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Honestly, I go with my gut on online sales. If it’s a super good deal, I’d be inclined to think of making it a road trip to go get it and do the deal in person. I once drove 6 hrs one way after work on a Tuesday because I found a killer deal on a RTT. I’m sure the seller is fine but if you...

I buy and sell lots of stuff on forums. PayPal goods and services offers you protection against a dishonest buyer and can give you a refund if you dispute in 30 days. PayPal is annoying tho and refunds can get complicated. That said, I only buy from reputable people who have an established...

For now, I've stuck with basic stuff. With @dblack 's feedback I simplified some of the $$ we were going to spend on a drawer system, and lighting upgrades. I've got a MUCH simpler design for a flat, 2 piece cargo platform in the rear, so we can safely secure cargo, and slide away some bulky...

@dblack thanks for the feedback! Pretty sure you replied before I consolidated my post a lot, and your reply was actually super helpful. I sat down and looked at my list of wants and honestly just simplified a few things. Lighting being a big one. Cut out the switch setup I wanted...

Have you actually tried and used all of these options? You should start a thread really breaking down all of them and sharing your experiences with them. So much of this world is niche, it’s often hard to find first person experiences with a style upgrade or change you’re considering. I for...

Installed trail tailor recovery points front and rear Trimmed my bumper And installed a USB port under my dash mounted-ram mount, wired directly to the USB input on my carplay headunit.

So, cars and coffee was cool. Also, there's a San Antonio 4runners group that's actually pretty decently represented there. For anybody interested in showing up next month, I think I may start stopping by regularly. Lots of toyotas with bro lifts, lots of 4runners that are a bit more flashy...

I had a 2010 double cab long bed tacoma. I loved my truck. It was going to be my forever truck. BUT. Its me, my wife, 2 dogs, and we had a baby last year. We outgrew the tacoma. As much as I ADORE the tacoma platform, I would never consider it again unless I thought I was going to be solo...

Agreed. I love the “buy once cry once” philosophy. It’s super fun. It means you bite the bullet, and end up with the fancy piece of gear everybody else talks about. However. I’m finding I often can’t afford anything else after that. I know that I am NOT a full time off-roader/Overlander. I’m...

Hey guys! So my wife and I sat down and did some planning for next year. We’ve got more trips we want to do, and a lots of things about our rig and setup that need to be addressed and upgraded. I had a huge long post typed out with our plan but I thought hey. Why not just see how other people...

Anybody frequent the San Antonio Cars and Coffee? A friend of mine just asked me if I wanted to go, I didn’t even know San Antonio had one. I know it happens 2nd Saturday of every month, 8-10am. Still figuring out the other details. Was mainly curious if any other OB members had experience...

got my vote too...props for a pic that wasn't just of a cool rover, but some awesome scenery to boot!

Josh, sounds like you've got the clarity and decision you needed! Doing it right the first time definitely pays off. The parts you're choosing are complete, esp since you're upgrading UCA's at the same time. Only other thing I would say is look into possibly relocating front sway bar forward...

Truth. I’m a much friendlier driver in my 4runner.

Man, if those are your goals, first congrats because they’re great. Basically the same as mine and many others here. Second, while everything you’ve listed you’re going to do to the rig is awesome, you DONT need to do all that. Tires, skids/sliders and suspension upgrade will get you guys out...

You seem to have thoroughly thought through the weight addons for your rig which is great. However you don’t mention your goals for the suspension upgrade. Are you just trying to fit the larger tires? Using OEM rims or aftermarket? If aftermarket, what offset? What are your goals for the rig...

I grew up doing landscaping and construction, and just kept half my tools in my f250 all the time. I just got used to the preparedness that comes along with that. I’ve towed cars out of ditches, directed traffic at a just happened accident before cops showed up, stuff like that. It’s just good...

Oh man. Those are way beefier than the trail tailor design. I really like those. What did you pay for them?

SO TRUE. Theres just something about being in the untouched wild, with few or no people around. No power lines, no cell service. Honestly, the main reason my wife and I went in this direction was simply because we have a 8 month old daughter, and our life is incredibly busy. We just don't...

I grew up backpacking in boy scouts. Went to Philmont scout camp and have since done backpacking trips in Glacier and Olympic NP’s with my wife in the more recent years. I’ve always struggled with the idea of minimalism and bringing too much stuff. 3 plus complete outfit changes on a backpacking...