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    How did you decide to start your build with the parts you did?

    I have been learning a lot about different types of suspensions, lifts, and springs. Someone chime in if I have this wrong but for all that equipment you listed you are going to need more heavy duty springs then the normal fair to be able to hold all the weight of aftermarket bumpers; however...
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    OB Approved CO2 vs. Air Compressors

    do these medium duty on board air compressors require a second battery? Or can they be run off the starter battery without issue?
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    looking at vehicles, how insane do I need to go for overlanding?

    Thanks for all the inputs! Currently I have been watching a guy on youtube doing the Trans-American-Trail in a 4runner to see what the trails are actually like. Since that is my end goal. I have already decided MPG is not an issue for me. I don't drive much and when I go to work it is usually...
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    looking at vehicles, how insane do I need to go for overlanding?

    Currently I drive a 2 door coupe that is lowered with summer tires and racing wheels so even strong grocery store road bumps give me issues. :sweatsmile: I wanted to upgrade to something crossover size and then I got sucked into this overlanding research adventure. Currently working overseas at...
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    looking at vehicles, how insane do I need to go for overlanding?

    Thanks all, plenty of food for thought here. I think a lot will come down to how I feel about them after test drives since they all seem like sensible options for my needs. Seems I could just raise the Forester and add decent A\T tires and be good for most of the travel I am interested in...
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    looking at vehicles, how insane do I need to go for overlanding?

    Hey all! Sorry for the wall of text but want to be thorough lol So quick background: I am city folk, but enjoy hiking and the outdoors. Want a vehicle that can be a daily driver and be my overland vic. I have never done any over landing or off-roading, have always owned small hatchbacks...