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Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
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05/16/12 08:39 PM
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wessol
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I want to spend about $5K max and I am looking for a really good small 4x4 Vehicle.
I just got on a new lease around Blanco, Texas and I have never hunted the Hill Country before. There is about 60% of the ranch that I would not take my 4X4 F-150 King Ranch down and of the roads and terrain.
Very Steep Hills, Rocks, Inclines, Massive Brush Hangover and small tight corners. They have a 4x4 Bronco now and it is Huge compared to the roads and some of the terrain you have to go up and down in this thing.
I am looking at good options.
Here are a few that have been thrown my way.
Suzuki Samaruai Polaris RZR4
I want something 4 seater.
Thoughts?
-W
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: wessol]
#3229035
05/16/12 09:47 PM
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txtrophy85
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bronco II, jeep, etc.
i saw a Z71 in good shape yesterday for sale in bulverde for $2700.
$5k will will get you plenty.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: txtrophy85]
#3229051
05/16/12 09:55 PM
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txshntr
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We just sold our 81' CJ7 for $3500. It would have been perfect.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: txshntr]
#3231374
05/17/12 10:42 PM
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huntnguide83
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I'd go with a jeep. Easy to fix up and maintain and parts are normally easy to get. I just got done completely fixing up my 74' CJ. and I love it!
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: huntnguide83]
#3231621
05/18/12 12:45 AM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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Dodge single cab short bed with a 318 and 4x4.
Love jeeps but ride sucks... That dodge is light with the little v8 and will go any where, plus you can but a high rack in the back
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
#3232903
05/18/12 04:10 PM
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TxAg
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For me personally it would be a 4x4 Toyota Tacoma. Small enough, tough as nails, and has a bed to haul corn and animals.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
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#3232914
05/18/12 04:16 PM
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CRAnderson52
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We have an S10 Blazer that we paid $350 bucks for at an auction three years ago. Brought it home and replaced the sbattery and haven't put a dime into it since... Gets me everywhere I need to go!
You can run but you can't hide...
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: TxAg]
#3233186
05/18/12 06:42 PM
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Stompy
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For me personally it would be a 4x4 Toyota Tacoma. Small enough, tough as nails, and has a bed to haul corn and animals. I agree and I have one (not for sale) but you'll have a hard time finding a decent one for 5k...
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: wessol]
#3233233
05/18/12 07:11 PM
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west-tex
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This is what you need it has a heater and is 4x4. They run around 3K
Last edited by west-tex; 05/18/12 07:12 PM.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
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#3233557
05/18/12 10:56 PM
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FlTxHunter
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West-Tex, What is that called and who sells them?
Last edited by FlTxHunter; 05/18/12 10:57 PM.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
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#3235213
05/20/12 01:09 AM
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tdbduckhunter
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West-Tex, What is that called and who sells them? Japenese mini-trucks. Search Craigs list. They sell for $3000 up to $10000.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: tdbduckhunter]
#3235376
05/20/12 02:46 AM
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nice shot
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Theres a Mercedes Benz version of this in Helotes or NW SA with a trailer.
I think they were asking over 5 though.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: Stompy]
#3237532
05/21/12 03:12 PM
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TxAg
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For me personally it would be a 4x4 Toyota Tacoma. Small enough, tough as nails, and has a bed to haul corn and animals. I agree and I have one (not for sale) but you'll have a hard time finding a decent one for 5k... Well, I'm referring to the early 80's versions. You can generally find them for ~$3k in various states of repair.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: TxAg]
#3238749
05/22/12 12:25 AM
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Suburbob
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This is what I use. "92" model 3" OME lift, 31's, A/C, hauls 4 in style, 165,000 mi. Bought it for $2800 couple of years ago just like she sits.
Last edited by Suburbob; 05/22/12 12:26 AM.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: Suburbob]
#3249393
05/26/12 11:46 PM
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bo3
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I would build a stout bumper for the bronco and go wherever I wanted. Thats what I'm about to do with my k5.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: bo3]
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05/27/12 07:08 PM
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HunterTed
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I built a huge bumper for my K5 and it works great.
All the vehicle suggestions are great ones. I love my K5.... it in my mind is the ultimate hunting rig.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: HunterTed]
#3251912
05/28/12 08:25 PM
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kelley350x
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to get a 4 seater tacoma you will be in a 2001 unless you consider the mini back seat of the extended cab useful. The 2001 4 doors start at about $8k
I am looking for a 4runner for myself to use, I have a suburban now but it is just too big..
the mid 90's model 4 runners are pretty rugged and you can pick them up for $3-$5k all day with ac and heat..
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: HunterTed]
#3264620
06/03/12 01:59 AM
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1tonbambam
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I built a huge bumper for my K5 and it works great.
All the vehicle suggestions are great ones. I love my K5.... it in my mind is the ultimate hunting rig. X2 K5's can pretty much be built to do it all, plus solid front axles!!
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: 1tonbambam]
#3264972
06/03/12 05:42 AM
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Nate C.
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Jeep. Any year/any model.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: Nate C.]
#3265224
06/03/12 02:26 PM
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1tonbambam
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Jeeps are the ultimate 4x4 no doubt, I've had one as old as 1954 and one as new as 2005, but I think the K5 Blazer is a better hunting rig....
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: 1tonbambam]
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06/06/12 03:21 AM
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Nate C.
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I like the extra room in a K5 relative to a jeep, but where I go, I need a tighter turning radius and I want the ability to quickly eject when all else fails.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: Nate C.]
#3273159
06/06/12 03:29 AM
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1tonbambam
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I like the extra room in a K5 relative to a jeep, but where I go, I need a tighter turning radius and I want the ability to quickly eject when all else fails. My lil 54 Willys CJ3B, went places most 4x4's couldn't reach for that exact reason, I could go through, most had to go around.....but then again, it only had an 80" wheelbase...lol
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
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#3274293
06/06/12 04:55 PM
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wall8053
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
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#3274329
06/06/12 05:04 PM
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wall8053
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Oh and a 2 for one deal....http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3060034271.html Ok Im done.
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Re: Hunting 4X4 Recommendations
[Re: wall8053]
#3275239
06/06/12 09:04 PM
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Kingpin
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Old Toyota truck or 4-runner with 4 cylinder engine (unless you need to tow stuff). Light, doesn't bog down. Sips gas cruising around the ranch. Very quiet. Bulletproof.
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