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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Ripsnort on January 28, 2007, 08:02:45 PM
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...but I am so excited about this new Tonka Truck that I just had to post pictures. Flame away Lepaul, et al.
Here she is, picked it up last Tuesday, and these pics were taken at Lake Tapps today (Drained reservoir in the winter months) after claybar, paint sealer and 2 coats of Klasse polymer wax. This will be the cleanest this truck will ever be.
Averaged 18 mpg first tank of gas, and that was with a full load with skiis, 3 kids and wife up to Crystal Mountain skiing.
It has a 2" lift kit and oversized Toyo tires on it.
(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/14955132/226232858.jpg)
(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/14955132/226232982.jpg)
(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/14955132/226233133.jpg)
(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/14955132/226232939.jpg)
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not bad:aok
but i prefer this
(http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Hummer-H1-Alpha-SA-1920x1440.jpg)
a Hummer H1 Alpha:D
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You bought a car NEW? Think of the depreciation!
Looks nice.
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For crying out loud wes, couldn't you find a larger picture?
(cute toy rip)
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Originally posted by Wes14
not bad:aok
but i prefer this
a Hummer H1 Alpha:D
Could ya get that picture just a tad bigger? ;) *Sarcasm*
I prefer that too, but the price was too much for this dad with two kids.
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
I prefer that too, but the price was too much for a dad with two kids.
I heard that if you join the army they give you one...
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Could ya get that picture just a tad bigger? ;) *Sarcasm*
had to show the details:) :rolleyes:
nah i just though it was gonna be smaller then it is above:confused:
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For crying out loud wes, couldn't you find a larger picture?
yep u cant have a big enough picture of a good hummer:rolleyes:
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George LeBay once said, "She had the smell of a brand-new car. That's just about the finest smell in the world, 'cept maybe for *****."
Congrats on the new ride Rip!
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
George LeBay once said, "She had the smell of a brand-new car. That's just about the finest smell in the world, 'cept maybe for *****."
His name was Roland D. Lebay in the book. You threw me for a loop when you quoted it to George LeBay. If you liked the movie you'd love the book. King's stuff never translates well to the screen.
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Actually, I read the book before the movie came out. I just used IMDB to get the quote. And I actually liked both the movie and the book.
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Hey Ripsnort
this is better then a hummer H1 Alpha
Super Hummer :D (http://www.photopost.com/photopost/data/5/445hummer_monster_truck.jpg)
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Perfect color. ;)
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i would like to have that super hummer for a day:D
dang idiots always cut-off our bus and making our bus driver slam on the brakes causing mayhem :furious :furious
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Originally posted by Sandman
Perfect color. ;)
Flippin' bellybutton kisser....
:furious
:D
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Interesting car Rip.
When does the real one arrive?
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
Flippin' bellybutton kisser....
:furious
:D
I am not without bias. ;)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/137/358917937_4760d6814d.jpg) (http://flickr.com/photos/dotdoubledot/358917937/)
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Yes, I know. There's an exact copy of yours that parks near my car at my apartment complex. I usually do a double take...
:noid
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Originally posted by Sandman
I am not without bias. ;)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/137/358917937_4760d6814d.jpg) (http://flickr.com/photos/dotdoubledot/358917937/)
THAT is a very cool panoramic shot Sandman! :aok
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
THAT is a very cool panoramic shot Sandman! :aok
Thanks... the stitching got a little weird up on the right side. I'm going to try this shot (I should say shots) again. I stitched about 40 images together for that one.
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Them fancy-schmancy rides is for girlie men.
This is a man's off-road ride:
(http://www.kolumbus.fi/torpin.tykit/images/DSC00010.JPG)
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Originally posted by Shuckins
Them fancy-schmancy rides is for girlie men.
