General offroad and overland edition. Enjoy summer while it lasts, fags.
Jeepfags on suicidewatch:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1708-great-wall-motors-confirms-intent-to-purchase-jeep-brand/
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http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-chit-chat/699969-anybody-here-surf-4chan-board.html
>ITT:
Jeep gets sold to chinks
>what do
Map that no one pegs anymore:
https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=2389619
Discord for crow containment:
https://discord.gg/SenfAyU
Become a stickerfag but without the weebshit:
http://watracing.com/?product=off-road-general
Do you pay parks to go offroading or do you freeball it?
Anyone from the CA central valley area around? I haven't been up to Strawberry Lake in years but want to head up there in a month or two, wondering how that area is these days.
>>17792439
fitty/fitty
close parks are a fuggin rip off
forest jeep trails are the ticket uf you can find good ones
>>17792439
Pay?!?! Not a chance. CO has plenty of free offroading trails. I have paid for a campsite (don't like to, but sometimes it's worth it), but not to 4 wheel. I tend to stick to forest service roads anyhow.
>>17792542
I'm in Ark and everywhere I look is licensed and pay to play.
>>17792564
Fr north lousi ana... I feel your pains
Can I come hang with you guys? No one else likes to have fun on dirt.
whats the closest modern day equivalent of a honda element? don't know if you consider them offroad-y enough but i liked em.
been looking at the jeep renegade but... apparently jeeps done? are 4runners good?
>>17792419
Did you actually put the title of the thread in the fucking Name field again
>>17793414
my first time
>>17793420
It's fine. I'll be gentle.
How was your offroading adventures in luxury?
>>17793093
Sure. Just be gentle and don't fall prey to "battlewagons"
>>17793438
Haven't got to yet, just got a plate today. Had about 10 trucks follow me today trying to get a look. When I find a path that I don't have to fucking pay for I'll take it offroad.
>>17793270
4runners are amazing, I almost bought one and test drove a bunch of newer ones but had to pass due to driving 200 miles a day for work, though I might buy one as a second car so I can quit beating on my wife's MDX when I want to go off road.
old land cruisers are nice too if you can afford one, early 90s will probably be the cheapest since old ones don't lose value they just become collectible
>mfw already getting anxious about driving in the snow and it's not even September yet
>>17793443
You either pay for the trails starting out or you drive 2 hours (and pay for the gas) to another trail. If you drive 2 hours, you meet people who then tell you about closer trails. Join a group, too.
>>17793463
Don't do this
>>17793466
Will do
I mean, just driving in snowy conditions. Been living in San Diego all my life and now I'm going to school where it snows and I gotta drive in that shit
>>17793477
Driving on groomed roads is fine, I did it through a winter on summers in a 2wd car. You can't go on a trail in the snow without 4wd though even following another trucks tracks.
>>17793466
>not snowrolling
shut up, fart taker
>>17793487
Makes sense
Luckily I got some actual AT tires this summer so those should help a bit on the roads
>>17793490
>1wd in the snow
Pretty fun for about 1 feet of driving
>>17793510
If it ices over go to an empty parking lot and practice losing control. Most people fuck up in snow/ice because they panic brake. You need to do slow inputs and be able to use the throttle to correct rather than brakes.
>>17793539
I want an offroad unicycle...
>>17793539
Well luckily the parking lots in town are never more than half full. I'll have to try that out
Ey Tay any idea how bad Boundary Rd and surrounding trails are right now? Buddy and I are planning on taking out the ol FJ62 for the first time in a month or two tomorrow.
>>17794156
Dry as hell and nothing to play around with. The waters are stagnating green and the mudpit right before (or after) the dirt bike playground is all ridiculously dry. No longer need to strafe the ruts or anything. I drove the volkswagen Golf >>17793438 through it when I towed it with my truck and the FWD shitbox drove though with no issues.
Just take it one hr north to Lindsay and hit the farm trails instead.
Bomp
I want a offroad 4x4 that's tiny.
>>17796655
If I lived in US I would just get RZR, it's modern day Samurai with proper long travel suspension.
>>17796971
Is that a joke? that has like 6 inches of ground clearance. Could get into tighter places than >>17796655 but sure couldn't handle as rugged of trails as that could right
>>17796655
Wait 1 month and be willing to drive to Denver and you could be the new Goatherder. Hate to sell it but shipping it to Japan is just dumb. Gonna buy a Jimny when I get settled.
>>17797073
It's not a joke. I had Samurai/SJ413 and RZR is like modern version of it.
16" front travel, 18" back for XP model.
>>17797432
Those things blast by me on the trails here all day long. I'm usually hauling camping shit, doggo, and wifey, but if you're just having a day out on the trails, they seem capable and comfy.
bump?
>>17798376
>>17796536
>not making this thread searchable
RIP org along with any summer trailriding
>>17798591
Search offroad you retard
>local Facebook 4x4 buy/sell page
Every fucking time.
>>17799028
>using jewbook
>ever
you played yourself anon
>>17799188
Bought heaps of good second hand shit off Jewbook, you're playing yourself limiting yourself to Jewlist.
