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Welcome, and congrats on starting the journey. I've said it before in other threads, but I really REALLY like those new Frontier Pro-4Xs. -TJ

I admit, I like my gadgets and goodies, so I bought these: https://www.rigdsupply.com/products/eezy-supplies-rig-caddy-holder https://www.rigdsupply.com/products/eezy-supplies-rig-caddy-tray -TJ

Congrats on your dream rig, a Gladiator (especially on 37"s) is extremely capable and probably one of the very best platforms for an Overland build. As to your question about rack and bed cover vs. a cap, really only you can answer that. I do like the idea of one or the other, to protect your...

Nice, it looks good on those TRD wheels, were those stock, or from something later-model like a Tacoma or 'Runner? -TJ

As a guy that runs on M/Ts... I'll say for MOST Overlanders A/Ts are better. In fact, I wanted A/Ts but with COVID supply issues the only tire I could find in about the size I wanted was the Toyo M/T. As it turns out, it's for the best because it's the only tire in any of the sizes I...

It really is. Funcos slide and "flat-track" like no other, it's almost like having a drift car for the sand. -TJ

Yeah, the IFS/IRS clearance advantage over anything solid axle is something to consider. The lack of articulation obviously introduces other issues, but when it comes to pure ground clearance IFS/IRS will win for any given tire size. -TJ

Yup, all good now. Great little trailer project! -TJ

I used to be anti-electric in general, probably just because I've been a life-long hot rod guy. ~6mo of borrowing a buddy's Model 3 Performance certainly changed my mind some. That said, I've done the math in another thread on this forum and EV Overlanding is a long, long way off. Solar panel...

Gotcha, all-in-all not bad for what it is. My stock '12 Xterra gets similar (16.5 MPG going from Vegas to the Bay Area at ~80 MPH) with the stock roof-rack in place, just as a point of reference (full-frame SUV with a real t-case and low range as well as a locking rear diff and 32"s at stock...

I have a '11 Silverado 2500 HD with a FWC and I *love* my rig. I've owned it since new, and will own it for the rest of my life. Mine has lived many lives over the years, from daily driver and occasional race car tow rig, to 40' 5th wheel tow rig, to it's current solid-axle-swapped exploration...

Very fair points. They say "the best Overlander is the vehicle you already own" so I totally get that. And if it also serves as your DD the comfort, MPG etc. all make sense. At some point if you find it's holding you back from getting places you want to go, I'm sure you'll look into another...

As annoying as I find it when people just post their YT content to pump-up views without any additional insight or conversation, it was kind of interesting seeing the AWD rigs make it through some decent obstacles. Still, I just kept thinking "why"? I guess many would say that about my...

It might just be me, but most of your pics are broken. -TJ

Nice rig/build and the trailer is the icing on the cake! -TJ

That would be a really cool rig! Keeping it light to preserve parts would be the key, IMHO. -TJ

Honestly, I'm not sure what the bare chassis weighs, and now that the car is complete I need to weigh it too. My guess would be 2600-2800lbs as it sits. At 670 RWHP (on a very stingy dyno, it'd do 700+ on most Dynojets) it's a pretty decent power-to-weight ratio. -TJ

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I totally failed to get any action shots in the sand. The tuner and I were focused on getting the tune right, making sure it was running well at full load in the sand, and chasing some fuel delivery issues. Soon I hope to get better vid if it doesn't sell first. But I do have a dyno vid...

Thanks! It's a 440 cubic inch LS7-based motor with a 4.0L Whipple Supercharger and an Albins 5spd sequential transaxle (11.5" ring gear). FWIW this is what it looks like at ride-height: -TJ