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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
Bob H, my frontier is a nice little truck.Don't think I would drive it to Baja for extended trips but I'm use to my full size for that.
I have a 6 speed manual trans and the gearing is way too tall in my opinion.No low end.Plenty of acceleration once you get going.Might be better with
an automatic.
The jump seats in the rear are pretty much a joke if you plan on having more than one passenger.
Speedo and tac are hard to read but don't know if the Toyota is any better. |
Speedo and Tac is right there where they should be (?) on my Tacoma... no problem at all to read.
Too bad you have no low end 'power' gears... that's odd when they give you six??? You would think 1st gear would be super low...
Can you use the transfer case low range without going into four wheel drive? My friend's CJ-5 could, it wasn't labled, but the transfer casr shifter
would rest next to 4-Lo and give low gears without driving the front end... He loved it! 
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David K
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Good luck Glenn... Is the CORE thing dead... or is there some hope of a new sanctioning body? Is your truck still being built for racing?
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody in ob
we just bought a 2003 toondra 4x4. what type popup are you using? |
http://www.fourwheelcampers.com/
The one on their front page looks like a Tundra.
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
Bob H, my frontier is a nice little truck.Don't think I would drive it to Baja for extended trips but I'm use to my full size for that.
I have a 6 speed manual trans and the gearing is way too tall in my opinion.No low end.Plenty of acceleration once you get going.Might be better with
an automatic.
The jump seats in the rear are pretty much a joke if you plan on having more than one passenger.
Speedo and tac are hard to read but don't know if the Toyota is any better. |
I'm looking at the Frontier V-6 Automatic, 2-wheel drive model. Full size four door - crew cab. But, I am also going to review the Toyota for
comparison. I'm in no hurry. My Ranger is still going strong - no complaints there, except lack of HP. It's been a good truck but I've had a couple
of breakdowns.... but, then again it's a 7+ year old truck.
Thanks for the info.
Bob H
[Edited on 6-13-2009 by Bob H]
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Curt63
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I just go back from 10 days SD to Puertocitos to Chapala to Loreto hauling a sturdy 12' trailer with 2 quads, water and lots og gear.
My 04 Tundra Double cab 4x4 really proved itself on its maiden long voyage. Only drawback is it guzzles the gas.
But, when you drop the pedal....it goes! (St Rosalia grade)
If I ran light, I'd have a Taco
Cheers
No worries
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squintingringo
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Best reasons NOT to buy a 4x4:
1. Always having to tow 2wd vehicles off the beach.
2. When/if you do get stuck, you've got a reeeealy long hike for help.
3. When she wants to see the view from the top you don't have an excuse.
4. When she wants eggs and milk in a snow storm, you get up and go.
5. Constantly hearing, "We better take your rig!"
6. Always being asked, "Hey man, you wanna sell your truck?"
7. Having to put the "club" on more than you'd like to.
8. Your 'friends' telling people, "Oh yeah, he can get you there."
9. Hearing at the car wash, "Don't bring that thing in here like that!"
10. The wife - "If you cared as much about me as you care about your truck..."
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by squintingringo
Best reasons NOT to buy a 4x4:
1. Always having to tow 2wd vehicles off the beach.
2. When/if you do get stuck, you've got a reeeealy long hike for help.
3. When she wants to see the view from the top you don't have an excuse.
4. When she wants eggs and milk in a snow storm, you get up and go.
5. Constantly hearing, "We better take your rig!"
6. Always being asked, "Hey man, you wanna sell your truck?"
7. Having to put the "club" on more than you'd like to.
8. Your 'friends' telling people, "Oh yeah, he can get you there."
9. Hearing at the car wash, "Don't bring that thing in here like that!"
10. The wife - "If you cared as much about me as you care about your truck..." |
That's pretty funny!
#1 has been true for me more than once!
#2 has never happened... I always get myself out... wait, I have never been stuck (for long)!
#9 YES.. true story... and also being threatened at the border about excess mud (now we get the car washed before heading home).
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
I would personally go with the 4 x 4 especially if it is a Baja truck |
I bought my 4x4 to see Baja without any difficulties. A 2WD just wouldn't hack it. The ride in my Jeep is not very good -- Annoying is a better way
to put it. The Jeep goes anyplace I am willing to go, but a longer wheelbase would be more tolerable. Locking differentials along with 4wd should be
at the top of your want list.
An "OJ-era" Bronco w/4WD barely made it out of Mission Impossible due to the girth of this vehicle along with the terrain that needed negotiating. A
2WD would have had to have been parked 1 mile north of here, and you'd have to hike in (Boo!!).
[Edited on 6-18-2009 by Ken Cooke]
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