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    Springbar type vs dave Ellis tent vs oz

    I have a Springbar "Made in the USA" Traveler 5 (I think it's the 10x10). I'm very happy with it. It goes up reasonably quickly but it does require a site where you can stake it into the ground. Strength and Durability are simply amazing. On my last trip, I pitched it on a bluff with no...
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    What are you using for a coffee maker and coffee brand when camping/overlanding?

    Anyone considering a Pakt travel coffee kit? It requires AC power but those with inverters it's an option. Chris Reeves did a review of it on YouTube. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pakt/pakt-coffee-kit-the-complete-brewing-system-for-travel
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    Goose Gear | CrewMax Rear Seat Delete

    Love this mod. Such a simple design but so functional. Wish they made a platform for a 1st Gen Tundra.
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    Propane Heater for FWC 2012 Eagle

    I haven't looked at how a Truma would be installed, but it seems I could retrofit it into the space currently held by my water heater in my 2009 Hawk. I don't currently have a furnace but was thinking it would be nice to have one. This would be a great upgrade if I can make it work...
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    Flyer's '02 Tundra adventure build

    Great thread and discussion on suspension for the gen 1 Tundras. Nice to see more expo builds using these rigs. Speaking of the Expo Tire Test, the Cooper AT3 got rave reviews there. But as MobTuff mentioned, it would be great to see an updated tire test with the ST Maxx in it, or maybe do...
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    Post your tents

    My Springbar Traveler 5 Tent
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    Rebuilding Current OEM Seats vs. Buying Aftermarket - 80 Series Land Cruiser

    I'm looking at $760 for the Leather in the front seats from Land Cruiser Heaven. LSEAT is cheaper. I don't know if there is any quality or fitting difference with Land Cruiser Heaven. A new lower cushion is $220 each. A new seat back cushion is $135 each. Total is about $1500, not including...
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    Rebuilding Current OEM Seats vs. Buying Aftermarket - 80 Series Land Cruiser

    Thanks. I didn't realize that refurbing the current seats could be done for about $1K for both. I'll have to check the pricing again to confirm that. If that's the case, it makes sense to try that first, as the Scheel-Mann seat would set me back around $4K for both. The Scheel seats are...
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    Rebuilding Current OEM Seats vs. Buying Aftermarket - 80 Series Land Cruiser

    Multiple suggestions to look at Scheel-Mann. So it looks like there is a thread over at IH8MUD that documents a Scheel-Mann seat install on an 80 series. Those seats look sweet! Also comes with an arm rest option! Cost of refurbing the OEM seat with OEM foam and new leather...$1200-$1400 plus...
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    Rebuilding Current OEM Seats vs. Buying Aftermarket - 80 Series Land Cruiser

    Thanks. Do you know about how much they cost? A big concern I have is redoing my current seats with new foam and leather, at a cost of around $1K each, and finding that it is only marginally more comfortable than before rebuilding the seats. Plus, I've not sat in an aftermarket seat for any...
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    Rebuilding Current OEM Seats vs. Buying Aftermarket - 80 Series Land Cruiser

    My 20 year old front seats in my 1997 Land Cruiser are way past their prime, and are very uncomfortable on long trips. I am contemplating either rebuilding them or installing new aftermarket seats. The thing is, either option is going to cost me about the same. Rebuilding seats with new foam...
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    springbar tent choice

    I bought the Springbar 5 Traveler Tent. https://www.springbar.com/springbar-traveler-5-tent.html It's a 10X10 tent, and I think the size is more than enough for a family of 4. There is plenty of room for all of you to spread out and relax in inclement weather. Mostly though, you are...
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    Fix for broken window crank knob on an '09 FWC Hawk

    Anyone ever have the crank knob on their FWC window break off? Any ideas on how to cleanly fix it? The part that broke is in the picture below. Unfortunately, that part looks to be riveted into the frame. Before I start drilling into this, I was hoping for some advice from experienced camper...
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    Maxtrax group buy?

    I'd be interested getting in on this group buy. Let me know the details when it gets sorted out. Thx!
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    Aussie Locker bit the dust, new locker recommendations?

    I'd recommend the Spartan as well based on my experience. I run a Spartan in the rear of my 80 Series Land Cruiser. It has held up great, no issues over many thousands of miles with a lot of that off road, plus some playing in the rocks. For context, I'm running 33 inch mud tires on my rig...
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