>>17799188
Retweet
>>17799849
twat
Fucking unsearchable piece of shit thread
Finally got myself babbys first actual offroad wheels
Daytona steelies, 15x10 with a -52 offset. A little bit rusted, but will come off nicely with some blasting & grinding, and I'll repaint them in half-shiny silver
>>17800397
post pics nigger
>>17800462
I had to get them out of the bed and stow them away as I had to leave again quickly. Will grab a few after I've had dinner
Here is a shit one where they're dirty aswell as rusty. They'll need a proper grinding, but for what I gave its quite c heap
>>17800485
Christ are those in a shitty condition
>>17800485
noice
>>17800499
they'll be fine with some care
>>17800499
>drives a 70k car
People like this is why you can get good wheels for so cheap. They look better than whats on my car aha
>>17800499
Like I said; some blasting and grinding will have them looking fine. No dents, cracks or anything, and having to do the work is nothing I mind, as I already want them to be a different color. I paid $100 for four wheels & 5 new and unused hub cups or what you call them
>>17794156
dat 60
>>17792419
Jeep is an American icon, and most jeepfags like myself take pride in that. I(and most other wranglerfags) refuse to buy chinkshit. I really hope Toyota steps it up with their offroad division though, the current 4runner is nice but I hope they don't further pussify anything.
>>17800499
>>17800504
Ok, one is in a bit rougher condition than I first thought... still, the sandblaster is doing nice and quick work. I just hope I have enough sand
>>17800971
>trysil
>not enough sand
nigger what
hey guyise
are beadlockers worth the moneys?
>>17801379
If you're doing winch comps, absolutely. For a general trail vehicle? In my opinion no. Just drive to the conditions. If you've gone down to 6-7psi for a recovery, air back up to 10-12 and don't start doing donuts.
For a dedicated trail pig some might see the value in them (I'd sooner spend my limited funds on other things) but they're a heavy rotational mass that saps fuel range and is harder to balance.
>>17801419
Can you not ether the rims on the trails? I don't mind if the tyres come off. Especially since it gives me a chance to do a little pyrotechnic show.
>>17801095
>>17801104
spray paint a unicorn on the hood crow
>>17801535
NO.
>>17800342
Let me explain anon, I speak nwgroid.
What this presumably melanin enhanced gentleman is saying is that he agrees with the aforementioned statement but he is so taken in by popular culture that he must reference a popular social media site.
>>17801555
man the fuck up crow
>>17801618
thank you
i haven't dealt with darkies in 10+ years
>mfw you don't have to deal with niggers
>>17801621
NO.
>>17801646
>>17801535
>being BLG
at least you're not a crow
>>17801646
>>17801618
crow is a darkie
didn't you have to deal with him this morning?
>>17801501
You certainly can, I usually use what ever can of penetrating lube I have in my SHTF tool kit (normally either CRC or WD40). I've only done it twice before but it just as spectacular and effective as the YouTube videos look. I also tension a ratchet strap over the circumference of the tread to help force the bead home with a portable air compressor hooked up and switched on.
>>17801712
How much do you normally spray on for WD40? Never actually considered using that before.
Also how do you tension the strap over the tread? We normally try and place a rock or branch against the tyre and wedge it in place.
>>17801768
I wrap the strap all the way around the centre of the tread, just helps push the sidewalls out. On first attempt I sprayed about five seconds worth into the tyre and flamethrower'd to ignite but it wasn't quite enough. Sprayed ten seconds worth on second attempt to make sure and it popped home easily.
Dunno how much difference it really makes but I've got one of those generic twin cylinder 150L/min air compressors connected and running to help the bead home. They're usually a little under $100 shipped on eBay.
My 4Runner
>>17801936
do you have satellite tv in your 4runner?
>>17801712
>>17801768
>>17801861
My tip; TurtleWax Start Gas
I was doing this just a few hours ago, or atleast trying to. We were mounting some 35's, one of them being brand new and an ass to seat, and we figured we'd try using some gas. I had the CRC starter fluid in my truck, but apparently that shit doesn't go "woof" like the Turtle Wax one. According to my bud he was once at a show where Arctic Trucks were going to demonstrate it, but as they were only given the CRC brand they simply couldn't, as the CRC burns rather than explode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn8Q6DyKmig&feature=youtu.be
>>17801861
Oh that sounds like it'd really help if you're on mud or something that isn't a hard surface. I've never had an airpump working while rerimming but I think it'd help if you have one of the larger ones.
I have a small bike pump that works off the 12V cigarette lighter I bought on amazon for sale for literally $15. It works to get it up to 20PSI if I ever need to air down. Then drive slowly on the shoulder to the nearest gas station. It will air up to 30 but will just take way too long.
>>17801975
Good to know with the turtlewax, too. Seems too expensive to justify buying when I work with ether. Not everyone can get ether around here and ether boils at 40 centigrade so youc an't use it above 25 when you're outside. Ether is best in the winter, though. How do you use that machine?
>>17801975
Yep, I imagine that starter gas would work a lot better than the penetrating lube I used. Problem with your typical WD40 is it's designed to stick to the surface you're spraying and turn into a liquid where as the easy start can is designed to remain a volatile gas. In my occasion though it was simply a case of "having to piss with the dick you're given".
>>17802009
I never go offroading without a decent compressor, it at least know a few of the other vehicles in convoy have one I can use. It's always been part of my standard kit.
Also saves a shit load of time as previously mentioned eBay compressors take a set of 31" tyres from 15psi to 35psi in close to ten minutes.
