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This has proved so far to be best I've used. Full-time 4WD system with Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) and Torsen®58 limited-slip center differential with locking feature. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/1e59/16df64c80cd903bdaf6f68d8b1bf93e8b033.pdfWith a design requirement of at least 300k miles. Put your technical hat on. Not like the good old days when you could lock your front hubs, But it works with limitations.
Gun Shows are almost as comical as boat ramps in the Spring.
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The one that I have personally used the most as far as a 4 WD vehicle, was a 1979 Ford F-150. It was my farm truck for a number of years, and I was pretty rough on it, and I was only stuck it one time. That time was when I backed off into a sinkhole and it was sitting on the frame.
It was the worst Ford I've ever owned, as far as breakdowns and such went, as it was a lemon from top to bottom, and front to back. But, that truck would go wherever I pointed it, and get you there. Now, having said that, I don't abuse trucks like that anymore, and have an ATV and a UTV to get me into places that I need to go that are a little hairy. So, maybe I've had some more that were just as good, but if I did, I certainly didn't use them enough to find out.
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The old man had a 1977 dodge with full time 4wd, that was nice.
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This has proved so far to be best I've used. Full-time 4WD system with Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) and Torsen®58 limited-slip center differential with locking feature. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/1e59/16df64c80cd903bdaf6f68d8b1bf93e8b033.pdfWith a design requirement of at least 300k miles. Put your technical hat on. Not like the good old days when you could lock your front hubs, But it works with limitations. Only problem with mine, which is the above, is I have to pull a fuse to turn off the A-TRAC. That has caused a problem.
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I still have my 2008 for the real dirty work. I bought the 2018 since I've had great luck with the LC's. Hopefully it will outlast me. The Toyota LC's are behind in all the Electronic stuff. I think it is on purpose. That is a good thing in my book.
Those switches that turn things off are handy sometimes.
That 5.7 moves the 6000 lbs. around pretty good. But it does like the petrol.
They both can get stuck in the mud.
Gun Shows are almost as comical as boat ramps in the Spring.
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I would love to own a LC one day...Hopefully will be able to get into one before they are forced to update it for MPG or emissions reasons.
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Bought a Bronco new in 1969. Best off road vehicle I’ve owned. I’ve owned 6 jeeps a Scout and a number of Blazers, Suburbans. Plus several trucks. Wish had not sold that Bronco. But when the 1978 big Bronco came out I had to have one. Hasbeen
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i wonder what performance a LC offers that is that much better than a 4th Gen Runner...don't know enough about 'em
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Bought a Bronco new in 1969. Best off road vehicle I’ve owned. I’ve owned 6 jeeps a Scout and a number of Blazers, Suburbans. Plus several trucks. Wish had not sold that Bronco. But when the 1978 big Bronco came out I had to have one. Hasbeen
Those first Broncos were the ticket. Especially with the 302 motor. Best approach and decent angles around if I recall.
Gun Shows are almost as comical as boat ramps in the Spring.
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i wonder what performance a LC offers that is that much better than a 4th Gen Runner...don't know enough about 'em Can't go wrong with either one.
Gun Shows are almost as comical as boat ramps in the Spring.
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The old man had a 1977 dodge with full time 4wd, that was nice. I had a '78 that I put a lock out hub kit on. Used it for things it never should have been used for. But it kept working just like a Timex watch does.
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Bought a Bronco new in 1969. Best off road vehicle I’ve owned. I’ve owned 6 jeeps a Scout and a number of Blazers, Suburbans. Plus several trucks. Wish had not sold that Bronco. But when the 1978 big Bronco came out I had to have one. Hasbeen
I had a '74 with the 302 in it. Loved it, traded it in on a brand new '92 F250. Wish I still had both of those.
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Bought a Bronco new in 1969. Best off road vehicle I’ve owned. I’ve owned 6 jeeps a Scout and a number of Blazers, Suburbans. Plus several trucks. Wish had not sold that Bronco. But when the 1978 big Bronco came out I had to have one. Hasbeen
Those first Broncos were the ticket. Especially with the 302 motor. Best approach and decent angles around if I recall. Agreed - that would be my first choice... Edit to add - I've had / have a couple of '72 K10 SWB pickups with 4 speed manual transmissions that have done surprisingly well off road.
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77 dodge power wagon with a 440
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter
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I've owned a couple early Broncos, plus Scouts, Blazers, 4wd trucks from Ford, Chevy, and Dodge. My 71 Bronco was/is the best of the bunch for off-road.
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91 Eddy Bauer full-size Bronco for the places I go.
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My 1998 Toyota 4Runner with manual transmission and locking differential has been great.
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I had a 1991 Toyota 4x4 Xtracab pickup. Loved that truck. After 20 years, it needed significant engine work (rebuild) and the Federal Government had a plan to buy back old vehicles. They paid me more to scrap it than I could get selling it.
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We had a LC FJ40 that was a tough 4x4 mechanically. Nothing ever broke on that rig. It needed a little work with suspension and differentials to be great.
My all time favorite hunting 4x4 was an extended cab GMC that would go nearly anywhere in sand or mud. It was also decent on the highway.
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My current PU is the best I've had. '06 Dodge 3500 5.9 Cummins Bighorn Edition long box, SRW with a Eaton Detroit Truetrac differential in the rear and a Eaton E-Locker up front. Just turned 100k on the odometer. The truck does all my towing/ hunting/ fishing/ camping needs with good power, economy, and traction.
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