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Now this, this is a thread that I'm going to watch.

I second this suggestion, really decide whether you need a truck or a SUV. Truck Pros: Open cargo space separate from passenger space, light weight compared to equivalent SUV Truck Cons: Open cargo space separate from passenger space, have to pack a tent (or get a heavy and expensive rooftop...

@Tommys Seems many have declined the opportunity to discuss this religiously. I have three points to make, primarily concerning Jesus' story about the "good Samaritan" and the way we apply it to modern life. 1. In Jesus' lifetime down amongst us cruel sons of bastards we call humans, the guy...

@MMc Raising a child is a taxing endeavor, physically and mentally. It's not some thing that one parent should attempt, yet most people to day either are, or know others who are, the product of one-parented or split-custody families. I respect any who refrain from producing children for whom...

Well, here's to a fella who's living his best life in all the ways! The prospect of being a husband and father is the greatest challenge of them all, a true test of strength, courage, trust, and above all, being the leader even when nobody wants your leadership. I am a bachelor of many years...

@Defiant Offroad I'm a math nerd with an unhealthy obsession with ratios, in case you didn't notice... A ratio of gear-ratio-to-tire ratios. I've tested this formula by using my own truck and counting the RPM's where the speedometer reads 50 mph. In my case: (4.10÷29) ÷ (5.13÷33) - 1 = .09 9%...

This conversation is meaningless without the video link. Opinions are opinions, but opinions without being able to view the subject matter are worthless opinions. Reckless shooting is reckless shooting, regardless of where you are - there are places where you can do it, and there are no places...

I agree that 4.10 is too tall for 35's, but I also agree that 3.73 is too tall for stock. So, my 2 cents is probably worth zilch here. Nevertheless, according to some basic math, 3.73 to 4.10 represents a roughly 9% change. 33" tires to 35" tires represents a roughly 6% change. This adds up to...

@grubworm is like the unofficial face of this web site, just like ExplorerForum.com has Mbrooks420 and 410Fortune, ha ha. True celebrities of our time. Nevertheless, on topic, I haven't paid any attention whatsoever to the YT involvement in the community, so I can't speak for it. Generally I'd...

Rockauto.com has installation kits and ring & pinion sets by USA Standard Gear (division of Yukon Gear) and I have had no complaints with my Yukon Gear/USA Standard Gear setup on my 1999 Explorer over the several years I've been using them. Generally they are held in good report. Also on...

Do you happen to know what the axle ratio is at the moment? I wouldn't suggest lowering the gears by too much; I went from 29" to 33" tires and from 4.10 to 5.13 gears, and it made it almost intolerable to drive on highways. Roughly 12% increase in tire circumference, 20% difference in gear...

@vijay Noted. Well, I'm not ashamed to admit it when I don't know some thing, and this is definitely outside my field of experience. I'm only experienced with automotive air conditioning, and have never myself heard of a system that involves a water storage tank, especially for pressurized...

Also search up the company EASEORD, they make ready-built pressurized water tanks; although I cannot find confirmation anywhere that their tanks are made from materials approved for drinking water, or that they would be helpful specifically for cooled water.

I'm working on this at the moment. Presently, I'm coming up with these sorts of tanks...

@vijay Unless you're looking for technical information about building some kind of long-range vehicle for your job, I believe that you've found yourself in the wrong place. We welcome any who wish to participate, but it is difficult to see the connection between your interests and ours. Being...

@Thomas Hastings Great spot, that! If I lived closer, I'd be there every other week end!

In my mind, that would be similar to driving on dry sand. Never been to a volcano personally. Seems that everywhere you can go has its own unique hazards, and that's not even to mention wildlife and locals!

@Sea Diamond Often people find themselves doing the same things for very different reasons as well. Some travel to get away from some thing (such as weather/economy/war) while others travel to get to some thing (such as friends/work/attraction). For certain, there is a freedom to be had in both...

@Sea Diamond Undoubtedly some of each! Consider asking the same question today - is it really, truly cheaper or more convenient to live in a house in a town, or on wheels? The truth is that then, just like now, in your homeland or abroad, you had to choose the right home based on what made the...

Nice set up. How does the gearing feel with the 35's? Think the weight of the RTT will affect it enough to consider a regear, or have you already regeared? Those wheels look familiar.