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  1. Ralph

    Overlanding with "stock" 4X4

    Yeah. My NISSAN PATROL Y60 HIGHROOF is an overland tool for my and my ego. Should be ashamed of this? Well.... If I go with my family and wish to calm down, feel nature and make my wife happy I take old budy: T4 SYNCRO, pretty stock. Believe me - I make 85% of trails with T4 what I can do with...
  2. Ralph

    Rig Mileage

    He in EU we consider I5 VAG engines most reliable low capacity and low consuptions. They run like 0,5 mkm without a hassle.
  3. Ralph

    What do YOU consider "capable"?

    no problem >Anak< private import from EU - there are companies in DE or PL or SE seling those with different engines. Cost like 30tEURO (35t$) http://www.semak.pl/galeria/volvo-bv206-program-renowacji https://www.hellgeth.com/tracked-vehicles/haegglunds-bv206/
  4. Ralph

    Rig Mileage

    If U focus on economics (both consumsion and exploatation) search IN-LINE 6 engines. Whatever the brand or origin of the vehicles. V evgines are more compicated and sensitive - remember: "it's not spoil what is absent". 4-cyl in-line engines gives not enough torque - needed in Overlanding. There...
  5. Ralph

    Rig Photos

    Eventually going on...
  6. Ralph

    Rig Photos

    Waiting for new track...
  7. Ralph

    Nature Photos

    The forest is so calm....
  8. Ralph

    What do YOU consider "capable"?

    Probably he meant something like this: VOLVO BV-206 We have them for turists around Polish Mountains and Lake District Mazury
  9. Ralph

    What do YOU consider "capable"?

    I must admitt - KAMAZ cars are well known in Eastern Europe and companies use them still today (new generations) saying that no other car can stand the same conditions. Second lagendary russian brand with no competision in some application is KRAZ - they still use them in forestry here ...
  10. Ralph

    What do YOU consider "capable"?

    Many years ago my father asked me why am I so fond of this off-roading.... "Because I can go places few only visited and see things few only ever saw" - I answered. He just stopped for a second and said "buy yourself a tank"
  11. Ralph

    is low range neccesary?

    That is important Automatic GB makes this difference obvious. I also drive manuals and believe auto would make it easier sometimes - and I have to put 4LO
  12. Ralph

    is low range neccesary?

    Transfer box offloading a gearbox in scale of ratio. And this is the first reason to install LO in off-road vehicles. So using it depend on conditions, speed, friction .... etc I use 4LO only while crowling or very precise manuevering. We have plenty of muddy trails and paradoxically 4HI makes a...
  13. Ralph

    Post Up Your Cockpit

  14. Ralph

    2WD Truck New to Overlanding - Challenges you have had?

    They got stock because POWER IS NOTHING WITHOUT CONTROL Looks like You are some good driver.
  15. Ralph

    US West Snow Patrol

    Forgive me if I spoil your tread buy I COULDN'T STOP MYSELF :innocent:
  16. Ralph

    Where is Turkey & Russia West if not in Eastern Europe?

    Right - both are in Eastern Europe. Like Kazahstan and After-soviet states.
  17. Ralph

    2WD Truck New to Overlanding - Challenges you have had?

    Hello >AdventureGuy< and welcome. All cars have traction put on ONE wheel only. All because friction issue - can't be different. So is Your 1x4 - don't be worry :tonguewink: Most off-road drivers (old type cars) don't even realize their rigs are really 1x4 and sometimes 2x4. So stay cool even...
  18. Ralph

    What do YOU consider "capable"?

    The is a theory that reasonable diameter upgade from original is max 15% due to strength factor planned by manufacturer's engineers. Especially for OVERLANDING is important to not exaggerate. Long trip reliability is crucial!!!
  19. Ralph

    What do YOU consider "capable"?

    The same reason makes me related to my '94 Patrol. Both life axles, timing on gears, two oil filters, hand brake on drive-shaft, mechanical winch.... Actually she is idiot-proof car :hearteyes: If the owner is not an idiot thou Patrol is undestructable. Such is G-wagon, LandCruiser, F150...
  20. Ralph

    Tacoma Overland Drawer 2.0 Kitchen project

    Looks very solid! Bravo!!!