>>17792542
That's a nice spot man. Can I come with next time? All I have is a long bed Tundra though.
>>17802009
The machine? Your standard tire mounting/dismounting machine. Super simple & quick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsOUtR_lTeE
>>17802010
Been there, done that. Its like using WD40 as starter fluid for a diesel engine, hearing the knocking and the rattle until it gets some actual diesel...
>>17802009
>>17802036
I can recommend the Ryobi air compressor. Light as a feather, can both deflate and inflate, automatically pumps up to the pressure you set, and its really cheap if you already own a battery
>>17802070
Which ryobi? Does it hook int my 12V car battery?
>>17801954
It was a rare package
>>17802070
The ryobi is an interesting idea. Although I still think you're better off with a 12V gator clipped compressor.
This is similar to the one I use. The filter housings on them are plastic, but sit nice and snug to the crank case so I haven't broken one yet...
Can't imagine it being any heavier than the cordless Ryobi, and it's got a 3/4hp motor and draws about 45amps under load, so it's got plenty of performance for a cheapy. Touch wood I've had it for 6 years without any trouble, and that includes using it in near 40°C days, but I also give it a minute or two to cool between tyres when it's hot out.
>>17801672
but i'm not blg
i'm commie
>>17801681
crow isn't a negroid
he just acts like he was raised by them
>>17801651
RATTLE CAN A FUCKING UNICORN ON YOUR HEAP HOOD CROWON
>>17792419
Hey, so what does ORG think of the older V8 Ford Explorers?
I've got a chance of getting one free from a Aunt who is tired of paying to fix issues in it to pass inspection, it's a 1997 v8, with around 120K mi on it, I'm normally a Toyota guy and I daily a 1996 Tacoma so this would be a purely offroad/towing/roadtrip rig but I'm curious as to how it should be reliability wise, with something like the Taco I really haven't had to do anything outside of normal maintenance and a preemptive water pump replacement and I'm up to 160k mi, from what I can gleam from forums the Explorer should require significantly more.
Didn't want to start a new thread since this seems like it might have some answers. Almost lost my truck to Harvey last saturday and im looking for something that would move the intake from behind the head light to some where higher that would keep the water out better. Snorkel kits are ridiculous don't need the intake higher than my head would be just need to be able to push through some 2 to 3 feet of water. Oh and I already have a lift planned. Any help or ideas would be appreciated.
>>17792419
Hello, 4runner friend!
>off road general
>see nothing but wimpy cars
Where are the REAL off-roaders at?
>>17802843
What truck is it?
And if you're talking about 2-3' of water, just get a snorkel if a kit exists. If you have the option, get a cyclone precleaner head instead of the generic ram air scoop.
>>17802957
its a 2012 ram 1500. If i have to get a snorkel i will. The only reason i don't want a snorkel is purely aesthetic reasons. What i would really want is something like the vararam setup but instead of pulling air from the front it pulls it from the back of the hood. I'll check out the cyclone. Thanks for the input.
>>17802982
It's funny how the "style" never took off in North America where as in Aus it's almost standard. Guess a lot of places here it's a necessity up north in the wet season.
On note of the precleaner, I don't yet have one fitted but the standard ram air scoop is alright. I just turn it backwards if going offroad, and I've had water up over the hood on a few occasions.
>>17802982
Back on aesthetics. I've heard of winch competition trucks that route their intake back into the cab, but you'd have to butcher your firewall and it'd be loud on a road vehicle.
The other transaction that's taken off in Aus is custom stainless steel snorkels, but it's not cheap especially when taking a custom air box into account, and personally I think it's ricey as fuck.
>>17803031
>>17803059
I'm thinking the hood scoop route is probably the best bet. I'd just want a rear facing one which is hard to find. might just have to buy the scoop and cut a hole in my hood.
>>17803081
You'd be better off with the intake under the hood inside the engine bay. A rear scoop traversing through standing water creates a low pressure behind it, drawing water in (reason why rear scoops work in performance applications). There's a reason snorkels are as high as they are, and that's not to operate with water right up the intake.
If you want to avoid a scoop, just be mindful of your vehicle's wading depth and approach standing water at a steady pace that pushes a gentle bow wave (usually a 5mph jogging pace). It creates a positive pressure at the front of your vehicle that helps deflect water away. And if you think the crossing is sketchy, wrap a tarp over the front of your truck.
>>17803126
>>17803059
>>17803031
>>17802957
Soooo... been looking for a snorkel and it would seem no one has made one for the 2012s yet?! I guess i'll just put the lift and big tires on for now. Thanks for the help and advice everyone but I'm calling it a night. If this threads still up tomorrow i'll be back.
>>17792419
Pavement queen general? Pavement queen general.
>>17803184
>implying a stock XJ with cut fenders and over sized tires isn't a tow truck queen
>>17802395
Absolutely do it. If anything, a lot of ranger and exploder fags will buy the SUV just to take the engine out and put it in their shitboxes.
>>17802879
In michigan, cuckboi.
>>17803179
Search it up and you can probably find people with Rams who use Snorkels from other vehicles and trim them to fit.
>>17803031
Hi land patrol bae. Sup, aus
Anyway, the land cruiser group and jeep clubs all go sweeped into snorkels a few years back and a lot of people ended up getting cheaper ones for all their trucks. But only as an add-on. Why are snorkels necessary in some months up there? Rain or dust?
