Huntin rig?

[MountainSqwabler]

I'm about to pull the trigger and grab either a 2 door wrangler, a 4 door Cherokee, or something else that I know is great in the mountains. Curious what yalls hunting rigs are, and what you like/don't like, and would have preferred.

 

[eyeman]

Taco fan here but, I think the cherokee would be a good choice.

 

[MrShane]

A Polaris Northstar in two door is an incredible hunting rig.

 

[tailchasers]

Best I can afford.

 

[1989Cohunter]

I currently have a Jeep Cherokee and a can am atv.

 

[HikeHunt61]

No need for a bed to haul out stuff? (I do remember as a kid riding home in Dad's Blazer with stinking desert goats in the back

 

[El Gringo]

Tacoma or Tundra

 

[ridgetops]

This is my hunting rig. I've used an ATV for over 30 years now.

 

[mtmuley]

Get a Cherokee with the fuel injected 4.0. Reliable, easy to fix and great off road. Lots of deals to be had. Fair amount of room too. I sold a 1992 I had that I should have made into my hunting rig. mtmuley

 

[feddoc]

Used to be these. I would think nothing of loading a big day pack and heading out until something happened.

Now, it's more of this, and not enough boot action to suit me. The mind is willing, but the flesh is weak.

 

[HORNhunter7]

2008 4 runner sport. Decent gas mileage. Fold down seats with enough room to sleep in back when necessary. Turns around on a dime on narrow roads. Rides remarkable even in rough terrain. Locks all 4 up if you get in some tough snowy muddy terrain. Best dependable hunting rig I've ever owned.

Got over 200 k and still running strong. It may out last me but if not I'll try to get another one just like it. I know it will outlast me!

 

[3TOE]

Mine is a Taco, but I would love to have an older Cherokee.

 

[Castnshoot]

On my third Tacoma, still own 2 of them. Number 3 is my last cause it will out last me. Drive number 2 every day. Number 1 took all the punishment I could give it and I would bet is still on the road.

Took number 1 and 2 in some questionable places,, 3 is getting babied big time.

 

[TeamRedDog]

I have a 2500 and a 1500 Chevy dmax I miss the taco for a hunting rig but not the 15 mpg and no power.

 

[goforbroke]

I probably prefer the taco over the jeep wrangler. I have both, the taco with a soft topper just hauls gear better and is more comfortable to sleep in. Some hunts that you cover a LOT of ground and not too cold the UTV can't be beat.

You can never have too many rigs and life is short so try them all!

 

[elkassassin]

I Noticed You Said More Comfortable Sleep In!

Trying To Sleep In Any Rig SUCKS!

I probably prefer the taco over the jeep wrangler. I have both, the taco with a soft topper just hauls gear better and is more comfortable to sleep in. Some hunts that you cover a LOT of ground and not too cold the UTV can't be beat.

You can never have too many rigs and life is short so try them all!

 

[BradA]

Mine is a Taco, but I would love to have an older Cherokee. View attachment 153357

I’m in the process of building my Tacoma (2019 DCLB OR) to be the best hunting rig. What have you done to yours? What suspension are you running and tire set up?

 

[3TOE]

I’m in the process of building my Tacoma (2019 DCLB OR) to be the best hunting rig. What have you done to yours? What suspension are you running and tire set up?

I run an Icon lift on the front & have heavy Old Man Emu leaf springs in the back with a Firestone airbag set up. For the tires, I’m currently running Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T’s.

 

[Flyjunky12]

I have a 2500 and a 1500 Chevy dmax I miss the taco for a hunting rig but not the 15 mpg and no power.

How are you liking the baby dmax? I think that will be my next truck. What year is yours?

 

[BradA]

I run an Icon lift on the front & have heavy Old Man Emu leaf springs in the back with a Firestone airbag set up. For the tires, I’m currently running Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T’s.

What size tires and how much lift ? How do you like those leafs ?

 

[TeamRedDog]

How are you liking the baby dmax? I think that will be my next truck. What year is yours?

It a 2020 and I love it. Fuel mileage is incredible average about 22 around the ranch best I got on highway is 34

 

[TeamRedDog]

It a 2020 and I love it. Fuel mileage is incredible average about 22 around the ranch best I got on highway is 34

And the power is insane..

 

[Flyjunky12]

And the power is insane..

Good to know and it sounds like they’ve upped the horsepower/torque since then.

I put on about 22,000-25,000 a year and I think the mpg will offset the higher maintenance costs easily.

 

[heartshot]

The new 24 Toyota Land Cruisers are pretty sweet. Locking center and rear diffs and disconnecting sway bar. A tad pricey but super sweet. I just made the jump to one. Now I'll have to see if I hunt with it this year or if I will still use my 2005 pathfinder. I've only had it a week so parking in a parking lot is still a mind game.

