Recent content by redthies

First words of your response “That’s not really an overlanding question”. No kidding Sherlock. It’s a vehicle question, on one of the most capable full-size off-road vehicles available from an OEM. And payload on both the 2005 and 2013 PWs I mentioned is in the 2,600 lb range. The 2014+...

Thanks Hemi. The 2013 (which I’m leaning towards) has only 60,000 on a crate engine. I would hope that being new and recent the engine builder would have used studs instead of bolts. Using EVIC to determine idle hours is a great tip, but would probably show the total hours since new though...

No. It’s not. But I’ve been a contributing member here for almost 20 years, and there are a ton of people on here who ARE active on those other forums (where I’m not a member) that have information that may be helpful. This forum is not just a “car camping nerd fest”, despite what you Johnny...

Nice rig. I’m curious how you make (made?) your living. Your thread detail makes me think some sort of scientist? My build threads are usually about 15 pages. This one reads like a shop manual with the level of detail!

I’ve owned a lot of Dodge trucks over the years, and only one was a gasser. A 2nd gen 2500 with a 5.9 in it. Dana 60s front and rear, quad cab. It was a great truck. I have always had a soft spot for the Power Wagons, and find myself wanting one. I’m looking at a couple of options, both of...

Thuren coils are a game changer. Absolutely the best bang for buck mod you can do to a Ram truck.

2025 Land Cruiser 1958.

Beautiful 40. Pace ought to be similar to a HD pulling a trailer, but as you said, more comfortable. I haven’t done too many long distances on the couple of Harleys I’ve had, but definitely done some long drives in a 40 during Canadian winters here in BC. None of my 40s were as nice as yours...

It’s time for a 250 Series registry. You all know the drill: 1. Year, model, color, etc: 2. Name of owner/screen name: 3. How long have you owned your 200 series? Is this your first? 4. Mileage at date of purchase and present mileage: 5. Your favorite mods... If any: 6. How your 200 is used...

You’re not wrong XJ. I have a friend who is very high up in the CDN Forces (from back when we had spec forces, and he has US Ranger jump wings on his dress uniform). He said he could have one of his Sgt Majors take me out for a “drive” and gun test in one, but that there was no way they will...

As someone who welds, and owns a custom rv buidling business, I’d love to offer some help, but your pictures offer zero clue as to what you have to work with…

Obviously my photos are in jest. It’s been super dry here for the most part, but on the daily forestry roads drives, they’ve been fantastic.

We are closing in on 4 weeks with the RT Trails. So far, so great. Not noisy, track great. We’re a bit squirmy at first but tire shop over inflated them. I dropped 5 psi (to 30) and they are now very solid on road. I have them on my ‘03 Sequoia so the E rating is a bit higher than I need at...

I’m not a big fan of ANY organized “camping”, but occasionally suck it up and drive through a NP. Where I live, Yellowstone has been “in my way” on a couple of fishing or hunting trips, so I bite my tongue and get through as quick as I can, which is often way slower than I’d like due to “gapers”.

I think you should test it. Go run the nearest popular “4x4 only” trail on NPS land in your Subaru on a holiday weekend and let us know what happens? 99% of ”news” is inflammatory BS.