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Funny question, great post. My Mrs., has been through a lot. One of the reason she no longer wants to sleep on the Ground. * Climbing out of tent to fix the Tarp, in Mono Winds in Yosemite Valley on New Years, woke up to 4 to 5 inches of snow. * Renting a Hotel room, so we could dry out the...

Yamaha 360 Enduro Several Sand Rails - while in Tucson Several FJ40's - 72, 74, 76, 78, (an 82 I owned for one day) - one was new, the others used, one a trailer queen. 74/5 Cosworth Motor, Chevy Vega - died in a SCCA rally 78 Pre-Supra, Celica -sold for more, than we bought it for new. 1988 62...

I re-read your post, this was a Dealer Leased 1985 Defender 110, 9 seat, wagon. No not a recurring issue. An on-going de-construction. Oil filter not tighten - and ran the motor on about 1/2 oiling. Engine got so hot, we got afraid of the blown head gasket. 150+ mile tow bill from the...

M_Lars, I'm not hating on LR's or RR's. Or Fords, Chevy, Jeeps or H2. Buying new, especially if you intend to keep it 20, 30 Years like the 62 Series. It's an investment BECAUSE you know all of the maintenance, recall, emergency services, damage you've done. Mine isn't a creampuff, as a said...

My point is, do not waste your money - Period! I've had lots of vehicles, including a LR and RR. I wasted ALOT of money keeping the LR on the road, let alone going off-road with it. After several expensive towing bills. I moved to Toyota and never looked back. Our 62 series LandCruiser is 30...

Thomas, Here is a 100 Series LandCruiser, 2007 at 103K miles, on a Dealer lot, here in Boise. Would give you a solid base for your build. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2007-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-c5260#listing=213650255 Let me know if you want eyes on it... David

Hey Ray, We too were in the quiet zone. Had a great time meeting up with old friends, making new ones. Meeting with Vendors, attending talks. Two great take-away's came from Mario's discussion and Clay Croft's talk. Your fireside chat about travels north was awesome. David - Boise, ID

Hello KRGibbs, I am David C Gibbs, who now lives in Boise, Idaho. We moved to Boise, from Redwood City in 1992, having lived on the peninsula for 12 years. So, do you know where your Gibbs family hails from? I am a 10th generation colonist. David

Thomas, A week-ago Sat, the Mrs & I drove a clean > 20K 2016 Tacoma Double Cab, Short Bed, TRD Offroad. He traded it in for a 2018 Tundra. The dealer wanted 31K for it. When we looked at the 2018 "new" ones on the lot, with the deals, we could buy a new one at about the same price as the 2016...

1988 62 Series LandCruiser - Original Owner, 308K on the Odometer -

Welcome to OB, also from Boise. My vehicle is the 88, 62 Series LandCruiser - hers is a new 2018 Toyota Tacoma, Double Cab, Short Bed, TRD Offroad. David

So, last night the Mrs. & I finalized the paperwork and finances - and have purchased a New 2018 Tacoma Double Cab, Short Bed, RTD Offroad. First mod was to order Electric Sliders, NOT steps, and Window Tinting. The dealer is doing all the Prep work today, and we'll take Delivery in the...

At the Northwest Overland Rally, we had the opportunity to listen to Mario Donovan's presentation and Clay from XO talking about Builds. Both said the same "Go, Repair, Refine, Reset" The Refine stage - is reviewing everything that's packed, "Did we use it? Is it Needed?" - First Aid Kit...

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Hello All, <Original Message Deleted> Dealer confirmed the 4Runner doesn't have 4X.> Bummer David #7988

Welcome to OverlandBound, George. I too live in SW Idaho, Village of South Boise... My daily driver is a 07 Subaru Forester with 188K, and the MRS drives the 88, 62 Series LandCruiser. Have followed your posts on EP. David

In talking with Ford, about super singles... They highly discouraged me from changing the wheel and tire size and he said, "We have warranty repaired several real axles due to a change in tire, wheel changes" end quote. So I went into the local tire shop (unnamed) and asked "What is the largest...

Thank You... I actually regret this post. But - it's important to know, am I properly equipt, do I have enough drinkable water for this leg of the trip? Are my tires in good shape? Do I have spare fluids, filters, duct-tape, etc. I have written over and over again, that the reason we bought...

In the Spring, we carry a well used chain saw, ratchet straps, trucker straps, pulaski, heavy-duty gloves... I have cleared lots of downed trees, trying to determine if I can get in to streams, prior to snow-melt. If you don't have the tools, or experience - simply DON"T! We had a friend go...

Ken, I'd call the Polebridge Ranger Station, they can tell you what's passable. That is beautiful country - enjoy! DG