 

[MountainSqwabler]

Love seeing all the replies. I was able to score a really really good condition 03 tundra today as my new daily driver/huntin rig. I think it will work well!

 

[eelgrass]

My hunting rig, my Sunday go to meeting rig, my work rig (former ) , my grocery rig, and my fishing rig. The only vehicle I've driven since 2003. Tacoma SR5. 2.7 4X4 123K. About once a month someone approaches me and asks if I would sell it? Nah, I'm good.

 

[1989Cohunter]

Mine is a Taco, but I would love to have an older Cherokee. View attachment 153357

Hard to beat the Toyota! My wife has a 4 runner (which I’m going to steal) and it’s a sweet rig. I’ve had a few tacomas over my life and love them. You set yours up pretty good!

 

[1989Cohunter]

Love seeing all the replies. I was able to score a really really good condition 03 tundra today as my new daily driver/huntin rig. I think it will work well!View attachment 153567

You can’t kill those fuckers

 

[3TOE]

Hard to beat the Toyota! My wife has a 4 runner (which I’m going to steal) and it’s a sweet rig. I’ve had a few tacomas over my life and love them. You set yours up pretty good!

Thanks man! Knock on wood, I haven’t had to deploy the winch yet. I have taken into a few sketchy places & it has stayed upright so far.

 

[1989Cohunter]

Thanks man! Knock on wood, I haven’t had to deploy the winch yet. I have taken into a few sketchy places & it has stayed upright so far.

Come on out to western co and we will wheel that thing out!

 

[3TOE]

Come on out to western co and we will wheel that thing out!

It will definitely happen one day. I have some deer points I need to burn.

 

[MountainSqwabler]

Finding a pre welded after market high clearance bumper for this year is tough lol

 

[huntindad4]

My hunting rig, my Sunday go to meeting rig, my work rig (former ) , my grocery rig, and my fishing rig. The only vehicle I've driven since 2003. Tacoma SR5. 2.7 4X4 123K. About once a month someone approaches me and asks if I would sell it? Nah, I'm good.

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Hey Eel, ya wanna sell that?

Haha. Please?

 

[mod700]

My old 86, had a little face lift..have had this thing seems like forever..

Mike

 

[feddoc]

My hunting rig, my Sunday go to meeting rig, my work rig (former ) , my grocery rig, and my fishing rig. The only vehicle I've driven since 2003. Tacoma SR5. 2.7 4X4 123K. About once a month someone approaches me and asks if I would sell it? Nah, I'm good.

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I'll trade you a Big Mac gift certificate.

 

[1989Cohunter]

My old 86, had a little face lift..have had this thing seems like forever..
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Mike

That thing is cool!

 

[eelgrass]

I'll trade you a Big Mac gift certificate.

Deal!

 

[huntindad4]

Deal!

Wait a minute there.... I was in first!

 

[eelgrass]

Wait a minute there.... I was in first!

Sorry! I've had so many offers I lost track.

 

[huntindad4]

A package of frozen razor clams 3 boxes of kent fasteel 3 inch 1 shot for aleutians and a broken sculling oar???

 

[dvolmer]

Best hunting rig on the planet! Turns on a dime and rides like a Cadillac off road. Believe me, I’ve tried them all.

 

[elkassassin]

That An EX-Forest Service Rig?

Best hunting rig on the planet! Turns on a dime and rides like a Cadillac off road. Believe me, I’ve tried them all.

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[dvolmer]

That An EX-Forest Service Rig?

Yep. I owned a car dealership for 25 years that dealt in US Fed Government vehicles. I have sold over 1000 Forest Service trucks and SUV’s. I’ve tried all different makes and models to find the perfect hunting rig. Tahoe takes the cake. That is if you are looking for a hunting rig only. I know lots of guys need trucks for multi-purpose rigs. But the Tahoe is the best single use hunting rig you can have in my opinion and trials.

 

[MountainSqwabler]

Anyone with a first gen tundra, what lower ball joints did you go with and where did ya get em? Mine for sure need changed and i want OEM but they are 200 a piece from dealer.

 

[Weiserbucks]

Anyone with a first gen tundra, what lower ball joints did you go with and where did ya get em? Mine for sure need changed and i want OEM but they are 200 a piece from dealer.

Eat the $$ and get OEM.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

2015 Rubicon w/ 3.5” lift in 35” bf AT. Has gone everywhere I’ve wanted to go so far. Added a roof rack and beefier drag link, ball joints, etc… I like the simplicity and sturdiness of solid axle …