Old 4x4s for the Win!
“You don’t really like old, used 4x4s do you?” I was asked this question by an acquaintance recently after he read one of my past Firing Order columns where I voiced my like of old, used 4x4s and old 4x4 tech. I answered his question by confirming that, yes, I do really like old, used 4x4s and old 4x4 tech. I like the simplicity of manual locking hubs, a lever-shift T-case, and even *gasp* a carburetor. Another thing I like about old 4x4s is their stories. You’ve probably heard someone say, “If this old 4x4 could talk it would have stories to tell.” I’ve found that old 4x4s can talk, in a way. After I buy an old 4x4, I give it a thorough inspection that usually takes a few hours. It’s…
