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...]
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...]
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...]
Jeep JK Vinyl Wrap – 6 Month Review
Back in July of last year we sent our 2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon to our friends over at Gear One Performance for a 3M vinyl wrap job. Since then we've put almost 20,000 miles on the truck, and we've extensively tested the durability of the material in a wide range of climates and conditions. In order to test the true durability of the material, I decided not to wash the … [Read more...]
National Luna Weekender 50 Twin – Long Term Review
Nothing says mission complete like cracking open a cold one after a long day out on the trail. Plus being able to pull ice cream out of the back of a truck that doesn't say "free candy" on the side is a party trick that will never get old. Over the past 2 years, I've gone through 2 trucks, traveled over 60,000 miles behind the wheel, and probably consumed more cheap beer … [Read more...]