>>17803612
Yo Canady-bro.
>rain or dust?
Both. Outback travel dust is a given, which is why I prefer the cyclonic pre filters over the scoops I mentioned.
And in the wet season up north, just about everything floods, and can be the difference between crawling your way to the next town or being trapped in a community in the middle of nowhere. Not to mention in northern West Australia around the Broome and Derby coast line, tides are normally between six to twelve metres (yep, that's vertical) so it gives you a bigger window of opportunity when exploring the capes up there to be able to cross tidal creeks which can be bone dry, then a flowing river 3 hours later...
While my Monty has a brand name Safari snorkel, it's only because it was fitted when I bought it. Otherwise I'd be more than happy fitting an ebay knock off at about a quarter of the price of a Safari!
Land Battle Cruiser updates?
dvxj
i'll be in pahrump next week if you want to wheel
should I get into offroading? 3k
>>17805645
those fucking bumpers lmao
>>17794273
>Lindsay
You guys live in the area?
>>17805645
You should get into offroading, but not with that hunk of shit...
>>17805645
They mounted the grand Cherokee body on a standard truck frame, which has leafs front and rear, so basically like having a huge gay body lift. I wouldn't pay more then 300 for that piece of crap...
Alright which one of you fags goes to NAU.
>>17792419
>not putting /org/ in the name spot
Wish the floor and frame wasn't rotted out otherwise ide get it running
>>17806147
Which lindsay?
>>17808611
Ontario
>>17803664
Cyclonic filters like they have on the defenders are really neat. So are stovepipe. I also always laugh at those people who put the claw backwards on their snorkels and choke their engines. Anyway, any idea where to get the little stovepipe / cyclonic add-on? I got the chinkshit on mine right now.
>>17806147
I'm up there every two weeks or so. Mainly on business. But play around there quite often.
S u h
I took the god machine out for a brap today.
>>17802879
A deuce would suck ass to drive in the Colorado Rockies you moron.
>>17811860
wtf is/was that thing
>>17812456
it was a 1998 dodge ram
>>17811860
nice 80/20 weight distribution you got there.
>>17812486
i thought that looked familiar
that was the first vehicle i purchased on my own
that's awesome
>>17812499
It's pretty fun
>>17812587
where do you think? ;)
>>17812728
How well do those lap belts hold you in lmao? I've seen a bunch pics of people illegally driving trucks like that on trails around here but never actually seen one in person. They're awesome.
>pic unrelated but it took a tow truck to get out
>>17812916
Surprisingly well actually. They tighten up real nice. Probably wouldn't do shit in an accident though.
https://youtu.be/JvSg89I-ywI
>>17812999
>actually getting this thing plated
>tayshipracing
>thicc tripcode
>gets trips
it us
>>17812526
What is this thing
Anyone in western North Carolina know any free trails or fun forest roads? I used to goto uwharrie but now its a little too far away.
>>17813128
looks like a nice trip
tone down the music for the next video
>>17815918
Will do, sorry this is the first one ive made.
>>17816811
Try not to have music on the trails just in the chances that you it rocks or whatever.
>>17817367
Oh i added the music. And took the audio off the videos.
So installed my K&N closed intake and now my truck is louder than my roommates suburb and his z06 with just the kn, Was worth the money
>>17817839
post pics fgt
>>17818487
Can you help me /org/?
Have
>1992 S15 Jimmy SLE, 4DR 4x4, 4.3 TBI, 5 speed. F41 HD shocks oem.
On a tight budget but it needs new shocks.
>KYB Gas-A-Just vs. Pro Comp ES 3000 or?
Like to keep it under $200 for the set.
>>17818570
what is that gay little badge I see on the trucks? something about support and love and healing? some kind of faggot support group?
>>17818727
4runner forums
>>17818784
>openly advertising that you frequent an internet forum
cringe
Is it worth it to replace the transfer case on a Dodge Dakota?
>>17818810
Can someone explain why tf YJs are 5000 dollars on craigslist?
>>17818935
you live in a shithole?
>>17803031
>>17803059
>>17803081
Snorkel is the only way to go. My snorkel head looks a bit strange but definitely helps with the dust and water not getting into the intake
>>17819486
Those precleaners are the best ones. I'd happily swap my scoop for one >>17803031
Make a world of difference to air filter service life.
>>17819486
Also, neat shooting rig. What's on the menu?
>>17819513
Mostly kangaroo and rabbits :)
>>17818810
>giving a flying fuck what anyone thinks of you
>>17818810
>cringe
go back to plebbit
Off road redundancy build
I'm looking at building a vehicle I can go off grid in and I need some opinions on redundancy and easy fixes
I'm looking at a jump start kit, extra battery, zip ties, water jug, gas can, and heat blanket., Anything else is needed?
Also, a solar charger is a good idea
>>17819900
The best thing you could do is just have a second vehicle.
>mfw i can actually hose my hoo-ride down in the driveway without a bunch of liberal cucks having a fucking coronary
>>17820559
>Go to the mountains
>Have a second vehicle
>>17820803
bhomst vehicle?
