Lets see your expedition rigs!

[RockHard4x4]

Title says it all, lets see what you got! This isn't mine, i'd like to build an m715 someday, anyways i think this one is awesome :smokin: http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m145/alwayseatingmud/mogorange.jpg

[jensenkennels]

Project - ADVNTR :D
MADDOG

[OlympicYJ]

Just another Jeep YJ.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/OlympicYJ/2007moving060.jpg

[Clemsonkrawler]

Livin Low SAS Tahoe:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=661346
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n194/clemsonjeep1/100_6197.jpg

[Max Volume]

Its not mine, but a customers. His name on pirate is SocalXJ (I think). Its fawkin badass as far as expadition vehicles go. This thing has EVERYTHING. :smokin:

Here is his website / expedition blog. http://www.adventureduo.com/

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/yotamasters/misccustomersstuff013.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/yotamasters/misccustomersstuff014.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/yotamasters/misccustomersstuff012.jpg

[Filthy McChevy]

Here is one of mine, I moved it out of the drift 2 weeks ago, it still had packed snow falling off the undercarriage yesterday. I drove it to CA and back several years ago, hit a few nice passes on the way home. I am gonna drive it more this year, it has sat for the last 5 years. Good timing for the new forum. I like it.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/bbigtn/snowbanks019600x450.jpg

[Stonecoast]

This is my buddies, his wife has a lifter FJCruiser, he has this van and a lifted TJ, I have a TJ. He throws the RoKon on the hitch for even more fun. He just got an Aluminess roof rack that mounts to the pop-top which I haven't got pictures of yet.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/aaronsbarker/Millers/IMG_1577-1.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/aaronsbarker/Millers/IMG_1282-1.jpg
Should make for some fun trips... He's hoping to take it down to Mexico at some point.... he has yet to convince his wife that it's a good idea.

[numtel]

Not mine but my favorite :smokin:

[65SWB45]

Not mine but my favorite :smokin:


Nice pic of the current owner and future owner in the same shot!:D

Here's a pic of my junk:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7305221&postcount=8

Did a 15 day self-contained expedition last October, including 9 days in the MAZE of Canyonlands.

Just returned from a 2760 mile trek to TX and back.

Not bad for a 44 year old truck with an old stovebolt 6.:)

[numtel]

Nice pic of the current owner and future owner in the same shot!:D


You bought that thing?:smokin::grinpimp:

[fcfred]

there was a cool camping/expedition rig based on a 80's diesel chevy running around tds this year. does anyone know who owns it?

[spork2367]

far from the coolest rover out there. it's currently getting major fender surgery, diamond axles, king coilovers in the front, and super swamper 34x9.5x16.5 tires on military hmmwv wheels. every expedition rig should have tires no larger than 35's, and the narrowest tire made. they just look right.

[bullsac]

Here is my crap

http://www.toymoco.com/i/story/ARBTent2.jpg


http://toymoco.com/i/story/ARBTent.jpg

[cruiseroutfit]

My FJ40 & TT
(2F/H55F, 4.88's & ARB's, Helton Hot Shower setup, Dual batts, Icom 2M, etc)
http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/content_images/photogallery/Skyline_Swell_2006/Slyline_Swell%20(17).jpg
My wife and I at the Wedge in the SR Swell

My 04' Tacoma
(SC'ed 3.4l, OME, Dual Batts with Nat. Luna controller, Yaesu 2M, etc)
http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/images/upload/Cyprus/HenryMts01%20(21)%20(Medium).jpg
The Henry Mtns in southern Utah

My 87' FJ60
(soon to have 4BT/NV4500, SOA, etc)
http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/images/upload/Cyprus/Cyprus%20009%20(Medium).jpg
Brought her home though the SR Swell on the maiden voyage home :D


My wife has a 66' FJ45 too :D

[miniyota]

2006 Jeep Commander

lift, tires, shocks, winch, custom bumper and rocker guards, MORE TO COME!
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/miniyota/fathers%20day%20trip/03081.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/miniyota/fathers%20day%20trip/03077.jpg

[scramb82]

that commander is pretty cool looking. i didnt realize people lifted and wheeled those things. i figured it would take longer for them to catch on.

[miniyota]

more people will start using them.

i mean common. mine has

-heated seats
-leather
-sat. radio
-traction control system
-3.73 gears
-5 speed auto
-2.73 low range
-4.7L V8
-20 mpg with no wind :grinpimp:
-power windows, mirrors, moon roof
-seats 7 (4 adults very comfortably)

they are a great vehicle. it wheels really good, it just needs a real rear locker

that commander is pretty cool looking. i didnt realize people lifted and wheeled those things. i figured it would take longer for them to catch on.

[TJChris]

http://up.picr.de/916423.jpg

Thre is a picture of my Jeep taken in a race called Superkarparta, in Romania. The distance between the start in the finishline is around 200 miles but it will take you for that distance a whole week.

http://up.picr.de/916459.jpg
in a creek

http://up.picr.de/916460.jpg
some where in the mountains

http://up.picr.de/916462.jpg
going uphill


some specs ..

2001 TJ, Clayton Longarm, Solid 60 Rear, Genright Enduro Gas Tank, 35x12.5 BFG's and a lot more....

Chris

[Diesel Smoke]

It's also my daily driver.

1980 Scout II Traveler Turbo Diesel
Stock 33 gallon Diesel tank gives it a range of between 600-700 miles and with a couple extra nato cans the range can be extended out to around 1000 miles depending on trail conditions. I've taken it on the Oregon Back Country Discovery Route and totaled 1200 miles in 8 days. While this may not be alot by expedition standards, the truck did great, didn't miss a beat and didn't have any mechanicle problems, so if I wanted to do another 1200 miles it would have been up to it. With a weeks prep time I wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere. I'd love to be able to just get in it and go, but being it's a daily driver I can't keep in in "bug out" trim all the time.

Future upgrades are fairly simple. I'd like to do an SOA, full cage some better bumpers, 33's and a lunch box locker of some sort and call it good. I am a firm believer in keeping it simple.

http://www.binderbulletin.org/photopost/data/522/6P1010049.JPG

[MajorPayne]

DieselSmoke, I like your style :P

Here is mine...in progress obviously:

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n123/majorpayne83/032.jpg

[kling-on]

http://www.texas4x4.org/gallery/albums/album82/pickle.sized.jpg


was my daily driver and will be again :smokin:

[GermanXJ]

This is my 01 TJ. Not what you would expect for a long distance driver but it works great for me so far. This is a picture of my TJ, on the Ferry between England and France. Mine is in the front. I have had this TJ all over Germany, France, Belgium, Lux, England, and this summer Hungry, and Romania.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t303/ddanderson1978/Kirton21-27Aug07170.jpg
Wheelin at Kirton Offroad Center korc.co.uk
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t303/ddanderson1978/Kirton21-27Aug07105.jpg
Wheelin Germany
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t303/ddanderson1978/Camp4Fun038.jpg

[KRAWLER76]

this is the start of mine it's a 97 XD disco...

[Grenerd]

I don't know if it qualifies as an expedition rig since I mainly run trails and rocks but I suppose both of my rigs would definately fill the need.

98DI with fox coilovers, GM 3/4 ton steering, rack, winch, jack, GPS, and all that stuff.

And my 86 Econoline 4x4, rack, GPS, 35's, and a bunch of other junk.

Maybe I'll do the vegas to reno offroad drive or the nevada/utah offroad drive next year.

[RangerDigger]

Before:
http://www.rrorc.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Before1.JPG

Current:
http://www.rrorc.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Current1.JPG

Future Plans: (With roof tent added)
http://www.adventuretrailers.com/images/tacochaser2.jpg

[jasonmt]

80 series diesel, winch, 3 locking diffs, 37" Iroks, sleeping platform/sink/water/stove etc:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/jmqconsult/S61.JPG

[durcrim]

80 series diesel, winch, 3 locking diffs, 37" Iroks, sleeping platform/sink/water/stove etc:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/jmqconsult/S61.JPG

:smokin:

I like this a lot. Canada only for the diesel 80's?

[jasonmt]

:smokin:

I like this a lot. Canada only for the diesel 80's?

Japanese Import, there is a exemption for vehicles older than 15 years being imported.

[RustyNailJustin]

Awesome collection of vehicles... Good thread, keep um coming.

BullSac that 45 is really bad ass!

[Booger Weldz]

Future Plans: (With roof tent added)
http://www.adventuretrailers.com/images/tacochaser2.jpg

more info, more pics on the bed, any links???? AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

[lilscorpion]

Built and sold by adventure trailers -

http://www.adventuretrailers.com/trucks.html

[WebWhlR]

Built and sold by adventure trailers -

http://www.adventuretrailers.com/trucks.html

That thing is SICK!

[TachedOutOffRoad]

Here is my crap

http://www.toymoco.com/i/story/ARBTent2.jpg


http://toymoco.com/i/story/ARBTent.jpg


Ill trade you a '98 Tacoma, an 18 month old, a six year old, and one slightly used little brother for it :D

More specs please?

[Booger Weldz]

That thing is SICK!

seriously! if enough trails get closed to ruin this sport for us im going this route with my tacoma

[jpfrk2001]

There are some really nice rigs. Gives me some ideas of what do to with my 98 dodge CTD 4x4 sport!

[lionel]

Another '97 Discovery XD, stock unfortunately. Plans are toy diffs, actual tires, lift, roof rack flooring, lights, and some real bumpers...

Backyard wheeling rocks! :shaking:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll70/QuentinAddy/DSC01639-1.jpg
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll70/QuentinAddy/lr003.jpg

[OlympicYJ]

jpfrk2001

For starters I would go with a canvas type canopy or a bed like what was on the above toyota. I would go for the Canvas top because it can be removed so you can use your bed when not exploring. Plus the canvas will look more explorerish anyways.

I would get a fuel/bed box that fits inside the truck and allows you to use the canvas top. You will find this useful when not exploring also. Or you could put another tank underneath the bed or put one that lies in the bed and put your gear ontop of it. This helps when going through Canadian customs too. They wont want to move allot of heavy gear.

My dad built one that was I believe 150 gallons for a Chevy and thy put three sets of tools and bags on top of it and never got looked at twice when going across the border. They drove all the way to Alaska from Washington and never filled up. That was back in his pipeline days as a heavy equipment mechanic.

