Silly question for you gorgeous people.

[zx514]

Hey guys,

I have a 1999 4Runner V6 4x4. I am looking to explore TN/NC/WV/PA/GA/etc.

I am looking to build a rig and give to a shop, a capable off-roading machine. I was wondering, if you had the funds and were going long-travel, would you choose:

A. Put a 5.3 V8 and 4L80E into her. Giant Motorsports I-beams and cantilever in the rear. ~300+ hp, recovery tools, ~35" tires 17" beadlocks, maybe locker in the rear.

B. Undergo Bronco front frame TTB swap. Same rear. Keep the 5VZ and at most maybe put a TH350 behind her with the Gear Vendors overdrive kit if/when the A340F gives out.

Would the high hp 2WD be enough to "throttle it out" in sticky situations, or would you insist on 4WD for solo?

[bikesndbugs]

I would go ttb. Ive seen quite a few on 2nd gen Tacoma's and they are rad. if you do it right travel is comparable. I would say 4wd is worth having. If you do a v8 and big i beams most dudes are paring that with a better rear end and a spool not a locker. Ive seen a f150 with a radius arm and a bilstien 5100 keep up with most mid to long travel Toyota/Chevy kits.