>>17819900
With your battery setup, get a proper battery management system, whether it's an automatic voltage sensitive isolator or smart electronic system. Then use a relay that has both positive and negative switched outputs going to your auxiliary battery. Have the positive output of the relay linked to the isolator to connect alternator when car is switched on and solar panel on negative when car is switched off. And for the auxiliary battery, use a proper deep cycle. Don't fuck around with another cranking battery as you'll kill it after a few charge cycles. Anything rated at about 100ah will run a 60L fridge for about three days without needing charge. The o the benefit with this setup is you can manually switch the isolator unit to link both batteries in an emergency if your cranking battery takes a shit.
Those bladder liquid storage units are good. Form to any tight space that'd otherwise be tricky to use. I'd use a food grade one for water and stick that in the rear passenger floor space, but I'd look at making or buying (if an aftermarket option exists) an underchassis auxiliary fuel tank. All this helps keep centre of gravity low.
Other than that, for me I'd be looking specifically at mechanical diesel powered vehicles with a manual transmission, and probably crew cab body styles for storage and security.
>>17822019
Basically like this, just with a high amp relay inline to the second battery to switch between alternator and solar.
>>17793093
god thats horrific.
>>17822019
>proper battery management system, whether it's an automatic voltage sensitive isolator or smart electronic system
all cost like $200-500
>>17822441
A simple voltage sensitive solenoid switch is under $100, even cheaper if you go a manual switch (but mah human error). You don't have to go the smart electronic route unless have a voltage regulating alternator.
Plus $30 worth of heavy gauge battery cabling and terminals which you'd have to buy anyway. Then the battery and mount, again, which you'd have to buy anyway.
Anon was after a dual battery setup, I offered the simplest system.
What's your alternative?
>offroading in beetle
>coming down trails at 60mph pretending to be a rally driving
>see truck further up trail
>slow down
>going same way
>tiny trail no room for passing/ditches on sides
>big huge F250
>balls on the hitch
>3 different light bars
>lifted
>ATs
>going 10 mph
Why is this allowed
>>17822477
>trails at 60mph
>tiny trail no room for passing/ditches on sides
u wot
I went offroading, /org/, give me shit for being 2wd
Had a pretty good weekend I'd say.
>>17822587
>offroading
>on an unsealed "road"
Come back when you to go offroad
>>17822595
K
>>17822591
Those exploders look so weird from the side and back. Like short and kinda stubby.
>>17822614
They are pretty disproportionate, but they're more reliable than people give them credit for. I drove mine from Ohio to California and back this summer and it has over 250k miles on it and only had to replace the EGR valve. Just gotta take care of your stuff.
>>17792419
>Chinks own jeep now
Literally living to see the fall of one empire and the rise of another.
>>17823388
>rise of another
literally what
>>17823388
>Literally living to see the fall of one empire
jeep took its last shit 10 years ago
>>17826289
Gay
>>17826615
>any capable offroad vehicle newer than 1980 is gay
Has anyone ever got a humvee and shorten it to make it a two door? Seems like it would an amazing off roader with it being wide and have a smaller wheel base.
>>17826896
Then it would be wider than it is long.
>>17826965
Would it really though?
>>17827022
>>17827038
Now that just looks silly small.
>>17826896
There this but it screams either gayest man alive or the Alex Jones mobile.
>>17825331
How so? Wranglers now are better than ever, and WK2 Grand Cherokees are amongst the world's best upmarket 4x4 SUVs.
>>17792419
>enjoy summer while it lasts
But that's all year for me anon
>>17827051
what´s the difference?
>>17826896
>>17827051
>>17827038
>that approach and departure angle, tho
>off roading
>in your suburban culdesac
Shit at least park on the grass you weak ass poser.
>>17827140
That little stovepipe, armoured snorkel tho
>>17827134
Kek
>>17827140
This is exactly what I was thinking, thank you anon. All it needs is the rear cover and it will be perfect.
>>17827162
here u go anon
>>17827176
>>17827112
>tfw experiencing my first actual winter this year
Luckily I'll be back in SoCal for winter break
>>17826896
>>17827190
Where are you experiencing winter for tbe first time?
>>17827231
Cute
>>17827277
Flagstaff
>durr but isn't Arizona all desert
I'm living at about 7,000 feet and they're expecting a heavy snow this year
>>17827353
Rip.
I gotta fix up the rust and do the tundra brake upgrade before winter hits hard here, Calgary AB
>>17827399
Did the Tundra swap on mine, works great and braking is effortless. I mostly got it so I'm not chewing through brakes but I also have a lot more confidence when hauling
>>17827479
>a lot more confidence when hauling
>hauling
>with a tacoma
What do you haul?
>>17827540
Mostly leftover electronics and metal from demo jobs
>>17827104
>Wranglers now are better than ever
fucking lol
>>17828085
Why are they not?
>>17828244
FCA
>>17828288
I should've added, why would you think they're not, without meming?
>>17827104
this is all so very, very wrong
objectively
both vehicles are among the worst offerings in North America, and the Wrangler is the worst in its class for quality and longevity
my god it's like...it's like you're intentionally making a retarded post to upset people
>>17828319
>objectively
>vague unsubstantiated claims are now "objective"
>>17828319
>>17792419
Made gf nervous as fuck tonight
>coming back from dinner with family
>small muddy area off a back road
>plenty of ruts and nasty swamp mud
>been raining so it's pretty sloppy
>go back in 2wd where I know ill get stuck
>get stuck and dig it in a bit
>act nervous so gf gets all uppity
>get out and lock in 4wd
>toss in 4hi and gingerly idle out
>leave and kick mud all over done dbag in a scion that wanted to get too close
All in all it was a good night
>>17828465
>lucipurrrrr
aw.jpeg
>>17827560
sup fellow tacoma driver
Hai guys! I'm back from Kentucky. What did I miss?