For tires I would go with 35s or 37s. Cage is coming out with a new lift that will fit 37s max. I would look at an agressive mud terrain radial like the Toyo M/T or the Cooper Discoverer STT. Get one that is fairly wide. They will support the heavy CTD in loose terrain and work in mud, snow, rock, and sand. For clearance I might do some fender trimming to keep the CG low. For wheels I would either go Staun internal beadlocks or go with the Hutchinson Rock Monster two piece DOT legal wheel. I like the idea of two piece because it would make tire changes easier. I would also carry a matching fullsize spare. Maybe even 2. To aid in turning I would do a ram assist set up.

For traction aids I would look at either selectable lockers or Detroit truetracs. Personally I like the OX locker because it is siple and doesn't have selonoids or rely on electricity. Diff covers too if not going OX.

I don't know what kind of transmission you have but if you have an automatic I would look at upgrading it. ATS has some upgrade as you go stuff if you don't want to upgrade the whole thing but personally I would go to a built tranny from ATS, DTT, or BD. For engine I would just leave it stock or do some small upgrades. Another reason for upgrading the transmission. I'm not sure if I would go with a cold air intake or snorkel.

I would look at FabFours or ARB for bumpers. FabFours makes both front and rear. For a winch I would go with a 16,000 pound Warn or a Mile Marker 12,000 pound hydraulic winch. I would put large lights on the front bumper such as Light Force 240 Blitz. They are expensive but everyone in Alaska has them because they are the only brand that can survive. I would also do back up lights and rock lighting.

Build some heavy duty sliders with winch points and for that heavy of righ I would put a 2 inch reciever right in the middle so I could winch sideways. Something like the Warn 9.0 RC. It could also be used in the rear but for my money I would have two dedicated winches front and rear.

That was long but I hope my ideas help. These are ideas of how I would build it with some alternatives. Eventually I want a 96 CTD myself. Only I will mainly use it for towing and I want about 400HP and 1000ft/lbs of torque. Giving you ideas helped formulate what I wanna build mine to look like. I live in WA and for transmission I'm gonna go up to Canada because both DTT and BD are right on the border. Anyhoo hope my ideas help you out.

Wes

[CaliCruiser]

I'll keep the landcruiser theme running. . . My goal has been to blend the expedition type trips with the tougher trails.

Dylan

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/85toyota/Surf%20N%20Turf%2007/IMG_3340.jpg

[HANGTOWNCRUZR]

Sold my SOA'd 60 but not till I spent a bunch of time exploring Baja

Love this new Tech site, building a 3rd gen toy pickup for this years trip

[CaliCruiser]

Nice rig dude, I think I ran into you on Deer Valley once upon a time. There can't be that many camo 60's up here!

Dylan

[mongosd2]

I'll keep the Land Rover thing going...but's now it's sitting on toy fzj80 axles and 37's, 14" coilovers up front, custom built front and rear suspension, internal cage/storage...

[The Adam Blaster]

jpfrk2001

...or go with the Hutchinson Rock Monster two piece DOT legal wheel. I like the idea of two piece because it would make tire changes easier.

Wes

NO NO NO!!!!!!!
Most tire shops these days will absolutely not work on a 2-piece rim. There's safety concerns over those rims and shops won't work on them.

I skimmed through the rest of your post and there's good info there, but the 2-piece rims are a bad idea.

[OlympicYJ]

NO NO NO!!!!!!!
Most tire shops these days will absolutely not work on a 2-piece rim. There's safety concerns over those rims and shops won't work on them.

I skimmed through the rest of your post and there's good info there, but the 2-piece rims are a bad idea.

I didn't know that. The military uses two piece rims on the hummer right? If they aren't all that safe the DOT wouldn't approve them? My buddy works for Les Schwab and some of the guys changing tires I wouldn't trust with a two piece rim, including him. The saftey concern I would think would be the people working on them not the rim itself?

I understand there are several things that can go wrong and the rims could be problematic, but If you yourself are doing the work and can do it right where is the safety concern?

I don't have any experience with those rims but my limited experience with tires and rims, and confidence in my abilities tell me I could make them work.

Thanks, I just laid it out how I would do it. I usually have an idea of how I would build a rig for an intended purpose.

Wes

[The Adam Blaster]

I didn't know that. The military uses two piece rims on the hummer right? If they aren't all that safe the DOT wouldn't approve them? My buddy works for Les Schwab and some of the guys changing tires I wouldn't trust with a two piece rim, including him. The saftey concern I would think would be the people working on them not the rim itself?


Wes


I agree with you on a number of levels, especially concerning the quality of work done by the grunts at certain shops vs. doing the work yourself.
The safety issue (as far as i understand it anyway) is when you are getting the bead to seat on the lip of the rim, you jack the air pressure up a bit to get the tire to "pop" and expand under pressure to push against the lip.
Sometimes the 2-piece rim won't hold and you have a couple of heavy chunks of metal getting blown through the air within the walls of a shop.
Even a normal one-piece rim and tire getting mounted this way can bounce off of whatever surface it is on and become a projectile.
A good tire shop should have a "cage" where they put the tire and wheel inside and they seat the bead there, where the operator is protected.

My real point on this particular issue is that you want the equipment/vehicle you are taking with you to be able to be worked on by the most amount of workers as possible. If you are truly into an expedition, you'll be in different countries and different terrains, and the possibility that you can sustain an injury leaving you unable to work on your own junk is higher than normal.
Even a sprained wrist or broken finger would make changing a tire (esp. on a 2-piece rim) VERY difficult, and painful. So, keep it simple. ;)
This is also why you pick a vehicle that is distributed and sold all over the world, not just Canada and the U.S.
Toyota Landcruiser for example.

[Guinness44]

1st cool, our mainuse for the 4x4, expeditions.

2nd Hummer two piece rims: They are easy to use WITH a beadlock insert. Some people use them without, personally I wouldnt. We just mounted a 12 bolt yesterday: a certain torque procedure has to be followed, or you will break a stud off. Also there is a max. 50 psi on the rim. The 8 bolt twopiece was designed for the biasply tire only. (max 30 psi).
With a beadlock, you air up the tire slowly (Of course a cage would be best, but who has that on the trail).

[The Adam Blaster]

I actually have the 2-piecers on my buggy, but i'm not planning on visiting South America in my buggy. ;)

[MikeyD1]

not mine but my buddies Rig

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z43/JarellDisco1/Picture522.jpg

[Mr. Mindless]

I would go with the 2 piece wheel myself, it makes internal double beadlocks easy to deal with when dismounting and mounting tires, unlike innertube (Staun) style. Having run H1 wheels on my rig and changed tires on them, I could do that with one arm if I had to (nothing to do with you Adam, just thinking about trail injury) to patch or replace a tire. I have a hard time working tires on and off standard wheels by hand myself with full use of all limbs, and have come closer to injuring myself working with prybars and tire spoons than with a wrench and 8 studs.

The H1s and other solid-type internal beadlock wheels don't suffer the slings and arrows of bead seating either. How often is that something without drama, especially on the trail? I've had to resort to explosive seating on the trail (one reason I carry lots of straps now), surely a 2 piece wheel with a solid internal lock is safer than that?

Adam, where's the buggy build thread? You still on for the BBQ?

I can't call my Dak an expedition rig. I'd jump in it any time and drive it across the country, but with only about a 250 mile range and a measly extra 4-5 in a can in my bed rack that's no remote location explorer. I'm usually known as the rolling toolbox for my spares and tools, but have only one spare tire, no OBA yet, only carry an extra gallon of emergency water, and have no onboard comfortable sleeping arrangements, but I do always have my camping gear, CB, cell, GPS, etc....

It speaks to where I wheel it most. It's seen trail time in CO, NC, NY, PA, MA and VT but rarely further than I could walk from a main road. This is still a forum that I'm going to keep an eye on, I really respect rigs that really get way out there and can be self sufficient.

[The Adam Blaster]

Hey Mike, i lol'ed at your one arm comment. :laughing:
And then i remembered waaayyy back at one BBQ when you helped me patch the hole in one of my tires. Fun day!!! :D

The buggy is still in Windsor, my friend has it pretty well sewn up, he's making some final adjustments to the rear lower control arms. He tested it out in his front yard by driving up a living tree. :laughing:
It turns out the lowers got tweaked a bit because of the stress. Apparently because of the portal axles, the geometry is a bit different, and we didn't take that into account.

Anyways, still on 2-piece rims, i'm not sold. I'll just take extra spares with me when i go. :laughing:

[OlympicYJ]

TAB I agree with you but I also agree with Mr. Mindless. You both make good points. Thanks for setting me strait. I wouldn't be afraid of running a two piece in a foreign country as long as I carried spare O rings and any critical parts. Farthest I'll probably never go would be Guatemala or S.America.

If an injury is bad enough to keep you from changing a bead your gonna be in trouble period. Sans always travel with someone you know and trust. Just one of those things you take a chance on by being in a foreign country.

Mindless you make some good points. I've tried busting a bead on an M274A5. I'm gonna let you all search on that one; my gift to you. lol Anyways we drove a 3/4 CTD on top of the tire to bust the bead and it wouldn't go, heavy slide bead breaker no go. Finally had to take it to Schwabs and even they had a hard time with it. It is a single piece tube Alum. rim and it would not loose a bead for anything. Alas we live in an imperfect world and that's what makes it so great. Dare to be different and you will be!

I think I forgot to add On Board Air to my list of mods I would do. Very important that. Not sure if I would go with an ARB electric or York beltdriven.

Wes

[wheelinjp]

Well here is my tow rig/ expedition rig
1996 suburban sas'ed d60f/14br 4.10s.
vortec 454 4l80e dual flowmasters, roofrack


next is tube nerfs and tube bumpers, and some 38in tsl radials., 4.56s and front detroit. rear has one. http://http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a196/wheelinjp/l_f84bc8396e970df4afd1b9dd67bf3643.jpg

[speedo]

Here's a little different version, the nearest one is my wife's the rest are hunting partners. We go out for 3-4 weeks at a time.

Gus
http://pics.montypics.com/speedo/2004-07-15/1089933490_2002_hunt_355.jpg

[htek]

Not sure if I would go with an ARB electric or York beltdriven.

