New to me 2001 4x4 5spd V6

Is that the same green as your truck? Seems like a no brainer if the funds are right. The fender flares on that bed are not the same as yours. Otherwise seems pretty good.

 

What's wrong with it? Time for a v8 swap? 5spd 4wd v8 would be oh so sexy.

 

V8<V6 imo

 

Nah.

 

2uz isnt worth the time or effort.

even dodge makes a better v8.

 

Better how? For power?

 

Oops, shoulda said MADE. The magnum 318 & 360 are pretty bulletproof.

 

I said IMO
Better for weight, gas mileage and reliability. Has plenty of power.


Here I have the Reese hitch removed

 

I guarantee your MPG will be similar to ours. You're still pushing the same amount of weight but with a smaller engine. Many members with the V6 have reported MPG data the same as the V8.

The V8 has been documented hitting 1 million miles a few times now.

There is nothing wrong with the V6 but saying it's more reliable or efficient is a stretch.

Now, having the manual transmission is definitely a bonus and I'm sure it has adequate power. You found a nice and now rare 1st gen that will serve you well.

 

Where are you at OP? I'm sure theres some folks that need some parts your passing over. Are the fog lenses in it? Easier to polish em up if their sitting on a bench.

 

Nice-looking truck! Ugh, I can't imagine having to slosh around in that muck though to get to everything in that junk yard! What a beating.

 

Got a Reese hitch and a new bed

 

Florida.
I think there's tundras everywhere check the local yards

 

There was 1 in killeen, but it was a dc. Locally, i'm not going back to the jy's until winter.

 

Oh that's right, your current bed did have some rust and such on the cross supports, right? Is the paint a match or is yours darker?

Heinous ass mud puddle you had to pull that in

 

318s were great. 360s were heaps.

 

I threw that door skin down in the mud and laid on that to unbolt the Reese hitch

 

I kept an extra pair of socks and clean shoes for when everything was said and done and I got back in the truck and took my boots off. How bad do you want it? LoL

 

lol I was this close to saying “some other POS just threw the door card down in the mud” hahahah

 

Gonna turn that old bed into a trailer for a slide in camper? Maybe just the cap? A matching enclosed trailer isnt useless and i bet boat trailers are cheaper than dirt in florida.

 

I was close to same, but figured out what was up.

Most yards out my way cover the entire lot with #4 granite stone so that doesn't happen. I knew it was FL, I'd have been more pissed about swatting skeeters and gnats constantly, and getting my kicks muddy. I have shit boots for the yard, it's just one more thing I don't want to hafta clean back home.

 

Went to our country bumkin yard yesterday to look over an 02 seqouia for parts. There at 9 when open, done by 10 soakin F’n wet…..damn summer junkin sucks

 

Hmm ... Hadn't thought of that

 

A Cruiserhead near us did this with a tub, roof and rear axle from an FJ60, color-matched to his truck. Has a rooftop tent setup, and below holds all spares, tools, gear, etc. Incredibly sweet way to do long trips.

 

I don't agree that a V6/manual is pushing the same weight as V8/automatic

 

I think he meant weight to power ratio

 

Your particular PYP sure has a decent inventory. Our Pik-A-Part has 2006 and older but the main office adjacent PAP is where the newer veh's are but want let you PAP.

 

I could see if it was while towing
But not just driving.

I go to 4 different PYP yards in the area to find what I need. Two of them are both like 20 min away, one is 45min away and the furthest one is an hour and a fifteen min away. I make the trip. I love going shopping for cheap OEM parts.

 

Yesterday I installed some window tint to match the back windows with a strip across the front. I don't have to squint anymore while driving in this Florida sun. Also finally got some windshield wiper arms which came with rainX wipers on them

 

Theres a jeep wagoneer built into a trailer on hwy 46. Im all jelly.