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  1. tjZ06

    2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali - viable?

    Ah, so if you have Low Range, with that being I don't see any compelling reason to switch. The AT4 really had no other functional advantages outside of the wheel/tire package and some factory skids that surely you can add (though chances are there are better aftermarket options). Yes, the '03...
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    US West North Bay Trip - Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake

    That's a great idea... I'm already getting some trips for next year "on the books" so being able to plan a few months out would be awesome. -TJ
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    US West North Bay Trip - Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake

    Wow, definitely an adventure! I can't wait to camp with y'all again in the new year. -TJ
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    2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali - viable?

    Those are calls you'll have to make. I like having low range, but my rig is heavy-heavy (over 10k lbs loaded out for a trip) and I do tend to seek more technical trails. If you don't mind a few scratches and such on it, I don't see any reason you can't just use it. They say "the best...
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    2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali - viable?

    Most of the differences are cosmetic. The biggest substantive difference would be the t-case, if I'm not mistaken (and I certainly could be) your Denali will have an AWD-type t-case vs. a true 4x4 case w/ Low Range, right? I'd say for what most ppl considering Overlanding that's not going to...
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    Continue building my Honda Element or find a Tacoma or 4Runner?

    One thing would be to start by answering the questions here: If you're going to ask "what vehicle is best..." These will give us an idea how you'll use your vehicle and what your priorities should be. All of that said, I would suggest almost certainly switching from the Element will save you...
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    Utah Advenutre

    Awesome, I love Utah! -TJ
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    Electric overlanding

    I have a few friends with Rivians on order that intend to (attempt to) overland with them. I'm sure they'll want to join me on trips so I expect to have to do a lot of planning around their limitations for those trips... -TJ
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    Shovels and Axes

    Aluminess shovel/axe combo on a Mule mount for the FWC. Truth-be-told I didn't need the Mule mount, I could have just drilled the Aluminess mount to bolt direct to the camper jack mounts. I might still do that, moving the shovel/axe to the other side so I can put an actual Aluminess box for...
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    Are 265 Tires hurting my overlanding experience?

    100%. Especially because the other thing I forgot to mention is manufacturers are left to make their measurements on whatever rim width they choose, and whatever pressure. You could take the same 315/75R16 I have and put it on a 4" rim (it'd be tough, but you could do it) and I bet it'd sit...
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    Are 265 Tires hurting my overlanding experience?

    ^This! To be fully accurate we'd need to know the aspect ratio *and* the rim size to know the actual diameter. I find that within a very specific automotive community people use just the width of the tire to talk about overall size, because on their very specific vehicle everyone runs the same...
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    US Rocky Mountain San Rafael Swell - RM Region 2023

    @Dave Purvis I'm still looking good to make it, but I'm not 110% (maybe 90%). I don't want to hog an RSVP spot if I'm not certain with so many other folks wanting to join, so let me know if you'd like to move me to more of an "alternate." Also, I noticed on the Rally Point description it...
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    Daily driver overlanding

    WJ was '99-04 and is the 2nd generation, but last that was solid front/rear axles. WK1 was '05-2010 and went IFS, but was still solid rear. WK2s were '11-21 and are IFS/IRS. As for WJ quirks there are lots of little things like the wiring harness in from the body to the doors hardens and...
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    Daily driver overlanding

    Yeah, I just threw that out there because they seem like a "bargain." I paid 12.5k for my '12 Pro-4X with ~140k miles but in very good shape with full records. A similarly equipped 4Runner of the same era/miles seemed like it was going to be nearly twice as expensive. FWIW the SMOD thing was...
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    Daily driver overlanding

    Perfect! You're halfway there already having the Civic, now you can consider more "serious" off roaders. Not saying you need a Jeep on tons and 42"s or anything, but you can consider true 4wds with low range and whatnot. -TJ
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    Daily driver overlanding

    I'm just going to throw out a curve-ball, but why not a separate DD and Overlander? I get the benefits of one vehicle for both (1 set of tire/brakes/oil changes/etc, reg and insurance on one vehicle vs. 2 etc.) but I always think it's at least worth considering dedicated vehicles. Say you were...
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    Titan swapped 2012 frontier pro4x

    100%, of course that's where the snowball from heck comes in. If I were doing either the Titan or that mid-travel kit I'd start down the path of "well probably should throw new wheel bearings at it" and "definitely new calipers/rotors/pads" etc. etc. and I'd make sure everything in the front...
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    Mstudt's 2019 4runner Build & Adventure Thread

    Wow, I love the platform/drawer build-out. Great rig overall! -TJ
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    Titan swapped 2012 frontier pro4x

    I definitely looked at that kit too! It seems like a great, complete way to get everything in one place. -TJ
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    Titan swapped 2012 frontier pro4x

    Yup, it's all bolt-on unless you're getting really crazy and going with non-stock shock hoops and things like that which would need welded in. But you'd only do that if you're basically doing a Titan swap AND a Titan long-travel at the same time, vs. just a Titan swap which is already "long...