My thoughts on this: ARB compressors are for lockers - period. If you need air for anything other than a locker, look elsewhere. ARB's simply weren't designed for filling tires or running tools.

[BlueGerbil]

´90 XJ, 7.5", 35" MT on 8.5x15" alloys, locked, Super30, Ford 8.8, Warn 9.5 XP winch, ARB/Kaymar bumpers w/ spare tire and jerry can carrier, Garmin 278 GPS, Hella Luminator HIDs, aluminium roof rack, tentrax trailer w/ fold out tent

Plans: Longarms, dual odyssey battery setup, JK Dana 44s, 17" alloy rims, 35x12.5R17 BFG MT KM2

http://www.liska.de/bilder/tentrax_13.jpg

[SOCALXJ]

Its not mine, but a customers. His name on pirate is SocalXJ (I think). Its fawkin badass as far as expadition vehicles go. This thing has EVERYTHING. :smokin:


Thanks Eric, Right on! There's a expedition section here now. Very cool.

Here's our rig in its current state along with matching trailer..

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/149/cimg3774py7.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8606/cimg3779up0.jpg

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2310/cimg3782rc1.jpg

[BlueGerbil]

Do I see a Kaymar rear bumper there? :smokin:

[cruiseroutfit]

My thoughts on this: ARB compressors are for lockers - period. If you need air for anything other than a locker, look elsewhere. ARB's simply weren't designed for filling tires or running tools.

While this is somewhat true for the older compressors (RDCKA), they were super slow on tire filling duties, but they no doubt got the job done when needed. However, the new ARB offerings (CKMA12) is a kick-butt electric compressor, over double the CFM's of the older model and a higher duty cycle. I wouldn't rule them out as a OBA solution, especially for low volume needs ie. 25psi to 35psi vs. 10 psi to 35psi.

[Teotwaki]

Inyo Mountains, California
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/841/scamera078jj5.jpg

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/7756/jess046bu4.jpg
White Rim Trail, Utah

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/7494/fourth51dg3.jpg

kayaking trips
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2630/backbay37ni9.jpg

Tuweep
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2441/lp20073rd169ud1.jpg


Jim

2005 SR5 4WD 4Runner
Hanna sliders, 3" Downey C/Os, Deaver springs 30% & 2.5", Donahoe rear shocks, LT265/75/R16 Bridgestone Revo's, rear diff. breather mod, Scion T1806 H/U, rear bumper LEDs, auto-dim mirror - compass & UV meter, Hi-Lift jack, ScanGauge II, Midland CB, Garmin 276C, Engel fridge & Two-Zone, dual batteries, All-Pro LCAs

[bigsub]

Here's a little different version, the nearest one is my wife's the rest are hunting partners. We go out for 3-4 weeks at a time.

Gus
http://pics.montypics.com/speedo/2004-07-15/1089933490_2002_hunt_355.jpg

Dang, then i want to either see your rig or your wife. Whats the specs on that thing?

[expeditionswest]

Here are mine...

2008 EarthRoamer XV-JP (in progress build)
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2007/ECDD_ER/pictures/picture-92.jpg

2004 Toyota Tacoma
http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/ewvehicles/tacoma/for_sale/4WDTO_EXPWEST_P2-03.JPG

http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/ewvehicles/tacoma/for_sale/4WDTO_EXPWEST_P2-04.JPG

[flyingwil]

Here's Mine...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/flyingwil/SAzUJkm2tvI/AAAAAAAACao/4oehhfvskog/s800/16.JPG

Owner: Flyingwil
Location: Mesa, AZ

Make: Toyota
Model: Tacoma Double Cab SR5 TRD
Year: 2001

Engine: 3.4L, normally aspirated
Trans: Auto
T-Case: Stock
Front Axle: El Stock-o IFS, SAW 2.5
Rear Axle: Bilstein 5125 shocks, Electric Locker
Tires: 255/85 R16 BFG MT/KM
Wheels: TRD 16x8

Additional Modifications:
SAW (www.swayaway.com/) 2.5
Deaver 11 pack leaf Springs (http://www.deaverspring.com/)
All-Pro Shackles (http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=96)
Demello Rock Sliders (http://www.demello-offroad.com//catalog/index.php?cPath=27_21&osCsid=51ce5f3d9a1d6fc4ce441ec81786cd98)
Sure Power Auxiliary (http://www.surepower.com/) battery system
Dual Odyssey 1200 Batteries (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=43)in stock location
Sure Power 1315-200 battery isolator / combiner
ARB Safari Snorkel (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=18)
Lo-Tek Gauge Pod
Cyberdyne Digital Gauges
Eezi-Awn 1600 Roof Tent (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=13)
Engle 45L Fridge/ Freezer (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=25)
TwoZone Fridge Compartment (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=172)
10 port aux. fuse block
PowerSlot rotors w/ Hawk Pads
Can-Back topper w/ Rack attachment
Shrockworks front bumper (www.shrockworks.com/)
PIAA 510 driving lights (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=61)
LightForce 240 (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=50)Aux Lights
CBI Expedition Rear Bumper
Total Vison Camera System (4 Camera's and monitor)
Uniden Pro 520XL CB radio in the ash tray location
Lil' Wil mag mount CB antenna
Delorme PN-20 W/ RAM mount
Custom Rear Drawer system
ExtremeAire (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=173) OBA system with 5 Gal Tank
LightForce Stubby Light (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=372)
QuickFist (http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=63) shovel and Flashlight mounts
5 Gal Fuel Can
Shower System
Grey wire modification
Amsoil Oil and Filter
Amsoil Air Filter

Some others I am sure I forgot...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/flyingwil/R__TSynSGEI/AAAAAAAACXI/UEJ4HgtIoNU/s800/Splashin.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/flyingwil/R1xrb3mm7GI/AAAAAAAABmU/M3snDogpwRU/s800/DSC_0077.JPG

[Hltoppr]

Ok...I'll bite too!

1983 FJ45 Troop Carrier (In progress build....)

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/271505721_hBwYa-M.jpg

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/273225696_2pks9-M.jpg

...and my other expedition rig...

2003 BMW R1150GS Adventure

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/195284393_y3x7Z-M.jpg

http://hltoppr.smugmug.com/photos/197363703_67HWw-M.jpg

Cheers,

-H-

[Mlachica]

Here's my current rig, however it looks a little different now with the addition of lights/sliders.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/mlachica/IMG_0065.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/mlachica/IMG_0050.jpg

My first expedition rig

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/mlachica/IMG_7135.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/mlachica/_MG_6569.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/mlachica/_MG_6565.jpg

[MikeyD1]

some baddass expo rigs in this thread

[Colorado Ron]

As posted elsewhere on here, mines a 94 Diesel Suburban. Cummins conversion is under way! That good lookin fat guy is me!:D:laughing:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/2398114345_42ee2e8965.jpg


And for when I want some alone time:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/2408781588_51d12ba0c3.jpg

[lilscorpion]

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/149/cimg3774py7.jpg


You are set! I'm going to ask b/c it's not intuitive...the three cans on the top. Why lay them on their side? Don't they leak? All of the jerry cans I've ever had leak. I would imagine that it's just a clearance thing. Are they fuel?

Matt

[Docfranco]

Here is my rig on its way from germany, should be here late May. It is a 1979 U1100 or 416 Unimog, which will be my DD and expedition rig.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/Docfranco/shippingmog.jpg
I plan to put my fourwheel pop-up in the bed and keep the drive train all stock.

[Paul Gagnon]

NO NO NO!!!!!!!
Most tire shops these days will absolutely not work on a 2-piece rim. There's safety concerns over those rims and shops won't work on them.

I skimmed through the rest of your post and there's good info there, but the 2-piece rims are a bad idea.

The Rockmonster wheels are basically an aluminum version of the HMMV wheel. They are even made by the same company. http://www.rockmonsterwheels.com/ I wonder if you are thinking about split rims, which are a whole different animal.

[racer32]

Here's my rig...

98XJ SE
RE6130 w/ HD trackbar
Bilsteins
Terra 2LO
HD SYE
31" High Tec OTRs
Rear Dana 44 open 4.10s
Front Dana 30 ARB 4.10s
Home made Roof Rack
Home made ARB Copy winch bumper with SmittyBilt 8k winch

I need to get my rear tire carrier built, OBA plumbed and some other accessories and i should be ready for some short trips this summer...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/stomperxj/Rack-bumper.jpg

Awesome Rigs everyone... I'm gleaning some ideas already :)

[The Adam Blaster]

I wonder if you are thinking about split rims, which are a whole different animal.

Maybe??? :confused:
But I know when i worked at the Costco garage, and all the tire shops I have dealt with since being at Remington, anyone that i have mentioned it to have said they will not work on 2-piece rims.

[SafariPacific]

Alright, I'm gonna mess up the Toyota and Landrover streak here....

This is my current expedition rig. 2001 Ford Ranger. It gets the job done :D
Its mostly stock, minus a few items like 4.10 gears and other additions.

http://www.safaripacific.com/hotlink/2008-04-15-ranger1.jpg

http://www.safaripacific.com/hotlink/2008-04-15-ranger2.jpg

http://www.safaripacific.com/hotlink/2008-04-15-ranger3.jpg

[REDLYNER]

Here is our expo vehicle-

2006 Hummer H3. 8000lb XRC8 winch, Custom Winch Bumper, Lift (2" leveling kit), Lights (custom rack), Rack, and 35"s.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/915981/huml4.JPG

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/915981/huml2.JPG

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/915981/huml3.JPG


Here it is with my TJ (rock crawler)

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/915981/huml7.JPG

[RangerDigger]

Alright, I'm gonna mess up the Toyota and Landrover streak here....

This is my current expedition rig. 2001 Ford Ranger. It gets the job done :D
Its mostly stock, minus a few items like 4.10 gears and other additions.

http://www.safaripacific.com/hotlink/2008-04-15-ranger1.jpg

http://www.safaripacific.com/hotlink/2008-04-15-ranger2.jpg

http://www.safaripacific.com/hotlink/2008-04-15-ranger3.jpg

Nice to see some other Rangers

[silverscout]

Im in. My International Scout and Lx 450.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da04b3127cceb7ae6595376c00000016108QcNmzRq1bO

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da04b3127cceb7ae7b9a376c00000016108QcNmzRq1bO

[ZJARCHER]

Dang guys, some BA rigs here... didnt know POR was so full of Expedition rigs. Glad to see it! Keep em coming!

