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Image 1 — 89 Cherokee XJ or 2nd-gen 4Runner (5.3 V8 swap)?
Image 2 — 89 Cherokee XJ or 2nd-gen 4Runner (5.3 V8 swap)?
Image 3 — 89 Cherokee XJ or 2nd-gen 4Runner (5.3 V8 swap)?
Image 4 — 89 Cherokee XJ or 2nd-gen 4Runner (5.3 V8 swap)?
Image 5 — 89 Cherokee XJ or 2nd-gen 4Runner (5.3 V8 swap)?
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89 Cherokee XJ or 2nd-gen 4Runner (5.3 V8 swap)?

I’m looking at two 4x4s:

  • 1989 Jeep Cherokee XJ: ~$4,500 USD
  • 2nd-gen Toyota 4Runner with a 5.3L V8 swap: ~$7,500 USD

Both would be weekend vehicles for some off-roading, not daily drivers.

I’m also pretty new to cars and want to start learning how to work on them myself.

is that a terrible idea for someone with little mechanical experience?

u/nueva_student — 5 days ago
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When You Gotta Call The Big Guns

Leaving an event with some equipment and heavy concrete blocks, two tractors struggling until this guy showed up

u/SandDuner509 — 6 days ago
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how to tell if 4x4 is properly engaged? 1994 ford explorer

The 4x4 light is not showing up on the instrument cluster but low range light is

u/Glass_Bicycle9608 — 5 days ago
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Little three wheel fun

Just doing some trails with a jeep buddy in Barnwell Mountains today. Yes its a vertical video... im sorry.

u/FullTime4WD — 4 days ago
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Yokohama Geolandar G018 vs. Falken Wildpeak AT4W

Not a 4x4 post but close!

I'm narrowing down my next tires for my 2025 Outback Wilderness (225/65R17) and am torn between the Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 G018 (SL) and Falken Wildpeak A/T4W (XL).

My use case is 95% highway, 5% genuine (light) off-roading: beaches full of driftwood, rutted two-tracks, forest trails, etc. No rock crawling. I have full underbody skid plates and frequently explore fairly remote trails, so durability and puncture resistance matter.

My dilemma:

  • G018: ~29 lb. Seems like an excellent balance of on-road refinement and off-road capability. Evolution of the stock G015s that came on by OBW.
  • AT4W: ~35 lb, heavier XL construction, aggressive tread, and a stellar reputation among off-roaders. Possibly tougher and better off-road, but at the cost of weight, ride quality, and potentially MPG.

Question: Has anyone compared these directly? Is the AT4W noticeably tougher or more capable off-road? And how much on-road comfort, noise, and efficiency am I sacrificing?

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u/Own_Sheepherder5681 — 4 days ago
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Oil in the transfer case and differential

Hi, I’d like to know what is the mileage interval specified in the manual and at what actual mileage you change the oil in the transfer case and differentials.

Do you change it based on mileage, or also based on a specific timeframe if the vehicle isn't driven much?

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u/usernameinsert123 — 5 days ago
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Wish I would have one of these. ARO 246

I just love this 4x4 from all points of view. Thoughts on this bad boy?

u/Roko_100 — 5 days ago
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Tyres for Pajero

Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying some TT tires for my Pajero.

It would have to be at least 33 and that it would not be necessary to remove the tabs or make cutouts.

To what extent can I put it taking into account these aspects?

Can I keep the original rims or should I buy others?

They cannot rub against the fenders or the bodywork

*It's slightly up

u/aguiar_carreira — 6 days ago
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What the heck am I looking at here? Gear mesh pattern

That looks like wayyyy too much contact on the drive side and a very weird shape on the coast side. I know this is some incorrect combination of backlash and pinion depth, but does anyone have any idea on a first move to correct this so I'm not taking shots in the dark? Rear Dana 60 4.10 Spicer gears.

u/yoyo961 — 13 days ago