Over the past four years my Tacoma has taken me many places and served me well, from exploring the backwoods of NY, VT and NH to camping on the beaches of MD and VA. Over that time the stock suspension on my SR5 double-cab took a beating and by mid-2014 after nearly 60,000 miles, the front shocks were shot and the rears were even worse, with one of the struts no longer … [Read more...]
Vermont Overland Rally 2015 Recap
Ahhh...Fall...there's much to love - changing leaves, crisp nights, tasty seasonal beers, and the Vermont Overland Rally! In its fifth year now, the 2015 VOR was the best yet (I'm an authority, having been to all 5), combining near peak foliage, a great crowd, class 4 roads to suit every taste, and guest speakers/vendors to inspire and help lighten your wallet. On the … [Read more...]
I4WDTA – TFC Day 2
Day 2 started on a rainy and damp morning, but there was nothing but energy in the air. The candidates had their feet put to the fire on Day 1 and expectations for their performance had been set. Yet while all of the candidates had a clear understanding of what it would take to succeed during the Training for Certification (TFC), the instructors had a few more curveballs … [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...]
I4WDTA – Q&A
We’ve been given the honor of observing the International 4-Wheel Drive Trainers' Association’s (I4WDTA) Training for Certification that is being hosted in Uwharrie, NC. This is the first time any outside group has been given the privilege to sit in on the rigorous 3 day selection process, and over the next few weeks we’ll be giving you all the details. Since we've been … [Read more...]
