Whenever you're buying a new vehicle, it's a good idea to go ahead and baseline it - making sure that it is road and adventure-worthy! This is definitely true when you're the new owner of a 1990 Nissan Patrol in Guatemala. After finding the right truck and laying out my build philosophy (see the intro to the Nissan Patrol build here), it was time to dive right into some … [Read more...]
JK WeatherTech DigitalFit Floor Liner Review
Floor mats are really the unsung hero of vehicle modifications, but a quality pair will save your carpet, and hours of cleaning time when your buddy decides to spill his Super Double Jumbo Big Gulp all over your floorboards. For the past 5 years I've been using WeatherTech's DigitalFit Floor Liners in all of my trucks from the Range Rover to our current JKU Rubicon. I've … [Read more...]
Dealing with Dual-Battery Electrical Gremlins
While I am usually a stickler for having things in tip-top shape on the 4Runner, this past winter beat out of me the desire to chase down some electrical weirdness going on with my dual battery setup. With warm weather here, and the desire to have 2 fully juiced batteries, it was time to face the beast electrical beast. First, a little background on my setup for the past ~3 … [Read more...]
Cobra 75 WX ST CB Review
When you think of CB radios your first thought is most likely the tale of the great American adventurer Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. Or you think of your buddy Jake riding around shirtless in his TJ with no doors and flip flops. While FRS, GMRS, Ham Radio, and yelling at your buddy out your window are all common communication methods you'll see out on the trail, … [Read more...]
Long Term Review: 4Runner BajaRack
It is hard to believe that it has been 4 years since I first installed the BajaRack on my 4Runner. At that time back in 2011, I was super-early in modifying the truck, and the only mods preceding the rack were a set of Goodyear Duratrac all-terrains (factory size) and a set of Shrockworks sliders. So why did I decide to get a rack in the first place? Believe it or not it … [Read more...]
