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Can the big military trucks go through deeper unplowed snow?
Sometimes? Bigger wheels certainly help, and so does varying tire pressure. At the same time, they can also get stuck. Are you going to be able to unstick a truck that weighs between 7 and 10 tons?
I currently have the FJ's cousin, a 2005 Lexus GX 470. I can't say enough good things about it. It is based on the small international Land Cruiser and tows 7k pounds, is comfortable on the highway and since I've owned it has gone from 140k miles to 230k miles with almost no issues. I can sleep in the back if I angle myself (I'm only 5 foot 8, so YMMV) They can be had at good prices too.
Yes. Right up to the point where they get stuck and need another big vehicle to help pull them back out.
Yes when I was looking at buying these back in 2007 the FJ used driveline parts from the Landcruiser. The wealth of information they put out back then explaining everything going into these trucks was a big factor. GX470 is a great vehicle. Had a 2007 FJ ran it 115k with no issues. Traded for a 2012 TRD at 215k now no issues just brakes every 100k and tires every 150k. Have to replace the front calipers two pistons are partially frozen.
Good reason to also own a multifuel - LOL! My M35A2 is big enough for me to think I can carry a decent load and push thru most road blockages. Might make it 400 miles on a full tank as well and you can throw in it whatever you can find along the way I guess. Easy to work on and troubleshoot. Very strong and reliable after you go thru it and address the common age failure points. Not a great turning radius and single circuit brakes but well maintained I am not scared of them. It will probably go thru most terrain you would consider traversing within reason. More than 18" of snow I figure could be an issue. No CDL required to drive it anywhere. No electronics to fail. I think the standard size tires are fine you have 5 spares and if things are really bad 50 mph is going to be plenty.
You could probably get away with limping on damaged duals during a natural disaster. You definitely won't be outrunning a tornado at 50 MPH though
It's not so much that - my concern was law enforcement catching someone limping duals. During a natural disaster they'll be pre-occupied with other things.
Hahahaha...your (mine too) 5mpg Deuce will run out of gas long before a 15mpg toyota will. Short wheel base, big tires, winch, and good gas milage is all you need for a bugout vehicle. But as I learned decades ago in a far away place....Be there to get there.....because traveling through hostile country in any vehicle is dangerous.
Especially the older ones. If I could switch my 5-ton for a 40-series LC, I would do it. Or get one of the Australian ex-police long WB high roof 70 series.
