Since this is Dirt Road Trip and we're all about things with knobby tires, today's post is a tribute to one of those things that makes our country great: badass military technology. So here's our highlight of some of the fantastic innovation happening in military all-terrain vehicles, making our armed forces exponentially more badass safer and more effective in protecting the … [Read more...]
Cooper Discoverer STT Pro: Initial Impressions
Literally the same day I shared that we'd be getting a set of the new Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires for the 4Runner, I came home to a pile of fresh rubber waiting for me on the front porch (I'm sure the FedEx guy loves me...). Since then, we've wasted no time getting them mounted up and on truck, and we've already gotten a few insights on them from the install and handful of … [Read more...]
Preview: Cooper Discoverer STT Pro
You've seen the 4x4 forum chatter, and maybe you've even seen Overland Journal Chairman Scott Brady's G-Wagen adorned with them -- and soon, you'll get the straight scoop from us on one of the newest mud terrain tires on the market, the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro. If there's one thing you can buy for your truck for instant performance improvement - tires are it. We don't take … [Read more...]
Grudge Match: 2016 Colorado vs. 2016 Tacoma
We're just months away from the 2016 model year trucks being on the road and the compact pickup lineup hasn't been this exciting since cargo shorts were in style (which was never...). This is obviously thanks to the highly anticipated launch of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma and the new-in-2015 Chevrolet Colorado (now with a diesel option!) So if you've got upwards of $40 grand … [Read more...]
SkyGear’s Bussman Fuse Box
If you're looking for a waterproof, rugged, and easy to install auxiliary fuse box for your rig, you should probably take a look at what Skygear has to offer. So who is this Skygear guy and where can I find him? Mike AKA Skygear is pretty famous on the Tacoma World and Expedition Portal forums. He's earned a reputation for building top notch fuse boxes, custom wiring … [Read more...]
