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[Kent R]

Hi y'all, I'm Sean

1) Pictures View attachment 175597View attachment 175598View attachment 175599View attachment 175600
2) Elmira, Oregon
3) 1992 FJ80; 2006 4Runner
4) Overlanding Experience Background pretty much a Novice and longtime lurker

Nearly a year ago in a midlife crisis of sorts, I had a pulmonary embolism on Nov.3 2019 (not fun to say the least). Then a broken ankle while shoveling snow. With those my priorities and outlook on life changed quite a bit. Out went a truck, and in came the fj80. Got a great price, butt needed and still needs some love. So in came the 4Runner for daily driving while the fj80 gets some love. Not too many pics of either but plenty of mods to come.
FJ80: parts to be installed/worked on:
Front bumper (on order with Delta VS
Warn evo-s 10K
Arb compressor
Engine Refresh (in the shop - right now)
Birfeld Rebuild ( in the shop - right now)
New muffler and test pipes (no Emissions testing in my area)
Slee 3.5" lift kit (installed)
new headlights
new grille
Hi-lift
Recovery kit
White Knuckle Offroad Sliders
Plenty more to come: rear bumper, inverter, drawers, 35's, re-gear, arb lockers

4Runner
dual battery kit by Offgrid Engineering in Colorado (2 interstate AGM's have been installed but no pic)
HID low beam
LED Hi beams
Inverter
33" tires

Welcome to Overland Bound Sean.
The 80 is the workhorse of Overlanding, you will have fun with the build.
Your Regional Director is @M Rose for additional help or information.
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[PNWFJ80]

Oh she is quite a workhorse but ridden way too hard in her day. Rust about everywhere you don’t want, and my favorite, bolts snapping off instead of getting loose. But old Hanna has been there when I was low, and kept me going. So now I get to return the favor and treat her well.

 

[Big G]

Hi y'all, I'm Sean

1) Pictures View attachment 175597View attachment 175598View attachment 175599View attachment 175600
2) Elmira, Oregon
3) 1992 FJ80; 2006 4Runner
4) Overlanding Experience Background pretty much a Novice and longtime lurker

Nearly a year ago in a midlife crisis of sorts, I had a pulmonary embolism on Nov.3 2019 (not fun to say the least). Then a broken ankle while shoveling snow. With those my priorities and outlook on life changed quite a bit. Out went a truck, and in came the fj80. Got a great price, butt needed and still needs some love. So in came the 4Runner for daily driving while the fj80 gets some love. Not too many pics of either but plenty of mods to come.
FJ80: parts to be installed/worked on:
Front bumper (on order with Delta VS
Warn evo-s 10K
Arb compressor
Engine Refresh (in the shop - right now)
Birfeld Rebuild ( in the shop - right now)
New muffler and test pipes (no Emissions testing in my area)
Slee 3.5" lift kit (installed)
new headlights
new grille
Hi-lift
Recovery kit
White Knuckle Offroad Sliders
Plenty more to come: rear bumper, inverter, drawers, 35's, re-gear, arb lockers

4Runner
dual battery kit by Offgrid Engineering in Colorado (2 interstate AGM's have been installed but no pic)
HID low beam
LED Hi beams
Inverter
33" tires

Hello Sean, welcome to the OB community. As Mike Rose said I am the Southern Oregon members rep and I will be glad to assist you in any way I can. You are kind of in a unique situation with having 3 different members reps you can interact with. Our region has done a few things during this Covid situation but my desire is to start doing more over the next few months. You will no doubt get notifications from me and maybe even some Rally Point invites so feel free to participate with us if that makes sense to you because of where you live. Glad you are a part of the group now and it looks like you have plenty of work to do on your rigs. Contact me anytime.

 

[Kntwltrs]

My name is Kent Walters from Central KY
I drive a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.
I’ve had experience traversing not so travelled places out and about in the world but wouldn’t call myself an expert by any means

 

[Kent R]

My name is Kent Walters from Central KY
I drive a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.
I’ve had experience traversing not so travelled places out and about in the world but wouldn’t call myself an expert by any meansView attachment 175777

Welcome To Overland Bound Kent. (I don't get to meet to many Kent's)
Good looking rig.
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 Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative to you for local information is @Ohio Valley Overland & @Hank Outdoors
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[LostRunner]

Hi everyone,
Ed Scharnhorst here. Living in the Hill Country outside San Antonio. Been 4 wheeling off and on for years at a moderate level. Mostly beaches, fire roads and mountain trails on the east coast. Started making trips out Big Bend (NP & SP) for camping with my wife & son (he's in the '97 3rd gen) over the last few years. Looking forward to getting out further and staying longer! Our short list for next trips are Padre, 4 corners area and Colorado. Driving a '12 4runner that's never finished.

 

[Prerunner1982]

Hello Ed (@LostRunner ) , welcome from Oklahoma.

You are in the Southwest Region. Check out the Southwest Region sub-forum for local information and involvement opportunities.

Here is the link to the forum calendar and Meet-Up event page: Overland Bound Meetups
Or to check out what other members are planning go here: Overland Trip Planning

I am one of the SW Region Member Reps, @USStrongman is out in west Texas so if you have any questions let either of us know.

 

[Hank Outdoors]

My name is Kent Walters from Central KY
I drive a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.
I’ve had experience traversing not so travelled places out and about in the world but wouldn’t call myself an expert by any meansView attachment 175777

Welcome to OB Kent! I am in Middle TN and if you need anything give me a shout.
~Hank

 

[Dlnuckolls]

My name is Kent Walters from Central KY
I drive a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.
I’ve had experience traversing not so travelled places out and about in the world but wouldn’t call myself an expert by any meansView attachment 175777

Welcome from the other part of KY (Shepherdsville)! I drive a JLU Sahara, so if your ever this far “north” feel free to say hi to a fellow Jeeper!

