TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 LOL Shawn, does that mean instead of a Vanagon forum we can have a toyota Forum attatched to the USMB?? -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Today I decided to convert from my Subaru Powered VW Vanagon to an 88 Toyota Minivan. Its got a 2.2L engine that unfortunately is under the front seats but its a pushrod engine, the trans is a 5spd instead of a 4 and it really cruises along nicely, the A/C works awesome and it looks better than the Vanagon (IMO OF COURSE). Vanagon ad to follow in a few days. A 4X Toyota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 LOL Shawn, does that mean instead of a Vanagon forum we can have a toyota Forum attatched to the USMB?? -Brian Nope. LOL. That project (merging with the Subaru Vanagon forum) was a very much failed project because of their forums moderator being closed minded to the idea. Pretty close to pulling the forum from the list. A 4X Toyota? Yep, dual range 4wd with a 5spd. Crawls like a hatch if my seat of the pants reaction is even close. Feels lower by 15% but again I can't tell--they are so different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 I think a set of 27/8.50s would fit perfectly on one of them. My neighbor had one, we were pretty sure from eyeing it. Here's what the Toy did to the blackberries. All I had to do was rake them off to the side. Keep in mind, they were as tall as the roof on the garage, I had no view of the fence in the distance untill I was a few feet from it. Now I've got a place to stash a couple of extra cars. :evil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Always thinking ahead, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Yeah, lol. Yesterday I went and spent a couple of hours digging up the ones sticking out of the ground. Pushed the carnage over to the side more. Then I dug a few holes and made mounds and stuff to run the r/c jeeps back there. The 1/6 one does remarkably well with a good charge. I've got the beginnings of a pretty cool little track. Should be sweet by the time you all get here for my little shindig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsboy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 The little tikes mower in the picture is a nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 All that with that little mower? You are impressive! Must have been a long reach down to the handlebars to mow with too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I think a set of 27/8.50s would fit perfectly on one of them. My neighbor had one, we were pretty sure from eyeing it. That'd look really cool. It already looks mean with studded snow tires on it. Damn you for putting these ideas in my head. (Surprisingly I hadnt even thought of doing that yet and I usually think along the same lines as you offroad junkies.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffast Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Today I decided to convert from my Subaru Powered VW Vanagon to an 88 Toyota Minivan. Its got a 2.2L engine that unfortunately is under the front seats but its a pushrod engine, the trans is a 5spd instead of a 4 and it really cruises along nicely, the A/C works awesome and it looks better than the Vanagon (IMO OF COURSE). Vanagon ad to follow in a few days. thank god i thought we were gonna lose you to them, vw is evil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Hey, thought I'd bring this back up as I don't know where to post the video on my brothers 4runner.. We reckon it was close to going over.. 34degrees side ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 monday and tuesday I moved four loads of dirt to fill in where my driveway is going to be... the yota loved it! wouldn't be able to do this in a subaru without chopping the top off a wagon and doubling up the rear struts :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 crap, can't edit, but I smashed up one of those ugly chrome lights when I was loading the truck up with dad's tractor oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 wouldn't be able to do this in a subaru without chopping the top off a wagon and doubling up the rear struts :eek: No, but a Brat might be able to:-p With some good stiff shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 No, but a Brat might be able to:-p With some good stiff shocks. Yup sure can... Not like I would do anything like that:rolleyes: Or have 8 people ride around in the bed either:-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Yup sure can... Not like I would do anything like that:rolleyes: Or have 8 people ride around in the bed either:-p I tried 750kg of gravle in my Brat (2" body lift, air pump up shocks, 27" MT's) and I couldn't get it to move because the tires were rubbing horribly. Stock tires would of fixed that problem.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Now the fun begins for my brothers 4Runner... http://offroadingsubarus.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=90 Lockers.. Not one, two... Mmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I tried 750kg of gravle in my Brat (2" body lift, air pump up shocks, 27" MT's) and I couldn't get it to move because the tires were rubbing horribly. Stock tires would of fixed that problem.. tires on the yota are ~29" all terrains. I drove it out of the pit down a trail to the road, up a hill to the driveway. the driveway is pretty gnarly and my xt6 won't make it up it because there are some pretty uneven spots and larger rocks sticking up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Im picking up a 1983 Toyota pickup with 4x4 and a 5 speed and the 22R motor for around 1600.plus it comes with a nice set of mud tires.I will post pics when its in my driveway.I have sell the sube and finish up my derby car before I can even start putting money into it. Im gonna try to drive my subaru for a while so toy for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooinater Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 No, but a Brat might be able to:-p With some good stiff shocks. i smell toyota envy... :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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