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Hello, I’ve owned my 2000 LX470 now for about 3 years, and have taken it everywhere from the OBX, to Canada and on out to Colorado, with even more trips on the horizon hopefully. I have 33’s and a 2” Ironman lift on currently, and find the 4 speed and stock gears to be less than desirable. I’ll...

Hey all, currently the owner of a 2000 LX470 that has been bulletproof reliable and more than capable for what I use it for once the pavement ends. However, our recent 6200 mile trip put me in thinking mode and gave me a chance to think about what I really want which finds me looking at a full...

I bought my 2000 Lexus LX470 in Feb of 2018 to replace an old Forest Service Suburban that ultimately wasn't up to the task of hauling a family of 5 around comfortably. I bought the LX given the number of positive reviews about owner happiness and legendary LC reliability. This one unfortunately...

So being the cheap bastard I am I didn't want to pay triple to quadruple digit prices for a "Overland rated" tire carrier so I decided to head to my local pull a part and get creative. What I found was a sturdy looking tire carrier from a mid 90's forest green Isuzu Trooper that closely matches...

So a bit of background: I have a 1994 Suburban that has recently had the front bench seat removed in favor of leather buckets from a later model, so I find myself with a large void in between the seats. Although a stock center console from a GMT400 would work, and are plentiful and cheap, I'm...

A bit of history on my current situation. I used to bounce around in a lifted 2006 Impreza wagon with Grabber AT2's that would go damn near anywhere I pointed it. It was fine for a single guy and his dog, and I have slept over 30 nights in the back comfortably. However, the times have changed...

First off I'll introduce myself as this will be my first post in the Toyota side of this forum. My name is Chris and I live back in Charlotte after having lived in the Bronx for a year, and finally got to buy my dream rig which is a 1st gen 4Runner. My DD/ light adventure rig is a lifted 06...

I realize that this is a forum based on overland travel through varied and oftentimes rugged terrain so the question posed in the subject line may seem a bit pointless. It would seem that the easy answer would be to put some all terrains on and call it a day. However, After driving roughly 1000...

I've been on the site now for quite some time, and figured I would pick now to give you the reader a little insight on my 2006 Impreza 2.5i. Alot of my friend, most of whom are into going fast, were curious why I just didn't get a WRX, or better yet an STI. My previous car was a 1993 Miata that...

So I'm posting this for a friend, and wish I could get it for myself but unfortunately have Uncle Sam's hand in my face asking for money. It's a 1987 Toyota 4x4 van, auto hubs, 2 Speed X-case, BFG muds, rears need replacement, yakima crossbars, and dirty interior. It does have a blown head...

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I start this post as a catalyst for a healthy discussion on what most people find to be essential and what other find to be excess. Seeing as how this is the internet, it will be nice to get feedback on a global perspective. Even here in the US we have a great variety of climates and conditions...

I have tried looking around for a comparison of how valuable 4wd really is in the real world over 2wd. Right now I am in school and planning a summer road trip which will probably span 2 months or so. My intention is to live out of the van with one other person and a 30lb dog. My ultimate goal...

Hey guys I was wondering if there was a big difference in off road abilty between the !G Trooper and the 2G Trooper. I know the 2G can really stretch it's legs and is probably more comfortable. I am just wondering if its worth the difference in price. I constantly see 80's Troopers from 900-1200...

Hey all I still have yet to get an actual overland rig, but am happy nonetheless with my Oldsmobile! At any rate as I was daydreaming about what rig to buy I was looking at Bronco's on ebay and came across a four door bronco based on the F-350 platform. It is called the Centurion, and F-250, I...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/jeep-commancee-pioneer_W0QQitemZ190342910152QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2c515250c8 ...I was looking at Cherokees today on ebay and came across this Comanche, seems like a back to basics, "everything you need, nothin' ya don't" kind of rig. Thought I...

I figured the title would draw alot of attention to the thread. But after driving my rusty, crusty yet trusty 1990 nissan hardbody into the ground without an overdrive I began taking note of what I liked about the vehicle and what I didn't like about the vehicle. Obviously one can do an overland...

Hi I am looking at various options for an expo rig build. I am loving the Xj, looking at a ram CTD, and digging the troopers. I see alot of them go for under $4k which is perfect. I was wondering if anyone knows if the overseas diesel is a drop in swap and what would be involved in dropping the...

Hey all I've been a lurker for some time now and have high hopes for making a doit-all vehicle capable of delivering 20mpg while cruising at 80mph, and a vehicle capable of driving on dirt roads for several days at a time. My question is what would you the reader choose and why. Im between a CRD...