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  1. TRED LYT

    Patches

    So cool. Sewing it onto a jacket, or is it going in Velcro in the rig? Sent from my iPad using OB Talk
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    US West Orange County, CA Monthly Meet-up

    Great event today guys. Got a chance to meet some brothers with similar interests and I’m happy to know there are more of us out there in OC than I expected. I learned a few cool thing, met some really nice peeps, had 2 cups of killer coffee, what more does a guy need on a Saturday morn?! To...
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    AGM Batteries - Which one’s should I buy for my FZJ80 dual setup?

    So happy you guys respond. This forum is so good for those of us exploring best build tactics and practical applications. I recently installed the Blue Sea battery management switch and that really helps keep things leveled off as well as keeping my starter battery out of harms when by running...
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    AGM Batteries - Which one’s should I buy for my FZJ80 dual setup?

    Wow....great input! I was just getting ready to order the Northstar batteries and now I think, based on your experience, I may change course. Thanks very much. The numbers between the 27’s and 31’s seemed significant. My HID lights suck the juice, so I’m wanting more capacity. I, take a...
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    Rig Names

    Our 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 for now is named “Stinky”...not because it sits so high like a stink bug, but because when I bought it, the old owner had some really bad pine air freshener in it to cover up the rotten spilled milk smell!! Got rid of the floor mats and replaced them with...
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    Do you use your awning?

    We have the Tepui ruggedized awning and installed it at the same time as our rooftop tent. Just got it and haven’t deployed yet. Looking forward to my next camp in Joshua Tree National Forest...where there isn’t really a Forest. It’s dry and hot!! I’ll let you know what we think after we try...
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    Garbage transportation

    I use a Home Depot heavy duty construction cleanup garbage bag. It holds a ton of trash and ties quite handily anywhere to the back of our rig. We have so much going on with the back of our FZJ80 (swing out spare tire rack, swing out jerry can rack, full size roof rack) that it’s not a...
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    US West Orange County, CA Monthly Meet-up

    Thanks! I'll try to get by for a cuppa. Cheers, Rich
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    US West Orange County, CA Monthly Meet-up

    I’m fairly new to the club myself and live in Laguna Canyon. Sounds like I shouldn’t miss the Laguna Hills meet up so I can get to know some of the people here locally in our community. I haven’t figured out how to navigate my way around this site yet, so can you share which coffee shop and...
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    AGM Batteries - Which one’s should I buy for my FZJ80 dual setup?

    Thanks very much! Sent from my iPad using OB Talk
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    AGM Batteries - Which one’s should I buy for my FZJ80 dual setup?

    Were you by chance able to squeeze the series 31's into your engine bay? Since the 4Runner has a smaller engine bay, I'd think probably not, but my guy thinks he can fit them. I just don't want to go through the hassle of ordering them on-line and having them not fit. Then I'll have to return...
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    What would be your first MOD to a new Toyota Tacoma?

    I completely agree with f250ben. Bring a pad and pen to make you list of what you wish you had for that particular trip. Buy it, install it, use it. Rinse and repeat! Sent from my iPad using OB Talk
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    AGM Batteries - Which one’s should I buy for my FZJ80 dual setup?

    I will be swapping out my Interstate lead acid batteries in my1997 FZJ80. I currently have a dual system. The second battery is mounted on the opposite side of the radiator up front opposite the starter battery. I am running a bunch of electronics and need more long running sustainable juice...
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    Greetings and salutations from Laguna Beach, CA - Newbies

    Hey Dan, Thanks for the input. We closed escrow on the Cruiser yesterday! I'm super happy with it so far. I found a small independent shop in Laguna Hills a few days ago. The name of the shop is American Overland Expedition or AOE, owned by a guy named Alex. He says he loves working on FJ...
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    Greetings and salutations from Laguna Beach, CA - Newbies

    New to Overlanding. My wife, 6 kids and I live in Southern California, in Laguna Beach. Have played around with 4x4 exploration for access to camping, hunting, fishing, or great surf trips in Baja California......before it was known as "Overlanding". We've owned several 4x4 vehicles in the...
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    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Richard Sherman Laguna Beach, CA Looking for a low mile, clean, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser....may buy one this coming Friday. Fingers crossed as I've been looking for a while for the right base rig for my build. New OB Member # 11229 I've always been into the great outdoors; surfing, hiking...
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