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Well here’s the thing . The original tie rod had 239,000 miles on it. I couldn’t get those out to save my life, so I bought a new one and new ends. Now, 75,000 miles later, they are still a bear to get out, but doable. They aren’t even rusted.. my mechanic quoted me 2 hours for the job, it...

Installed new tie rod ends. My pickle fork, A bit of heat, my good vice, a pipe wrench and a three foot breaker bar got the old one out. The rest was easy peazy..

I’ve only two stickers on my truck and two very small stickers on my trailer that are hard to see unless one is looking for them. Here are the ones on the rear window of our 80 series

I’ve had more than a couple of pick ups over the decades and two ragtop jeeps. Now we have a wagon. I’ll never go back to pick ups or ragtops. I can, if you’d like, write a small book on the pros & cons of each. For us, it’s about keeping our stuff clean and staying comfortable.

I don’t nor have I ever confused fear with being prudent. Unfortunately a lot of people in this country live in downright fear. Fear of neighbors, fear of weather, fear of nature. Hey, fear of everything. I refuse to live in fear. That way of life does not make me complacent, it does however...

Absolutely, we have a huge collection of the free maps given out by BLM, State & National forests and state & national park services..

Hello there, are these maps formatted the same as the ring binder maps from Thomas Guide? Those old Thomas Guides for So Cal used to be my transport bibles. If so I may need to shift gears a bit when we head west again next Sept/Oct..

National Geographic, Latitude 40 degrees, Purple Lizard , is what I carry.

Latest taken in the San Rafael Swell

That is the question. I’m looking at upgrading my 24 year old seats in my 80 series. The stock seats are still in good shape, however I am a bit stiff legged after 10-12 hours behind the wheel. . if I had money to burn I’d go with Scheelman seats. I don’t have money to burn, so looking for...

Sell it on CL. Many folks believe that having a basket type rack makes it easier and safer to secure loads. That just isn’t true. I’ve been the “safari” style steel racks route and what a pita it was. I also ran with lighting up top for a few years which was a complete waste of money, unless...

Ya, but it takes me all of 15 minutes for all 12 bolts and the loading up two of the boxes once they are bolted down. Hook up the trailer, throw our duffles in and we are rolling in less than 1/2 hour..

I had the very same desicion before me 7 years ago. (For those not in the know, a Landcruiser 80/100 series is the same truck as a Lexus LX 450 / 470 ) They sat side by side in a garage. The 80 had 200,000 miles on it, the 100 had 140,000 miles.. same price for each.. I chose the 80 for 4...

Now that may be my next upgrade for my three boxes.. admittedly my 80 series doesn’t fit thru the door with the boxes mounted, so I’m bolting on bolting off before and after each trip, however, $300 + for three small boxes? I’m pretty fast with my ratchet, extensions, and half inch socket..

Guys, not be be negative or anything but coming from the transportation industry I've plenty of first hand knowledge as to why not to trust a bungee cord. Even if well taken care of and used properly UV rays deteriorate them quickly. I've had some last a year or so, and others last a couple of...

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Ok, the tour ended up being 9,600 miles instead of only 8,000 miles. The grabbers are still quiet and very smooth on the roadways. When aired down for the trails they are extraordinarily smooth riding, which is important for my wife. (she has c3&4 problems, big time) Very very comfortable for...

Home now but thanks for the invite!

I have only three boxes up top for very specific purposes. One for the tent heater, one for the shower water pump and one for the freeze dried food. The water pump is bolted into the box along with hoses so it's a very simple quick connect to the water heater. All the boxes are bolted down. Just...

Tried, true and tested. I use the old steel jerry cans. I've been using these for decades, and who knows how old they are? At least 45 years old. I use one of these nozzles and never spill a drop. Plastic fuel cans? I don't think so.