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Enthusiast III
Another new guy here. I'm Aaron from NY, about an hour north of NYC. My ultimate goal is to do the length of the Trans America Trail. Lots to learn before that though. I went to AOAA last year and got hooked, taking a few more trips this year starting in March. I'm about 3 hours away from there but it's worth the drive. I hear they've created an overland-style loop this year, looking forward to that. Anyway, here's my XJ Cherokee:
It's actually my second XJ. I built this black one last year, but just sold it to a buddy:
Anyway, happy to be here!
It's actually my second XJ. I built this black one last year, but just sold it to a buddy:
Anyway, happy to be here!
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Enthusiast II
Greetings. Meet Finn my completely new, completely stock 2017 TRD Pro Tacoma. This was last weekend out by Snoqualmie Pass with maybe 40 miles on it and its first trip off tarmac. I plan on taking things slow, learning from these groups, maybe asking some questions, acquiring some gear, and getting out and exploring the pacific Northwest. I'm Gerhard from Seattle by way of Southern California. I have no real overloading experience to speak of, but I plan on changing that.
Hi All,
SteveG here from GoFastBroncos.com. I am a long-time Desert Racing enthusiast that also has a soft spot for all things Overland. While I sold my Bronco a few years ago, I generally get my off-road and go-fast cravings out of my system through work (quite the bonus, yes) but the bug is still there to finish something for myself. I'm a I-Beam/Twin Traction Beam guy to the core, so even though it's not your typical "Overland" vehicle, my current vehicle of choice is a first-generation 4WD Explorer with a manual trans. The current plan is to give it a very mild suspension treatment to increase travel, add some good shocks and valving to soak up some bigger hits and add some accessories that make outings more enjoyable.
The other plan is to resist installing all the full-size Bronco suspension conversion kit I have 90% of the parts with... trying to keep it simple, Stupid. We'll see.
It's great to be here... looking forward to reading up on the forum.
Everyone likes a photo, so here's one from Rally In The Pines last year. No, not Overland but, yes. A lot of great, exploring fun!
SteveG here from GoFastBroncos.com. I am a long-time Desert Racing enthusiast that also has a soft spot for all things Overland. While I sold my Bronco a few years ago, I generally get my off-road and go-fast cravings out of my system through work (quite the bonus, yes) but the bug is still there to finish something for myself. I'm a I-Beam/Twin Traction Beam guy to the core, so even though it's not your typical "Overland" vehicle, my current vehicle of choice is a first-generation 4WD Explorer with a manual trans. The current plan is to give it a very mild suspension treatment to increase travel, add some good shocks and valving to soak up some bigger hits and add some accessories that make outings more enjoyable.
The other plan is to resist installing all the full-size Bronco suspension conversion kit I have 90% of the parts with... trying to keep it simple, Stupid. We'll see.
It's great to be here... looking forward to reading up on the forum.
Everyone likes a photo, so here's one from Rally In The Pines last year. No, not Overland but, yes. A lot of great, exploring fun!
Member III
Hey newbie here, just received my membership number via email. my name is Keith and my pride and joy is a Land Rover Defender 90. I am part way to kitting it out the way I really want. I still have some way to go but finances are holding me back. Being ex-Armed Forces I have been very lucky to have travelled to a significant number of places. Now I want to see the places I never got to. as you can see from my avatar my sleeping a range mens are a Tentipi Safir7 . It's so quick and easy to put up. I am just about to buy the optional porch to gI've me more storage space. my next trip is forecast for early Summer. anyway I best be off to work.
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Glad to see another Defender joining up and ex forces too [emoji3]
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Hello everyone! I'm Terry from Covington, Va and I'm a novice by all accounts. I've been camping, I'm a member of a local off-road club and we've taken weekend camping trips to places like Uwharrie, NC and Harlan, KY and tent camped but that was just me and a buddy in his F150 truggy and what we could strap to the bed. Cooking hot dogs over fires and eating pop-tarts for breakfast. However, the wife and I both enjoy camping and traveling and with 3 kids, are wanting to get them outside and enjoy the world around us more.
So, the vehicle is a 2007 Xterra S. Stock right now but some mods to come as budget allows. My wife started back to school in the fall and that's kinda cramped our budget for unnecessary vehicle mods. Not a bad start, bought it from a friend with a rebuilt transmission (SMOD) and have been doing some general maintenance to it as we go. It's my DD and I have a dedicated wheeler already (double locked K5 Blazer on 35s, clocked t-case, almost flat belly, still working on shifter/exhaust) so the Xterra will stay pretty mild.
I picked up my 3rd week of vacation at work this year (8 years) and we've decided to spend that week on the road visiting people and places we've been saying we would for a while now. I'll get into more detail about that later though. I was on ExPo but I didn't find it that nurturing to novices and found out about this forum and thought I'd give it a shot.
I'm in industrial Instrumentation as a profession at the local paper mill and grew up on a farm with a GM trained ASE certified mechanic and industrial maintenance worker for a Dad. I'm also a Ham, KJ4TOZ, as well as a general tinkerer. Hope to learn a lot and be of some use around here in the future.
