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Is there a reason you're looking at 3.73s? I always emphasize the importance of considering transmission internal gear ratios when picking your rear axle. In the case of 66RE, it has relatively tall gears: 3.2:1 1st, and .63:1 6th. I'd HIGHLY recommend 4.10s, especially on a heavy truck. On...

Well, I've got a 12 ton bus with a Detroit Diesel and 5 speed crash box (Spicer) and double disk clutch, and you're right, I absolutely hate it in anything but sustained 60 mph cruise! Even in sports cars it's hard to pick a manual these days. Watching the latest Hellcat videos, that 8 speed ZF...

Confused me too, at first. I was like what? They made the truck interchangeable with OEM Ford parts?

Good point. Way too often, we see trucks here getting built into "trail rigs" instead of "overlanders". 4 - 5 inch suspension lifts, huge articulation, etc., is good for day trips on a difficult trail, but not covering 1000 miles in the middle of nowhere. For strictly overlanding, the Explorer...

Thanks so much for weighting that, I've looked all over the web high and low, and all I got were estimates of 400 - 600 lbs. So with the tailgate, we're looking at 500lbs ish for an 8' bed. Reason I ask, I thought about removing my bed (1500 Crew Cab) to tow a toy hauler. The 1/2 tons have the...

Where did I say the LC200 was weak? Did you even read what you quoted? I said the H1 and late model Power Wagons are overbuilt. Nothing about LC200 being weak. Armored cars are built with everything from Explorers to to Esclades. Not sure what point you're trying to make...

Depends how that GVW is calculated. Remember, your suspension and brakes, vital safety items, are attached to your GAWR. If you don't exceed your axle rating, you cannot exceed your suspension and brakes simply by going over GVW, this is by design and by law (in North America). People often...

Didn't mean to imply the moose test was US based, apologies for the confusion. When I say lawyers, I don't mean them directly, rather, by heavily influencing the safety agencies. Laws of physics is the same anywhere on earth, no reason why the same SUV is rated to tow 30% less over here. In...

If you're talking about international overlanding, then I mostly agree. However, for domestic overland travel, it's reversed. I challenge you to find ANY part for either a JDM diesel 80, or North American 80/100/200 in the middle of a northern BC town. Say, Fort St. John. With an F250 or Ram...

Enough with scare tactics, provide solid proof, as in an actual court case where a private vehicle, over the manufacturer's GVW, crashed and the owner had insurance denied and everything taken away. Show me a case and I'll stand corrected. Until then, it's all internet hearsay... As both an...

I'm glad you brought up those videos - I think that's THE BIGGEST reason why North American vehicles have lower payload and tow ratings than EU versions - Safety and Lawyers. The next reason is comfort, which requires softer springs. Let's be honest with ourselves, does anyone really think a...

Near-stock is probably the best for real overland expeditions. Lifts and eye-popping articulation is good for rock crawling and show & tell, but not covering large distances in dirt and mud.

They were up untill end of 2010. The new generation starting in 2011 was a clone of the Nissan Patrol Y62 (basically Patrol with active hydraulic suspension).

The only reason I brought up the QX is for people insisting on global overlanding and require parts availability. If you snap a cv joint in the Middle East, you can buy one for the Patrol and slap it on the Infiniti. With an Armada you're stuck... For domestic overlanding, there are better and...

That's a factor missed by many - price. I think we ALL agree a LC200 is a better vehicle than a JKU, for just about anything except hard core crawling vs a Rubicon. But at 2.5x the price, it BETTER be! If we're talking about LC200 class of overlanding trucks, another vehicle I'd add (may get a...

The fanboy is yourself. I've made objective arguments throughout my post, highlighting the PROs and CONs of each manufacturer. You just want to hear the LC is king of the world, and Toyota can out-wheel a lunar lander on the moon. The slightest negativity towards anything you own (Toyota and...

Not sure if I WANT a modern EPA diesel in a Wrangler. Can you imagine how fast your DPF might plug up at extended idle on a slow trail? And since this is Expedition forum, what about finding ultra low sulfur diesel outside of US/Canada?

That's what I call lazy argument - asking someone to do a bunch of work just prove a theory for you. The FJ is a nice truck, and one of the last remaining offroad capable SUVs, but make no mistake, a Rubicon beats in in EVERY offroad performance index: approach/departure angles, breakover on...

Likely the reason. Both the SRW and DRW HD Rams uses the 11.5 axle (11.75 on post 2013). Repo.com in Burnaby had a nearly new F350 DRW for only $26k (though 2wd). These regular cab duallies can be bargains!

As far as "overlanding" goes, yes, I agree. That having been said, don't think Jeep every advertised their vehicles as "overland" platforms. Sure there's the Grand Cherokee "Overland", but only as a trim level name. Don't see it outfitted with jerry and water cans in the middle of Africa in...