I'm lookin to buy one for a DD now.

How is the gas milege in them?

Also later down the road i'll start wheeling it lightly. Would it be a dumb idea to do a SAS (with a yota axle) just to run 33x10.5's for now or keep the IFS (both will be regeared and one will be locked atleast)?

Will

Our 94 4runner (3.0 and auto) gets 16-18 highway and 15~ city. Nothin to brag about but it's a real nice rig for her needs.

I wouldn't SAS it for what are are talking about. Bigger tires, sure. Also a 4 cyl/5 speed will be cheaper to run dual cases, etc.

I think I can handle that gas mileage. I would just buy a car but 1. I can't stand sitting that low to the ground having to climb out. 2. Don't wanna be stuck at home if it snows and the other rig is down.
3. I need the interior room for crap and also might need the 4wd to get to places for kayakin, mtn biking or campin.

SAS probably wouldn't be the best Idea unless I planned on 35's atleast. Guess I'll stick with the nice ride (totally forgot how that is in the XJ).

Thanks for the info.

I average 20 MPG with a 22RE and 5 spd in my '95 4Runner.

They make a really sweet DD. The IFS and rear coils/5-link handle rough dirt roads really well :D

with 33's and extra weight, expect a 3.0 V6 to get you maybe around 15 consistently.

When my 3rd Gen truck was stock with 31's I was getting 18 - 22 mpg with the 3.0 V6.

A guy in our club is running 33's (BFG's) with just a 1" BL on his 3rd Gen Reg Cab. Easy to install and not have to mess with IFS lift bracketry, perfect for a DD. Toss in a rear locker while you regear and it will get you most places you want to go. Later on if you want to make it a trail rig then do the SAS.

2nd gen runners arent bad...wish I could keep mine and build it, but I have 2 other rigs... check out the sig :D Mileage depends on the driver really. I have gotten everywhere from 10-20 around town. Just depends on how im driving.

Originally posted by Terry4X4
When my 3rd Gen truck was stock with 31's I was getting 18 - 22 mpg with the 3.0 V6.

A guy in our club is running 33's (BFG's) with just a 1" BL on his 3rd Gen Reg Cab. Easy to install and not have to mess with IFS lift bracketry, perfect for a DD. Toss in a rear locker while you regear and it will get you most places you want to go. Later on if you want to make it a trail rig then do the SAS.

I was thinking about somethign right along those lines and be done till/if i ever do a SAS.

Parents shot down the idea of a 4runner (even if I leave it stock). They want something with a warranty, that gets good gas mileage and something I can't wheel. Looks like I have to look at 2wd pickups or cars

Depending on how much you want to spend.. you could look at like a 95' Subaru Impreza.. I love those cars. 2Door model is awesome.. GL on the car hunt.