Topic: truck or runner

[Doof]

what should i do?

im leaning towards the truck as a trial rig/DD but more trail. im going to look at it this weekend and possibly buy it

or should i build my runner?

i just got my SAS kit so i could throw it on either depending on which one i decide is better build


what do you think???

[jimbo74]

build the runner... unless you want to have 2 trucks...

i have a truck wish i could have afforded a runner... they command higher prices than the trucks though

[Doof [OP]]

i would love to have the truck as just a trial rig, but build the runner as well for farting around in also, just not hardcore stuff

[red]

i say go with a 4runner.

[BLACKDOG]

Runner   you've got more room for people to wheel with you, and only one vehicle to dump $$ into, not two.

[Tallchevy]

I vote Runner 

i have a truck wish i could have afforded a runner... they command higher prices than the trucks though

I paid $175 for mine  

[fordh8r]

I'm a truck guy myself...I just can't imagine taking stuff to the dumps or hauling car parts or dirt in a 4runner    Unless you need the room for passenger capacity then a runner will do. Trucks look better when they get ugly too...   just my 

[Doof [OP]]

I'm a truck guy myself...I just can't imagine taking stuff to the dumps or hauling car parts or dirt in a 4runner    Unless you need the room for passenger capacity then a runner will do. Trucks look better when they get ugly too...   just my 

the people i woul wheel with all have rigs so i wouldnt have to worry about room....

this is a hard choice, buy a truck for 500 nd build it up or build the runner and save the truck for later on

[Tallchevy]

I had a truck & ran into a problem when more than one person wanted to go wheeling & all the other trucks in our group were full 

[Doof [OP]]

yea tat could be the only problem though

[abnormaltoy]

I really like my truck (85 X-cab)...but I looooooved my runner!

[fordh8r]

I had a truck & ran into a problem when more than one person wanted to go wheeling & all the other trucks in our group were full 

That only means they need a truck and more rigs would have to go...   The more the merrier, right?

[fordh8r]

the people i woul wheel with all have rigs so i wouldnt have to worry about room....

this is a hard choice, buy a truck for 500 nd build it up or build the runner and save the truck for later on

[Tallchevy]

That only means they need a truck and more rigs would have to go...   The more the merrier, right?

I couldn't afford a tow rig large enough to carry all the rigs I would need for everyone to go. My 15, 12, 9 & 6 year old kids.

[Doof [OP]]

damn thats a load of munchkins to bring with


how to you choose who gets to go with you?

[Wermz84]

You said you think the truck is a 2wd.  Doesn't sound like an option to me.  if thats the case I say stick with the runner. 

[fordh8r]

You said you think the truck is a 2wd.  Doesn't sound like an option to me.  if thats the case I say stick with the runner. 

Or do a conversion...   if the price is right and time allows...

[Tallchevy]

damn thats a load of munchkins to bring with


how to you choose who gets to go with you?

This was a no brainer, I took no one with me  





































Then I bought a 4Runner  

[fordh8r]

damn thats a load of munchkins to bring with


how to you choose who gets to go with you?

eeny, meeny, mynee, moe, catcha turtle by the toe. who will stay?....a..n..d....who..will..go (as you quickly point to one of them)?!    

[Tallchevy]

 

[fordh8r]

then again, no munchkins in my emerald city...

[Doof [OP]]

lol thats a good way to pick

[fordh8r]

Con: truck won't hold as many people, Load not easily removed if weight becomes an issue ('cept one passenger).

Pro: Not as expensive out the gate, less people--truck is lighter while wheeling--lower center of gravity even when loaded (probably only two peoples stuff, Low chance of overloading unless you carry someone elses crap...I.E. excess from a full load in a 4runner... )


Con:  More expensive to start out, More people capacity for wheeling, a little more tippy when wheeling (people weight adds up fast) It helps a little with the top removed,  If people capacity is full--not enough room for everybody's stuff.

