How do you feel about a huge stretch of beach nearly all to yourself that is open to 4x4's? If that sounds good, you should check out Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. This small barrier island (less than 10 square miles) is situated South of Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks and only accessible by ferry/boat. … [Read more...]
Icon Suspension Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Hands down, some of the best modifications I've made to the 4runner since I've owned it is upgrading the suspension and going through the install of an Icon Suspension setup. Off road the truck did commendably well with the stock shocks/springs, but there is a huge opportunity for improvement. … [Read more...]
5th Gen 4Runner Trail Edition Build Intro
Like every knight needs a noble steed, every 4wd adventurer needs their knobby-tired stallion. There are all kinds of options out there for all kinds of budgets and tastes. I was looking for something that combined good looks, out-of-the-box capability, reliability, and enough practicality to be my everyday vehicle. Back in November of 2010, I kicked off my search. The 5th … [Read more...]
4Runner in Moab: the roadtrip, trails and breakdown
When you tell people your idea of vacation is driving 2,000 miles across the country to spend time camping in the desert in July, you get some weird looks and reactions. That's fine by me -- not everyone understands, and that leaves the places I love to explore a little less crowded! Much like the Summer of 2012, I chose this summer to head out West for ~2 weeks to … [Read more...]