So, the vehicle is a 2007 Xterra S. Stock right now but some mods to come as budget allows. My wife started back to school in the fall and that's kinda cramped our budget for unnecessary vehicle mods. Not a bad start, bought it from a friend with a rebuilt transmission (SMOD) and have been doing some general maintenance to it as we go. It's my DD and I have a dedicated wheeler already (double locked K5 Blazer on 35s, clocked t-case, almost flat belly, still working on shifter/exhaust) so the Xterra will stay pretty mild.
I picked up my 3rd week of vacation at work this year (8 years) and we've decided to spend that week on the road visiting people and places we've been saying we would for a while now. I'll get into more detail about that later though. I was on ExPo but I didn't find it that nurturing to novices and found out about this forum and thought I'd give it a shot.
I'm in industrial Instrumentation as a profession at the local paper mill and grew up on a farm with a GM trained ASE certified mechanic and industrial maintenance worker for a Dad. I'm also a Ham, KJ4TOZ, as well as a general tinkerer. Hope to learn a lot and be of some use around here in the future.
I hate they stopped making the Xterra's. I'm new to this stuff also , and learning as I go
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Enthusiast III
That is an awesome setup, my friend has a '15 outback and I cant wait till he gets a lift and better tires.
Contributor I
Thanks Bro. I'm no 4x4'er, but the first time I took the Outback to Big Bend NP and hit the unmaintained back roads I was hooked...that was bone stock with less than 1,000 miles on the clock. Two years later already almost 40K miles and at least 2K of those crawling on dirt/rocks!
Member III
I hadn't realized they killed it off until I after I bought this one. I like mine but they were in an odd market I think. Even so, the solid rear axle and availability of lifts sold me on it. I can lift it a little and throw some larger tires under it easy enough and then gear lower later without much hassle. Like I said, it's my DD so I'm looking to keep it as worry free as possible.
I like roaming the back roads, but haven't done much in recent years and I wanted to change that with this vehicle. Guess we'll see how it turns out!
Pathfinder I
Hello - I got here somewhat by accident... I previously drove a '99 Escalade as my daily driver which recently deteriorated to the point where I urgently needed to replace it. I searched high and low for a 4Runner but they are going for a premium in my area so I found a Discovery 2 (with relatively low miles) which the previous owner had invested in suspension, tires, rack, lights, and bumpers. Now I'm learning about the world of Land Rover's and especially the Discovery 2. Looking forward to connecting with OB folks in my area.
1) Picture: Attached (and as soon as I have one off pavement I'll update
2) Snohomish County, WA
3) Land Rover Discovery 2, 2001
4) Overlanding Experience Background: Novice
Welcome to the brotherhood!
Hi all - just recently received my member number (#2684) so thought it time to check in properly. Name is Peter and am in the Atlanta area.
Variety of off-road/ rough road (in some of the places I have driven, it is kinda hard to tell the difference) experience over the years but vehicle mostly toy transport & flying machine for my dogs at the moment.
Driving 2011 4Runner TE, minimal mods, but more planned.
Variety of off-road/ rough road (in some of the places I have driven, it is kinda hard to tell the difference) experience over the years but vehicle mostly toy transport & flying machine for my dogs at the moment.
Driving 2011 4Runner TE, minimal mods, but more planned.
swing by New Orleans on your way. I have a gated lot in walking distance from Bourbon st and the French Quarter.
Greetings from Prince George, BC!
The Jeep is Ghost, and Ghost likes adventures. Like RescueJeep, our last major adventure was 19 days from Prince George, through BC, Alberta, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona to Las Vegas for the Jp Magazine Dirt'n'Drive to Moab. Participate in the glory that was Easter Jeep Safari 50, and then Utah, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington home!
Summer was spent exploring the riversides and mountain tops in our region.
The next grand adventure leaves poor Ghost at home while the husband and I rent a campervan in the Scottish Highlands for 14 days of exploration, hiking and scotch!
The Jeep is Ghost, and Ghost likes adventures. Like RescueJeep, our last major adventure was 19 days from Prince George, through BC, Alberta, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona to Las Vegas for the Jp Magazine Dirt'n'Drive to Moab. Participate in the glory that was Easter Jeep Safari 50, and then Utah, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington home!
Summer was spent exploring the riversides and mountain tops in our region.
The next grand adventure leaves poor Ghost at home while the husband and I rent a campervan in the Scottish Highlands for 14 days of exploration, hiking and scotch!
Thanks for the invite,it's about 12h drive so I'm pretty sure we will need a rest area I will contact you regardless if I camp the night or not... at least for a drink:)
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Drinks are this towns specialty. Plus from my lot there is one hell of a view of the city.
Last time I visited your city was in my 20 with bunch of bikers, we had a blast! Are you going to the overland show in May?
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I doubt I will make the expo west because of work but keeping an eye on expo east and Smoky Mountain Overland Rally in Del rio TN
