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Launch Member

Member I

233
Pittsburgh, PA
First Name
Ron
Last Name
R
Member #

18375

Hello, long time forum lurker here who finally joined because this site is such a great resource!

My rig is a 1985 Toyota 4runner. You can follow it on Instagram @4RunnerFeed if you'd like to see more of it.
Some quick details about my rig:
-Currently swapping original 22re engine for a 2.7l 3RZ from a 99 Tacoma.
-Sleeping / storage platform in the back, folds to accomodate the rear seats. After the engine swap is done, my next project is building a custom pop up camper top
-Dual battery setup, powering Dometic CF-25 and MaxxAir fan
-4.88 Detriot Truetrac limited slip differentials, front and rear
-31.6" tires, 265/75r16. May switch to 33s for my next set
-Dual swingout rear bumper
-Factory solid front axle, full floating rear axle

I have owned my truck for about 2 years now, and I'm definitely a total novice when it comes to off roading. So far, I have taken my rig across the country to Colorado, and all over the Northeast, including northern Ontario, Quebec, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. I'm from Pittsburgh, and regularly explore western PA and West Virginia. I'm also very into canoeing and kayaking, and often have a boat on top of my truck!
 

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Gabriel Bozeman

Rank V
Launch Member

Traveler II

2,902
Oak Harbor, WA, USA
First Name
Gabriel
Last Name
Bozeman
Member #

16950

Hello, long time forum lurker here who finally joined because this site is such a great resource!

My rig is a 1985 Toyota 4runner. You can follow it on Instagram @4RunnerFeed if you'd like to see more of it.
Some quick details about my rig:
-Currently swapping original 22re engine for a 2.7l 3RZ from a 99 Tacoma.
-Sleeping / storage platform in the back, folds to accomodate the rear seats. After the engine swap is done, my next project is building a custom pop up camper top
-Dual battery setup, powering Dometic CF-25 and MaxxAir fan
-4.88 Detriot Truetrac limited slip differentials, front and rear
-31.6" tires, 265/75r16. May switch to 33s for my next set
-Dual swingout rear bumper
-Factory solid front axle, full floating rear axle

I have owned my truck for about 2 years now, and I'm definitely a total novice when it comes to off roading. So far, I have taken my rig across the country to Colorado, and all over the Northeast, including northern Ontario, Quebec, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. I'm from Pittsburgh, and regularly explore western PA and West Virginia. I'm also very into canoeing and kayaking, and often have a boat on top of my truck!
Welcome! Nice 4Runner!
 

Contributor I

60
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
First Name
Dante
Last Name
Bartolotta
Hey! also pretty new to the forum and overlanding. I have a 2011 Jeep JKU that I'm building into an overlander.
Specs:
- 6in lift
- 37in tires
- 8,000lb winch sitting in a smittybilt xr2 front bumper
- GOBI rack with 50" light bar up top
- full skids underneath
- AEV offroad rear tire carrier with water tank built in

There's a few other odds and ends thrown in, but shes coming along nicely.

What made me answer your post is I saw that you're also from Pittsburgh. Maybe we can hit some of the trails around here sometime.
 

roots66

Local Expert, Texas USA
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Member III

3,477
Weir, TX, USA
First Name
Mike
Last Name
Roots
Member #

16968

Service Branch
USAF
Welcome from Central Texas