Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

[André Philippe]

Hi! I'm from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

I don't have a vehicle yet but I know what I want: a diesel SUV from when it still meant Suburban Utility and could transport cargo without the risk of ruining some luxury upholstery.
More specifically, a Chevrolet Bonanza (2 doors) or Veraneio (4 doors) from the late 80s. They were made and sold only for the Brazilian market, I attached the pics so you know what I'm talking about.
There are a lot of reasons why I love this model and I hope to discuss it later.

I've been an avid reader an planner for Overland trips since forever (probably around 2005) but haven't gone on 4x4 expeditions yet. And honesty I don't have much interest in rock crawling or bogging in mud, just travelling.
Other than that I just love driving for the sake of driving and have made some trips just to hit the road. Now looking forward to hit the not-road as well! :)
Also I love hiking and camping, and have intermediate experience on both.

 

[lab_rat]

Howdy! I'm a new member located in San Antonio.

Last month I bought a local one-owner 2010 GX460 with 125,000 miles that was religiously serviced at the dealership. A few years ago I had a 2015 Tacoma OR, but sold it was (relatively) loud and slow for a daily, so I sold it after a year of ownership. I had been wanting a 4R, but after a bit of research, I found that the GX460 is a better blend of power, comfort, and utility for what I wanted to do.

Now I'm working on purchasing some basic 'GXOR' items (front/rear bumpers, suspension, wheel and tires), and am also actively looking for a Overland-type camper/trailer.

Anyone have some pointers to a local shop that can take care of powercoating the bumpers? Any good local shops that are familiar with installation of all those items on a GX460?

Thanks in advance,
George

 

[tahaabbasi]

Hi Everyone!

I’m Taha, just bought an 80 series 1994 Land Cruiser (Triple Locked) - named him Bernard (West World reference).

New to overlanding but excited to learn and experience the adventures of overlanding

 

[SEEMA]

New guy, hello to all.
2002 Lx470, located in NorCal. North of Sacramento. Medium amount of offroad experience. Excited to be here.

 

[Hautala88]

Hi, my name is Austin, I just purchased my first 4WD and couldn't be more excited to start building it into an overland rig.

Location: Glendale, AZ
Rig: 2001 4Runner Limited, TRD supercharged
I've never overlanded, but I've gone tent camping my whole life. I'm looking forward to finding new places to camp in the 4unner

I plan on doing a 3" lift on it and a front skid plate. But other than that, any suggestions on first mods would be welcome! Thanks!

 

[André Philippe]

I plan on doing a 3" lift on it and a front skid plate. But other than that, any suggestions on first mods would be welcome! Thanks!

Welcome, Austin! If you are planning serious overlanding (loooong trips) I couldn't recommend "The Road Chose Me" more. It's the channel with more actual down to earth and really useful things for daily basis use I've came across. Since it's a "new" rig, check his "TOP 5 EASY & CHEAP Overland Vehicle mods everyone FORGETS!". Hope it helps!

 

[Hautala88]

Welcome, Austin! If you are planning serious overlanding (loooong trips) I couldn't recommend "The Road Chose Me" more. It's the channel with more actual down to earth and really useful things for daily basis use I've came across. Since it's a "new" rig, check his "TOP 5 EASY & CHEAP Overland Vehicle mods everyone FORGETS!". Hope it helps!

Thank you!

 

[freak4life]

Hello all!

My name is Mike and after numerous delays on my 4x6 trailer build, its looking like ill have all my parts and can do a test run in the coming weeks. So I figured this is good as time as ever to officially join OB.

Experience with overlanding is non-existent however I'm a seasoned backpacker who is tired of sleeping on the ground. Ill be using my new stock TRD OFF Road for most trips. No major modifications in the future since its my daily for now.

Welcome from Phoenix Mike, great looking dog and nice looking ride.

 

[freak4life]

Hey! My name is Amanda, me and my husband have always LOVED camping in remote places and just bought our first RTT and we can't wait to get out and explore more.
Area: Atlanta, GA
Rig: Toyota Tacoma 2018
Experience: novice when it comes to RTT, intermediate when it comes to camping

Looking forward to learning of new spots to go with great views that we can back our rig into.

Welcome from Phoenix.

 

[Kent R]

Hi, my name is Austin, I just purchased my first 4WD and couldn't be more excited to start building it into an overland rig.

Location: Glendale, AZ
Rig: 2001 4Runner Limited, TRD supercharged
I've never overlanded, but I've gone tent camping my whole life. I'm looking forward to finding new places to camp in the 4unner

I plan on doing a 3" lift on it and a front skid plate. But other than that, any suggestions on first mods would be welcome! Thanks!

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Welcome to Overland Bound Austin.
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
https://www.treadlightly.org/learn/online-courses/
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

New guy, hello to all.
2002 Lx470, located in NorCal. North of Sacramento. Medium amount of offroad experience. Excited to be here.

