire plug kit, serpentine belt, small shovel and an air compressor in my 4R all the time. I carry a high lift, extra tools and large shovel on serious trips. This reminds me to refresh/check my emergency survival supplies like water...

Get a 3rd one for more spares or sell both and get a newer vehicle?? It depends on how much time you want to spend tinkering vs out exploring. Greater reliability=less worry and more fun to me. It is a tuff call on when to give up on vehicles because you get committed and in deeper with...

Great idea. I wish the VW Bug and Fiat 500 were AWD