[Jim in Alaska]

Here is one of mine.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj129/alaskantinbender/mymog018.jpg

Regards,

Jim

[jensenkennels]

Here is one of mine.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj129/alaskantinbender/mymog018.jpg

Regards,

Jim
Nice!

MADDOG

[sureshot40sw]

Here is one of mine.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj129/alaskantinbender/mymog018.jpg

Regards,

Jim

this would be an awesome tow rig.... :smokin::smokin:

[Docfranco]

this would be an awesome tow rig.... :smokin::smokin:

If you like towing SLOWWWWW.:laughing:

[sureshot40sw]

If you like towing SLOWWWWW.:laughing:

I aint in no hurry..... :smokin:

[InstaGator]

What makes an expedition rig different from another type of rig? I've seen a few rigs in this thread that look like they are just off the dealer (new or used) lot. Some are clear like the Van and the mogs, but some look like they just put on a roof rack.

[Docfranco]

Instagator
Your question would probably be best in its own thread.....

[RangerDigger]

What makes an expedition rig different from another type of rig? I've seen a few rigs in this thread that look like they are just off the dealer (new or used) lot. Some are clear like the Van and the mogs, but some look like they just put on a roof rack.

People's definition of expedition rig varies. For some it is a vehicle that can be lived in for months at a time, universal enough to get parts all over the world, completely self-suficiant while traveling long distances in remote areas. For others it is a roof rack, some Jerry cans and camping gear in the family SUV for a weekend outing.

Most people fall somewhere in the middle. I don't mind sleeping in a convential tent or roof tent. I would like a Engel frig so I can bring ice cream and some steaks along. An on-board shower is nice to have. I tend to rough-it more, but I don't travel out of country. Down Baja or north to the Arctic circle would be as far as I wish to travel. Mosty it is bouncing around the western states checking out remote, forgotten areas. For me there is so much unseen close by I can't justify traveling further yet.

I think the big difference between expo rigs and wheelers is that expo rigs form a better balance between off-road ability and long distance drivability, while adding options that make them better suited to remote unassisted travel. Most "wheelers" I run with pack a sandwich and a cooler of beer for the weekend. The Expo guys I have run with have milder rigs, a frig or good cooler, GPS, laptop and mapping software, a CB and Ham radio, food for a week or more in the rig, dutch ovens, higher quality tents, clothing, and sleeping gear, etc. etc.

[speedo]

Dang, then i want to either see your rig or your wife. Whats the specs on that thing?

My wife's rig runs a 60 front, 70 rear with 7.17s Powr-Lok in the front and Detroit Locker in the rear, 350/TH400/205 with a Warn 8274-50. Tires are Firestone 21.5 x 16.1s It has 2 31 gallon fuel tanks and we typically carry an extra 75 gallons of fuel for our annual hunting trip. Here's a pic of my wife and another pic of her buggy.

Gus

http://pics.montypics.com/speedo/2006-10-07/1160289559_2006_hunt_075.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/speedo/2006-10-07/1160289409_2006_hunt_013.jpg

[snook]

dam dude, your wife is a badass:D

[SwampDonkey]

I really like this new forum. My rig is pretty weak, but I would really like to add a camper with some sort of bed, tool storage etc soon. My 'expeditions' only really consist of exploring Colorado for a few weeks out of the year.

Mods only include, 9000lb winch, full navigation, Edge programmer, 2" Bilsteins, and some BFGs.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/629775/fullsize/img_0443.jpg

[Mercedesrover]

I'll bite.

'74 88" Land Rover
OM616 Mercedes diesel
Toyota e-lockers and 30-spline axles
Power steering
Etc., etc.

Done the Rockies with it from the Canadian border to Durango Colorado. Been to Newfoundland and Labrador. Did James Bay and the Trans-Taiga out to Caniapiscau this past summer.

http://www.seriestrek.com/B2B00/6985_008.JPG

http://www.seriestrek.com/labrador/lab12.jpg

http://www.seriestrek.com/jamesbay/jb27.jpg

Currently building a '67 109
OM617 Mercedes diesel
NP435 tranny
HR Series transfer case
Toyota e-lockers and 30-spline axles
Etc., etc.

http://www.birmabrightbrotherhood.org/images/chassis22.JPG

jim

[MatLax]

Mercedesrover: Your rig kicks some major ass! I love old rovers!

[mongosd2]

As always Jim...AWESOME WORK

[Paul Gagnon]

Here's mine. It's a '92 Explorer with lockers, a mild lift and some upgrades to the transmission. I've taken it to Alaska (stock), Utah, California, Washington, and British Columbia. Some trips two or three weeks long, sometimes pulling a trailer and it has never been trailered in the 11 years I've owned it. Nothing fancy but it's comfortable, reliable and inexpensive to operate. It's taken me everywhere I've wanted to go and carried all my gear inside safe and dry. I haven't really driven it for a couple of years but I plan to get it back on the road this summer.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/uploads/paul10.jpg

[supersize75k5]

Some very well set up rigs in here:smokin:


Mine is slowly getting going.

07 Chevy 2500 hd classic. 79 hp ford front with Chevy outers, cross over, ford style cage radious arms and coils.14 bolt rear, locked with factory disk brakes. 6.0 engine, 2wd 4l80e trans, divorced ford 205 twin sticked t-case. The advantage of keeping the 2wd trans is the availability o them and price verse the 4wd version. This also allowed me to bypass having to use a factory chain driven computer controlled t-case and the issue I would have had with the V.S.S. if I were to swap to a 205 or stak/atlas or other. My front and rear driveshafts are also the same and full slip with just 1 in difference between the front and rear. I can carry just one spare stub shaft, and one spare drive shaft since the front acts as a back up spare for the rear.



4.56 gears with llr16 michelin xls and a 34 gallon tank. A.R.E. aluminum utility shell insulated with open access on one side and storage on another. Also have a roll out bed rack. Since I run a fire extinguisher business I also carry on board n20 and air tools should I need them.

The truck is bare bones, no power windows, door locks etc..hell it does not even have a seat belt or door chime:grinpimp:

Future plans are to build a false floor at top of the wheel well height and use the roll out bed for storage of tools, supplies, gear and spares. A well built roof rack and more fuel capacity is a must. I want to build a rear bumper and redo the front bumper and have a recessed winch as well. Other plans are to cut out the rockers and integrate 250 wall 2x6 in a factory looking set up to act as a buffer.

Next up is the cage and mounting the corbeau suspension seats and tearing into the 6.0 with heads/cam/headers/high flow cats and trying to mount an xj snorkel on it.


I do feel its tall but I lik the skinny tucked tires and they are stong as well. I may look into a 40 inch tire though.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/supersize75k5/DSCN1902.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/supersize75k5/DSCN1896.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/supersize75k5/HPIM2108.jpg


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/supersize75k5/HPIM2107.jpg

far from done, but for just a year old I am trying to break her in slow.. :evil:

When I want to explore and go camping or long trips with some moderate wheeling I want to have a rig that is sealed up to do it in and sleep off the ground as well. Other than that it is my extra work truck, 4x4 rig and used to tow the buggy.

[InstaGator]

Very Nice!! Nothing like cutting into a new rig, great ideas starting with the 2wd and getting aroung all the electronic bull.

[spork2367]

Some very well set up rigs in here:smokin:


Mine is slowly getting going.

07 Chevy 2500 hd classic. 79 hp ford front with Chevy outers, cross over, ford style cage radious arms and coils.14 bolt rear, locked with factory disk brakes. 6.0 engine, 2wd 4l80e trans, divorced ford 205 twin sticked t-case. The advantage of keeping the 2wd trans is the availability o them and price verse the 4wd version. This also allowed me to bypass having to use a factory chain driven computer controlled t-case and the issue I would have had with the V.S.S. if I were to swap to a 205 or stak/atlas or other. My front and rear driveshafts are also the same and full slip with just 1 in difference between the front and rear. I can carry just one spare stub shaft, and one spare drive shaft since the front acts as a back up spare for the rear.



4.56 gears with llr16 michelin xls and a 34 gallon tank. A.R.E. aluminum utility shell insulated with open access on one side and storage on another. Also have a roll out bed rack. Since I run a fire extinguisher business I also carry on board n20 and air tools should I need them.

The truck is bare bones, no power windows, door locks etc..hell it does not even have a seat belt or door chime:grinpimp:

Future plans are to build a false floor at top of the wheel well height and use the roll out bed for storage of tools, supplies, gear and spares. A well built roof rack and more fuel capacity is a must. I want to build a rear bumper and redo the front bumper and have a recessed winch as well. Other plans are to cut out the rockers and integrate 250 wall 2x6 in a factory looking set up to act as a buffer.

Next up is the cage and mounting the corbeau suspension seats and tearing into the 6.0 with heads/cam/headers/high flow cats and trying to mount an xj snorkel on it.


I do feel its tall but I lik the skinny tucked tires and they are stong as well. I may look into a 40 inch tire though.

far from done, but for just a year old I am trying to break her in slow.. :evil:

When I want to explore and go camping or long trips with some moderate wheeling I want to have a rig that is sealed up to do it in and sleep off the ground as well. Other than that it is my extra work truck, 4x4 rig and used to tow the buggy.


holy nosebleed batman...what is that, like 12 inches of lift?

[cruiseroutfit]

You are set! I'm going to ask b/c it's not intuitive...the three cans on the top. Why lay them on their side? Don't they leak? All of the jerry cans I've ever had leak. I would imagine that it's just a clearance thing. Are they fuel?

Matt

Good cans literally will not leak a drop. This look like Wedco cans, which are a great can, metal construction, excellent design. I've got a fleet of the Scepter brand cans, also military spec cans, but plastic. Both as spendy, ~$50 & up per can, but you pay for what you get IMO.

[supersize75k5]

holy nosebleed batman...what is that, like 12 inches of lift?

not really sure to be honest, I was not sure how tall it was going to end up and I wound up having to do a shackle flip in the rear just to get it close to level. At times it is higher than I want, but other times I love the advantage point. The truck handles really well to a point of amazement.