Welcome to Overland Bound.
Once the Mendocino NF opens up again there are some great overland routes that can take several days.
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representative; @Magic Mike
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Hi Everyone!

I’m Taha, just bought an 80 series 1994 Land Cruiser (Triple Locked) - named him Bernard (West World reference).

New to overlanding but excited to learn and experience the adventures of overlanding

Welcome to Overland Bound
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in our Rocky Mountain Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Social Media:
RM FB; Overland Bound - Rocky Mountain
Our Rocky Mountain Regional Director is @Neal A. Tew
The closest Member Representatives to you are @A-Aron & @Knitron
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
Tread Lightly | Online Courses
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

Howdy! I'm a new member located in San Antonio.

Last month I bought a local one-owner 2010 GX460 with 125,000 miles that was religiously serviced at the dealership. A few years ago I had a 2015 Tacoma OR, but sold it was (relatively) loud and slow for a daily, so I sold it after a year of ownership. I had been wanting a 4R, but after a bit of research, I found that the GX460 is a better blend of power, comfort, and utility for what I wanted to do.

Now I'm working on purchasing some basic 'GXOR' items (front/rear bumpers, suspension, wheel and tires), and am also actively looking for a Overland-type camper/trailer.

Anyone have some pointers to a local shop that can take care of powercoating the bumpers? Any good local shops that are familiar with installation of all those items on a GX460?

Thanks in advance,
George

Welcome to Overland Bound George
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
Overland Bound Meetups
Overland Trip Planning
You are in the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982 he can help you get in touch with the local meet-up.
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
https://www.treadlightly.org/learn/online-courses/
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[SEEMA]

The Mendo is burning big time, sad. Thanks for the info.

 

[Kent R]

Hi! I'm from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

I don't have a vehicle yet but I know what I want: a diesel SUV from when it still meant Suburban Utility and could transport cargo without the risk of ruining some luxury upholstery.
More specifically, a Chevrolet Bonanza (2 doors) or Veraneio (4 doors) from the late 80s. They were made and sold only for the Brazilian market, I attached the pics so you know what I'm talking about.
There are a lot of reasons why I love this model and I hope to discuss it later.

I've been an avid reader an planner for Overland trips since forever (probably around 2005) but haven't gone on 4x4 expeditions yet. And honesty I don't have much interest in rock crawling or bogging in mud, just travelling.
Other than that I just love driving for the sake of driving and have made some trips just to hit the road. Now looking forward to hit the not-road as well! :)
Also I love hiking and camping, and have intermediate experience on both.

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Welcome to Overland Bound Andre,
Interesting rig idea I would be interested to find out what you find.
You can use the member map to help find other members that might be near you.
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
https://www.treadlightly.org/learn/online-courses/
Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[Kent R]

The Mendo is burning big time, sad. Thanks for the info.

We will be in the Mendo once the forest figures out what type of post fire repair help they need. We have been conducting trail guardian events there for the past two years. The latest was in the Stonyford OHV area.

 

[SEEMA]

I've been to Stonyford a lot, even used to live there. Talked to a usfs employee yesterday, he said no camping all the way to the Oregon border. Although he said dispersed camping was still allowed. It will be interesting to see how it looks after all this is over.

 

[RoughRider1944]

Hi, John here from Ohio. Been interested in adventuring for a long time, finally got the wife along for the venture of getting a capable SUV to modify. So here is our 2011 GX460... now looking for some advice, been to I8mud, and a few other you tubers, anyone else have some place to check out?
Looking to put sliders, a small lift~2” and then hopefully something in the 32-33” AT tires...maybe Coopers, maybe KO2s?

 

[RoughRider1944]

Howdy! I'm a new member located in San Antonio.

Last month I bought a local one-owner 2010 GX460 with 125,000 miles that was religiously serviced at the dealership. A few years ago I had a 2015 Tacoma OR, but sold it was (relatively) loud and slow for a daily, so I sold it after a year of ownership. I had been wanting a 4R, but after a bit of research, I found that the GX460 is a better blend of power, comfort, and utility for what I wanted to do.

Now I'm working on purchasing some basic 'GXOR' items (front/rear bumpers, suspension, wheel and tires), and am also actively looking for a Overland-type camper/trailer.

Anyone have some pointers to a local shop that can take care of powercoating the bumpers? Any good local shops that are familiar with installation of all those items on a GX460?

Thanks in advance,
George

 

[RoughRider1944]

Looks like we are going down the same path...I just got a 2011 with 135K... I would be interested in hearing what you find out and what you end up deciding on. I’m looking at, but have not decided yet on 2” lift, sliders really like the CBI ones that they made for the Lexus GXOR concept vehicle (too bad they don’t have the Lexus name on them) and 32-33” tires. Maybe a winch behind the factory bumper? Have you seen that? I like what XOverland did with their 4runners.
Anyways good luck and share your journey!

John Moore
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