This is a man's off-road ride:
[IMG]
My brother in law in Buckley, MO just called tonight, he bought a 1949 CJ2 and a CJ5 (not sure of the CJ5's year) THey need work, but he's the guy to do it. Can't wait for his CJ2 to be finished! :aok
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Yep...I love them old butt-busters! :D
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Hummer is just a glorified suburban
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Originally posted by Sixpence
Hummer is just a glorified suburban
u know their is is a kit to make ur suburban Into a Hummer:D
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That yellow truck looks cuuuute
Just like Pikachu
:D
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Originally posted by 1K3
That yellow truck looks cute
Just like Pikachu
:D
:rofl u mean this lil "rat" thing
(http://www.dltk-kids.com/pokemon/adoptions/pikachu.gif)
Google can be ur best friend :D
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he's no rat, he's a hamster! (can't help it but to use P.C.;))
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Hey Rip, if you haven't found this forum yet, you'll probably want to.
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/
Much like the Xterra forums, they have their share of *******s, but there's a lot of knowledge there.
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Originally posted by 1K3
he's no rat, he's a hamster! (can't help it but to use P.C.;))
(http://kathyskritters.com/tales/hgallery/images/pikachu/pikachu7.jpg)
guess u were right, the above is the real life pikachu
:rolleyes:
thanks to google,again :noid
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Does the Toyota come with a "At Least I Didn't Buy A Hummer" bumper-sticker as standard equipment?
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Looks like one of Teletubbies is missing his car!
Return it to him asap Ripsnort! :p
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so how long befor ole Rip gets 20,000 posts in the toyota (soccer mum) forums ?
:noid
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Originally posted by Roscoroo
so how long befor ole Rip gets 20,000 posts in the toyota (soccer mum) forums ?
:noid
:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl Only found one "soccer mum" on the FJCruiser forums so far, and I think she's in her 20's.
Sandy, found it 2 months ago. Lurked, then signed up. I'm up to 60 posts I believe. :D
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Originally posted by Nilsen
Looks like one of Teletubbies is missing his car!
Return it to him asap Ripsnort! :p
{Teletubbie voice}
Tee hee! ooooohhh!
{/Teletubbie voice}
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Hummer is nice to look at but wouldnt want to own one.
Just seems to scream "inferiority complex" to me
and most people that own them never bother to take them off road.
So whats the point
Besides. How many gallons to the mile does that thing get?
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Hate traffic or low flying a/c? use this :D (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggrpgzUW7tc)
:noid
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Rip, great looking truck! I really love my Xterra but I've been eying those new Toyota's. I would get one but the Xterra is paid off and only has 50K miles on it so I will keep her for a while longer.
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Nice ride Rip; not sure why anyone would flame you. I just bought a Honda Passport yesterday, going to pick it up tomorrow, 55% domestically produced; the full size Dodge magnum quad cab I was looking at....*Made in Mexico! It's hard to say what is & what isn't considered "buying U.S.A." anymore with all the car companies from Japan moving here for production & all the car companies from here moving production to Mexico.
*Made in Mexico on the permanent label inside the door, not sure but I think that means 55% or more of the vehicle was produced in Mexico.
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Originally posted by Brenjen
Nice ride Rip; not sure why anyone would flame you. I just bought a Honda Passport yesterday, going to pick it up tomorrow, 55% domestically produced; the full size Dodge magnum quad cab I was looking at....*Made in Mexico! It's hard to say what is & what isn't considered "buying U.S.A." anymore with all the car companies from Japan moving here for production & all the car companies from here moving production to Mexico.
*Made in Mexico on the permanent label inside the door, not sure but I think that means 55% or more of the vehicle was produced in Mexico.
I'd like to see some pics when you get it! :aok Just finished a full detail on a friends 1998 Honda at my house on Sat. Made it look brand new again. :aok
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Originally posted by Makarov9
Rip, great looking truck! I really love my Xterra but I've been eying those new Toyota's. I would get one but the Xterra is paid off and only has 50K miles on it so I will keep her for a while longer.
I was looking at the Xterra's too! The eye appeal of the new FJ body just overpowered me even though the Xterra has more room inside.
