WTB - Trail Rig - Budget 15k or less

jeeptj99 · Feb 14, 2020

tonybolton said:
...and then we'll tow it with a 3/4 ton Tundra.

While running bald iroks and towing a camper.

Markrobinson · Feb 14, 2020

TBItoy said:
buy something and a set of super duty axles and let's get building.

Luke says you can build a rig on tons and 42s for like $18 or so.

I noticed the cage, I like the quasi-exo. did you tie it through the roof to some interior tube?

I had whiskeymakin build it, but I did the tie in points. It's played through the wheel wells to a C pillar and plated to the floor at the B pillar. The B pillar bottom plate is welded to the floor and bolted through the body, body mount, and frame.
Eventually I'm adding a solid back bumper and tying it down the back as well.

I guess I should do a little build thread since it's finally doneish

Markrobinson · Feb 14, 2020

ridered3 said:
Yeah I've heard that rumor on how expensive/cheap it really costs to build a rig on tons.

I still say you start with a V8 4Runner and some SD axles.

ridered3 · Feb 14, 2020

Markrobinson said:
I still say you start with a V8 4Runner and some SD axles.

So buy your wife's daily and get to cutting???

MoparMan · Feb 14, 2020

TBItoy said:
buy something and a set of super duty axles and let's get building.

Luke says you can build a rig on tons and 42s for like $15

If you wanted to go this route. I could possibly sell you a nice YJ if you wanted to build something to your likings.

whiskeymakin · Feb 15, 2020

Markrobinson said:
I still say you start with a V8 4Runner and some SD axles.

Thats what ive been real tempted to do. Im stuck on what transfer case would work....
That led me to finding a 2wd and mounting a divorce atlas.

Markrobinson · Feb 15, 2020

whiskeymakin said:
Thats what ive been real tempted to do. Im stuck on what transfer case would work....
That led me to finding a 2wd and mounting a divorce atlas.

i don't know about the computers on those, but I bet it's easier to fool a 2WD than a 4WD.

TBItoy · Feb 15, 2020

whiskeymakin said:
Thats what ive been real tempted to do. Im stuck on what transfer case would work....
That led me to finding a 2wd and mounting a divorce atlas.

fj cruiser or 5th gen 4Runner manual tcase. But that doesn't get you much crawl ratio.
I don't think the stock electric shift awd tcase is too troublesome though.

Divorced atlas is a good setup for a 2wd. What gear ratio did you go with? (Or did you mean that is what you were looking to do?)

tonybolton · Feb 15, 2020

ridered3 · Feb 15, 2020

tonybolton said:
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Tony, thanks for that post. The Luke started a thread on that group asking for rig and has had a bunch of possible ones posted.

Have several of interest, but haven't pulled the trigger on any just yet.

Markrobinson · Feb 16, 2020

ridered3 said:
Tony, thanks for that post. The Luke started a thread on that group asking for rig and has had a bunch of possible ones posted.

Have several of interest, but haven't pulled the trigger on any just yet.

I found one I like on Luke's post:

Markrobinson · Feb 16, 2020

I've asked the guy for dimensions

The Luke · Feb 16, 2020

@Markrobinson and it has a snorkel! Patrick!!! Throw money at him!

whiskeymakin · Feb 16, 2020

TBItoy said:
fj cruiser or 5th gen 4Runner manual tcase. But that doesn't get you much crawl ratio.
I don't think the stock electric shift awd tcase is too troublesome though.

Divorced atlas is a good setup for a 2wd. What gear ratio did you go with? (Or did you mean that is what you were looking to do?)

I am dreaming lol

Markrobinson · Feb 16, 2020

The Luke said:
@Markrobinson and it has a snorkel! Patrick!!! Throw money at him!

dude, you could use the snorkel for a ghetto forced induction setup.

dwa2469 · Feb 17, 2020

I would probably consider selling mine, Let me know if interested

ridered3 · Feb 17, 2020

dwa2469 said:
I would probably consider selling mine, Let me know if interested

Send me some pictures and info to my cell at 931-three nine seven-3319.

clutchee · Feb 17, 2020

Still have this for sale:

Samurai Buggy- North Texas

Selling due to new buggy purchase. Great affordable buggy that will make stupid lines being narrow and also stable. Samurai buggy For sale: $8500.00 obo 98” wheel base 1.6 EFI, 5 speed6.5:1 trail tough case New 2019- diamond rear axle Spooled 5:71 gears- new (Narrow width rear) Front Toyota axle...

www.hardlinecrawlers.com

Price is 9500.00 obo...