I lost one of my Hellas on the trip, most likely driving through the brush in NC. Any recommendations for a replacement set?
>>17828465
Sounds like your gf is a cunt
>>17828852
nice photo
>>17828859
Not at all.
>>17792419
>http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1708-great-wall-motors-confirms-intent-to-purchase-jeep-brand/
Fucking Chrysler I hate you so god damn much
>>17828720
>planet express stickie
nice
>>17828981
Yea. My grill got us matching ones. Kinda cute I think
>>17828946
Jeep makes Chrysler so much fucking money that there's no way they could sell it. Unless the buyer buys all of FCA in one swoop there's no way they'd let go of their cash cow.
>>17829022
Exactly. That whole story just reeks of sensationalised bullshit and doesn't make a lick of sense. Great Wall approached FCA to buy Jeep on its own. FCA rejected the offer. End of story.
>>17829006
Very cute!
>>17811860
how hard would it be to daily this thing?
I've been looking at some early 90's F150's and F250's to daily and also maybe do some weekend warrior offroading/overlanding. My budget is $6k but I also need it to be reliable enough to daily. Ideally what should I be looking for? Toyota's seem to all be priced to shit with 200k+ miles
>>17829315
>daily 90's ford trucks
enjoy 12mpg lad not the best for daily's
>>17829338
my commute to work is only about 15 miles round trip. What else would you recommend that is more fuel efficient, reliable, and within budget?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQf_ox6u-uE
>>17829364
2016 4runner
>>17829410
>>17829338
Don't you have a POS XJ to keep running into the ground?
>blueXJfag suffering more frame twist in his Jeep than his plywood constructed trailer
>>17829418
>>17829450
stay mad, jealous fag
>>17829501
>jealous
Is it national psychological projection day today?
I am loving every laugh desu senpai
>>17828244
the draw to wranglers used to be the simplicity because we all know jeeps track record is shit
the new jokes have waaay too much gay shit and the extras are pure jew garbage
tj/yj/cj all day long
jk's fucking lol the new soccer mom mall crawler faggot bullshit
>>17828720
Howdy pardner
>>17829006
Yeh m8 that she cute as fuck
>>17830800
Can my MJ hang
I finally got it on the road again
>>17831023
Might go out and do some nice scenic af trails this weekend with the lady.
Nothing fancy. Probably just some chillax trails, go hiking a lil, easy lunch by a lake.
Also gf was talking last night about gow she wants me to go full mt next time I get tires since thats what she had on her tacoma.
I do so love the sound they make going down the road lol.
>>17831050
yes
what the fuck are you hauling
>>17793462
Lol my first car was an 01 MDX. The AWD is a lot better than I expected. Granted, I didn't expect shit.
>>17831166
I moved over the last week, and hauled a bed two days ago. Later this week in going to be hauling lumber to go help my dad fix his fence that blew over in Harvey. Still no speedo and still no a/c but the floor mat and hole in the floorboard forming a tunnel blasting drivetrain air directly at my calf makes it a moot point. I am saving money to get the floorboard entirely ripped out and rebuilt but that's a ways off so I'm looking at various methods of temporarily patching it just so I can reinstall the interior. And of course there's a new gremlin in the passenger turn signal.
>>17830800
Congratulations, you've just described every single first world car ever. These days you get a world's superior powerplant option, and they maintain their four link coil geometry. You can keep you ox cart CJ/YJ and built quality on the JKs is worlds better than the outdated TJ it replaced. Try making a point that has a degree of substance next time, instead of some mah old car agenda.
I want my damn 35"s... just gotta get the wheels clean and painted
>>17832077
Why does the Tacoma look so sexy?
>>17832227
I'd be changing out those Toyota 8" diffs, or at least seriously upgrading them if you want to run 35"s with any degree of longevity.
>>17832340
With what?
Never heard about 35s doing any particular harm as long as you dont go too heavy, dont overheat the oil or its already notably worn
Point in case; stock 4Runner with 360 000km on 33's held for nearly two years of abuse until the oil overheated and went boom
>>17832372
This, if you aren't doing hard ass rock crawling you'll be fine with 35" tires and 8" rear diff and IFS front. The worst that'll happen is the front end will wear out quicker, so a little more regular maintenance.
Can't wait to see you rocking those 35s!
>>17831073
Sounds like fun! I just did an overland trip in Sedona and it was kickass
>>17832077
Helloh AZfriend
>>17832227
>>17832372
>mfw 410 gears
I love my 32s, can't wait to see your truck on some big ass tires!
>>17828319
oh god
my fucking dick
>>17832340
Also rememberd that mine have the 7.5's, not the 8's
>>17832560
Mine is on 4.22's stock, which is not bad. I see a lot of folks saying the minimum for running 35's is a solid 5.00 or above, but it seems a bit overkill for my use. Might be I'll go up to about 4.6 if I feel the need, but we'll see
My want for bigger tires did NOT get weaker when I was helping my bud with mounting his own brand new 35's...
