New guy currently deployed to Afghanistan

[JSimmons]

Hello all,

Just posting a "hello" thread from overseas.  I'm a lurking member of Yotatech and Expedition Portal forums, however, I finally made my way over to these forums after hearing it was a great place to learn about engine swaps. 

So, what do I drive?  I have an '89 4Runner 22RE, 5spd DeLuxe.  It is in extremely rough condition, however, it was a steal at $1500.  It is completely stock and worn out.  Initial prospects are to install an Aussie locker (or similar) and refresh the suspension (OME possibly).  Swapping in a different engine may be a possibility as well since the little 22RE is a bit anemic nowadays.  I would post photos, however, I do not have any on this computer as I am currently deployed to Afghanistan. 

Well, just wanted to say a quick hello and introduce me and my truck.  Look forward to learning from all of you old-timers on the boards here.

regards,
Joel

[illinoisyotadriver]

wellcome to marlin

[JSimmons]

Thanks!  I just realized that there is an actual "new members" forum...derrr   .  So, I guess if a moderator wants to move this to that section then that would be much appreciated. 

[bigarms23]

welcome

[JSimmons]

Well, went ahead and posted another intro thread in the proper place.  Just FYI.

[79coyotefrg]

from Arkansas    and THANK YOU

TN-GA is a good area, both states have really good TTORA chapters

[79coyotefrg]

Thanks!  I just realized that there is an actual "new members" forum...derrr   .  So, I guess if a moderator wants to move this to that section then that would be much appreciated. 

I merged both topics  and  put them here

[79coyotefrg]

Joel,  if you dont mind fill in your birthday information,  this way you will more than likely get happy birthdays from several members 

[JanMarie13]

   

[JSimmons]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone and thank you for the support.

79coyotefrg, will do on the b-day info.  Thanks for merging the two threads.

I can't wait to get back and work on the rig and get out in the mountains again.  

[axled89]

 

[Rocksurfer]

  II 

[JSimmons]

Mahalos!

[Rocksurfer]

You're welcome

[toe]

 

[79coyotefrg]

Mahalos!

[JSimmons]

That's Hawaiian for "thank you." 

[4runnerneal]