New rig???

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As much as I'd like to say build it here, it could be more cost effective to build it in the lower 48. If you do happen to come across a rig that you have to have then go for it but I'd just start saving and wait. That will give you time to figure out what you want and how you want to build it. Cars and parts are much cheaper in the 48. If you happen to come across the perfect rig while you are still up here then buy it but I would not go looking. You can always jump in with someone else to go on a trip. That is what I'd do. The last thing i'd want is something else to worry about if I was fixing to leave.

If you want to wheel real bad for the remaining time you have just buy a cheep wheeler and go with it. Look at that bronco the Kelly has posted. You can wheel it till the wheels fall off and your only out a little bit. Maybe talk to Mel about the yota. Their are a few rigs around for cheap that you can beat up and part out as your time gets closer. You don't have to waist a bunch of money to build something nice or a super trail maching to have fun for your last few months. If oyu have to wheel find a cheap rig, some cheap tires and maybe if you feel good a lunch box locker and off you go. You can do it for a 1000 or so have fun then get rid of it. It all comes down to how much cash you want to spend for 6 months of fun.