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1time 03-27-2008, 01:06 PM Hello, im looking to buy a 4x4 that I can take the family on trips.There are 5 of us.While not looking to rock crawl,I inevitably end up pushing the limit.I was leaning towards a early 4 runner with 22r or a land cruiser.This will not be dd.any ideas or thoughts on the most capable rig for the money.Reliability, ease of repair,and price to setup.I wish i had the money to buy princess.Thx m.m. MochaMike 03-27-2008, 01:29 PM Get an FJ80.... Third row seats, lots of good upgrades available, good drivetrain w/coils. Depending on how picky you are, you can find a good builder with high mileage for a fair price. jeep937 03-27-2008, 01:32 PM I'll 2nd the FJ80 or go grand cherokee. body damge 03-27-2008, 01:44 PM older jeep cherokes. factory dana 44s so 36s would be fine and from 75-91 they are the same so parts are easy to find. should be around 1000 and up great deal bbagwell 03-27-2008, 04:13 PM FJ-80 would be my first choice. You can probably find a Grand Cherokee cheaper though. body damge 03-27-2008, 04:30 PM the cheroke chiefs are 2 dr that is what we have widmayer123 03-27-2008, 04:37 PM SUBURBAN!!! Swap in one ton's And your done!! Room for 9! If you like Body Damadge!! 1time 03-27-2008, 05:51 PM never really thought about older cherokee.any year of landcruiser better than others.had a 85 suburban diesel,put banks turbo,lift, 1ton axles ,lockers front and rear.broke my heart to sell it, 20 miles to the gallon at 80 tlcruiser66 03-27-2008, 10:01 PM FJ-80 or a pre 86 4Runner would be your best choices, both solid axle, but the 80 has a better suspension setup. I would have gotten the FJ-80 instead of my runner but cost was a big issue and I didn't want to spend 6k on a beater. 44Runner 03-28-2008, 07:49 AM Not sure how old the kids are but I own a 1st gen runner and the back seat is pretty cramped. I wouldn't want to be back there on a long trip. I second the Land Cruiser but think you could get away with an FJ-55, FJ-60/62, or an FJ-80. The third row seating available in the FJ-80 would be nice but all of those models have more interior room than the 4Runner and that is gonna be crucial with 3 people in the back. If you do decide on a 4Runner, then look at the second gen at least. More room in the back. hitech_hick 03-28-2008, 12:53 PM As stated, a Cherokee or a 4 runner is going to be mighty cramped with 5 people, kids or not. I would look into a Grand Wagoneer or a Land Cruiser... hick baker2087 03-30-2008, 04:55 PM 4 runner MochaMike 03-30-2008, 05:23 PM How the heck do you guys fit 5 people in a 4-runner? hillbilie 03-30-2008, 07:35 PM i would go for a landcruiser if i was in your shoes | |