Author Topic: fj40 or 4runner (Read 2446 times)

toymech · « **on:** Dec 21, 2007, 11:09:53 AM »

should i continue to build up my 87 4runner and complete the sas or trade up for an fj40 that needs some work. drivetrain is original 72 fj40. needs body work obviously but is complete

Gewehr43 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 21, 2007, 12:32:03 PM »

I would finish the 4runner then get the Fj40 if you have the $$

Hottrod81 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 21, 2007, 04:29:48 PM »

Depends on what you like really. The FJ40 definitely is a very capable and nostalgic rig, but they are not really made for a family. It is my belief that a 4Runner is much easier to build due to the availability of parts.

greenfox · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 21, 2007, 05:01:22 PM »

I have 2 fj40,s one for a trail rig and the other for a daily driver. I think the 4runner would be good for both.

Hammerhead · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 22, 2007, 10:50:19 AM »

Having had both I'd say the 4-runner is a great family rig but nothing has the "Cool Factor" like an FJ40...

wr-ecks · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 07, 2008, 08:15:10 AM »

Hammerhead · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 07, 2008, 09:39:19 AM »

...and I forgot to mention the FJ40 will out tow the runner hands down. If you pull a boat to the lake or camp trailer to your favorite spot in the woods the FJ will do a better job. I've towed with both and there is no comparison. The 22re just doesn't have the pull...

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	Author Topic: fj40 or 4runner (Read 2446 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. toymech Rock Master Turtle Points: -155 Posts: 158 Member since Feb '05 fj40 or 4runner « on: Dec 21, 2007, 11:09:53 AM » should i continue to build up my 87 4runner and complete the sas or trade up for an fj40 that needs some work. drivetrain is original 72 fj40. needs body work obviously but is complete Logged 87 Runner-rebuilt 22re,3 inch downey ifs lift,allpro rear bumper,Detroit locked rear with 4.88s,detroit true trac front diff,Marlin crawler clutch,R151F trans,Marlin Crawler 4.7 reduction gearset,33 inch Goodyear MTRs Gewehr43 Rock Master Turtle Points: -5 Posts: 348 Member since Jan '04 Toyota>>Jeep Re: fj40 or 4runner « Reply #1 on: Dec 21, 2007, 12:32:03 PM » I would finish the 4runner then get the Fj40 if you have the $$ Logged Hottrod81 The 1K Club Turtle Points: -2 Posts: 1,392 Member since Feb '05 Full Trucker Effect Re: fj40 or 4runner « Reply #2 on: Dec 21, 2007, 04:29:48 PM » Depends on what you like really. The FJ40 definitely is a very capable and nostalgic rig, but they are not really made for a family. It is my belief that a 4Runner is much easier to build due to the availability of parts. Logged My 4Runner Build greenfox Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: 0 Posts: 66 Member since Dec '05 Crawling with Marlin Re: fj40 or 4runner « Reply #3 on: Dec 21, 2007, 05:01:22 PM » I have 2 fj40,s one for a trail rig and the other for a daily driver. I think the 4runner would be good for both. Logged 67fj45lpd 73fj40 74fj40soa 97fzj80 Hammerhead Crawler Guru Turtle Points: 100 Posts: 564 Member since Nov '04 Junkyard Dog Re: fj40 or 4runner « Reply #4 on: Dec 22, 2007, 10:50:19 AM » Having had both I'd say the 4-runner is a great family rig but nothing has the "Cool Factor" like an FJ40... Logged '82 pickup, +3, locked, doubled '82 pickup, IFS long travel, V8 '85 4runner, V8 rock crawler '88 X-cab, V6 wr-ecks Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: 0 Posts: 20 Member since Mar '08 Re: fj40 or 4runner « Reply #5 on: Apr 07, 2008, 08:15:10 AM » Logged Hammerhead Crawler Guru Turtle Points: 100 Posts: 564 Member since Nov '04 Junkyard Dog Re: fj40 or 4runner « Reply #6 on: Apr 07, 2008, 09:39:19 AM » ...and I forgot to mention the FJ40 will out tow the runner hands down. If you pull a boat to the lake or camp trailer to your favorite spot in the woods the FJ will do a better job. I've towed with both and there is no comparison. The 22re just doesn't have the pull... Logged '82 pickup, +3, locked, doubled '82 pickup, IFS long travel, V8 '85 4runner, V8 rock crawler '88 X-cab, V6