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    Why HD vehicles should NOT be discounted as overlanding rigs strictly because of MPG...

    Can confirm. I just took a trip with my 2016 Tacoma on 34’s and a lot of armor. I had to drive up I-5 with a headwind, staying mostly in the right lane except to pass trucks… I got 12.6 mpg (corrected for tire size difference). With $6.50 gas right now it hurt my soul. As soon as you load these...
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    Shell vs. Leitner Bed Rack

    Yeah, the shell seems like a great option. If I do shell + drawers I'll probably be about 400-500lbs (~10%) over GVWR fully loaded though. I have BP-51's and can do heavy leafs/ regear, I've never had such a heavy truck though. What do you all think about that much added weight? Will it really...
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    Shell vs. Leitner Bed Rack

    Yeah, I've seen some guys rock the soft topper like that. I like the storage of the Leitner though so it kinda takes that away, plus then I'm adding more weight to get it covered without the security, might as well just get a shell at that point haha. I love a lot of aspects of the shell too...
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    Shell vs. Leitner Bed Rack

    I do more 2-3 day overlandy type stuff, but in Northern CA the trails can get rocky quick, so I do end up scraping my bottom pretty often. I had a hybrid bumper but have an aluminum CBI T3 bumper on order, so my armor will be: CBI front (70lbs) Winch (~70lbs) Full steel skids (130lbs)...
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    Shell vs. Leitner Bed Rack

    Hey guys, I'm hoping for some opinions on going with either a Shell + RTT or the Leitner bed rack + RTT. I don't think a normal bed rack is right for me, because I do want the extra storage and organization capabilities of the Leitner. Both options I'd like to put on a RTT, I have a 5ft bed...
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    6" lift on Tacoma?? For serious use...

    Hey guys. I’ve owned a 2016 taco for a few years, finally got it all decked it out with armor, tires, etc. I had full BP-51 setup on it and loved it. Loved off roading it and actually took it on some pretty rough stuff. I had all steel armor below, slid down rocks, got a little flexy with a tire...
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    Black Friday & Cyber Monday Overlanding Gear Deal Thread

    That’s good to hear. Just bought 30” S8 last night! What beam pattern do you have/recommend?
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    Black Friday & Cyber Monday Overlanding Gear Deal Thread

    Baja Designs has rebates, + 10% off with code “BDForums”. They are not mutually exclusive. SSO has 15% off all their fabricated products. 4 wheel parts has 20% off Smittybilt products. CBI has 10% off various items.
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    Cannot post images... sometimes

    Getting an issue trying to post images. It’s happened twice now, once a ~1.4mb photo, once a ~200kb photo. It shows up as a stock blue photo icon with a closed lock in the bottom right. If I click on it, it says “No Permission Sorry, you don’t have permission to view this attachment.” Posting...
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    Resolved "Forbidden" or Cant Post

    Getting an issue trying to post images. It’s happened twice now, once a ~1.4mb photo, once a ~200kb photo. It shows up as a stock blue photo icon with a closed lock in the bottom right. If I click on it, it says “No Permission Sorry, you don’t have permission to view this attachment.” Posting...
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    Sierra Foothills Overlanders Death Valley Trip 2018 - 11/01/2018

    Sounds awesome!! I used up all my vacation for my honeymoon a few months ago. Hopefully something shorter comes up soon!
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    Thoughts on Tacoma tires and lift

    I’m with Michael, you’ll probably? have to do a CMC with 33’s. I have 275/70/17 with a 2” Bilstein 5100 lift. I did NOT have to do a CMC, because my tires actually rub on the front instead of the cab mount. It has something to do with the alignment and my tires sit just a hair more forward. (You...
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    Tacoma model suggestion

    If you’re looking at the 3rd gens, I recommend the TRD Off-road if you looking for what’s most suitable for *off-road* kinda overlanding. The others are great, but the OEM rear locker is so nice to have, and the crawl control is just that something extra that you can totally live without but...
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    Whose from the Bay Area? Post a pic

    Livermore! Just joined a couple weeks ago.
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    Awning mount

    Frontrunner has a telescoping awning mount. Best bet with that might be to attach to the roof, then extend backwards towards your bed to give you the correct location so the 270 works properly...