I think the Trooper mod would be the way to go. I love the Axiom but- unibody. The VX is actually built on a '97 Trooper design. You can put the vx suspension (shocks, springs, sway bars-the only difference between the two besides gears) on the trooper frame, cut body, insert a piece cut from the middle of a scrap VX body and voila- instant 4 door. The best approach would be to stretch the frame and use 4 FULL VEHICROSS DOORS on it. The backs would only need modified window rail around top, and glass, and sheet metal work. The next hardest part would be to "strech" the wiring to the rear of the truck. Not too hard, but time consuming. Longer Driveshat and brake piping. Better still- go out and buy a 2002 Trooper limited for about 12-15k and have both like me. Except a little newer trooper like I hope to do soon. Subaru STI must come first, though! I own a 99 VX and a 98 Trooper now. You will learn to love the Trooper just as much as the VX except a little differently. Same capability-more family friendly and a great traveling companion. Good luck whatever route you go.
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