It wasn't all that long ago that any thought of the Chevy Colorado conjured images of little NAPA trucks wearing yellow hats, and not much else. The much-needed 2015 remodel has rejuvenated the Colorado lineup and one-upped the Tacoma (my opinion), but the 2016 model is the one we've been waiting for. For 2016, diesel power becomes an option in the Colorado. The Drivetrain … [Read more...]
iPad Navigation Setup
So you've got an iPad, which beyond being a great tool for watching cat videos, is probably the most powerful and versatile navigational aid since the North Star. That is, if you can mount said iPad in a way that makes it visible, stable, and plugged-in. Part of the way I rationalized the purchase of an iPad was the very premise of using it for navigation - and while I … [Read more...]
Top Ten Overlanding Tips
10.) Overlanding Not Car Camping Get your terminology right! You want your neighbors and co-workers to think you go on adventures, not siting around a fire eating little smokies. 9.) GVWR Is Just A Recommendation Engineers always incorporate a factor of safety into all of their designs, so don't even think twice when you're loading up your fridge, enough water for … [Read more...]
Should I Consider Aftermarket Wheels?
If you came here looking for reviews on Rockstars and Lexanis you've come to the wrong place, but we can tell you where to find some awesome Monster Energy stickers;) Unfortunately the automotive industry has decided that an 18" wheel is the smallest wheel that should be found on a truck. There are some exceptions with Jeep and Toyota still offering their respective JKs and … [Read more...]
Should you get aftermarket upper control arms?
For those of us (myself definitely included) that are looking for more ground clearance, articulation, and to fit larger tires, one of the first things we usually do on modern Toyota independent front suspension trucks is lift the suspension. I'm not going to go into all of the manufacturers, configurations, philosophies, and voodoo that come up in a "what lift should I get … [Read more...]
