Anything previous to '95 would be better if you would perform a Diesel swap, in order to overcome the OBD-2 mandate if you went with an all-mechanical engine.
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Originally Posted by elhigh
If you aren't mudding or going after serious slick rock trails, you might not need to 4x4 capability. A well-sorted 4x2 can get you very far afield. A couple of extra inches of lift, a couple of extra inches of tire and a locking diff or a good limited-slip diff can work wonders. Look at all those VW sandrails and rock buggies that get so far out in the wild, they do okay with only two wheels driving.
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I like some 2WD off-road rigs, such as the pre-runners, but we might remember some of those vehicles involve different engineering efforts to get the weight balance closer to the rear axle, which is usually the drive axle. Often I still daydream about converting a random compact truck to mid-engine with a Subaru boxer under the bed
