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So I have this build that I am planning for one day far in the future that involves putting a Cummins R2.8 engine in an FJ40 with dynatrac Jeep JK Axles (which have wheel speed sensors and disc brakes all around). I occasionally do research/planning for it here and there but for the last couple...

Hey everyone! So pumped to be a part of this community. We've been wanting to join up for the longest time but we were kinda embarrassed at the state of our rig and how long it took to make it a capable machine lol. But here we are! Can't wait to join up and talk overlanding! We are very...

Just picked up my new toy and will be slowly modding it so that it is more capable while exploring. This truck is replacing my Toyota FJ which was very capable off road. However, it was not very comfortable to drive to and from work and as my kids have grown there just wasn't much room for us...

So, it's been a long time coming, almost two years since I have joined OB and said I was going to start this. Things have been a bit of a roller coaster and lots of major and minor life changes delayed my plan to write most of this out as I went. But without further ado, I suppose it is time to...

Hi all - I just purchased my dream vehicle, a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser, only 47,000 miles!! While I know the vehicle is very capable stock, I was really hoping y'all could provide me some must do upgrades. My background - fairly novice to Overlanding, so please not only give your thoughts of...

Hello all, Just starting out with my 2011 LX570. I'm hoping to build a rig that will take me (and my wife and/or kids occasionally) on some great adventures. I will not be building a rock crawler or mudder. Simply something that is reliable and will get to those places that are off the beaten...

Bought my Toyota Tacoma late last summer and now have roughly six months with it. So with that said i am still early in the build phase but im slowly getting there. Mod List: - Cali Raised Ditch Lights - Cali Raised 32 inch lower grille light bar - RCI Bed rack - Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners -...

I have an OEM front bumper w/ winch mount that came off a 2017 Wrangler unlimited that I no longer need. unfortunately, this is too heavy to ship and I don't think it would be worth the price at that point for the bumper. looking for $800 OBO. other then some dirt it is in great condition. I...

Hello! This is the start of my "in progress" build of my 2011 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Access Cab/Long Bed. It is an automatic V6 4x4 and was originally purchased used, with 104,000 miles on it. When I first purchased it, it came with a 3" Rough Country spacer lift and 285/75R16 BFGoodrich KO2's. It...

Hello all! I recently bought a new (to me) 2009 Silverado 5.3L. I'm looking to make it an overland build. I previously had an old 4runner that I loved, but sold it to a friend who was in need of an adventuring rig and bought this thing to to also help with other parts of my life. I know that i...

So after much deliberation and to'ing and froing and everything in between earlier this year I decided to part ways with my Range Rover Sport. A quick walk round of the build can be found here. It went through a lot of changes over the 2.5 years and approx 60,000km of ownership but it was...

Initial mock up of the safari cage is done, Rick at Ceeco Racing is doing great work, far exceeding my skills and tools required to do this quality of a job. Im glad I went with him on this project. He has more in store, these are just progress pics. I will be doing some additional work on this...

Hey everyone!! We are two guys from The Netherlands. After having been busy with our rig for a while, we opened a forum for this build. We bought a LandRover Discovery 2, 6 months ago to make a big trip from The Netherlands to Mongolia (are going to start a separate forum here) In short, we...

Soooooooooooooo I had 2 weeks till my 35th birthday and I decided to pretty much change the way my Work/Life balance was going and pulled the trigger on enjoying life and start exploring! So I went out, traded my Audi S4 for a new 2019 Silverado Trail Boss CrewCab so I had a good starting...

I have such an important question that I must answer but without any real experience overlanding I am unsure how to proceed. With an extensive background in camping and hiking, I have an inclination towards an answer but would still like advice! So here is the question, What vehicle should I...

Ok, so starting the build thread! We have a ford van that is going to be our flagship family adventure wagon, replacing the late great Wagoneer. Essentially, it has a bed platform in the back and seating currently for 5. I'd like it to remain capable of carrying 4~5 passengers comfortably and...

It's been a long time coming trying to create my build thread for my 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. I'm going to try to do this chronologically, although I have a ton of pictures to sort through. Here's how she currently sits: Current Mods: OME Nitrocharger Full Lift Kit OME Heavy Duty...

Here' s my 64 CJ5 i have picked up at auction for $950 here in PA. The date as a type this i got the engine running after being sitting in a field next to a fence for 17 years. Runs good & idles. It will need all new tires but really just the fronts need replaced.Little did i know this has left...

I was asked by a few people to do a build tread here, so let's get started. Below was a copy and paste from another build thread I started. I started building in Nov of 2017 so just over a year now. I've had a few setbacks in that time, foot surgery and my mom passing where I lost time working...

****Deadline set for 1/11/2019***** Alrighty folks. Despite the first two attempts being flops, you've been on my case about giving the DIY contest one more shot. We've made some adjustments, I created a form (to make things easier for you) and we've added prizes to the mix. Not sure yet what...