Recent content by redthies

I’m in the process of selling off 3 of my 5 vehicles and buying one new to me. We have a ‘25 Land Cruiser for the business, I just bought a ridiculously priced ‘05 Power Wagon for towing, dump runs, hunting, fishing, and I have a 1963 VW Manx clone for when I want to waste time spinning...

If you run Toyo or Nitto tires on your rig, check the info linked below. You might be in line for a free set of new tires! (Glass half full version). https://www.nittotire.com/media/o2jjlgbn/nitto-safety-recall-website-notice.pdf...

Thanks Westy. I forgot how much better the visibility is in a 3rd gen. The shape of the hood is far better for forward sightlines than the 4th gens.

His license plate tells him what to do with the fake Defender.

Well, I answered the question on Thursday evening. At $4,900 I just couldn’t say no to the ‘05. It is in amazing condition mechanically,, and body and interior are also super clean, with the exception of some of the typical rocker panel rust, which is a super easy fix, and the console lid is...

New rig in the driveway. I was looking at 4th gen Power Wagons, but the condition, completed PM and ridiculous price got me back in my 3rd 2005 Dodge. This thing is amazing!

CJC is a trusted vendor. Just get ‘em.

I’m sure McGard makes nuts for the factory wheels. Or you could always go to the dealer. Bring lube along…

My ‘94 Bronco project. It’s come LONG way!

Here’s a trick for leaf bushings. A big drill (I use a 1/2” Makita with the top and bottom handles and D handle on the end (BIG torque). Take a 1/4” bit and drill into the rubber bushing. The torque of the drill will spin the bit to the outside and spin it around the spring eye/wrap. It...

Thanks. It’s still his, but I live a ways away, and we are keeping in touch. I found myself looking at a ‘14 that is much closer, and less money, but the payload is 600+ lbs less! Not ideal. I watched that video. It’s all good info, but buddies delivery is “interesting”.

I was just in Jackson again last month for the first time in a long while. Shame what a ********-hole it’s become! I won’t ever go back. I’ll drive through but I won’t go into “town”. I like it down in Afton area. Anywhere south of Alpine really. We were through Lander last year (well, Cody...

You are like me. Too many projects! I’m selling 3 of my rigs and just going to one truck. Well, one truck, one Land Cruiser, one motorbike, one ‘63 VW Manx clone, 2 boats, 3 Airstreams etc etc. Where would you go in Wyoming?

I went to see the 2013 on Thursday and made a handshake deal on it. It is in great shape for the age, owned and well maintained by a 66 year old gentleman who used it for backcountry fishing access. Yes, it has some pinstriping and a couple of minor dents, but since my intended use would only...

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+...