>>17832077
>guns
>tacoma
Hello friend
>>17832560
Nice! Lots of people on the trip?
Im heading down to north Carolina when i get back in the states. Budy had land down there so we cam go do hoodrat shit and use his tractor when we get stuck
>>17832733
Yeh I don't think you have anything to worry about. Boi those are some fat tires, gonna be nice on your Truck
>>17833139
/org/ Tacoma guns meet when
>>17833146
Had 4 Tacomas, a Raptor, and a 4Runner. The raptor was the slowest
>>17828348
butthurt wrangler babby
>>17833260
I need to get pics of muh guns and truck. For murica.
Funny enough the grill and i were just watching the dirt every day about the raptor and she was not impressed lol
>>17833600
is this Florida? it looks comfy and warm.
>>17833264
What if I told you I own a Landcruiser? :^)
>>17833631
Virginia. 7cities area
In the muddy creek area. Floods if you ever say the word rain lol
>>17833600
>tfw live in AZ but left my guns in CA
>tfw I've made a huge mistake doing so
feelsbadman
>>17833600
>>17833747
Ha, I would've sworn I recognized that first picture, that's the Mill landing ramp right?
Be glad you don't have a boat to try launching over there, if there's any sort of chop it will break over you stern constantly and get saltwater inside every crevice of your truck, I solely blame that ramp for the rust on the tailgate of my Taco.
>>17833260
Damn I need friends to go innawoods with. I've set up 5 or 6 expeditions and everyone always ends up bailing out
>>17834344
3 of them came up from San Diego just to go off-roading and see me (and one also came to visit some relatives in Payson)
It was fun and i finally got to do some serious camping
>>17834376
Super jelly! I have to lone wolf it. Makes me a bit chicken to push the limits with no winch or friends to get you unstuck
>>17834425
if you ever MADE IT to CANADA
>>17832699
you too
Any southern boys Texas and East on? Can meet in Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, TN, Louisiana and bama. Need people to trail and camp with.
>>17796655
Zookis are just about ridiculous on trails. It's like someone built a life-size matchbox car, but the damn things just go EVERYWHERE.
I picked up an 86 Bronco II, just for how small it is. Good approach angles and all that, but it's taken me about a month to get the damn thing running right, and even now, it still acts up now and then. Fucking EECIV, man.
>>17834425
ye boi
BURBAN
i really want one but it'd also be my daily and i can't justify the absolute shit mpg these things get in the city
>>17834425
Buy one of the larger harbor freight come along, it's a poor man's winch...
>>17835530
As someone who's had to pull my truck out with a come along, they're definitely the ticket for getting unstuck while by yourself. You also need a couple, like 3 minimum, 30' recovery straps and a few D rings to connect them if you're far away from a tree or other object you can use to pull yourself out.
>>17834300
I usually take my boat to the ramp in Willoughby or owls creek
>>17834425
Usually I'm by myself but this was a special occasion so I had some company. I'm definitely doing that trail again sometime by myself, though!
Went out for a bit today so i might as well post a few pics.
Enjoy :*
>>17837026
>>17837028
>>17837028
Are those 16x7 wheels?
>>17837023
>>17837028
A muddy boi
Looks like fun!
>>17837036
Not entirely sure honestly
>>17837043
Was a fun day so far.
Might go back out tonight after the grill gets home
>>17837036
Just checked. Tire says 30x9. But I'm no tire expert sadly
>>17837466
wheels not tires mang
>>17838546
Derp.
I'll check tmrw my man. All I know is they were on the truck when I got it
>>17834473
SOON! I'm currently getting my passport in order. Perhaps in time to do some snowrolling?
>>17834770
Meh... I got 18mpg driving through the mountains with a non-functional turbocharger. I have a 4.10 rear end as well. If I fix the turbo I think I can break 20 again! Though... mine is a diesel.
>>17835530
>>17835625
It's on the shopping list... along with a Hilift jack.
>>17836845
Nice!
>>17829418
>>17829450
It's actually pretty inspiring. I don't post here for a couple months, but instead actually enjoy my life and wheel my rig, and y'all motherfuckers never stop blaming me for your internal problems. Hell, since the last time I posted, I quit drinking, and smoking cigarettes, and actually got some shit done. Don't get too happy tho, I'll never be too good to come here, no matter how much better than you I become.
>>17838863
What set of tyres and springs on that XJ? It looks like it can go the necessary set of articulation for some pretty gnarly rock climbing!
Shop cat update?
>>17838863
you have a ugly rig
>>17839697
What's ugly about it? If you think the trimmed fenders are "ugly" (which I think are the only thing you could possibly called bad looking which aren't even that bad). then those are easily fixed with some bent in flares. But they're not even that bad.
Stop aggroing this guy and just h*cking let him live!
>>17839697
Post the bus you ride
>>17839704
it's a cherokee you can get for a stack of bens at any junk yard
>>17839707
mine's the op
>>17839713
Ahh. So pavement . Gotcha
>>17839718
Sorry, I don't get to just gallivant off to the woods whenever. I run media and all business operations for a company so I don't get much time off. Next true time off is Feb 2018.
>>17839718
Pavement queen*
>liberty's transfer case needs more force than it needs to shift into neutral and 4wd low
>makes a loud clunk when shifting into neutral and low
God fuck can't this thing not have problems for once?