 

[splatterdab]

Howdy All,
Randy here. Just joined today. I'm from Southeast PA but I'm with my 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 4X in CA for a couple of months.

Planning to visit a few places while I'm here. This week I want to take a short ride to McCabe Flats on BLM land. I spent quite a bit of time in the area growing up here as a kid. Just hope the weather holds out.

 

[StevieB93]

Howdy All,
Randy here. Just joined today. I'm from Southeast PA but I'm with my 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 4X in CA for a couple of months.

Planning to visit a few places while I'm here. This week I want to take a short ride to McCabe Flats on BLM land. I spent quite a bit of time in the area growing up here as a kid. Just hope the weather holds out.

Welcome Randy! I love PA, have close friends near Wellsboro and enjoy spending time out there. Nice 'Grand Canyon' over there and terrific maple syrup!

I just joined myself and glad to see the family table getting larger.

Overland and out,
Steven

 

[Dorian]

Hi everyone,
Ed Scharnhorst here. Living in the Hill Country outside San Antonio. Been 4 wheeling off and on for years at a moderate level. Mostly beaches, fire roads and mountain trails on the east coast. Started making trips out Big Bend (NP & SP) for camping with my wife & son (he's in the '97 3rd gen) over the last few years. Looking forward to getting out further and staying longer! Our short list for next trips are Padre, 4 corners area and Colorado. Driving a '12 4runner that's never finished.


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Welcome to the group. Great photo.

 

[splatterdab]

Howdy All,
Randy here. Just joined today. I'm from Southeast PA but I'm with my 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 4X in CA for a couple of months.

Planning to visit a few places while I'm here. This week I want to take a short ride to McCabe Flats on BLM land. I spent quite a bit of time in the area growing up here as a kid. Just hope the weather holds out.

Welcome Randy! I love PA, have close friends near Wellsboro and enjoy spending time out there. Nice 'Grand Canyon' over there and terrific maple syrup!

I just joined myself and glad to see the family table getting larger.

Overland and out,
Steven

Yes! I plan to find some more backroads in Susquennock State Forest and Allegheny National Forest when I get back to PA.

And yes, Vermont isn't the only place with good maple syrup.

 

[Kent R]

Howdy All,
Randy here. Just joined today. I'm from Southeast PA but I'm with my 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 4X in CA for a couple of months.

Planning to visit a few places while I'm here. This week I want to take a short ride to McCabe Flats on BLM land. I spent quite a bit of time in the area growing up here as a kid. Just hope the weather holds out.

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
When at home you are in the East Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative to you is @Wawa Skittletits
Your Regional Director is @Nomadik Nova
In the West the Regional Director is @Narbob for help or information.
Member Representatives;
In SoCal @Barclay (LA) @FrankRoams (OC/SD) @Dominic OB0158 (Inland Empire)
In NorCal @PapaDave, Sac/Foothills @Magic Mike, North State @Cottonwoody, Central Valley @TOMB, Nevada @HappyOurOverlanding
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[Kent R]

Hi everyone,
Ed Scharnhorst here. Living in the Hill Country outside San Antonio. Been 4 wheeling off and on for years at a moderate level. Mostly beaches, fire roads and mountain trails on the east coast. Started making trips out Big Bend (NP & SP) for camping with my wife & son (he's in the '97 3rd gen) over the last few years. Looking forward to getting out further and staying longer! Our short list for next trips are Padre, 4 corners area and Colorado. Driving a '12 4runner that's never finished.


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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 the Southwest Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
The closest Member Representative is @Prerunner1982 & @USStrongman
Quick adult & youthTread Lightly online awareness course.
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[Jduque4]

Hello everyone!

2019 Toyota Highlander SE

San Jose, California

I’m between a novice and a experience overlander!

Excited to join the community! Stay safe everyone!

 

[Tharp0608]

Hi am from the Midwest

 

[Kent R]

Hi am from the Midwest

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 the Southeast Region, local information can also be found in the “Overland Bound by Region”
OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Your Regional Director is @AdventureWithDanan . The closest Member Representative to you for local information in AR is @BlueLineOverland
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[Kent R]

Hello everyone!

2019 Toyota Highlander SE

San Jose, California

I’m between a novice and a experience overlander!

Excited to join the community! Stay safe everyone!

Welcome to Overland Bound
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; Bay Area @PapaDave
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.
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Tread Lightly! Youth Online Course

 

[troubledog]

New member here, just introducing myself. David Meaux. Hoping to learn more about overlanding and meet some new trail buddies!

Location: Houston, Texas (Cypress area)

Rig: 2014 FJ Cruiser TTUE

Overlanding Experience Background: Moderate to beginner - although I've been doing it a while. not as tech savvy as I'd like to be. First time out was 1990 in my then new Jeep Cherokee Pioneer to the San Juan mountains. Nearly rolled off the cliff backwards with young expecting bride in vehicle. Fortunately I found the e-brake buried under too many maps, in the nick of time. Since then we've moved through a range of vehicles... moved to Toyota in 2010. As we live in Texas, my favorite spot is Big Bend Ranch (the state park). World-class scenery. great trails (unmaintained roads as the park calls them). We also love going to Utah and Arizona. With my new retirement my wife and I really want to pick this up more as we have a passion for it and now we have some time!