I can flip a u-turn at 30 plus mph with no worry. Ive jumped it, flew down the wash at speed and put plenty of miles on it. Tall yes.. but it still drives in manner that I am not concerned. I would not be taking a truck like his near crazy ledges or side hills even if it was stock, so no worry there.

I moved the front axle forward a few inches so it could come down if I decide not to go to a larger or wider tire. In the rear I am toying with the idea of using another set of fender flares I got from a wrecking yard to add 3-5 inches to the rear wheel well and have it look factory so I could still stuff the tire and loose some lift. the front end does have multiple height settings with the use of adjustable brackets I went with so i am not stuck with anything yet. Currently my steering angles are perfect so I have chosen not to mess with it till I make my mind up on tire size and choice.

[Maroon Monsoon]

I suppose this could qualify as an Expedition Vehicle, This is my 2000 Suzuki GV. It has a 2 inch lift, Y back exhaust, and a bunch of minor things.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c68/crusher-destroyer/modsonmonsoon157.jpg

[Corey]

Still have more to do as in a rear bumper, skids, ect.

http://www.pnw4runners.com/fj/rtt/4.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/fj/rtt/13.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/fj/rtt/9.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/yotatech/6year/corey2.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/yotatech/6year/corey4.jpg

http://www.pnw4runners.com/yotatech/6year/corey5a.jpg

[SOCALXJ]

You are set! I'm going to ask b/c it's not intuitive...the three cans on the top. Why lay them on their side? Don't they leak? All of the jerry cans I've ever had leak. I would imagine that it's just a clearance thing. Are they fuel?

Matt

Matt, the rack basket on the forward section of the rack is made to hold 7 cans standing up like that. They never leak. They're NATO cans. NATO cans have a terrific seal. Two are fuel and one is water. We also have a aux fuel tank under the truck with a transfer pump. We are capable of carrying 85 gallons of fuel total. The trailer carries 19 gallons of fresh water.

[Dare44]

Well here is mine, building it to take me to wherever i want and drive it the next day to school and work.

1997 Toyota 4runner
3 inch Toytec Lift
Trail Gear Rock Sliders
Maxxis Bighorn 255/85-r16
My Bling AMP wheels, yes they are scratched now :crybaby2:
Cobra 25 nw/ firestik 5ft antenna
KC Daylighters

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x314/CaliCrawler/liftgreenhorn.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x314/CaliCrawler/lifted4runner.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x314/CaliCrawler/squirrelcreekfun.jpg


Mall Crawler Pic for good measure lol... i got bored the other night so i went to the school to see wat there is to do :smokin:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x314/CaliCrawler/lightpoleflex.jpg


Bumpers, skidplates, rollbar, and lockers are soon to come :grinpimp:

[Jim in Alaska]

Jim, thats a great looking rover.
There is nothing like a Land Rover to say "Expedition Rig"

Here is our family hauler and grocery getter.
A work in progress. Like most of my projects its under constant revision.
Break up is almost over and my driveway is drying out.

Regards,

Jim
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj129/alaskantinbender/PICT0092.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj129/alaskantinbender/PICT0096.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj129/alaskantinbender/PICT0094.jpg

[Mercedesrover]

Jim, thats a great looking rover.
There is nothing like a Land Rover to say "Expedition Rig"

Thanks, Jim. You've got a couple of cool rigs yourself. I really like the van. Cool and practical option that you don't see very often.

I'm in the middle of another Land Rover build right now. '67 109 that's getting a Benz 617 turbo, NP435, Toyota centers, etc. Should be done by the end of the summer. First big trip is probably going to be up to Newfoundland and Labrador but this truck will get to Alaska some time in the next couple years. I'll buy you a beer when I get there.

Jim

[p14175]

Right now, this is what we have. :( It works pretty well for easy trails.
1992 Dodge Cummins 4x4 and a 1997 Casita 17ft trailer. It's a start.

[kodiak1232003]

Matt, the rack basket on the forward section of the rack is made to hold 7 cans standing up like that. They never leak. They're NATO cans. NATO cans have a terrific seal. Two are fuel and one is water. We also have a aux fuel tank under the truck with a transfer pump. We are capable of carrying 85 gallons of fuel total. The trailer carries 19 gallons of fresh water.

farkle....lol...nice mall crawler, dave.


:D:D

funny to see you 'round these parts.

-Brian

[fcfred]

Right now, this is what we have. :( It works pretty well for easy trails.
1992 Dodge Cummins 4x4 and a 1997 Casita 17ft trailer. It's a start.

cut off bed, lengthen rear of frame, attach camper onto the back of the frame, all done.:D

[NSW Sparky]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/NSW_Sparky/EJS%2007/Cameraunload217.jpg
here is my setup toataly self sufficent. on this trip I had stock size tires on and brought my 31's with I got about an average of 19MPG. We are from MN so its like 1500miles one way. and once out there we did some tough trails.

[SOCALXJ]

farkle....lol...nice mall crawler, dave.


:D:D

funny to see you 'round these parts.

-Brian

Yeah been a while... but have been on 'these parts' since 2000. Just hardly post up anymore since i don't have a rock buggy on 44" tires. :flipoff2:

Shot of me hauling ass to the mall for the early bird sale..
http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/13583/2748532010034696539S600x600Q85.jpg

[bob91yj]

My wifes LJ Rubicon loaded for a 3 day trek through Death Valley.http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w251/bob9iyj/deathvalley0207171.jpg

[XJOREGONDIRT]

my all purpose beater/explorer/daily driver


http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/XJOREGONDIRT/jeep%20pics/j.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/XJOREGONDIRT/jeep%20pics/jjjj.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/XJOREGONDIRT/jeep%20pics/jjj.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/XJOREGONDIRT/jeep%20pics/sand.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/XJOREGONDIRT/jeep%20pics/jjjjjjj.jpg

[OlympicYJ]

Give us some specs on it.

[XJOREGONDIRT]

90 2dr xj
rebuilt engine
96 30-40le transmission
96 driveshafts and LS rear axle
straight through exhaust
bosch injectors out of 94 volvo 960
high output fuel pump
skyjacker shocks
got rid of the carpet
hella driving lights
extra trans cooler
added a electric fan to go with the manual one
home built bumper that is a bit too heavy
wheel spacers 1.5 in per side
32x11.5 bfg at
heavy duty cross over steering
switches for shifting and tc lock up
home made 3" lift
k&n
corvette diesel oil filter with higher bypass psi
home made rear diff guard
sawed out fenders
got rid of both the sway bars

lots of little things mostly. I need to make a roof rack so I can get some of the crap out of the back. I going to build something bigger for expedition type stuff, a wagoneer or j10 I think. Then make this more of a toy or something it get really bad mileage in town I think it's partially the gearing 3.55s.

[willysworker]

I'd drive my Willys/Wagoneer anywhere/anytime in North America.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2451568

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/willysworker/Super%20Delivery/DCP_2808.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/willysworker/Super%20Delivery/DCP_2809.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/willysworker/Super%20Delivery/trailer.jpg

[Doron_B]

1997 Hilux, 2.4D
Wheel &tire 31" MT/R
Custom made 1.5" longer then stock springs with 3" lift.
Bilstein 5150 rear & Tough-Dog HD front shocks.
Sway-bar disconnect,
Custom made Front winch bumper & rear.
Home made Rock rails.
Home-made snorkel.
Front & rear E-locker.
Flat cross member.
Fuel tank skid plate.
E-loker guards,Axle armor and more.

This is my daily drive well so most wheeling gear is packed in plastic and metal boxes that fit the truck bed for max' storage efficiency.
Gas stove, 40 L of water in two plastic cans with tap on the cap and more.
60L original fuel tank gives me about 400km between fueling when going off road and a 20L spare tank gives extra 150 km.

http://grm.m.walla.co.il/briefcase/00f3/d/o/r/f/i/n/k/e/l/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/r/200805032015094631/200805032041326181/2.jpg
Typical look when wheeling.

http://grm.m.walla.co.il/briefcase/00f3/d/o/r/f/i/n/k/e/l/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/r/200805032015094631/200805032016197586/1.jpg

http://grm.m.walla.co.il/briefcase/00f3/d/o/r/f/i/n/k/e/l/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/r/200805032015094631/200805032045188195/5.jpg

http://grm.m.walla.co.il/briefcase/00f3/d/o/r/f/i/n/k/e/l/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/r/200805032015094631/200805032218032234/3.JPG

http://grm.m.walla.co.il/briefcase/00f3/d/o/r/f/i/n/k/e/l/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/r/200805032015094631/200805032103046591/7.jpg
gas stove when closed and when on duty.
http://grm.m.walla.co.il/briefcase/00f3/d/o/r/f/i/n/k/e/l/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/r/200805032015094631/200805032102353064/6.jpg

simple water tank..X2
http://grm.m.walla.co.il/briefcase/00f3/d/o/r/f/i/n/k/e/l/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/@/r/200805032015094631/200805032104216609/jerican.jpg

[1TFROT]

I'd drive my Willys/Wagoneer anywhere/anytime in North America.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2451568

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/willysworker/Super%20Delivery/DCP_2808.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/willysworker/Super%20Delivery/DCP_2809.jpg


love it! :smokin:

[Keith in CO]

http://thumb9.webshots.net/s/thumb3/1/76/53/140517653icrDgI_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1140517653027812849icrDgI)

8' Alaskan camper on M101 generator trailer. 36" tires, pintle hitch lets it follow the truck on any angle.