>>17839713
Sure but they probably wouldn't be as clean and then you don't mind thrashing it as much innawoods since that's the case.
Each have their ups and downs.
Also, bluerunnerfag, have you looked into what an SAS swap would cost you? The fifth gen 4runners are really darn comfortable but I wonder if you can put an FJ80 front axle in and if they would still retain the level of comfort. I have seen a few 3rd gen 4runners with the swapped 80 front diff but the 3rd gens are already less comfortable to start with (even with the IFS).
Just wonder if that could be a viable option.
>>17839726
What you meant to say was you live in ur moms basement and have zero room to talk shit
>>17839731
I have some setup I'm looking into and have to research what all it can do.
I have some $2500 Toytec suspension kit.
>>17839734
I'm also the guy who flips houses. Busy bee and what not.
>>17839776
Unimpressed
>>17839782
that's cool, post your bus and let's discuss them
>>17839782
>>17839718
>anything that's not butchered mismatched junk is a pavement princess
I am laffing /o/
>>17838546
This is what I found on the rim size my man. Hope this answered your question.
Will also make getting new tires easier for me lol.
Daddy needs some new AT's for xmas
Is it possible to intall a locking front end in mu tacoma?
>>17839776
>didn't build his rig
>doesn't wheel his rig
>>hurrdurr too busy flippan houses
It's a starbucks retrieval vehicle. should have just bought a discovery.
>>17841506
your softroading adventures to larp land don't necessitate it. fuck off with your roleplaying.
>>17841524
Answere my question fag. I bet ive done more soft roading than you.
>>17841524
Why so upset, friend?
>>17841617
Its because he has no public land to 4x4 and larp on.
>>17841524
>triggered this easily
i bet you're a blast at parties
>>17841506
Yep. Pretty sure ARB makes a front end locker for 2nd and 3rd gens
>>17841831
Electronic or air ? I have a rear locker already, i just figured it get a front too eventually.
>exuse my ignorance, auto is not my forte.
>>17841852
ARB does air lockers. personally i prefer e-lockers but ARB is what I know off the top of my head.
I may be wrong but I believe the TRD Pro came with a front e-locker, so maybe that's something to look at
>>17841872
Hmmm. I dont think it did. The tundra pro doesnt. Ill just chalk it up to the list of shit to get. Rock sliders are first. Bolt on any good?
>>17841667
Haters gonna hate I guess. Sad really
>>17841891
Yeah like i said I don't know for sure about the lockers
Bolt-on sliders are fine, some folks will swear by weld-on but if the bolts are thick enough they'll have plenty of tensile strength.
Buddy of mine has All-Pro bolt ons and they're pretty damn good, saved his ass a couple times and they haven't budged
>>17841943
Thanks for the info.
What trail is that? I swear ive been on it.
Your in AZ right? Is there a taco club?
Fire and smoke all throughout Washington still won't stop a mountain trip.
>>17841524
>Sometimes I like to park in parking garages so I can fwap my CB antenna and dune flag off of pipes and support beams
Am I softroading?
>>17842118
unicorn on hood faggot
>>17842127
Unicorns are sweet
>>17841985
Schnebly Hill in Sedona. Had my old SoCal crew come up to visit me, but I live in Flagstaff
>>17841985
>taco club
If like to find one of those in Virginia. I'm sure there's one somewhere.
>>17842424
TacomaWorld has guys all over the place, that's how I met my group
>>17842429
Yea. I'm just a slack ass. Ive busy at work since i got my tacoma. So any hoodrat shit I've done is with my buddy o ride motorcycles with
>>17833993
>guns
>CA
Nice one.
>>17839667
Tires are MasterCraft MXT 32x11.50, the lift is all rough country because they make actual complete kits for reasonable money. Everyone said they ride like shit, but that wasn't really a concern because I have other cars to drive on the road, and I'm not a pussy. And honestly, it drives fine on road, it's a little stiffer than stock, but stock was worn the fuck out so that's not even surprising. Shop cat is doing pretty good, though he has a bit of an eye infection at the moment. He's got himself a bit of a girlfriend that the neighbors abandoned when they moved out, she hangs around too sometimes. I'd ask how things are with you, but I read the threads from time to time still so I'm fairly up to date. And for the record, I've not been the cause of any shitposting in a long time, and won't be anytime soon.
>>17843380
Hm. Tyres look bigger but I guess you just cropped the fenders.
>He's got himself a bit of a girlfriend that the neighbors abandoned when they moved out, she hangs around too sometimes
aw that's adorable at the same time sad. keep us updated on Paul and his new waifu <33
[spoiler]name her Meredith[/spoiler]
>>17843531
Well, her name is Meredith now. It was Big Head before. They were weird fucking people, but they seemed almost normal. Not only did they abandon her, they left her alone in the house to starve to death. Heard her meowing and smashed out a back window so she could get out, now she comes and goes. But you can tell she is waiting on them to come home. She'll be taken care of though.
The tires actually look kinda small in person, but they're going to be great for flexing once I actually get out on some trails. However they're not long lived, an old timer that has owned a 4x4 garage here in town since the 70s offered to buy them this morning, we settled on a deal where he finds an equal set of 35s and I'll trade him after he buys them.