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Originally Posted by 4-Ripcord
It would definitely be cheaper to pick up an already built one. But like you said, there is absolutely no fun in that.
I say it depends on if this is the platform you want to build off of. You prefer an auto over a manual for offroading? Most do. You prefer the interior styling of a 97 versus a 99+? You prefer having the manual J-shift transfer case? For a wheeler I would for sure. And you already have an elocker.
The only thing that could present problems for this platform is the miles on the engine. I definitely would not S/C with those miles.
You could spend $50 and get all new sway bar and steering rack bushings from Wheeler's. That would make a nice difference. You could also replace the bushings on the Front and rear control arms to get rid of a lot of squeaking and improve the ride even more.
Whatever you decide, let me know if you need help wrenching. I would be more than willing to help.
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That is awesome. Thanks for the offer man! Your garage looks pretty nice down there, and I'm sure I could learn a lot. I'd love to buy you a combo plate and a beer sometime to check out your rig and talk 4Runners.
As far as mine goes, I like the AT, and this will be a DD/ski assault rig that sees dirt and snow less than half the time it's rolling, but I think driving a setup like yours even as a DD/part-time offroad rig is like having 4WD instead of two --when you need it you need it!
Oh ya, anybody know what a new/rebuilt SC'd 3.4 V6 goes for these days?
