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    Known Mitsubishi Montero LS 1991 3.0 Issues

    Thanks for the details How common is the ECU going bad due to blown caps? The truck is in the process of getting all of it's fluids changed I'll check on if anything usual shows up there.
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    Storing Fuel Cans in Enclosed Roof Cargo Box

    ok cool... Thanks for the replies. I'll see if I can go about using my hitch box or the roof itself
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    Known Mitsubishi Montero LS 1991 3.0 Issues

    Hey Guys, I've got a friend looking at purchasing a used 1991 Mistubishi Monetro LS for use as a ranch vehicle on his land. I have a subaru and he has a ford truck so neither of us has any experience with Mitsubishi. I know through reading completed adventures and posts that the Mitsubishi's...
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    Storing Fuel Cans in Enclosed Roof Cargo Box

    Hey Guys, I was trying to find out if it sounds reasonable or 'ok' to carry extra fuel in a roof top cargo box. Currently I have a Yakima Skybox and will be using it to carry some extra gear on a trip. I have a hitch mounted cargo tray that I normally use but given some of the terrain I am...
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    Big Bend NP Jan 2013

    Where did you find the dripping water/ice at the bottom of the cliff? Any idea what trail or the approximate area?
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    Cheap Fridge <$400 shipped

    Cool thread .... Subscribed
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    Big Bend Country 2012

    Enjoying the trip report Mr. Leary! Looking forward to the rest. Can't wait to get back to Big Bend! :)
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    Subcompact Overland Upgrades. '84 Subaru

    I have been thinking of doing something similar for my outback. The only issue I have is how much room will be left between the platform and roof of the car. The outback only has 29-31 inches of space currently. How much room do you have between the platform and roof? Also, is that enough room...
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    Which late-model Subaru has the best off-road AWD system?

    I believe both outbacks (2.5 and 2.5XT) from '05-'09 Have 5MT options which comes with the the LSD
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    Which late-model Subaru has the best off-road AWD system?

    a 3rd AWD system - 5EAT So there is a 3rd AWD system in the subaru vehicles. I have an '08 Outback 2.5XT. This is a 2.5L Turbo motor with the 5EAT - 5 speed automatic. This transmission has a 'normal' torque split of 45/55 (F/R). The AWD is a more advanced 'predictive' clutch pack. The rear...
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    Big Bend National Park 3/12 - 3/16

    Day 2 So after an interesting evening we woke up a sunrise to enjoy the sun coming over the ridge behind us. Since this is vacation for us we decided to relax and sleep in a little longer. This was a little harder than it sounds as I was eager to hitup some more of the road but it sure sure is...
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    Subaru. Which years? Which models?

    +1 For Subaru Outback I'm currently a very happy over of a '08 Subaru Outback 2.5XT. This is the model with the Turbo. The only negative I have encountered is the need for premium fuel but so far my avg mileage over the past 9000 miles has been ~ 22MPG with being used for daily driving and...
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    Big Bend National Park 3/12 - 3/16

    Alright, so this will be my first trip report here at ExPo. I recently found the site a few months back and got some good feedback from the central texas folks about planning my trip to big bend. Photos from the trip can be seen here This was going to be the first 'off-road' trip and I was...
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    Texas Hill Country (Feb 18-20, 2011)

    Wow! Awesome trip guys...I sure wish I had been able to make it out. Looking forward to the future trips!:smiley_drive:
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    Gen 4 Outback

    Awesome Build! I've got an '08 Subaru Outback 2.5XT and its great to see another Subie owner. I'm just getting into ExPo and overland but its really cool to see what you have done so far!
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