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  1. Desert Runner

    Outfitting Your Land Yacht -A Guide to Building a Strong, Full Size-¾ -1 Ton, Domestic Rig-

    Mine is a Duramax 2003 classic (see avatar). Synthetic- oil, transfer case, transmission, F&R diffs. Also the tow package. Have had relatively little problem after injector's x8 @ 34,000 miles.....warranted…. Have seen 2.... Thinking of the old school F-250 Highboy.. That was one solid...
  2. Desert Runner

    I had to cross a river yesterday.

    Damn that's crazy! I'm amazed you didn't hydrolock without a snorkel! Wow... That must have been only moments away from hydro-locking! Holy **** @FishinJib !! That was....damn! I would have been "nope.nope.nope.nope.nope.nope"...
  3. Desert Runner

    R.I.P. Beloved vehicles that are now gone (wrecked,traded in,sold,or lost in divorce)

    No pic, but it was my first 4x4. A standard cab, it was a long bed 4x4 Ford 1/2 ton. Manual 4 speed, with a straight 6 carbureted engine. It was the last year (1985) before Ford went to a fuel injection system. On road it was a dog (3.00 gears), but, once the transfer case was engaged, it...
  4. Desert Runner

    Snow camping

    This is the question. Small tent camping makes it a challenge. Larger tents are much easier to use, due to standing room, and shoes having a place to park out of the snow. A trailer makes life easy, but limits access to areas off the beaten track. Also as you get older it gets harder n harder...
  5. Desert Runner

    Overlanding With Food Allergies

    It will definitely complicate your food selection, as dairy (cheese/eggs) are such staples on the camp circuit, for a poster above. Red meat, BEEF?, only?, then that is easy to work around . If it includes pork (sausage), then it's a little harder., that leaves poultry products, which have lots...
  6. Desert Runner

    Rock sliders as a hi lift jack point?

    They make adaptors now.....JACK-MATE that allow a hi lift to Jack on the slider with minimum risk of slipping. There are 1 or 2 other companies that make competing products. As stated, you have to have well designed sliders made for heavy pick-up's that are frame mounted, that will support...
  7. Desert Runner

    5th Gen 4Runner passenger airbag shutoff?

    A shut off button was a nice f feature on the classic 2001-2006.5 trucks. I rarely shut it off, but having it was nice. My 2003 2500 HD WAS either on or off. My 1/2 ton GMC could be shutoff, but had the Auto sensor, which would trigger a dash light if enough wt was detected. They both used the...
  8. Desert Runner

    4Runner advice please

    Silverado trucks are the red headed step child of off-roading. Under frame protection is few and far behind. Outside of OEM skid plates, all upgrades seem to be,offered by lift companies....4 to 6 inch. Us stock or 2 inch LIFT owners are SOL. Found a company that offered rock sliders at $1400...
  9. Desert Runner

    Ram 2500 35” spare tire

    Good to know, as many of us truck owners never give this much thought when upsizing a trucks OEM tires 1,2, or 3 sizes. I think we only start thinking ....Will it fit.....when the OEM under bed position is going to be reused. Very few write ups are done on this subject. Thanks for posting this...
  10. Desert Runner

    2004 Lexus GX470 Air bag delete

    Saw someone with a Lincoln navigator, do the same change when a rear unit went bad. It was cheaper to convert it a standard suspension model, than repairing the bad unit. This of course assumes the vehicle in question had both options offered OEM.
  11. Desert Runner

    Tundra air lockers

    If pulling the trigger on a F/R locker system, see what deal they will do, upgrading the free small compressor to the dual....big boy. Also see if a deal can be had on their reserve air tank. Now your setup for on board air (tires and air tools).
  12. Desert Runner

    How to protect CB Firestik antenna?

    I have a WILSON 5000, with both a spring, and a quick disconnect. The most important item was a clip I made to bow the antenna in a loop. This allowed clearance in parking structures. Now I know a firestick is fiberglass. I have seen people use a spring and tie-dowm to create the clearance...
  13. Desert Runner

    Jerry Can safe for drinking water

    What brand of water/fuel can holder is that........MIKE W,....?....... Are there any sharp edges that could/would cause possible damage to a plastic water container? Also the locking strap band, does it fit with a tight retention? I ask, as 4x overland has stated that if you have 'play' in...
  14. Desert Runner

    OB Approved Camping with Firearms

    Mmm... not always. Sometimes the actual law, and a officers interpretation are different. I will sometimes print out the actual statute as a hedge, (similar to TSA national rules web page/most up to date) when the local TSA airport officer is....WRONG. And you can't rely on a supervisor...
  15. Desert Runner

    OB Approved Chain Saws

    I have a Stihl Ranch Boss with a 20" bar. A great in between size. 1 chainsaw i miss is the vintage baby McCullough, with the little 10-12 inch bar? That little saw was great at cleanup, and quick trail cleaning. It finally wore out, and would have cost more to rebuild, than a new one cost...
  16. Desert Runner

    Traveled all over Oregon, when doing a Company project. I was traveling along the Oregon...

    Traveled all over Oregon, when doing a Company project. I was traveling along the Oregon coast, and 'WHAM', all those mothballed Naval carriers anchored in the inlets. I had thought they were all in Hampton Roads, Virginia, on the East Coast. Chadlyb, thank you for the likes, you live in a...
  17. Desert Runner

    Rancho RS9000xl Adjustable Shocks

    I ran Rancho 5,000 shocks for years. No 9000 series at the time, only the additional 7000 series. They were excellent as a upgrade....AT THE TIME. I also ran a Rancho steering stabilizer and kicker shocks on my 1/2 ton. This setup was good on the lighter 1/2 ton pickup. The Ford FX-4 RANCHO 3/4...
  18. Desert Runner

    GPS what do you use and why ?

    Used a GARMIN 1090 NUVI for years before it died. I now use their 1350?, with all the bells & whistles. Dash cam, lane assist, distance assist, traffic, etc. Also has North American maps (USA,CANADA,MEXICO). You can adjust the sensitivity of these features. A tablet that has connectivity...
  19. Desert Runner

    Tundra air lockers

    Watched a you tube video of some similar Toyota 4 runners. Very eye opening. They all tackled the same steep/dry dirt hill. The rear locker vehicle only made it so far. The 2nd 4 runner had a rear locker and that ATRAC system. It only made it maybe 2 vehicle lengths further up the hill. The 3rd...
  20. Desert Runner

    Favorite Trail Meals

    Ding, ding, ding.....stuff that works in a wrap. Right at the top of my preference meals. Sausage, red and yellow peppers, sweet onion, shredded meat, etc, easy clean up, minimal utensils....are .used.
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