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The transmission. [emoji57] That and the right tires

Nope, the Kia is gone. It was a relatively recent thing. The opportunity presented itself, and I had to take it. The Kia was great, but I was outgrowing it and needed more space and the need for 4wd was becoming more of a priority. So I traded it in as an even swap for a 2000 LX470 that has been...

One of the reasons I recently traded it in was because I couldn't get it higher. The options on the market for lifting the first generation are non-existent. Also the dealership traded me even up for an old Land cruiser! I like your soul as well. Keep up the good work. The Rig will get you...

Hey Gang, I figured I would post this in here so it would be seen. I am need of a shop in the West Virginia, Pennsylvania or Maryland area that can replace my burned up transmission in my 100 Series LX470. The transmission decided to go when the weather plummeted on our way back down from...

For a front wheel drive it performs quite nicely. I would like something large but this things keeps it interesting. No lift mods on the market... So that's something you'll have to deal with. I would love to have another 2 inches of height.

Range aside the Soul Ev is a great car. Lots of fun and it drives like a go-kart!

Soular Power!

Hello Overland Bound! I'm Andrew located in Lakeland, Fl I have been lurking around for a few months but have not introduced myself. I am determined to turn my little rig into a worthwhile overland rig. So far it has been impressive! Thankfully the Kia has a front locking electronic diff, it...

Great idea! It probably takes a lot less time to put away than an RTT. Keep up the good work , this rig is very cool!

I acutely looked at the SSD stuff. I was going to get their roof bars but they didn't have the strength I needed for the RTT, soon to be roof basket and solar panel. But they do have a nice strut bar and also front light bar that I think I might jump on. I'll post my build of the rear roof bar/...

This is where I have gotten creative. The spare is in the back. But being front drive if a front tire blows I will move a tire off the back to the front and put the space saving tire on the back. Soon I will be getting a deflated full size to go in the back so it fits in the wheel well. Lots...

Thank you. I headed out down the trail and everything seemed great. then I started going down terrain that I really didn't want to go back up. It was a been there done that feeling. So I kept on going and then MUD. Lots of mud. Thankfully the Soul is pretty narrow compared to the cars that made...

Almost got in over my head. Had a few moments of "why am I out here alone!" 2 shallow water crossings, lots of deep mud I had to navigate around. Some real boxer changing moments when you are out in the woods solo. But in the end this car really impressed me! I did not expect to crawl up sandy...

Today I did a small section (30 miles) of the Chattahoochee National Forest. It was great. I forgot to air down when I hit the trail and the car was really not happy. I aired down to 20psi and the ride was amazing. I find it funny that this small little front wheel drive Soul can really do the...

The rear isn't as low as it looks. But because of the lack of lift kits on the market, I decided to go with skinny tires that fit in the wheel arches. Bags are in the future though. Thanks!

Time to post some build updates. We have been on the road a lot so not much has happened. We just put in a goal zero 150 to keep camp lights up and running as well as the electrical to keep the little battery charged. I decided to do something the manufacturer told me was impossible and added...

YES!!! Yokahama Geolandar's Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

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Thank you. I have no doubt there is a Lexus gx or lx in my future but for now this will do well Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

The floor is in and the space is gigantic! I also installed the cooler on a slide with a lazy susan so it can be easily brought to the edge and drained out. Yesterday I ordered a set of 215/65/16 Yokohama Geolandars. They will be sitting on some 16" blacked out 5 spoke Kia Niro wheels. Those...