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I had one like that a long time ago. I didn't like it because it would stretch a lot, especially at the hole where the buckle pin went through. Personally, I've always stuck with webbing belts. My favorite belt is one that a friend gave me. He's in the Marine Corps, and I commented on liking...

I dig it. I don't know much about Patrols (I'd never seen the truck version in person before being issued this one) but it has an inline 6 cylinder and a full floater rear axle. It's a seriously solid vehicle. Ditto on the lift, tires and turbo. And bumpers too... but I don't think I could...

That's what I thought when I first saw it. I expected there to be a 10 in hole inside... but hey, whatever get's ya out there!

I have an ARB on my 4Runner... I bought it used, and it came without signal lights. I'd kinda wondered why, but didn't think much of it. Perhaps I know why now. I made an adapter bracket and installed the factory lights. If I were you, I'd give ARB a call again. It has got to be costing...

Howdy All, I've always been a fan of Japanese vehicles and 4X4s and I've always stuck with Toyotas for my personal vehicles. I recently got a 4WD Nissan as a company car, the first Nissan that I've ever had and driven regularly, and I've a new found respect for them. I figured you guys would...

Congrats on the purchase, I love my 03 DC too... I only wish it was available with a manual trans. That bumper looks like it could be modified into a nice bumper :-)

These are kind of old now, but I'm a big fan of the Toyota Blizzards/Diahatsu Scat/Taft and 4track/Rocky. They are tiny machines, the older ones similar in size to the Suzuki Samurai with a classic styling. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35085&page=2

I was about to make that same suggestion... totally do-able... it'll be a lot of work but less than making it from scratch and probably with better results. Take lots of photos, this could turn into an epic build :-)

I moved back down to Nicaragua two weeks ago, and I'm digging the Mahindras Pik Ups that I've seen around town. Attached are a few shots I snapped of two around town yesterday. They definitely look weird at first, but I think it is a style that is kind of like the 55 series LC... it grows on...

Nice. It's an FJ and not a BJ?

HP for the 3vze is 150, 22RE is 109. To me, my 88 and the 86 feel equally sluggish :-) 120K? That is one sweet '85 in that auction. Personally, for an expo rig, I wouldn't recommend someone to go for an 85 just because there is such a demand for that one year model (last year for solid axle...

The 1st gen 4Runner is a great platform. Check out RambleWriter's rig: http://ramblewriter.com/travels.html I had an 88 just like the one you are considering. The truck and engine served me well from 1999-2009 to 235K miles, but it got an exhaust gas leak into the cooling system through a...

I got my undergrad in Anthropology/Mesoamerican Archeology. They are very valuable studies and professions (although, hard to come by in my experience :-p). Investigating and preserving records of cultures both past an present is valuable to our understanding of ourselves. Best of luck with...

My favorite pair of boots that I've ever had were Lowa brand. They felt like they were broken in from the first day. I bought them 6 years ago, and I still have them and wear them often although they are getting kind of old. After a LOT of miles, the liner inside is worn out behind the heel...

I use all my old motor oil to kill weeds around the yard. Just kidding :-P I believe that all autoparts retailers (Walmarts included) are required to have facilities for accepting used oil, but that could just be here in TX. When I do oil changes, I buy the 4-quart bottle of oil. After...

I have a rack that I designed and built for my 4Runner mostly for hauling my canoe. I didn't like how most aftermarket racks were very tall and wide. Mine is ~4 inches tall at the top rail. I also didn't want to attach one to the rain gutter, this one bolts through 4 holes in the fiberglass...

Nice looking rig! Regarding the paintjob, wait until you get some cactus and mesquite penstriping down the sides and it won't feel so bad to 1/2 bedliner over it :-P How's it kitted inside?

Very cool photo! I've seen more this year than any year previous. I think we've killed 7 or 8 in our house in the last 3 months. The worst infestations we have are the yellow jackets.

I saw someone make one out of a windshield sun-shield once, mostly to cover the top to block the sun. Like this (material, not complete, obviously)

That sounds like the best combo to me. I had an alarm with an ignition cut-off once. I loved that the alarm locked the doors automatically (I had an extra key hidden outside just in case), it chirped if the vehicle was bumped, and it alarmed if more happened. One evening out at a restaurant...