Did a one night camp trip with a friend who is into off roading. Took the Ram on the dirt road and felt amazing. I was babying it at first but got more comfortable with the tires and speed eventually. Can’t wait to do more!
My halogen spot lights reached the end of their life last year and I’ve been hunting for replacements. I don’t want halogen any more cause, well halogen sucks that’s why lol.
Every light I see is a spot/flood combo. Or even the nilight spots I bought and got on arnt even true spots, they’re a narrow beam flood light. I’m returning them for that reason. I’ve found a lot of high end brands that make off road lighting that have actual spots, but they’re all like 3 or 400 per light. And I don’t want to spend that much when I only use the spots maybe once a month for an hour or 2 at a time.
So any suggestions?
On the East Coast, there’s typically a pretty clear divide between overlanding and dedicated off-road parks. One place that’s starting to bridge that gap is a newer park in West Virginia with around 25,000 acres, 200+ trails, and dispersed camping throughout the property.
I’ve been helping build out maps, campsites, and POIs for the area in onX Offroad, and it’s been amazing seeing how much potential the place has for longer multi-day trips instead of just trail riding. They’re still adding new sites and expanding the trail system, but it already feels like a solid option for anyone into overlanding on the East Coast.
I’ve never owned a four wheel drive car even though I’ve loved watching other off-road for as long as I can remember. So I finally saved up and bought a Tacoma.
Not going to lie. This is like a level 3 on OnX but I felt like I was going through rubicon. Lol. I went about a 1/4 of the way up a trail in Orange county that goes up to Silverado Peak, but as light as this trail was I thought it would be wise to go up when I’m not alone,
I’ve definitely got bit by the but. I’m exited to see what this can do stock, then upgrade when I need to. I can tell for sure it will need tires at some point.
Thanks for reading.
73s
Getting a couple trucks ready for a gathering of Diesel and enthusiasts in New Hampshire
Im looking to use up the space where the license plate has been relocated from on my Lx570. I like the idea of using some sort of vanity plate but a lot of the ones online are excessive.
So I run to here to see what I should do. What are your guys’ thoughts?
Please I’m new don’t flame me
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Two options I’m looking at:
Foutz Motorsports 3/16" aluminum skid kit
https://www.foutzmotorsports.com/products/2017-2020-ford-raptor-skid-plate-kit
Borne Off-Road 5/32" steel transmission skid
https://www.levelupsuspension.com/products/borne-off-road-transmission-skid-plate-21-raptor
I’m leaning toward the Foutz aluminum kit because it’s more of a full belly/transmission/transfer-case setup, and it includes a transmission crossmember support/mount plate instead of just protecting the transmission pan. My understanding is that the crossmember itself can bend in heavy rock contact, so reinforcing that seems more useful than just saying “steel is tougher.”
Anybody here run either one? Would you choose the Foutz aluminum setup for the reinforced crossmember, or go steel for repeated rock hits?
(I bring an offering of off-roading Blåhajar.)
I was looking at the diesel 2001 70 series Land Cruiser imported from Australia and was wondering if it handles well in off road? It seems like it gets better gas mileage than the 4Runner and the part I especially like is that it combines a 5 speed manual with a powerful engine.
I am wondering though, will it need much work to be able to handle aggressive off road and how easily could I sleep inside the cab in -20 F and colder?
Hey I am completely new to off-roading and have a stock 2014 Pathfinder I want to take strictly on the beach. How can I go on the beach with it, like what would I nee? A lift kit and sand tires? How many inches of lift should I add? I have so many questions, Don’t even know where to start.
We had a great weekend driving around and through the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia this weekend. Part of the Canaan Loop was closed but we still did most of it as well as canyon ridge road (or something like that) that had a couple of big washouts and my TRDPro was a beast. It handled everything we threw at it without any hesitation. What an awesome weekend! And I love my Tacoma even more now.
Just curious if anybody has been pleased with the spray on undercoatings to protect the undercarriage from rust in a saltwater rich-environment. I know there are a variety of different products but I don’t want to apply something that will then attract sand, etc.. Just trying to keep my rig as rust free as possible. I welcome any suggestions and experience people might have. I do have a pressure washer attachment that I leverage that night or that next day after I get back from the beach. Just concerned that may not be enough.
Has anyone actually used a solid front axle housing from Amazon? I thought about getting one to build out over time, but im skeptical about the reviews, and I'd rather not put thousands into an axle that might brake instantly, just rolling out of the barn.
For those that need this or buy for your buddies birthday LMAOOOOO Cover if you need lol😂