Having spent countless hours trolling browsing off road forums and Facebook groups, I consistently see the same slogan over and over again: "Built Not Bought". We'll I hate to break it to all of you guys that love to bring it up, but it's a total load of crap. Now before I go into this, I'm going to make something clear. Having the ability to work on your truck is critical … [Read more...]
Tacoma – Fox Rear Shock Install
When I first purchased my Tacoma in 2014 I noticed that the previous owner had installed a Rancho lift kit. It included front coilover's, rear 1” block's, and a set of U bolts. Unfortunately, 6 years of driving through east coast winters meant it was time for an upgrade. After doing some research (i.e. trolling the Tacoma forums), I finally decided to replace the rear stock … [Read more...]
Hugo’s Summer Adventure
With the summer of 2016 officially over, I’ve had some time to reflect on what has been aptly labeled my Summer of Funemployment. You read that right… I did what most people can't (or won't) do, and have taken a few months off work. This extended time off allowed me to do what I truly love, exploring the beautiful sceneries of the Mid-Atlantic. When you work eighty hour … [Read more...]
Selling a Modified Truck
It feels like there has been a slew of for sale ads recently in the "Overlanding" market, and the list price for a 10 year old used truck is staggering to say the least. After reading through a few of the for sale ads, we're tempted to sell the DirtRoadTrip JK and 4Runner to buy a new Bentley Bentayga. Selling a vehicle is never really fun. There are some car guys out there … [Read more...]
Shovel for AEV Tire Carrier
One of the first modifications I made to our 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (try saying that 5 times fast) was the AEV Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier. The combination of a frame mounted tire carrier that integrated with the tailgate and also supported a 10 gallon fuel tank, shovel holder, and a slew of other accessories made it the perfect setup for a long range travel … [Read more...]