[kodiak1232003]

Yeah been a while... but have been on 'these parts' since 2000. Just hardly post up anymore since i don't have a rock buggy on 44" tires. :flipoff2:

Shot of me hauling ass to the mall for the early bird sale..
http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/13583/2748532010034696539S600x600Q85.jpg

lol...nice. :D


all i really do here is keep my prayer request thread updated...:smokin:

[DWitcher]

cut off bed, lengthen rear of frame, attach camper onto the back of the frame, all done.:D

I think of doing this almost every day:grinpimp:

[norcalsvx]

my toy
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/norcalsvx/P5040073.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/norcalsvx/pipstoy2008.jpg

[neliconcept]

As posted elsewhere on here, mines a 94 Diesel Suburban. Cummins conversion is under way! That good lookin fat guy is me!:D:laughing:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/2398114345_42ee2e8965.jpg


And for when I want some alone time:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/2408781588_51d12ba0c3.jpg

that cage and rack must have been recent, dont remember seeing that at the expo portal dinner session.

lookin real good

[neliconcept]

here is mine, plans are diamond or dana44 front but keep it in the limits of excessive height, arb roof rack, and pay the other half of my damn rear bumper since i have no idea if its done or not.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_8909.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_8685.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m68/neliconcept/IMG_9318.jpg

[Docfranco]

Early picture of my (new to me) 1979 Unimog. I will get to update pics when i finally get my hands on it. I plan for it to be my DD/expo/trail rig/car crusher :laughing:
I will mostly do interior sound proofing and fix things that come with a rig sitting for a year. wish me luck...oh, i will also run it on veggy oil...
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/Docfranco/shippingmog.jpg

[ES_97Sport]

Dana 44 SAS'd Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Almost everything that might break or cause problems has been replaced with commonly available parts. The Mitsu t-case is in the process of going away. That's being replaced with dual NP231s. I'll hold enough supplies for a week and a half for two and a week for four. Two can sleep in the vehicle so we don't usually bring a tent for myself and my SO. Loaded to 6400 GVW it still gets 17-18 mpg - and it'll go dang near anywhere off road even loaded. Also doubles as my daily driver work truck. :-)

http://www.4x4extremesports.com/boards/MVC00045.jpg

http://www.4x4extremesports.com/boards/MVC00007.jpg

[FORYOURRIDE]

who makes these tail light. have met the own and that box is bad ass and trail lights are hella bright

[maxyedor]

My Disco, weld-on bottle opener and some other parts. Along with my buddies RRC, complete with 75hp worth of stickers

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f306/maxyedor/MR.jpg

[Johnny Quest]

you should do the blinker fluid upgrade; it should easily double your sticker hp :flipoff2:

sick pic btw

[xface]

This is how I get there......

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/L1feguard83/033-1.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/L1feguard83/036.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/L1feguard83/041.jpg

And this is what i ride when I am There:D

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/L1feguard83/unicorn020.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/L1feguard83/unicorn022.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w148/L1feguard83/unicorn019.jpg

Truck: Dana 44 front, Fox Coilovers , Locked snorkel and lots of other goodies.
Bike: Giant AC, 6.6Manitou coilover, Sram everything, Manitou Nixon Fork
Nice Rigs everyone!

[Colorado Ron]

that cage and rack must have been recent, dont remember seeing that at the expo portal dinner session.

lookin real good


Yea, been so busy building that I really havent had time to update the site or anything. I do have the details of the exo-cage on my site though. Im working on the roof rack writeup this week. Sorry for the slow reports.

[RDUB29]

I'm glad I stumbled across this thread. I've been tinkerin' w/ just a few ideas or turning this into a live in rig for a while. I used it as a my home while deer hunting. I know a lift winch and tires are in order before I can even get serious. The trailer would be nice to bring but I rarely use it for anything.


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/RDUB29/RIDES/F350/002-Copy.jpg
1994 F350 CrewCab 4x4

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/RDUB29/DSC02046-1.jpg
Trailers for sale, wink, wink..

[Got Rocks]

my fathers 91 jeep cherokee

dana 30 front 4.56 gears ARB air locker alloy shafts and warn hubs
Tera 44 rear 4.56 gears ARB air locker alloy shafts
NP231 t-case with teralow 4:1 short shaft
BFG 35/12.5/15 mud terrains
15in american racing mojave wheels
tomken sliders with custom side protection
unibody stiffening rails
custom skidplate/ radius arm mounts
rubicon express tj longarm kit modified to fit xj (back before the xj kit was available)
rubicon express 5.5 springs rear
ARB safari snorkle
Doug thorley header
flowmaster exhaust
home made front and rear bumpers

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f48/GotRocks4x4/JEEPS127.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f48/GotRocks4x4/P1010256.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f48/GotRocks4x4/x1pgoHCJCnTYmF-qoQmdkIIAvGc7O3mEJ1G.jpg

[squarefour]

Kinda pushing the definition of expedition vehicle, since it is very heavy and 2WD, but it does have a locking rear differential (from a Mack) and 42" tires! There is also a winch in the works.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=313729&d=1183745723
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=313730&d=1183745723

The primary limitation off-road is the weight and the limited crawl ability with the Allison 4sp and 3.7 gears. Should have held out for an Allison 5sp, whch has about a 10:1 first gear.

I looked into a 4wd chassis, but they are very hard to find with a DT466, and expensive, heavy, loud and too tall and long. It's primarily a tow rig, anyway.

This is a former Coke truck, and cost all of $5500. I had the camper already. The axle cost $1500. AC $1600. New rear tires $1200. Raw steel to build the subframe, etc., almost $2k.

[maxyedor]

you should do the blinker fluid upgrade; it should easily double your sticker hp :flipoff2:

sick pic btw

Allready running synthetic blinker fluid, and have the Timken muffler bearings on order:grinpimp:

[Jim in Alaska]

I'm in the middle of another Land Rover build right now. '67 109 that's getting a Benz 617 turbo, NP435, Toyota centers, etc. Should be done by the end of the summer. First big trip is probably going to be up to Newfoundland and Labrador but this truck will get to Alaska some time in the next couple years. I'll buy you a beer when I get there.

Jim

That sounds terrific, It would be great to see 109 turbo up close.
I might even go "Land Rover" I have toyed with the idea but they seem to be hard to find up here.


Regards,

Jim

[tkr]

Kinda pushing the definition of expedition vehicle, since it is very heavy and 2WD, but it does have a locking rear differential (from a Mack) and 42" tires! There is also a winch in the works.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=313729&d=1183745723
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=313730&d=1183745723

The primary limitation off-road is the weight and the limited crawl ability with the Allison 4sp and 3.7 gears. Should have held out for an Allison 5sp, whch has about a 10:1 first gear.

I looked into a 4wd chassis, but they are very hard to find with a DT466, and expensive, heavy, loud and too tall and long. It's primarily a tow rig, anyway.

This is a former Coke truck, and cost all of $5500. I had the camper already. The axle cost $1500. AC $1600. New rear tires $1200. Raw steel to build the subframe, etc., almost $2k.

that is badass....i like that idea...
i notice you got a TW200 on the trailer, how do you like those???? i was thinking of a little DS/camp bike and can't decide between the XT225 or the TW200.....

[Terrible619]

95 F-150
*Solid D44 with yukon shafts/ujoints in front and stock 8.8 rear.
*Detroit lockers, 37"MTR's
*8 inch superlift coils (too stiff), skyjacker leaves (perfect when loaded)
*5.8 liter with Shorty headers and chip (from previous owner)
*12,000 Milemarker Winch

Still need dual batteries and an air compressor that can handle tires. Keep the 35 inch spare in the bed but will eventually mount it out back. Softer coils are on order.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/Terrible619/31.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/Terrible619/baja1.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/Terrible619/baja2.jpg

[TheRoadie]

Since very few folks go far from the mall with their GMC Envoys (sister to the Chevy Trailblazer), I thought I'd be different. Live for a week at a time out of her in the Sierra/Inyo/White Mtn. area:

http://www.roadie.org/s11.jpg

Getting stuck on purpose in loose sand to test the Pull Pal:

http://www.roadie.org/wt8.jpg

Borrego badlands:

http://www.roadie.org/winchtest008.jpg

Tablet PC (M1400 Motion Computing) on RAM mount - running MP3s, TOPO, Street Atlas, EFI Live tuning software, etc.

http://www.roadie.org/espinosa14.jpg

2.7-to-1 TC, Eaton rear automatic locker, 32" ProComp Xtreme MT, little bit o' fender cutting, 3" lift, custom sliders and bumper, Engel fridge on slide-out, 275 HP I6. Future SAS after it's paid for in a year and Mrs. Roadie looks the other way.

[squarefour]

On the TW200:

It's the wife's bike, actually, but I ride it a lot, about as much as my TTR250. It's a lot of fun in the woods, but could use a little more power (a TW250 would be perfect). Oddly, it's not that great in the sand, probably because I have the tire pressure too high. This is because there are NO rimlocks. Some day I will fabricate rimlocks for it and try it out at 6 pounds. Or maybe use Tireballs like the quad guys.

Thanks for the rig comment.

[tkr]

On the TW200:

It's the wife's bike, actually, but I ride it a lot, about as much as my TTR250. It's a lot of fun in the woods, but could use a little more power (a TW250 would be perfect). Oddly, it's not that great in the sand, probably because I have the tire pressure too high. This is because there are NO rimlocks. Some day I will fabricate rimlocks for it and try it out at 6 pounds. Or maybe use Tireballs like the quad guys.

Thanks for the rig comment.

my wife has a ttr230 and i like tooling around on it better than my 450x, i just want something i can plate without dropping 7K

i've seen setups like yours, but yours is definitely the cleanest and best executed, the amout of storage you have is great....what kind of MPG you get with it????

[ZJARCHER]

Since very few folks go far from the mall with their GMC Envoys (sister to the Chevy Trailblazer), I thought I'd be different. Live for a week at a time out of her in the Sierra/Inyo/White Mtn. area:

http://www.roadie.org/s11.jpg

Getting stuck on purpose in loose sand to test the Pull Pal:

http://www.roadie.org/wt8.jpg

Borrego badlands:

http://www.roadie.org/winchtest008.jpg

Tablet PC (M1400 Motion Computing) on RAM mount - running MP3s, TOPO, Street Atlas, EFI Live tuning software, etc.

http://www.roadie.org/espinosa14.jpg

2.7-to-1 TC, Eaton rear automatic locker, 32" ProComp Xtreme MT, little bit o' fender cutting, 3" lift, custom sliders and bumper, Engel fridge on slide-out, 275 HP I6. Future SAS after it's paid for in a year and Mrs. Roadie looks the other way.

Hmm... gotta say thats the first time ive seen a built Envoy... thats pretty sweet!

And speaking of the pull pal, how do you like it? Does it work well?

[roscoFJ73]

Maybe I should have posted here 1st instead of the "Ulitmate" thread:shaking:

Toyota Landcruiser HZJ75 cab chassis 1995, 6CYL 4.2 litre diesel, 5sp,dual tanks(total 46 gallonsUS)
Its getting a makeover in the near future.

