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Day 1 Highlights: I was anxious the night before so I didn't sleep very well so I got out of bed early and got ready to go. I discovered a water leak on the Bronco while waiting in line to take off. Thankfully it was only a loose hose clamp and was easily fixed. The start at Laguna Salada...

You may be in luck. I have one of the kits from piratejack sitting on my kitchen table (yeah, I'm single) awaiting installation into a hydroboost I have out in the garage. I won't be replacing the o-ring in my booster because the one I have is still fine. The instructions are a bit cryptic as...

Power pistons are different sizes for different units. Todd Z.

The next ADRA race is at the park near Congress, correct? Too funny on Dave - he lived about 6-7 houses down on my street about a decade ago and I always saw him working on his car but didn't stop and introduce myself. We eventually met through a mutual friend that lived 35-40 miles from us...

Great writeup and pics, as always! You mention DocBaja as the driver of the Nissan truck. I know my buddy Dave Cookman was going to spend some time in the cockpit as well (he's in the background in the pic). Are they one and the same? Todd Z.

Get busy! You've got a week before it's time to leave for this year's event! :) I'll be prepping in the driveway this weekend. Todd Z.

Safe travels and hopefully you'll pedal in by Friday, Flounder? I'd really like to see this beauty in person. For some reason when I see those handlebars, I always think of Jacquie Phelan and the Wombats. Todd Z.

Here are some pics of a 2 gallon water container that I mounted on the spare tire carrier of my Bronco. It takes up some previously unused space and 2 extra gallons on board means I don't have to always be throwing a jug in back whenever I take off for a quick trip here in often-warm AZ...

Yesterday, I stopped by the fab shop to check on the progress of some updates on our little Bronco. It's coming along well. I specified a due date of mid-next week and I think they'll make it. There are some new safety rules this year our truck needed to conform to - the primary one being a...

This item isn't going with us to Mexico, but I wanted to share it anyway. It's a great example of cool things that come out of the woodwork when you're working on a project like this. In 1962, Bill Robertson Jr. and Dave Ekins started the whole "racing in Baja" craze with a run from Tijuana...

I'm sure we can always use some "consultants" :) Todd Z.

Nice trip report! Looks like some nice country up there - more of Arizona to explore. I have a soft spot for '71 Highboys as that was the first 4WD I ever rode in as a wee lad (my grandpa's truck). Looking forward to checking out Reuben in person. Todd Z.

I'm thrilled to announce that 1leglance will be joining us for our little adventure at the end of next month. Lance brings a lot of experience and desirable skills (plus being an all-around great guy) to our team. And he'll be chasing old iron with old iron. Todd Z.

The story on the Nixon Broncos was pretty interesting - one of those things that comes out of the woodwork while doing research on vehicles. I hope you're able to get a Stroppe someday - not the perfect trucks by today's standards nor very practical for serious expedition/overlanding work but...

Not to hijack, but is this Dennis Garman of Garman Fabrication? The guys who built Rick Sieman's Big Oly II Bronco back in the late '80s? Just curious, Todd Z.

Longtime player in the off road racing community. They definitely know their stuff with Ford lifts - particularly with TTB front ends. Many folks consider their products "old school" but they work as advertised. Todd Z.

Thanks for the report, Dave - excellent writeup. I got mine a few months ago and have it on my "install list" for later this year. I too wanted something to blow dust out of the truck during/after trips without worrying about depleting my Powertank reserves. Todd Z.

Lance: Let's talk. Todd Z.

For many off-road adventurers, the dream of racing in Baja is high on their list of "must do" activities. For some, the dream becomes a reality but for many others, it remains elusive due to many factors including cost, time, or logistical challenges. In 2009, the re-birth of NORRA (National...

Ntsqd here on the board had a very similar combo (I don't recall his axle ratios) in his Suburban - hopefully he'll chime in with some real world data. Todd Z.