Pro: If weight becomes an issue while wheeling--load is more easily changed (everybody out!). We just had this situation last week...

Similarities:  Cost to upgrade or modify about the same,  similar fuel mileage depending on engine and config (I.E.- carbed or F.I.) Capabilities when wheeling very comparable between the two.

I'm sure there is much more but just food for thought since you'll be the one to decide how your rig will be used over all!  

[46&2]

I say 4runner. I like having the ability to carry 3 additional people if i want (offroad or onroad), i love the removeable top, and if you need extra storage space you can just put down the back seats and voila, you have a covered pickup. the 2wd will take a lot more work to get going.

[Doof [OP]]

Con: truck won't hold as many people, Load not easily removed if weight becomes an issue ('cept one passenger).

Pro: Not as expensive out the gate, less people--truck is lighter while wheeling--lower center of gravity even when loaded (probably only two peoples stuff, Low chance of overloading unless you carry someone elses crap...I.E. excess from a full load in a 4runner... )


Con:  More expensive to start out, More people capacity for wheeling, a little more tippy when wheeling (people weight adds up fast) It helps a little with the top removed,  If people capacity is full--not enough room for everybody's stuff.

Pro: If weight becomes an issue while wheeling--load is more easily changed (everybody out!). We just had this situation last week...

Similarities:  Cost to upgrade or modify about the same,  similar fuel mileage depending on engine and config (I.E.- carbed or F.I.) Capabilities when wheeling very comparable between the two.

I'm sure there is much more but just food for thought since you'll be the one to decide how your rig will be used over all!  

thanks, i didnt think about some of that stuff

I say 4runner. I like having the ability to carry 3 additional people if i want (offroad or onroad), i love the removeable top, and if you need extra storage space you can just put down the back seats and voila, you have a covered pickup. the 2wd will take a lot more work to get going.

ture, but with truck there is no issue to storage space, and i could get a camper shell if i wanted which i prob would do anyways to stay dry and sleep in if i went with the truck

[fordh8r]

ture, but with truck there is no issue to storage space, and i could get a camper shell if i wanted which i prob would do anyways to stay dry and sleep in if i went with the truck

Now you're cookin'...   With a camper shell it's a little more comfortable to sleep in as well (nice and flat), especially if you're tall. 

[Doof [OP]]

im about 5'10 so i could throw in my old mattress for padding, and be sleeping in style where ever the trial may take me.....

i am 75% sure i want to go the truck route

[fordh8r]

im about 5'10 so i could throw in my old mattress for padding, and be sleeping in style where ever the trial may take me.....

i am 75% sure i want to go the truck route

I slept in my cousins 4runner last year at Glamis and it wasn't bad (comfort wise), but I'm not as tall as you either (5' 7"), with my head at the seats and and my feet right at the tailgate. You might fit in there if you layed in there corner to corner but it may not be as comfy.  You should fit in a standard bed (approx 6') comfortably since the space in a 4runner is slightly shorter inside than in a standard bed p/u because of the space the seats take up when folded down. But if you get a long bed then you've really got it made. 

[Doof [OP]]

yeah the truck is a short bed extended cab....im checking it out sunday and i will see how it works

ive slept in my runner and it wasnt to comfy, plus it was last minute so i didnt have anything to stay warm with or use as a pad between me and the floor....wasnt the best but it worked for the night

[fordh8r]

yeah the truck is a short bed extended cab....im checking it out sunday and i will see how it works

ive slept in my runner and it wasnt to comfy, plus it was last minute so i didnt have anything to stay warm with or use as a pad between me and the floor....wasnt the best but it worked for the night

    Ha Ha I can just see it now,
   
   You---- "would you mind if I layed in the bed for a minute?" 
   
   Seller---"UUhhmm, yeah...O.K".....    "Would you like to take it out for a spin first?" 

   You-- "Nah, not yet. Do my feet stick out?"   

   Seller--"uuhmm,....no" 

   You---"Cool, I'll take it!"