Pic taken in Victoria desert central australia.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s188/roscoFJ73/perthtoalicesprings007Small.jpg?t=1210775982

[kellymoe]

[QUOTE=TheRoadie;8235586]Since very few folks go far from the mall with their GMC Envoys (sister to the Chevy Trailblazer), I thought I'd be different. Live for a week at a time out of her in the Sierra/Inyo/White Mtn. area:

http://www.roadie.org/s11.jpg

Nice shot of Silver Cyn:D

[Toyota_Force]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s188/roscoFJ73/perthtoalicesprings007Small.jpg?t=1210775982

This thing is sweet!

[Po' riggity]

Its not mine, but a customers. His name on pirate is SocalXJ (I think). Its fawkin badass as far as expadition vehicles go. This thing has EVERYTHING. :smokin:

Here is his website / expedition blog. http://www.adventureduo.com/

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/yotamasters/misccustomersstuff013.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/yotamasters/misccustomersstuff014.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/yotamasters/misccustomersstuff012.jpg
I sponsor Dave and Yosh with Amsoil products :D They are good peeps.. I've known Dave for a LONG time, and his rig is sick.
Scott

[norcalsvx]

95 F-150
*Solid D44 with yukon shafts/ujoints in front and stock 8.8 rear.
*Detroit lockers, 37"MTR's
*8 inch superlift coils (too stiff), skyjacker leaves (perfect when loaded)
*5.8 liter with Shorty headers and chip (from previous owner)
*12,000 Milemarker Winch

Still need dual batteries and an air compressor that can handle tires. Keep the 35 inch spare in the bed but will eventually mount it out back. Softer coils are on order.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/Terrible619/31.jpg


this pic looks like anderson truck trail or somewhere in alpine

[Sapper]

Mine which is a DD and has been from coast to coast several times....

http://ca.geocities.com/nharrison314@rogers.com/images/IM000682.jpg

http://ca.geocities.com/nharrison314@rogers.com/images/acf.sized.jpg

With 3/4 ton ex military trailer

One that Evolution did an Exo on. I thought it was a factory Exo when I saw it the first time. I really like it.

http://evolutionmachine.com/uploads/post-2-1154730913_thumb.jpg

[renolaw]

On the Black Rock Desert Playa 25 miles north of Gerlach, NV, towing Venturecraft pop-up camper. Fun!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/RARECJ8/DSC02650.jpg

[YotaRedneckGirl]

On the Black Rock Desert Playa 25 miles north of Gerlach, NV, towing Venturecraft pop-up camper. Fun!!


One of my all-time favorite rigs out there! That's such an awesome set-up!

[norcalsvx]

On the Black Rock Desert Playa 25 miles north of Gerlach, NV, towing Venturecraft pop-up camper. Fun!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/RARECJ8/DSC02650.jpg

looks like your a little early for buring man:smokin:

[DWitcher]

I'd like to make this my expedition rig soon.http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i316/DWitcher/GMC391.jpg
1968 FJ55 Landcruzah!

[squarefour]

my wife has a ttr230 and i like tooling around on it better than my 450x, i just want something i can plate without dropping 7K

i've seen setups like yours, but yours is definitely the cleanest and best executed, the amout of storage you have is great....what kind of MPG you get with it????


I paid almost $1k extra for my ttr on the used market because it had a plate.
I've been kind of afraid to check the mileage :p I think it's getting 9-10 fully loaded.

[rubiconrescue]

where are all the waggy adv rigs?
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i134/icepritchard/100_1347-2.jpg
360/auto/D44's,4.88's LSD's, full resto,35's.
Expo rig in work
92 runner sased
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i134/icepritchard/01010001150301160320080303fc067d76c.jpg

[TheRoadie]

Hmm... gotta say thats the first time ive seen a built Envoy... thats pretty sweet!

And speaking of the pull pal, how do you like it? Does it work well?Thx for not laughing at her. I violate the "never go alone" rule far too often, so the Pullpal is great insurance, even though I've only used it for testing so far. Lots of trails have no winching points, so it's a much easier solution than burying a spare tire. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd3OAKbgPr0

[98lux]

Here is my HZJ105R converted to a dualcab. Build up pice can be sean in the intro thread
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l29/davilynp/check390.jpg

[shortthenlong]

Here's mine (Cape York Australia)
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/shortthenlong/F1010020.jpg

Nissan GU Patrol 4.2 Turbo D, Dual Fuel Tanks, Duel Batteries, 3 inch lift, Bar work, fridge, shower etc etc

[Patrol]

My old Patrol (back in the days), 2.8 turbo diesel, 4" suspension, 255/85R16 BFG's and built as a camper inside. Light and easy and went thru half of northern Africa. Always kept some "UN" stickers in the rear drawer, just for the case of an emergency if we would have to leave an african country fast :grinpimp:

http://www.orc4x4.de/Bilder/Tunesien/images/Tun45.jpg

My current one:

Nissan Terrano 3.0 Turbo Diesel, 4" suspension 265/70R16 Cooper STT, 8k MileMarker winch, National Luna compressor fridge, skid plates, roof tent, car PC, Playstation2 for the kids

http://up.picr.de/1026993.jpg

http://up.picr.de/1026994.jpg

http://up.picr.de/1026995.jpg

http://up.picr.de/1026996.jpg

http://up.picr.de/1026997.jpg

http://up.picr.de/1026998.jpg

[The Adam Blaster]

Hey Patrol, those are a couple of nice machines.
With the kids, do you all sleep in the tent? oR is that little pup tent for the munchkins?

[Patrol]

Hey Patrol, those are a couple of nice machines.
With the kids, do you all sleep in the tent? oR is that little pup tent for the munchkins?

Thanks !

The girls (12 & 14) have their own little tent (the blue one pictured). It's a Quechua 3 seconds, which unfolds itself in 3 seconds and is stored again in 30 seconds and fits right under the headliner of the Terrano when packed. The dog has to sleep in the back of the truck since he discovered how open the tent at night:smokin:
I'm planning to build a matching offroad trailer for the equipment and as base for a second roof tent for the girls.

[LR Max]

Here is my rig 73' Land Rover. The future of this vehicle is uncertain because I think I'm gonna go ahead and turn it into a full blown rock crawler. But I haven't decided yet.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/103/285369193_f5f8305310.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/223/508603680_f0fa8c74aa.jpg

[tacoma73]

That would be a shame to cut that Rover up...

[Elwenil]

It would also require a shit load of cutting since the Rovers don't exactly make a platform that is easy to convert to a rock crawler.

[Disco12]

Well heres my little rover Rig.

Sportin Rovertym 4" lift with Land Cruiser OME shocks
Rovertracks "BEEFY" steering with OME Damper
Custom Rear bumper.
Procomp "Rock Crawler" series 87 15" Steel Wheels
BFG Mud Terrains 33x10.50R15.

I'm more of the rock crawling hence why the body has been cut in the rear
however I love expedition rigs I like seeing expo and rock crawling rigs together.


http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z43/JarellDisco1/Picture761.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z43/JarellDisco1/Picture765.jpg.
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z43/JarellDisco1/Picture754.jpg

[redline61]

That thing is f*cking sweet.

[sledheadak]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/sledheadak/eureka%202007/DSCF1930.jpg
gmc jimmy 44s d60/d70 with 4.56-soon to have d60 with arb and 14b with detroit and 5.13s th400/205 454

[Disco12]

That thing is f*cking sweet.

thanks:cool2:

[Green Ford]

Here's ours as it was. I need to up date pics. I know poser pics....:shaking:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e151/OZZYBIRD/Capture.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e151/OZZYBIRD/truckdave4-1.jpg

[Sapper]

Ebay find

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Unimog-One-of-a-Kind-1984-Mercedes-Benz-Unimog_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6315QQihZ019QQit emZ290235989704QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[bWiLKINS]

^^^That is awsome but looks like the tires would move about 2in up before rubbing on the fenders....Maybe the tires are uselessly oversized?

[bob91yj]

Needs more horns.

[maxyedor]

Seen that Mog on eBay a few times, very cool rig, but how do you get the tire up onto the roof, 14.5r20s aren't exactly a lightweight tire, nor are they easy to manhandle.

[offroadjunkie]

well with that paint im not sure the owner has ever popped the tire on a rock.

[jtr]

where are all the waggy adv rigs?




Here is mine.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/justinroose/IMG_1177.jpg

[Repost]

Picked this up this weekend. Paid $5700 plus taxes and other BS came out to $6500 OTD :p

1995 3/4 ton 4x4
1 owner
454 TBI
78,000 miles
8k winch
CB
Cab has no back window, Has a boot to the camper. Dog can lay back there and still be part of the action.

Super clean, I love it.

[reeser]

sas is in your future,nice truck though!

[The Adam Blaster]

Repost, that is a really cool score on your part!
Only thing better would have been a diesel. ;)

The pop-up campers are great though, so much lighter than a normal truck camper, lower COG, and WAY less wind resistance.

[Mr. Mindless]

I'd take a 454 over a Chevy diesel any day and twice on Sunday. That would not have been a Durmax Adam. 6.2s are shit. In my ever humble opinion of course :)

[Repost]

I actually have an '06 CTD quad cab 4x4 also, with a popup on it. It's been a good truck to tow the my other rig with, the Toyota. With diesel being about $5.00 and the wife and trying to have a kid, It's all going away. Sold the pop up on the dodge, the dodge should be leaving this weekend and the toyota is for sale. Figure I'll run this chevy, buy an ATV and then build our JK. I should come out about 700-800 ahead every month and still have all the toys.

[PAToyota]

That would not have been a Durmax Adam. 6.2s are shit. In my ever humble opinion of course :)

And it would not have been a 6.2 either for a '95... :flipoff2:

[The Adam Blaster]

I'd take a 454 over a Chevy diesel any day and twice on Sunday. That would not have been a Durmax Adam. 6.2s are shit. In my ever humble opinion of course :)

I guess i should have specified the Cummins then. :flipoff2:
You know perfectly well where i stand on the light truck manufacturers anyway. :p

[Chainlink]

Needs more horns.


It needs more cowbell.