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looks small for a family..... I prefer american. My wife drives a Tahoe which is our family runner.
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Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Hummer is nice to look at but wouldnt want to own one.
Just seems to scream "inferiority complex" to me
and most people that own them never bother to take them off road.
So whats the point
Besides. How many gallons to the mile does that thing get?
H1 gets about 10 mpg average (overall driving)
H2 gets 12.5 mpg average
H3 is the competitor to the FJ Cruiser, it gets about the same overall mileage as the FJ, 18 mpg.
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Originally posted by Shuffler
looks small for a family..... I prefer american. My wife drives a Tahoe which is our family runner.
Don't mistaken this FJ Cruiser for a full sized SUV. It is not. That said, there is plenty of room in the back seat for 3 full sized adults..and alot of head room. Getting in and out of the back with the suicide doors is not easy, if you're over 70 years old.
The important part is: I can fold down the rear seats and get all my photography equipment, tables, tent and sample pics with frames in it. That's the primary reason for buying it. I didn't want a gas guzzler, got one already (F250 HD Supercab 8 ft bed)
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Originally posted by Shuffler
I prefer american.
American what? CEO's? Shareholders?
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Originally posted by Sixpence
Hummer is just a glorified suburban
That would be the H-2.
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No clue why you think you would be flamed there Rip. The only thing I am going to flame is Toyota for not allowing a non-Flash browser to view thier WEB pages.
Jerks. If Lexus had done that, I would be driving a different car today.
From what I can tell from the limited information here, the truck looks pretty neat.
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
...but I am so excited about this new Tonka Truck that I just had to post pictures. Flame away Lepaul, et al.
Why would I flame your new truck?
Its Yellow. Hondo will love you (he has a yellow truck)
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Could someone please flame Ripsnort.
I think he's lost without it.
That thing needs 4 doors. Do they make a 4 door?
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Originally posted by midnight Target
That thing needs 4 doors. Do they make a 4 door?
I think they have four doors. The rear doors open after the front... suicide style.
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If its 10% as tough as its great granddaddy, it will be one good truck:
(http://www.roe.ac.uk/~rsc/photos/motorshow/01.jpg)
(Top Gear's indestructable Toyota)
Top Gear Toyota Hilux Destruction - part 1
10:04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRZzkrLSXj0
Top Gear Toyota Hilux Destruction - part 2
10:09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Fzrsf4G2I
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Originally posted by Skuzzy
No clue why you think you would be flamed there Rip. The only thing I am going to flame is Toyota for not allowing a non-Flash browser to view thier WEB pages.
Jerks. If Lexus had done that, I would be driving a different car today.
From what I can tell from the limited information here, the truck looks pretty neat.
Yeah, but your flash-anal anyway...:p
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Originally posted by Sandman
I think they have four doors. The rear doors open after the front... suicide style.
Sandman is correct:
This is a shot of the doors (although the drivers door is not completely open due to a support post in the garage)
(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/14955132/226574070.jpg)
(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/14955132/226574814.jpg)
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I guess it is not possible to open rear doors without opening the front first?
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Niiice!
btw when was the last time Toyota made FJ cruisers?
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nice airfreshener:aok:aok:aok :noid :noid :noid:noid:noid
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Originally posted by Debonair
nice airfreshener:aok:aok:aok :noid :noid :noid:noid:noid
LMAO!!!! (Phhhhhhfffffffft!)
1k2
History of the FJ:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_FJ40
There is a reason they have a white roof...anyone want to guess?
2bighorn Correct. If elevators make you nervous, you wouldn't like the backseat of this truck.
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Originally posted by Wes14
not bad:aok
but i prefer this....H1
Hummer's aren't all they're cracked up to be.
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/Masherbrum/Chupa.jpg)
This Jeep pulled an H1 out of axle deep mud. He lost his reverse gear and first gear in the process. But, the H1's "attitude toward inferior Jeeps changed after being pulled out by Jim's TJ."
