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I totally agree, Come a longs (and tire chains) are not getting enough notice in the overland culture:ylsmoke: Catch that OJ :)

I Live where the yearly average temperature is below freezing, (the record is -70 f) It seems the main advantage to running diesel is the better mileage, but when it gets severely cold, the diesels seem to idle that advantage away. I imagine that diesel is generally the best fuel for...

What about extreme cold and diesels? I see diesels starting to really struggle when it gets below -20 f and colder. Obviously it takes way more battery to overcome the compression, and you can use synthetic oil in the crankcase, but what is the limit before diesel just gells up and refuses to...

Nice list Tacodoc! I would consider adding an Axe and a saw. :)

********! I have an employee who is convinced his iphone takes the best pictures, it makes me want to break his coke bottle glasses!

So true, however sometimes it takes a poor competitor to make us realize how good a product really is. For instance, I always knew that a Safari snorkel kept water out of an engine. Now I know that it was designed to last a lifetime, resists damage and the hardware will not cause corrosion. It...

I use a RTT on top of an open rack because many of my trips involve hunting. I don't want to share an enclosed space with something I just murdered, the awkward silence is one thing but the smell is another. Take only what you need and everything needs its place.

Oh btw Pete, it looks like you got your awning poles mixed up in the first pic. The long ones are for the doors, and the short ones for the windows. I only noticed because thats exactly what I did the first time I set mine up!!:coffeedrink:

Pete: Thanks for this write up, it pushed me to purchase the 1400 t-top for my Tacoma. I LOVE THIS TENT! The Dude: SPEND THE EXTRA CASH FOR THE EZI-AWN T-TOP!! (or find a used one) I had the same dilemma and I'm happy every time I camp that I bought it. Having the versatility to put up the...

.357 wheel gun, you can shoot the lower cost .38 special ammo through it also.

lol!! your right, they aren't for everyone! sounds like you are on the right track :)

I threw out a slew of profanities on instinct after seeing the dinner shot. Thank god you had a real beer to cool that rage down. Nice setup!

Have you considered the ezi-awn t-top series? Its like a queen or king bed combined with a tall ground tent - loads of room.

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That is great, I would also do the tranny and S/C at the same time. The S/C has a 100,000 mile warranty I believe if installed at the dealership. I used to be a good mechanic, wrenched all the time. Then I bought a Toyota, All I do is fluid changes now.

Not sure, you'll have to call your local mechanics and dealerships. I would make sure they used OEM parts, had experience with said motor and can warranty it. My local dealership has a toyota mechanic that I would trust for all the above, anyone else in my town would probably fudge aftermarket...

I would really consider rebuilding the motor you have, not dropping in a low mileage one, who knows what that motor has seen. The block, crank, rods, and heads could have suffered some gawd awful heat cycles and abuse.

OP, Thanks for sharing and I commend you for keeping your cool through this!:ylsmoke:

I've owned an 01 and an 06, Both are good trucks but the 01 is much better. More reliable and durable, higher build quality and a better size for overlanding. I would rebuild that 3.4

I would highly suggest cam locking V-bar chains with spider tensioners, I carry two sets and I can't think of a better traction aid, they are a must around here if you want to go anywhere after November.