Thanks! I hafta say it's one of my favorite purchases for a vehicle!Love the look with the soft top.
I really wanted to go 1tons but the $$ wasn't there. Got a great deal on a 9" rear with a 79' HD 44 up front. Left it full width, 3link front with 14" 2.5 airshocks and full hydro steering. My buddy helped with the cage and there's roughly 150' of dom in it. Caged front to rear. Still needs a doubler and 38s (pictured with 36s)Welcome! I'm new here as well. Can I see a pic of that sas tacoma? What front axle did you go with?
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From what I've read, heard, and watched on video, the gap is essentially impassable because of the inhabitants and the drug runners(someone correct me if I'm wrong). That being said, nobody in their right mind would go through it.Hi everyone, name is Claude, living in Peru, got a question maybe someone knows, it's been over 40 years since anyone crossed on a 4x4 the Darien Gap, why nobody has tried again, sure it's dangerous but it would be epic
Smiley, I´ve been reading and yes it is very dangerous, but some people do trek through, also illegal migrants use that area. guerrillas are active there too but they have signed a peace treaty with the Colombian government, but putting aside the man made dangers, wouldn´t it be an awesome experience to be the first ones to cross it in a 4x4 in over40 years, sure the gear, tech and resources are better nowFrom what I've read, heard, and watched on video, the gap is essentially impassable because of the inhabitants and the drug runners(someone correct me if I'm wrong). That being said, nobody in their right mind would go through it.
Thanks Ken, I'd definitely be open to meting up at some point!Welcome Tom. I like the 4Runner and adventure setup. I'm also up in NEPA a lot. Hope to meet up if you're interested.
- Ken
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Welcome! I was in San Carlos for 9 years, but moved last year. I used to go to Redwood City all the time. Lots of OB members in the SF bay area, as that's the founding area.Hello All !
Redwood City California area. Experience 40 years, started with a old CJ5, then to Toyota's, GMC, jeeps and now that Old Age is setting in just bought a 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO, for some comfort, slowly building that now. Immediate bucket list, drive the Alaskan Highway from start to finish in the 4Runner.
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Welcome! I LOVE seeing the LR2s / Freelander 2s on the trails. They are awesome little rigs.... Keep us posted and please feel free to message me with any questions, we have a great network on rover owners and between LR3/LR4, have several experts. Have fun!Hi all,
Hello from eastern Ontario, near Ottawa.
The Rig: My "rig" is none other than "Daisy" our stock 2013 Land Rover LR2 HSE. She functions mostly as my wife's daily driver while I pack on the miles in our VW Jetta commuting to work. Mods? Does a rubber boot mat count? I had OEM roof rails and crossbars installed and have a Thule roof rack for extras that won't fit inside. Factory hitch also installed.
Experience: I would consider myself an experienced novice. Camping in a 1967 VW Bug with my parents as a child. Car camping with my own kids util they lost interest. Grew up on a farm, so getting stuck and unstuck was "normal." Watched too many Camel Trophy videos as a young man. Lived out of a tent for a couple of days when doing a short term mission trip to Uganda about 20 years ago. This also crystallized my love of Land Rovers, even though I have only owned once since last summer. Have done the Land Rover Experience driving school twice, once in a Disco Series II and once in an LR3. Looking forward to doing it again in a couple of weeks with my wife, this time in the brand new Disco 5.
The Plan: As I contemplate retirement from my current profession and transition into another, my wife and I are at the point where we would like to travel. I don't see myself as a hard core off-roader, but I do see myself going off the beaten path. We are seriously looking at getting a trailer that can go wherever my Land Rover can take it. Perhaps an LR4 or new Disco TDV6 with a Conqueror UEV 440 is in our future? That's why I a here. To learn. View attachment 28387View attachment 28388
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Welcome! That is a BEAUTIFUL truck, love the Tacoma TRD Pros in that color. You picked an awesome rig!HELLO
I'm from Livermore CA (Bay Area)
Driving: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO cement
I'm a newbie of overlanding experience.
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Howdy Mike! Welcome to OB! At some point I may sent you a DM to pick your brain about adventure motorcycles. I am thinking about a BMW or KTM. Any preference? Suggestions?View attachment 28572
Hi everyone, I'm Mike from Whitesburg, GA. Just picked up my 2015 Nissan Frontier and getting ready to start the build.
I'm also into Adventure motorcycles and enjoy the trails in the Talladega National Forest.
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Look me up if you find yourself in West GA!
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Awesome rigs! Then again, I am biased since I have your twin LR4 - same color combination... rare to see the black-design package from the factory. Very nice! I LOVE seeing a Jeep/Rover family.View attachment 28614 View attachment 28615 As requested. My vehicles
Awesome rigs! Then again, I am biased since I have your twin LR4 - same color combination... rare to see the black-design package from the factory. Very nice! I LOVE seeing a Jeep/Rover family.
Edit: Woops, just noticed the mirrors are white and no full-length black rails, so GREAT job doing the black out on your own. I cheated and got the black-design package.
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I have a 2016 Corris grey with black pack sport too. ;-)Yea you caught that - good eye..... I wanted the blackout but didn't want to wait, this was on the lot so I just added some black. We fixed that with my wife's sport. It came blacked out lol