Just wanting opinons and statements

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For good ground clearance, I'd look at something shorter than a crew.
For durability, you'll want something with a 14-bolt full floating rearend and a Dana 60 up front.
You'll find more info than you can read at Pirate 4X4
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/index.php
Too bad you're so far away, I have a '78 short stepper with no engine or tranny I'd make you a smokin' deal on...

Used to be a squid, spent my time hauling Marines around. I actually ran a calibration lab/micro-miniature repair lab. When we made a WestPac cruise and picked up a couple of squadrons of choppers and Harriers, they sent along their own techs. Those guys were incredible, we were underway less than a week when they had cleared the shelves of all the work that had been piling up on us.
I appreciate what you're doing for us and the Japanese, I'm sure you'll have some incredible stories for your children some day.
Carry on, Marine.