[Mr. Mindless]

You know perfectly well where i stand on the light truck manufacturers anyway. :p

_I_ know - just wanted to make sure you were clear to the world :)

And yeah, 6.0, right? even worse, as though that's possible. :barf:

[crashnzuk]

Picked this up this weekend. Paid $5700 plus taxes and other BS came out to $6500 OTD :p

1995 3/4 ton 4x4
1 owner
454 TBI
78,000 miles
8k winch
CB
Cab has no back window, Has a boot to the camper. Dog can lay back there and still be part of the action.

Super clean, I love it.

What brand is that camper? Any inside pics or a link to specs?
Travis..

[j5]

88YJ with a chevy 5.7, nv4500 and 4.3 aII. Trailer is a 49(ish) M100 with the same bolt pattern as the YJ so no extra spare to carry, bed slide, freezer/fridge. It's got a Maggiolina mounted on it. It's been over most of the SW and I'm wanting to head to baja and copper canyon in mexico. As soon as I can figure out how to stop it from rolling :)
http://www.14kft.com/images/Play/HITR06/Picture-131w.jpg
http://www.14kft.com/images/Play/HITR06/Picture-137w.jpg
http://www.14kft.com/images/Play/HITR06/Picture-155w.jpg

[jo maoma]

'97 FZJ with all the plastic bits yanked off....

http://hexhead.smugmug.com/photos/308552114_TSKYU-M.jpg

http://hexhead.smugmug.com/photos/222499847_a9oTa-M.jpg

http://hexhead.smugmug.com/photos/224626044_PLCVH-M.jpg

[Repost]

What brand is that camper? Any inside pics or a link to specs?
Travis..

It's a litecraft.

very similar to this, obviously not as new. The floorplan is different. I think the PO had it "custom" built.

http://campersbylitecraft.com/tenftsc.htm

[OzX]

150 miles on the Mojave Trail
http://www.ozmantrad.com/3wheeling2.jpg
http://www.ozmantrad.com/watercrossing.JPG

[hodor]

Here's mine, when I first started building it, I wasn't quite sure what it was really going to be, but I know that I wanted a solid drivetrain, room for the wife and kids, streetable and plenty of cargo room. The planned usage was for mild trails and camping over long distances, little that I knew at the time there was something called an expedition rig...

It still needs some more additions, namely some kind of shelter along with some communication devices and dedicated tool / food storage locations, the giant toolbox holds alot but it isn't very user friendly, also need some more lighting and with the powertrain, some additional fuel storage capacity, 38 gallons goes fast. I'm also thinking that I got it a bit to high, ideally it could stand to be a few inches lower.

1990 F350, D60 open, 14Bolt - Detroit, 460, T18 4 speed, BW1356 t-case, 37x13.50R17 Toyos + fullsize spare, Mile Marker 10.5k lb hydraulic winch.

Hardcore off-road in the backyard...

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm264/86rustbucket/truck/100_6404.jpg

As purchased from Uncle Sam

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm264/86rustbucket/truck/703312-1.jpg

[Repost]

That thing is way nice! Good Work. Gas or Diesel?

[Mr. Mindless]

1990 F350, D60 open, 14Bolt - Detroit, 460, T18 4 speed, BW1356 t-case, 37x13.50R17 Toyos + fullsize spare, Mile Marker 10.5k lb hydraulic winch.

wild guess: gas

[Repost]

:homer:

[mrbishi]

G'day all - Jon from Perth, Western Australia.

here's my rig.

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger (Montero Sport)
3" suspension lift, 2" body lift, 33 x 12.5 Goodyear MTRs on black steel rims
2 x lightforce 240 Blitz spotlights, 2 x Roolite 180 spotlights.
Custom rear storage area including fridge slide, Engel + TwoZone (50lt fridge freezer), digital volt meter, plumbed in compressed air, pressurised water (50lt tank), 12v outlets.
GME TX4200 UHF, 4db antenna
Rhino Alloy roofrack with custom awning
Plus a whole heap more :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2547793964_a56e03078d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2148/2546970173_1bde5c800c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2546966437_9f33410fd4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2546962271_bf6f6792e5_o.jpg

[mrbishi]

http://images.jonhammond.net/4wdcustomaction/challenger-14.jpg

http://images.jonhammond.net/4wdcustomaction/challenger-4.jpg

http://images.jonhammond.net/4wdcustomaction/challenger-8.jpg

[renolaw]

looking good! i also use Lightforce lamps on my 4x4 and really like the rugged and superior performance over KC, PIAA, et al. And those sleeping cots, nice! You don't want desert critters crawling into ur sack at night and don;t forget to shake out ur boots in the morning. haha


saw this pic on the rubithon thread and grabbed it for here. nice '45! that's one lucky owner.


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/RARECJ8/fj45expytig.jpg


mb

[mrbishi]

Cheers mate. Not sure if you guys have them over in the US but we call them swags. They are made out of 12-14oz canvas and completely weather/waterproof (I've been in mine on the ground in -2.9 degrees and also in torrential downpours of rain and was dry and warm). Basically it has a matress inside (70mm very comfortable) your pillow and bedding and you just roll it out when your ready to sleep and roll it up when your ready to go and throw it up on the roof rack. Fantastic bit of gear and very popular here in Australia (my dads been using his for over 30 years!)

These images will give you guys some idea - when its hot you can zip open the canvas and it has a fine insect screen so you can sleep under the stars.

http://www.mrswagman.com.au/images/36-l.jpg

http://www.mrswagman.com.au/images/38-l.jpg

I've only recently added the camp stretcher to put the swag on - kinda nice when the ground is a bit uneven or rocky and you can't be bothered finding a good spot to roll it out.

[mrbishi]

A few mates trucks from here in Western Australia.

New landcruiser trayback with the twin turbo deisel V8.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~jah/4wd/70series/pic_05.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~jah/4wd/70series/pic_04.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~jah/4wd/70series/pic_08.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~jah/4wd/70series/pic_09.jpg

[mrbishi]

Another mates Nissan GU Patrol

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2379/2478152096_e2d14cae92.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2546965425_fe88b5d5c7.jpg

Finally a friends Toyota Hilux

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/2547783630_d23167ff04.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2547790602_39d7ac44cd.jpg

[Mr. Mindless]

Clearly you've cornered the market on all the cool things Down Under that we don't have. I'd give my left arm for that Landy, and those swags would be just the ticket for truck based camping.

[PAToyota]

I like that tray (as you call it). Checked out the www.campingWA.com website shown on the back of it, but that isn't the mfg. Any idea who makes that and where to contact them?

A few mates trucks from here in Western Australia.

New landcruiser trayback with the twin turbo deisel V8.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~jah/4wd/70series/pic_05.jpg

[rlwjaw]

a link to some interesting rigs
http://www.offroad-adventure-travel.com/Expedition-vehicles.html

[Subic Jeep]

My setup 2.8TDI + modified M416 trailer:smokin:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/SubicJeep/Pajero/IMG_0771-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/SubicJeep/Pajero/IMG_0909.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/SubicJeep/Pajero/IMG_0912.jpg

[PBRstreetgang]

My 1968 M109A3 with M235 2 1/2 ton motorcycle trailer:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/otteravbuthed/DSC00779-2.jpg

[IDASHO]

A ton of kick ass rigs in here. :smokin:

And those tents mounted on top of the rigs are a trip.

Id be pretty worried about getting up in the night to take a wizz, that first step looks like a doozy! :flipoff2:

[mrbishi]

I like that tray (as you call it). Checked out the www.campingWA.com website shown on the back of it, but that isn't the mfg. Any idea who makes that and where to contact them?

I believe the company name is Boston Canopies.

[1TFROT]

this thing is just plain badass!!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/RARECJ8/fj45expytig.jpg

and those "swags" are pretty sweet too!! would love to find some here in the states to check out.

[troyintahoe]

My junk

[Chainlink]

My junk
I want this almost exact set up, FJ60 with a V8(diesel would be prime but hard to come by) and multiple choices of gearing. Nice looking rig.

[PAToyota]

I believe the company name is Boston Canopies.

Hmmm... Can't come up with anything searching on the internet. Would love to have more information on that thing...

[bigsub]

with M235 2 1/2 ton motorcycle trailer:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/otteravbuthed/DSC00779-2.jpg

Thats one heavy motorcycle

[hodor]

My junk


Nice rig, what are the pieces / parts that you used for the air cleaner / carb bonnet, intake setup? Very tidy looking.

[Mr. Mindless]

My junk

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=377899&stc=1&d=1214716356

I'd love to know/see more about your shifter setup and especially the boots.

[RustyNailJustin]

That thing is awesome Troy!

[troyintahoe]

Thanks for the props on my 60. The ARB didn't work so well with the 350 crate. The plenums can be had at Summit Racing. Mine is an older GM performance part (Dealer may still have these). I used an airbox off of a Jeep Unlimited. Plumbing reducer from ACE Hardnware. 3 inch Automotive air hose from Kragen.

It's a 285hp crate 350 with a few bolt ons. Turbo 400 auto to reduction half of an NP203 to adapter plate to Toy split case. Drivelines angles are awesome with this set up. It will sustain 80mph on the highway and gear down so low you'll fall asleep.

The triple shifter boots are from JB Custom Fab in Oregon. They are a supporting vendor here.

The rig is still in progress. Just added 120 wall dom sliders and a few other goodies. Troy

[nzzooker]

Absolutely great to see the vast range of Rigs and the massive size and weight of some set ups. Could spend many hours recoverying some if they became bogged. I like fast extractions So stick with my Suzuki...http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/zukildoo/DSCF3534.jpg. Cheers

[Elwenil]

It's all preference and intent. A larger truck could walk through stuff that would swallow your Suzuki and the Suzuki can go a lot of places a larger truck can't fit.

[lttlbddy]

My Jeep friends are always surpised at how much stuff I can carry in the Amigo. Same wheelbase and track as a CJ7, I just don't have to carry all of the extra Jeep parts :flipoff2: With 2 people, we can camp for a week. With an extra 5 gallons of gas, I have a 350+ mile off highway range.

http://lttlbddy.com/albums/MyAmigo/MiscPics/dscn0076.jpg

http://lttlbddy.com/albums/MyAmigo/MiscPics/dscn5201.jpg