I wouldn't own an H1, H2 or an H3. The H2 is the most problematic vehicle made (at least it was for it's first two-three years of production). The H3 is a steaming pile of chit, seconded by the H2. The H1 isn't worth the money, as only the wealthy would only like mallcrawling in it, as opposed to wheel it.
Rip, nice ride. Throw a 4" lift and 33's or 35's on it. Take you kids wheeling on the way to fishing. Make excuses to spend even more time with them while you can. After I fix my blown 304 in my CJ7, I plan on taking my 5 year old son to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes here in Michigan.
You did your homework, and did good. <> bro.
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Thanks K2!~ Mods will be after I resuscitate the wife ;) One thing at a time. I'm considering a Miles marker winch, what do you think of that brand? I'll read your reply in the morning, I'm off to bed.
G'night.
Ripsnort (Who is shocked that no ones made a snide comment about the carpet in my garage in the above pics yet......YET!!!! ;) )
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Originally posted by Masherbrum
Hummer's aren't all they're cracked up to be.
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/Masherbrum/Chupa.jpg)
This Jeep pulled an H1 out of axle deep mud. He lost his reverse gear and first gear in the process. But, the H1's "attitude toward inferior Jeeps changed after being pulled out by Jim's TJ."
I wouldn't own an H1, H2 or an H3. The H2 is the most problematic vehicle made (at least it was for it's first two-three years of production). The H3 is a steaming pile of chit, seconded by the H2. The H1 isn't worth the money, as only the wealthy would only like mallcrawling in it, as opposed to wheel it.
Rip, nice ride. Throw a 4" lift and 33's or 35's on it. Take you kids wheeling on the way to fishing. Make excuses to spend even more time with them while you can. After I fix my blown 304 in my CJ7, I plan on taking my 5 year old son to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes here in Michigan.
You did your homework, and did good. <> bro.
umm thats a modified jeep..most hummers arent modded//and i agree about your truck Rip:aok ,anythings better then my bro's truck:lol
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It's so cute! :D
Hmmm...seems to be missing a Roundel though. :huh
Is it really allowed to sleep in the carpeted garage??!! :rofl
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It doesn't look like the ENTIRE garage is carpeted so you're forgiven :lol
How does your buddy like that '98 Passport Rip? That's the exact same year model I just bought for the wife to use as her back-up rural mail delivery vehicle.
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Originally posted by Wes14
umm thats a modified jeep..most hummers arent modded//and i agree about your truck Rip:aok ,anythings better then my bro's truck:lol
You have proved my point. A 3800 lb Jeep TJ on 35's and a 4.0L straight Six pulled out a vehicle two and half times it's weight, while in axle deep mud. Yer 14 dude, relax. One day, it will al make sense.
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Thanks K2!~ Mods will be after I resuscitate the wife ;) One thing at a time. I'm considering a Miles marker winch, what do you think of that brand? I'll read your reply in the morning, I'm off to bed.
G'night.
Ripsnort (Who is shocked that no ones made a snide comment about the carpet in my garage in the above pics yet......YET!!!! ;) )
Alot of the guys in my club have em. There are two kinds of MileMarkers. For the longest time their "claim to fame" were the Hydraulic Winches that attach to your power steering pump.
This will be all that you need Bro:
MileMarker Si9500 (http://www.milemarker.com/SI9500.html)
Noone in the club has this winch as for a Jeep it would be overkill. Your vehicle when modified can use this to it's potential. Internal Solenoid is a plus too.
IMO, Warn's are not worth the money they charge. I have a worm driven Ramsey on mine, it'll pull consistantly regardless of the load placed on it.
Also Rip, if you ARE going to get a winch. Grab an Optima Yellow Top battery, or TWO (if they make an after market tray for a 2nd one). It'll allow you two better utilize your winch, lighting, etc.
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2nd battery with switch will be first, since this thing has a 120 outlet in the back...I can use it for keeping a 2nd small fridge running on camping trips. ;)
Thanks for the post on the Milesmarker. Have you any information about Rand? are they cheapies? Reliable?
