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  1. highboy4x4

    Solar design review

    Anyone interested in evaluating this diagram as I am second guessing a few things and just need to know if you see anything wrong. After thinking that I had this licked, I watched a video about battery efficiency, hung my head and went back to the drawing board. The specifics I am curious...
  2. Bearpaw225

    Limb Riser discussion

    Good afternoon all. By chance I have a 98 GMC Yukon/Burb. I'll post pictures as well. I'm wondering if there is anyone to hook up limb risers for the vehicle for the winter. Where I'm located there's alot of brush that lays low during the snow season and we are expecting snow fall this weekend...
  3. Bearpaw225

    Limb riser tips

    Good afternoon all. By chance I have a 98 GMC Yukon/Burb. I'll post pictures as well. I'm wondering if there is anyone to hook up limb risers for the vehicle for the winter. Where I'm located there's alot of brush that lays low during the snow season and we are expecting snow fall this weekend...
  4. Incomingnachos

    The Mama Compatible Overlanding Trailer

    So I started something last week... In an effort to teach my 13 year old son some trade skills, and to spend some quality time with him, we have decided to build an overlanding trailer. It is also a way to accommodate my wife, who is a bit of a city gal and would prefer to go glamping lol...
  5. N

    Resurrecting an old Titan Rod Vault

    Hey everyone. My names Nico and I’m a new member here. I’m posting because I recently came into possession of an OG Titan 3-banger rod vault. It’s in rough shape but definitely salvageable. Aside from fixing some components I’d also love to give it a sweet paint job. The tubes are metal and...
  6. El-Dracho

    Where to put pens, pencils, etc in the rig - just a little DIY tinkering

    I don't like it at all when things and equipment tumble around loose in the car. On the one hand, you can't find a lot of things when you need them, and on the other hand, it can be dangerous. I prefer to have everything handy and yet well secured. Now I have some pens, pencils, text...
  7. El-Dracho

    Rollcage: How best to remove a powder coating?

    My roll cage is powder coated. At the external part the coating is partially flaking off. The cage is made of steel tube of high strength CrMo 4 with a diameter of 45 millimeters (so a bit less than 2 inches) and a wall thickness of 2.5 millimeters. Since I have made many good experiences with...
  8. alien_bronco

    Our Harbor Freight DIY Trailer

    If you are like us and was sticker shocked when you looked into an off-road trailer, then you have come to the right place. When my wife and I were shopping around and saw the pay to play price of trailers, that made me second guess myself and my decision to overland. After talking to some...
  9. CB Overland

    Jeep TJ Roof Rack

    Welcome to the in depth thoughts with regard to the Fox’ Rack! This is the 2nd iteration roof rack we’ve come up with. My first go around, I was after too much weight savings and jeopardized the structural integrity of the equipment. Later causing a “link” or mounting upright failure, ending...
  10. P

    Live chickens

    Has anyone ever built a small coop for live chickens (maybe two) on an extended overland trip? I have a tacoma with a 5ft bed. I wouldn’t mind some fresh eggs each morning during a long trip. I know this is a bit of a silly idea but it might be worth discussing. If it wouldn’t work on a small...
  11. Argleben34

    Top 5 overland accessories for a DIY trailer.

    I'm building a overland trailer and I'm search of some of the top must needed things I should add to it. Any advice helps with the journey I'm going threw building it! Thank you!
  12. uncompromise

    DIY cargo deck plate advice

    For various reasons we’re thinking to install our own cargo deck plate full length in the back of the Pajero, with recessed logistics track so that we can make maximum use of the space. From my research, it seems like the process is to: Make a template of the area out of cardboard trace the...
  13. StevieB93

    80 Series FENDER FLARE GASKET set replacements

    Hi All, I purchased these 80 Series fender flare gaskets, which many folks from IH8MUD.COM have also purchased, when redoing their fender flares. Check em' out if you are looking to redo your fender flares for your 80/LX450. I do believe that you need a login for this site, in order to...
  14. OutdoorTxs

    Solar Powered, Portable Sirius Radio

    Ever get camp set up, and you go to turn on some jams, and you cant get fm radio, or wifi? Sure you could play some music stored on your phone, but that just drains the battery. I looked unsuccessfully for a solution, and decided to just make one! I scored a Sirius Radio, and purchased the...
  15. OutdoorTxs

    Slide out tray for "20" size cooler

    My teardrop trailer came with a coleman "fridge" that didnt cool very well, and used up alot of battery. So I pulled it out, an built this slide out tray to hold an RTIC 20 Cooler.
  16. NomadEffect

    Switched our Ford Escape for a FJ62 LandCruiser

    Hey All, I've been a massive observer of these forums for a while now and I feel the need to contribute some more. Last year we built out a little 2005 Ford Escape with the works and took it on a few month trip across the USA. We even installed OME suspension. We loved that experience so...
  17. BumpyTacos

    Hitch Mounted Recovery Point & Skid Plate

    So I’ve had this idea for a couple of weeks and thought of a few different ways of approaching it. I decided to make a hitch mounted skid plate to protect the receiver, but I also wanted a recovery point capable of accepting a shackle. I didn’t see anyone making one, so off to the drawing board...
  18. ManitobaTacoma

    Minimal tool DIY roof rack

    Currently working on a new roof rack. I don't have all the fancy tools so can't weld or bend tubing etc. But this is what I came up with. Built with nuts, bolts, self-tapping screws and basic materials.
  19. dhossk

    Homemade Dash Bar

    I've always liked the 67 Design's dash bar but I could never really justify paying the full price, it would have been close to $300 to have shipped to me. Now I didn't have the spare $300 kicking around, but I do have a welder and $20 for material to fab up my own.
  20. Wanderlost

    Another Drawer Build, This One's Easy Though

    We just finished up another storage drawer system yesterday! This one isn't near as elaborate as our last, but is super easy and inexpensive to build. Can't wait to put "stuff" in it. If you're interested, we produced a detailed video of its construction.