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So, ya wanna know how much it costs to build a trail rig?

These prices are for parts only and do not include labor or misc expenses like shipping and tax, tools,or supplies that would be necessary to do the work. 


                                                                                                    COST
  • 1987 Toyota Turbo 4Runner                                                                 $1200.00
  • 22RE to replace blown RTE motor                                                          $200.00
  • Downey header                                                                                       $264.18
  • Downey 2.5 in. exhaust                                                                           $325.45
  • Centerforce I Clutch                                                                                $199.50
  • Stock transfer case with Advanced Adapters 4:1 low range gears             $649.00
  • FJ80 front Electric Locker with 5.29's - new complete pumpkin             $1189.00
  • All-Pro front differential armor                                                                   $80.00
  • 1981 Toyota Landcruiser Rotors                                                             $112.00
  • 1990 V-6 Toyota calipers                                                                       $120.00
  • 1990 V-6 master cylinder.                                                                         $90.00
  • Skyjacker braided stainless steel brake lines.                                            $150.00
  • 1998 Toyota 4Runner electric locker -used- with new 5.29 gears             $759.00
  • Alcan 5" lift front springs                                                                          $400.00
  • Front All-Pro u-bolt flip kit                                                                        $59.00
  • 54" Alcan rear spring packs with a 4" lift                                                  $500.00
  • Rear spring hangars                                                                                   $50.00
  • NWOR 2.5 inch  longer greasable rear shackles                                        $99.00
  • NWOR Greasable front pins                                                                     $30.00
  • Rear All-Pro rear u-bolt flip kit                                                                  $69.00
  • Doetsch Tech shocks (4)                                                                         $200.00
  • BFG Mud's 35 x 12.5 x 15 w. American Racing Wagon Wheels              $900.00
  • Full Size Spare with Rim                                                                          $200.00
  • Marlin Crossover Steering                                                                       $699.00
  • Warn HS9500I winch                                                                             $789.00
  • All Pro Style #2 bumper                                                                          $249.00
  • Marlin Crawler dual transfer case adapter                                                $499.00
  • Second Transfer case-used                                                                        $75.00
  • All Pro crossmember                                                                               $250.00
  • All Pro rocker guards                                                                              $350.00
  • All Pro front shock hoops                                                                        $119.00
  • PT-10 Powertank                                                                                   $299.00
  • Winching accessories                                                                               $150.00
  • 48" Hi-Lift Jack                                                                                         $60.00
  • All Pro spring hangar kit                                                                          $295.00
  • 1985 Toyota front axle - rebuilt                                                               $200.00
  • Electronics and switches for Electric Lockers                                           $200.00
  • Driveshafts re-tubed and lengthened                                                         $300.00
  • In-the-cab roll cage                                                                                 $300.00


GRAND TOTAL:    $12,679.13 ( DONT tell my WIFE!!!) 
REALISTIC COST: $17,000 

Tools? We don't need no stinkin' tools... 
 

  • Lincoln 175 welder                                                                                  $800.00
  • Oxy/acytlene torches-used                                                                       $150.00
  • Craftsman tool set                                                                                   $699.00
  • Angle grinder                                                                                           $120.00
  • 1/2" drill                                                                                                    $75.00
  • 60 gallon air compressor                                                                          $499.00
  • 1/2" air gun                                                                                              $100.00
  • cut off wheel                                                                                              $30.00
  • Air grinder                                                                                                 $30.00
  • 3 Ton Jack with 4 Jack Stands                                                                $175.00
  • SST's                                                                                                   Too Much
TOTAL: at least  $2678.00 

I'm sure I'm forgetting something in the list of tools Iif you need it, make it or buy it!!! 
 

Last updated: 07/07/01
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