I do have to own up that Ken did save my hide. I wrecked my 93 Toyota 4x4 on the south side of Mexicali in 2007 and I wound up pushing Ken's Jeep with
a stiff tow strap. The whole thing was an adventure.
Originally posted by TW
I do have to own up that Ken did save my hide. I wrecked my 93 Toyota 4x4 on the south side of Mexicali in 2007 and I wound up pushing Ken's Jeep with
a stiff tow strap. The whole thing was an adventure.
TW - That is the good stuff that Baja memories are made of. At the time, I was super-stressed, but now that I look back
at this experience, and I can do is laugh about the good times
and the camping we shared in Baja.
I think Toyota's have better stock drivetrain. All Toyota parts are extremely well built. I have respect for Jeeps because they are capable, but
straight from the factory they aren't as impressive or capable as a Toyota from the factory... (IN MY OPINION... HA)
Toyots have better stock drivetrain??? Boojum Man take note --
My Rubicon in 2003 came STANDARD with locking front and rear differentials with a TIGHT limited slip that chrips the tires on tight/low-speed turns on
pavement.
I also have a standard Straight axle front suspension - not an Independent Front Suspension with flimsy CV joints. Notice the photos of the Toyotas
you posted BooJoom Man??
Can anyone with an IFS Toyota run 35+" tires RELIABLY??? My stock Rubicon
can.
Your 2.72 Transfer case is not as low as my STANDARD 4:1 Transfer case gears.
Bushwacker fender flares and Hella lighting came STANDARD on my Jeep Rubicon.
All of this swayed me to the Jeep Rubicon when my Ford Ranger was ready for the scrapyard.
Toyotas can not only pull broken Jeeps, but also other Toyotas... in this case, a 2WD Tacoma that got almost all the way up the Diablo Drop Off at
Anza Borrego...
That is my Tacoma using A-TRAC and the rear locker (standard equip. on the Off Road 4WD Tacomas) pulling the 2WD double cab Taco out of the sand and
up the dropoff...
Originally posted by David K
Driving over other cars is a 'Jeep Thing'
My Rubicon has pulled and/or winched out - Jeep Wrangler X, Honda Element, Toyota SR5 (TW's), Jeep Wrangler Sahara, a 2wd DODGE RAM, you name it!
I do not see any X-Terra's on your list-----naturally. X's are not only not in need of "recovery", but seldom can be caught up with when in the bush.
(or "shrub" as the Goat would say).
Originally posted by David K
Driving over other cars is a 'Jeep Thing'
My Rubicon has pulled and/or winched out - Jeep Wrangler X, Honda Element, Toyota SR5 (TW's), Jeep Wrangler Sahara, a 2wd DODGE RAM, you name it!
I do not see any X-Terra's on your list-----naturally. X's are not only not in need of "recovery", but seldom can be caught up with when in the bush.
(or "shrub" as the Goat would say).
Ken----------You don't see X-Terra's on your adventures because normally they are out ahead scouting routes that would be suitable for jeeps, and
such.
Actually, with the factory E-locker, factory bilstein shocks, Warn 9500i winch (front and back usable), special suspension springs by Calmini, and a
helpful 2 inch suspension lift all around with 285 X 16 BFG AT's, it really is a quite capable vehicle with lots of interior room. I can even sleep
in it.
Might see you on the trail someday, and call me on my 2-way if you ever need my help getting out.
"If it were lush and rich, one could understand the pull, but it is fierce and hostile and sullen.
The stone mountains pile up to the sky and there is little fresh water. But we know we must go back
if we live, and we don't know why." - Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez
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My stock Rubicon
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