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I have a friend with a SMB, and we're trying to come to a conclusion as to the type of jack needed for all-around useage. It's a 4WD diesel running 315/70 BFGs. The bottle jack that came with it barely has enough lift to get the tire off the ground...and that means digging out a little under...

As many of you who have been around here for awhile know, I have a fondness for Mexico. It's always been a place where I go to renew my faith in humanity, for the kindness of the Mexican people; many of whom live well below what we in the U.S. would consider to be the poverty level, always is a...

Ok, so I don't need an Iphone, and the service is poor here in Flagstaff, but I do like the idea of being able to have wi-fi web access for email, etc. without bringing my laptop along... So, the question is...16G or 32G model? I use about 10Gigs on my current video Ipod, but I'm not sure of...

So, I suppose I should have a formal introduction thread for the "new" rig, which replaced the Troopy! 1985 BJ70, North American Spec. Legally imported and titled (Originally sold new at a Canadian dealership, and on the DOT list of eligible vehicles for import.) 3.4L 3B four cylinder diesel...

Aerostich Darien Pants w/belt Gore Tex, cordura, YKK...bomber motorcycle pants. Size 40R (32 3/4" Inseam) Fit like jeans...if you wear a 38-40"+ 1-2" waist...these'll work. Link to Aerostich here: http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Darien-Motorcycle-Pants-p-16379.html Used, some road grime...

Let's say, just theoretically for now, that I were to get something with the following: 3B 3.4L Toyota Diesel (non-turbo, 90hp@ 3500rpm) H55 5 speed transmission (0.84 5th gear ratio) Stock Transfer Case (1:1 high range) 4.56:1 axle gears ....Running 31" tires would net me about 2923rpm at...

Cross link from 'mud. Left hand drive Troopy from Saudi.....very reasonable price of $13K.... http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-classifieds-corner/250509-81-lhd-troopy-sale.html#post3839278 ]

I had a discussion with a few folks at the last ET, regarding how our kids are growing up overlanding.... ....fridges, roof top/OZ tents, solar panels.... Felt this Land Rover Discovery advert was appropriate! I'm sure lots of ya'll have seen it before....but found it fun...

Davis Unified Ignition 2F HEI Distributor. Bought for the troopy....but I'm gonna stick with OEM. With plug wires (not pictured). $200.00 includes shipping in CONUS. FJ40 Interior tire carrier. Custom off my Troopy....bolts to the fender well & side panel using OEM locations. $30.00...

Just found this site: www.toyodiy.com All EPCs for all markets....meaning, for instance, I can get the part numbers for my RHD Australian Troopy or Canadian BJ70 and compare them to the US market FJ40s. Excellent Resource! UPDATE: Toyota has required all online sites to remove the pictures...

Cross post to IH8MUD...and under $10K! Bull is a good guy....I believe he's here too... http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-classifieds-corner/243499-1980-lhd-hj47-troopy.html -H-

Yesterday I took the wife and two year old daughter out to an area outside of Flagstaff to test out a new OZTent, and to get the little one used to taking a nap in a tent. There is an area to the West of the Kachina Peaks known as Hart Prairie, with expansive views in the tall Ponderosa pine...

Last weekend....our short-haul team hung around.... I was on the summit of the mountain in the background at the same time! -H- :sombrero:

I figured since we've got the sub-forum, we can introduce ourselves: Andrew Coconino County Sheriff's Search & Rescue based in Flagstaff, Arizona Member since 1998 General SAR (Ground Pounder/ATV/Tracking etc.) Technical High Angle Rescue Certified Mountain/Alpine Certified Wilderness EMT...

Looks like Ewan and Charlie are heading to our neck of the woods.... SA to California, 2009. http://www.people.co.uk/news/tm_headline=ewan-s-up-for-a-new-long-way&method=full&objectid=20158035&siteid=93463-name_page.html -H-

Putting out feelers.... I'm looking for a US driver's side (left) front bucket seat from a 1978+ FJ40. Foam and upholstery condition is unimportant; I'll recover/refoam anyways.... -H-

*I'm using the "advanced" term very loosely.... Ok, so that the newbies don't feel so bad.... Coming home from the Silverton, CO Horizons Unlimited meeting, I decided to take a side route on the Mormon Trail in Southern Utah... The beginning looked great, newly graded, and was smooth...

Ok, Picked up a Comet SBB-5 antenna, which supposedly has the "fold over" feature.... For the life of me I can't figure out how to fold it over.... Anyone care to enlighten me with an answer to this very, very newbie question? -H-

I'm not usually one to cross post from another forum, but I found this post on AdvRider regarding taking a walking cane and making a tire changing brace for those who don't have centerstands really, really good.... So...enjoy the $11 tool! http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262648...

Ok, since I narrowly missed the last two that went up here...I'll put out the call. I'm lookin'. -H- :peepwall: