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Just make sure you are not caught in rain there. Mud will be impassable.

That is an amazing trip. We spent a week in the North Rim last year. Point Sublime needs a permit to camp from NPS on certain dates. Don't forget... Whitmore (36.151650, -113.20554) easy hike to the river is usually crowded Kanab point (36.40692, -112, 64988) Good dispersed camping...

Great idea. I’ll miss the first meet. We are on a long trip from Mexico boarder to Canada on the Continental divide trail with a diesel 80 series landcruiser. Will try to make the next one.

We are headed to a 5000 miles trip with 1/2 or more off road. You ask what tools/parts should I take. I think it really depends how you know your rig. We have done 80k miles in the last 4 years and the only break down was a sheared NEW clutch plate. I’m not taking a spare! I’m nervous...

Been away so not much progress. Quarter panels and front pillars are still in Japan waiting for a boat... Heater is in place and I got a bumper from 4x4labs that actually fit. At this point i am a bit stuck waiting for the body. December 31 is the dead line. I told them January 1, 2024 I'm...

Spent last weekend camping in the mountains of Oregon. Visiting family and Overland Expo PNW. Met some friends and met new ones. Dave from Delta Vehicle Systems is building an amazing truck and also has amazing products. We exchanged notes. . Also met Bryce @cruiser.la with a fantastic...

And fish swimming under. . Thx!

Finally trying to place the heating system. A metal frame bolted to the frame will support the aluminum box of the heating system. I welded stubs with 8 mm nuts to the frame prior to painting. Also got a front bumper from from 4x4labs. Luke is just an amazing guy. I’ll modify it a bit to add...

Just a 'small' upgrade. A rebuilt 105 steering box (by RedHead Steering) and ICON suspension to replace the OME after 80 K miles. Getting ready for a 2500 miles off road trip. Stay tuned. :blush:

A few updates... Steering box upgraded to a 105 series by RedHead steering. I can not say enough good things about them. The bottom of the sector shaft is not tapered and much stronger. To be installed this weekend. Also I ordered a set of ICON shocks. This upgrade is long due and we are...

So... stupid me for being too lazy to check and put the hood on, it interferes with the top of the intercooler radiator. Had no choice and cut the top core off (On a table saw!!!!), and back to the TIG welding shop. Let's see how many times I'll end up going there. The last project is the...

Thanks. But sooooo slowwwwww.

Got the parts from the TIG welder. Aluminum was to modify the intercooler radiator and add ports to the diesel coolant tank. Stainless was to weld the intercooler piping. The piping will be fine bead blasted to look like the aluminum intake manifold. $250 total cost for welding. The whole...

Started laying out the hydronic diesel heater module. It will be attached to the frame behind the fuel tank driver side. I’ll build an aluminum cover for it with a few holes. One connector for the heater control and 4 pipe fittings. 2 pipes with the heated coolant going to a water to air...

After installing a heavy duty clutch and driving it for 2500 miles, it shattered. I have seen this only in photos. I've been doing driving since 1973 and it is the first time I had to call a tow truck. There was nothing I could do. We don't know root cause, but the AUZ manufacturer claims...

Ran the brake lines and working on the sway bar in the front. Since I moved the radius arm brackets out .8", I have to build new brackets on the axle for the sway bar. Just more metal work. I also ordered battery trays and now noticed that the 80 series cruise control servo will not fit. I have...

It will. I promise. Patience grasshopper. :-)

Finished cutting the intercooler piping. Going to TIG welding. Also got the axles so we have a rolling frame. Valley Hybrids in Stockton is providing me an amazing support.

Got some LEGO parts for the body. OEM body parts from Japan4x4. Dave provides amazing service. Quick, reliable and with a smile. I think except the frame rails, it’s all ‘new’ parts on this build. Parts are headed to the body shop. Next month it will be 12 months since it left us on this...

We used ours Espar Hydronic on BIO diesel and diesel for many hours in blizzard condition. It worked flawlessly. Kevin of @Lifestyle Overland posted a video on a knockout Chinese diesel (air) heater last week. They cost a fraction of the cost, but then again, I will not install it under the...