I had a Warn winch on my 1976 scout, it did the job..
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hey Rip how fast that truck go?:D :lol :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by Brenjen
It doesn't look like the ENTIRE garage is carpeted so you're forgiven :lol
How does your buddy like that '98 Passport Rip? That's the exact same year model I just bought for the wife to use as her back-up rural mail delivery vehicle.
He has the Accord, like the one below but dark metallic green (which is always a challenge with detailing.) He loves it. 80,000 miles and nary a problem. Typical japanese reliability.
(http://world.honda.com/news/1998/image/c980616_3.jpg)
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Originally posted by Wes14
hey Rip how fast that truck go?:D :lol :rolleyes:
Which one? The F250 HD or the new FJ?
Doesn't matter, I can answer your question: 60 mph when I'm driving. ;)
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
2nd battery with switch will be first, since this thing has a 120 outlet in the back...I can use it for keeping a 2nd small fridge running on camping trips. ;)
Thanks for the post on the Milesmarker. Have you any information about Rand? are they cheapies? Reliable?
I had a Warn winch on my 1976 scout, it did the job..
It has an inverter?
Inverters are cool, but they will suck a battery dry in pretty short order. We always recommend using 2 deep cycle 6v batteries instead of a 12v with an inverter. They will last longer.
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well if the M8 goes 60 in rl like it does in AH i might want to get one:rolleyes:
if i do get one i wont have to worry about damaging it :aok
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I have to say, I think the original Hummer (the only Hummer imo) is getting a bad rap. A marine corps Hummer with a snorkel kit isn't going to be stopped by axle deep mud. The driver might get stopped but not the vehicle. And I'll put my old 1986 Dodge Power Ram up against any 4x4 on the market. As long as my old dog will fit & not be drowned out by water it will go slop or no slop, hill or no hill :aok
(can you tell I love my old Dodge?):D
Edit: On a side note, does anybody know how many new production four wheel drives are true 4x4 & not 4x2?
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(If u cant dodge it then ram it):aok :lol
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Originally posted by midnight Target
It has an inverter?
Inverters are cool, but they will suck a battery dry in pretty short order. We always recommend using 2 deep cycle 6v batteries instead of a 12v with an inverter. They will last longer.
Really? I'd never heard that recommendation 2X6v) before. Might be worth researching. FWIW, The inverter shuts off when the battery reachs 10 amps so that you can't completely drain the battery.
I was going to go with an Optima Deep cycle not unlike this set up pictured below. This fellow has the TRD CAI as well, which only leaves enough room for the Optima as it appears in this picture.
(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/14955132/226697215.jpg)
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iirc, this thing is a truncated 4WD 4Runner platform. At least that's how it was originally designed. A small SUV to compete with the Element and draw niche ownership by marketing towards a "younger people, outdoors-ish" demographic.
Should be a 5VZFE under the hood unless they went to the 4.0 V6... which is a ... 1GRFE according to my fast-moving parts books. Never saw any regular warranty claims or damages to that engine that I can remember (spent 3 years in a parts department). Only thing funny about it was using a different style oil filter.
It's a good trial-sized SUV. I like it. I'm biased though. I love my 4Runner, and anything on a Toyota PreRunner platform is usually rock solid.
Only thing I don't like, which they do to all production cars... is they completely screwed up the interior. The concept interior was much nicer looking. Also can't tell from the pic.. but it looks like they replaced the solid rubber floor with carpet. Kinda ruins the point of it imho. Get it dirty, clean it with a hose, drive home.
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Originally posted by indy007
iirc, this thing is a truncated 4WD 4Runner platform. At least that's how it was originally designed. A small SUV to compete with the Element and draw niche ownership by marketing towards a "younger people, outdoors-ish" demographic.
