Recent content by mk216v

Now we just need Mike to pass out bluetooth headsets! :cool:

Yep, I can also attest to that! I think it was 2015 or so when Mike and I took the XV-JP down to NorCal coast, and cost accosted (in a friendly way) at every pit stop. Mike always reminded me--people saw the front and knew it was a Jeep, but yet it was a Jeep like none other they'd ever seen...

*And the more-centerline'd frame rails which allows for deeper under-frame-plane storage boxes. I haven't priced them in awhile; are pickups less $ than cab-chassis, and/or easier to get? Since ST doesn't have under-frame-plane exterior storage, they may not see the value of the frame rails...

@jaywo Thanks for the further info on the LTVL video. I didn't study the video hard enough to watch for LR-RR wheelspin rates to determine if it had a full locking diff. This video must have been before he upgraded the rear to an ARB air locker. He (Chad) is a king in the eyes of many Sprinter...

Hehe, deal! :cool: Thanks for that Chad video. I know he now has the ARB locking rear diff; do you know if this video is with or without the ARB locking rear diff engaged? Agreed that a Sprinter with proper susp can be decent offroad--especially if its weight is kept under 5tons. I might have...

Paragon truck will be maybe 1000lbs lighter than Megatron truck due to being an F350 (Google says '25 F350 petrol V8 CrewCab 4WD has curb between 6,600lbs and 7,000lbs, '25 F350 diesel V8 CrewCab 4WD has curb between 7,000lbs and 8,100lbs) vs F550 (Google says '25 F550 petrol V8 CrewCab 4WD has...

OxP; I’d suggest anyone considering one do more research and talk to current owners about their experience esp re: quality control so that you know what to expect going in. Nice people and interiors look very high quality, but from numerous firsthand experiences the suggested research is all...

Looks like you got a defective 957 GTS. Better scrap it. 🙃

Sub'd as will be adding ExpOne rear bumper and Triple-R LED reverse lights (unsure yet how I'll be activating these when desired/in Reverse--maybe adding another SwitchPros) within a few months on my '22 PowerWagon/EnduroSuperTourer.

Having owned a lot more overland rigs than my signature dictates (E350 4WD, another E350, lots of involvement with other E-Series 4WD's, TransitRWD that was headed->Raptor/F150 4WD conversion, '19 F350 cab-chassis, fully built '19 F350 4WD pickup/Aterra, EarthRoamer XV-LT F550, now...

WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, HUUUUUGE congrats Mike!!!! 🤯 What an absolute honor. This has to be an ExPo record, no? Is there any other thread with as many views as Mike's XV-JP-NW? And is there any other ExPo OG more OG than you, who is still kicking around these parts, active on threads in helping...

Bumpity!

Haha to your LM002 comment Mark. That went down a fun little rabbit hole...Did you know there is a 1of1 orange LM002 Evoluzione that was developed by the Swiss-based World LM Racing Team? Wonder if it has the optional L804 type 7.2L marine V12 (more commonly found in class 1 offshore...

Congrats to you, and the new owner--lots of awesome adventures await them!

Agreed that the ~1500lb payload on a PW is pretty pathetic. But if the added weight is kept in check, it can be one hell of an awesome PW. :cool: Curious what y'all are trying to tow with a petrol PW that weighs over 10k; construction equipment?