What truck should I build to wheel?

[PNWYOTAS]

This is my first post so I hope I am able to figure it out.

I reside in close proximity to walker valley and reiter pit and for years have been into dirt bikes and Toyotas. I wanted to get into wheeling again and found a deal on an 86 Toyota pickup. Shortly after I purchased the 86' my buddy decided to sell me his 92' Toyota. Both trucks need some work. The 86' Is a standard cab which has the following:22re , 5 sped, Flat bed, high steer, 4:88 front and rear, with sliders and 35's. In addition the 92' is a sas ex-cab which has the following:3.0 , auto, 4:88 front and rear , high steer ,and 35's. The 92' sas was an all pro kit and the 86 ' was done without a kit but done properly. The 3.0 will be replaced with a 3.4 after it blows and I also have a parts to swap the auto in the 92' to a 5spd. I was originally going to build the 92' since I want the leg room but I am not sure. Before I finish building my dual cases I need to figure out what truck to build. Also if it makes a difference I all ready have the Inchworm adapter for the v6 auto to dual gear driven cases. I was then thinking about building the 86 for strictly off road and the 92 as a built daily driver but that's two expensive to build two trucks and I already have a tundra for a daily driver. If I can figure out how to post pictures of the trucks I will.

Thanks for the input.

[jimbo74]

Build both..... it's like a potato chip, you can't just have 1.... honestly, reading what you wrote, the 92 sounded worse, but once you said 3.4l, that went out the window... I have a family, so I would build a 4runner if I had the chance

[:)bestgen4runner]

Sell both and buy a bestgen4runner. Just my 

[SqWADoosh]

First off welcome to the board.  When you get a truck built up you'll have to tag along for a trip to run Reiter or Walker. In my opinion ex cabs have the best wheel base and are the best starting platform to build off of. Take it from a guy who has put easily 15k into a 4Runner that wishes he had built ex cab instead.

[:)bestgen4runner]

 
Take it back. Ear muffs. I did not hear that.

[Snowtoy]

Sell the '86 and build the '92, you can never have too much storage space for gear. 

If you trailer it, the auto wont be much of a concern, but if you drive to the trails, I would swap the 5-spd when you do the dual case install.  The current gearing of the '92 w/auto is for 31" tires, the 5-spd will put you one gear set off from stock ratio(should be 5.29's for 35's), and will give you much better fuel economy.

[blackdiamond]

Take it back. Ear muffs. I did not hear that.

I agree with SqWAdoosh.  The 4Runner is a lot more versatile and I really have not been anywhere outside of Moab where I felt like it made a significant difference, but in Moab the difference in wheelbase, weight distribution, and the ability to easily "bob" them between a 4Runner and an extended cab (or long bed) truck is clear.  You saw CrankyCrawlers truck go a few places pretty easily that the 4Runners struggled with.  I used to be that cool with my 85 so know first hand the difference in performance.

If wheeling is the only concern, build a 2nd Gen extended cab and cut about 12 inches off the back for the best performance.

[PNWYOTAS]

After reading the replies I have decided to build the 92'. I can't wait to get it done so I can go wheeling. Thanks everyone for your input

[:)bestgen4runner]

That's to bad, I though you might have 4Runner potential in you.

[jangelfire]

Build the 92! Long wheel base and the auto will be a great setup for wheeling.ive been taking my truck to new limits the last 5 weekends doing some pretty hardcore chit and the only thing i want to change is the tranny.i want an automatic badly!


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