Should be a 5VZFE under the hood unless they went to the 4.0 V6... which is a ... 1GRFE according to my fast-moving parts books. Never saw any regular warranty claims or damages to that engine that I can remember (spent 3 years in a parts department). Only thing funny about it was using a different style oil filter.
It's a good trial-sized SUV. I like it. I'm biased though. I love my 4Runner, and anything on a Toyota PreRunner platform is usually rock solid.
Only thing I don't like, which they do to all production cars... is they completely screwed up the interior. The concept interior was much nicer looking. Also can't tell from the pic.. but it looks like they replaced the solid rubber floor with carpet. Kinda ruins the point of it imho. Get it dirty, clean it with a hose, drive home.
I never saw the concept interior, but I love the interior of it! The interior is the "hose down" style, with water-proof cloth seats. You have a choice of rubber "mud" matts or carpetted matts. I chose mud matts since I will be doing some hunting and offroad. This is my first Toy, but I've heard nothing about good about their reliability.
Here's a very poor pic of the interior that I took (using a wide angle lens, thus the curvature to the dash).
(http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/14955132/226702847.jpg)
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Nice Rip!...All that waxing & Armour-All... you almost got it as shiney as yer bald head.:lol
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Well remember I deal with people in a trailer watching TV and making coffee and such. It would be kinda hard to put 2 6v batteries in your vehicle.
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Originally posted by SirLoin
Nice Rip!...All that waxing & Armour-All... you almost got it as shiney as yer bald head.:lol
(http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/images/smilies/domotwak.gif)
(And don't EVER accuse me of using Armour All! That is the very worst stuff you can put on ANYTHING! :mad: )
:p
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:rofl
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
2nd battery with switch will be first, since this thing has a 120 outlet in the back...I can use it for keeping a 2nd small fridge running on camping trips. ;)
Thanks for the post on the Milesmarker. Have you any information about Rand? are they cheapies? Reliable?
I had a Warn winch on my 1976 scout, it did the job..
Just make sure you get two Optimas at the minimum. you can also go with the 6V as MT suggested which may not be a bad option.
Warn's a good winches, don't get me wrong. I'm just saying you do NOT have to spend $1,000 for a Warn. The $600-$700 MileMarkers will be JUST AS good as the Warn.
This gives you $300 to get your batteries, or put the money in your Bank.
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Originally posted by Masherbrum
Just make sure you get two Optimas at the minimum. you can also go with the 6V as MT suggested which may not be a bad option.
Warn's a good winches, don't get me wrong. I'm just saying you do NOT have to spend $1,000 for a Warn. The $600-$700 MileMarkers will be JUST AS good as the Warn.
This gives you $300 to get your batteries, or put the money in your Bank.
Rgr that. Thanks. Now go clean out your PM inbox, its full! :)
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Rgr that. Thanks. Now go clean out your PM inbox, its full! :)
:rofl
PM me in a few, doing that right now
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The jeep forums I post to most people won't touch a MM electric, but the hydro has a big following.
Warn is good but WAY overpriced.
I am going to go with a MM hydrolic when I do it.
I can't stand the looks of it Rip but Grats anyway, it cooler then a Beemer. ;)
If I was going electric I would go Superwinch EPI 9000.
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Originally posted by midnight Target
Well remember I deal with people in a trailer watching TV and making coffee and such. It would be kinda hard to put 2 6v batteries in your vehicle.
That's interesting because with the robot project Im doing, I have a circuitboard that does much like Rip's FJ does....when the battery reaches a low level, it kicks off. In the case of the robot, I have to figure out some way of powering an AC device (LCD screen). I was wondering if one 12v battery would work ok, or if I should have dual 12v's, etc
Never thought about 6v. Thanks for that
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Lepaul, speaking of models... (http://forums.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=197780). :)
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Ha, wow....thanks for that
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Just a couple pics of an older FJ-40 Land Cruiser...for comparison of that "retro" look of the newer model:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/wellconnecteddog/FJ40/image03.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/wellconnecteddog/FJ40/image05.jpg)