banshee 69 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I guess most of the guys wanting huge ATV's know how to do maintenance and change out those huge tires when you break down in the middle of nowhere with no spare parts,tools or a garage in sight..I'd go for something simple and easy to fix... flats were no problems. I carried everything I needed to change them. Mine was a very simple design, not much to go wrong and when it did most parts were common truck parts if you knew what to ask for. As far as knowing how to do maintenance, there was no piece of that truck I did not have apart while restoring it. I wouldn't want a 6x6 as my only vehicle to drive, but the large trucks still have their place when brute force is needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 This Unimog is set up pretty cool! http://www.unicat.net/en/pics/MD48-UnimogU2450L38-2.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 That Unimog is tits! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banshee 69 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I know a few years ago new tracks were hard to find in the US. Israel was the only country that still used them, but the US would not allow them to be imported in to the country. The few that could be found in the US were expensive and sold for around $5000 a set. This was 10 years ago and may have changed by now. The tracks are nothing more than a heavy rubber band with steel cable inside of them and have a life span of about 2000 miles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I guess most of the guys wanting huge ATV's know how to do maintenance and change out those huge tires when you break down in the middle of nowhere with no spare parts,tools or a garage in sight..I'd go for something simple and easy to fix... Having spent a good amount of time in a motor pool, I can tell you that HMMWV split rims are WAY harder than a 5 tons. I would take a 5 ton over a smaller vehicle in many cases. they really are that simple, you just have to work on them to realize it. My M1009 CUCV is harder to maintain than a 5 ton. and trust me. its simple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgconnor13 206 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I like the deuce and a half. The hilux and micro bus are the best ones on the articale's list. I've always wanted an old short school bus with the wheel chair lift as my end of the world vehicle. I suppose my jeep cherokee will have to do for now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'm sticking with the ZJ, Any of you ever drive mountain roads after a storm?? Between washouts, down trees and rockslides you will be forever trying to get a Deuce or a Hummer through. Abandoned and stalled cars would be even worse! Jeep parts are everywhere, and I can keep 'er running a LONG time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Kenny 144 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oh, and for what it's worth, the Subarus are really popular in Idaho (outside of Boise, where 90+% of the idjits are). They're usually the 'going into town' car because they get good mileage and are hard to get stuck, especially the older ones with the real 4wd instead of the Awd. I'd love to get a deuce-and-a-half, seen some for sale in the ~$3000 range surplus. But it helps that a friend of mine is an old diesel mechanic and knows how to make 8-71s purr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Custom Yugo, no one would even think about stealing it or mug an Amish guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmzzl 146 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 IMHO, nothing beats a good old reliable 4x4 pickup. A friend has an '07 or '08 Z71 Silverado. He says when he's drivin down the interstate, it goes into some kind of "eco mode" and he gets 20 something miles to the gallon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 IMHO, nothing beats a good old reliable 4x4 pickup. A friend has an '07 or '08 Z71 Silverado. He says when he's drivin down the interstate, it goes into some kind of "eco mode" and he gets 20 something miles to the gallon. until you run out of pavement Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmzzl 146 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Barnyard Fantasies 5 Starring: Russian Hammer Mr. Ed 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Barnyard Fantasies 5 Starring: Russian Hammer Mr. Ed you really are an asshole 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmzzl 146 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Haha ok maybe that was a little out of line. I wish it was really a 4x4 though. I just put factory repro decals on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Haha ok maybe that was a little out of line. don't worry, nobody is going to take someone seriously who has a profile picture from an "accident" you had with word and a can of gasoline in your bdsm dungeon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmzzl 146 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Lol Word. What do you drive Hammer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joesmoe 14 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 My pick would have to be a early 90's dodge diesel 4x4. With the right work done to the motor you can have 700hp and almost 30 mpg, and if your smart theirs an almost unlimited supply of fuel for diesels every where you look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Lol Word. What do you drive Hammer? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmzzl 146 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Lol any vehicle that has an abundant amount of fuel around is great. That would include bikes, horses, diesels, maybe something solar powered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joesmoe 14 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 The vehicle should also be electronic free incase of an EMP, so that makes every vehicle on that list garbage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuffetDestroyer 969 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) You ever tried to stop one, Hammer? Subaru is a damn tough car, that can be abused severely and still run. Needs less TLC than an aircooled VW, too. How about a 5" protrusion (like a rock or bump) on a dirt road. Nothing wrong with it, but my first thought was that you won't likely be racing Vin Diesel and Paul Walker for pink slips if everyone is dead. I am actually surprised there wasn't a dirtbike or option, and the Griswold's vehicle from National Lampoons Vacation movie was pretty comical. I definitely agree with the Jeeps and Toyotas. Edited February 13, 2012 by BuffetDestroyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Kenny 144 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 5" rock in a dirt road will screw up the tire if you hit it square on, that's for sure. But the good Subaru Imprezas (NOT the riceburner wanna-be drifters) actually have 7" of clearance and skidplates, plus you'd hit frame before you hit the oil pan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rastamanila 313 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I have an indestructible '97 Toyota Hi Lux so I concur. Cheap to maintain too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Did someone say Subaru Impreza? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 While figuring the probable availability and cost of fuel/s, I’m thinking we might be closer to something from the part like a “Stanley Steamer” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 TEOTWAWKI plans for the '88 Comanche include a producer gas conversion. The German army and English civilians both used this in WW2. Producer gas is nothing but but smoke. Popular Mechanics once drove a pick-up truck from coast to coast on a cord of wood! The producer gas generator is nothing more than a wood burner made from a 30gal drum! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joesmoe 14 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Are own government has plans on one of its websites for a wood gas generator for engines seems pretty neat, I wanna try making one for a generator to see how well it works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuffetDestroyer 969 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Did someone say Subaru Impreza? If this is what they are talking about, I take back what I said about the Subaru... that is fucking cool! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Straydog 18 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Us pluggers will rely on old 70's 4x4 manual trans pickips, dirt bikes,quads, and snowmobiles. I feel a dirt bike would be great for eluding attackers cause you can go through any narrow area to lose them on or off road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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