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Expedition Portal is please to welcome Overland Navigator as the Title Sponsor of the "Completed Adventures and Events" section of the forum. They have worked hard to successfully develop a user friendly navigation option specifically tailored to vehicle-based exploration and we appreciate...

Last Friday night we were camped at Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley. We had arrived in late afternoon and all of the nearby designated remote campsites were taken and we did not have time to find a spot in the back country. So we pulled into the RV/campground area and grabbed a spot, cooked...

Hi, Ok, earlier this week we all discussed the misfire in Cylinder #6 of my 2001 DII with 102,000 miles on it. Everyone did great on that one, lots of help and great advice resulting in new wires and new plugs installed. So lets try another one!! :wings: I disconnected the battery I replaced...

Hi, On my 2001 DII, I need to replace the four bolts that hold the front of the rear drive shaft to the flange located inside the parking break. One of the nuts cam off completely and I replaced it with a random nut from the hardware store that had the same thread. One other of the four bolts...

Hi, Has anyone ever replaced DII plugs and wires? What plugs and wires did you use, Genuine or other? I have a misfire on #6 and my plan is to replace all the plugs and wires. Genuine is expensive so I'm trying to figure out the aftermarket products. I have heard people talk about Magnacore 8mm...

Hi, I got a call this afternoon looking for HAMs with capable vehicles who may be available this weekend for help with a SAR operation in Phoenix near Roosevelt Lake. PM or better yet, email me for more information if you can help out. Regards, Brian

It was time, the old shoes had worn down, chunked away and were becoming difficult to balance. Furthermore as my use of the vehicle has evolved so have its needs. The old tires were too stiff and their aging condition was becoming a detriment to traction. After having the opportunity to examine...

Ahhh! the soothing screech of metal grinding on metal as you frantically pump the brake pedal during your approach to the crowded intersection. After 45,000 miles I decided that just maybe it was time for new brakes, not just pads but the whole shebang on all four corners of my 2001 Land Rover...

Hi, I'm looking for a Canoe in Phoenix to borrow. PM me. Thanks Brian

FREE An old new tire: One BFG Mud Terrrain 245/75R16 This tire is a few years old, about five, but it was only mounted as a spare and it has been off the rim and stored inside for the past three years. It still has the little mold tastles on the lugs, never seen pavement or dirt. There are...

How do you wash your vehicles? What products, equipment and techniques do you use? Waxing and buffing? Getting rid of pinstriping? Trim pieces? Tires? Engine Bay? Thanks Brian :snorkel:

Hi, I'm interested in learning about carpeting options. I recently had a spill on the carpet which required some cleaning and drying. I tried to remove the section of carpet but found that the Land Rover DII uses large pieces of carpet that are bolted down by the seats and other trim. I was...

The Indigo Equipment G-String Lariat Backpack allows you to carry your skis or snowboard and nothing else. Keep it light, make a quick hike to your secret stash of fresh powder and enjoy! It also works with X-Country skis. New and never used, still in the plastic bag. $20 + Shipping from...

BIG NEWS! Hot off the presses. Pelican Products, the maker of Pelican Cases, has acquired Hardigg Industries, the maker of Storm Cases. --From the Pelican Web site: http://pelican.com/synergy/ "To our Customers, Employees and Vendors: Happy New Year. I’m very proud to announce that in a deal...

Can anyone identify this vehicle? I think it is a Ford. We drove by it up close and I did not think of taking a picture, then I saw it again from the highway and was able to get a shot off. I think it is an old utility type work truck used by a plumber or welder. It also looks a bit like an...

For Sale 1999 Jeep Wrangler 39,000 Miles 5-Speed Lifted – Locked – Protected Price $13,500 OBO This Jeep has its original showroom quality paint job, no rust, a clean interior, a spotless engine compartment and no leaks. I am helping a neighbor sell his Jeep since he has no computer or Web...

Just when I thought I had forgotten what it feels like to push someone over the line, take the inside at a mark rounding, navigate with no sleep, perform ballet on a wet and moving floor, wear the same clothes for several days at a time in a wet, windy, cold, exhausting and pounding environment...

Just in time for the holidays Camping Lab has joined on as the sponsor of Expedition Portal's Camping Equipment, Storage and Clothing forum. To celebrate, they are offering all Expedition Portal members a 15% discount on Camping Lab purchases through December 31. Visit Camping Lab's Web site...

For a limited time through today, http://www.rei.com/outlet, is giving an addiitonal 20% off outlet clearance prices with coupon code "outlet25" When I told my super cool wife and BFF Amy that she did not need to get me anything for the holidays she said the same went for her. Then she said...

Hi all, I'm getting ready to install a sweet new brake set that I'm very excited about: DBA rotors + OEM pads, I found them over at Expedition Exchange. So here is my question - on a 2001 DII with 94,000 miles - do I need to perform any maintenance on the hubs while I have the rotors off? I...