Yes thats it. The loop info is on the TAT site. I believe the same guy mapped it. I am wrapping up plans for a 16 day trip out west in September. I still need to install the Odyssey battery and make final connections for the fridge. I also want a good lithium ion jump pack and a good air compressor.

Nice T4R man. I knew I’d seen it somewhere online before.
You passed me on I-10 yesterday. I was in a white Tacoma.

Just dropping in to say hi.

She got new wheels this week. I did the “nose job” on the front facia last week. I was pretty conservative with the cuts but it still looks much more aggressive. The wheels are 17x9” SCS Ray10s. The backspace is 3.5” and -38 offset. These are new for SCS, as this size was previously only available in their F5. Its like running their 8.5” Ray 10 with a 1.3” spacer. Im scheduled with Southern Style Offroad for a body mount chop next week. The tires are my same 285/70 BFG KO2s.

Nice, looking great. I did not realize how many others in this group are from Baton rouge

I'm in BR also.... Blue 16 TP with a SSO slimline. Honk if you see me!

I'm in South Mississippi and would love to do the Mississippi Hill Country Loop this summer! If someone wants to plan it, feel free to reach out to me!

Just adding some scenic photos....

Off the beaten path in Smokey Mountain National Park...skipped the asphalt by stopping at a jeep rental shop and asking directions.


Sarah’s Campground near the Georgia Traverse north of Clayton, Georgia. This is a great place to start the traverse and head west for a weekend trip. You can do the best water crossings, prettiest roads, and Trey mountain in a day or two from here. Solo trip last year.


Nawth Gawgia...
I saw some 4x4s circled up in a parking lot and stopped to see if they were going to be getting them dirty. We ended up tagging along. Christmas 2018


Trey Mountain that same day. There were 6 rigs til we headed to trey mountain. Everyone bowed out except me, an FJ, and an older 4runner.

Looks like it was an awesome trip.

We are currently planning 2019 trip. We are moving our start date to July. The last couple of years we have gotten heavy rain (Oct) that has kept us from many of the places we wanted to go. Here is our plan

1-Caprocks Canyon
2-Datil Well Campground
3-Goosenecks or Muley Point
Honacker Trail Hike
4-Goosenecks or Muley Point
5-Henry Mountains (Lonesome Beaver Campground)
Mt. Ellen Peak Hike
6-Henry Mountains
7-Rim Lake (Boulder Mountain Fishing)
8-Rim Lake (more fishing)
9-Cathedral Valley (Capitol Reef)
10-Snowslide Campground near Durango
11-Pole Creek/Rio Grande Campsite
(Old Hundred Mine Level 7 Hike)
12-Pole Creek/Rio Grande Campsite (Fishing)
13-Pole Creek/Rio Grande Campsite
14-Caprocks or Copper Breaks
15-Home

Anyone else planning for 2019? I’m ready for a good trip



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Made a quick trip to North Georgia last week. I sure wish I could figure out how to imbed a video here!

I have been doing some improvements lately on my suspension and the end result is much improved manners on the road and hopefully a little freer articulation Offroad.

-urethane sway bar bushings front and rear
-durobump bumpstops
-Dobinsons adjustable rear sway bar links
-Eimkeith Panhard correction kit.

The rig drives perfect!

I like your 4R. you know where I am at on the stages, since you were responding to my thread. I am interested in knowing how you like your suspension? I am in Baldwin County AL and there is no one in this area. I joined the FL 4 Runners FB group and created one called Gulf Coast overland or overlanding. I did it when I 1st moved down here with my Xterra, but now bought a 4 Runner and I am planning on doing some stuff to this thing once the heat gives. Once I get a lift and tires I would be interested in going on a few trips.

I have been very pleased with the suspension. It has handled everything I have asked of it offroad and has been a huge improvement on road. I considered heavier springs for the rear but it carries my typical load very well. The good thing is that theres a few options for springs if I ever decide I need them.

OME 3” lift
SPC upper control arms
Dobinsons adjustable rear sway bar links
Durobump bumpstops
Eilmkeith panhard correction kit
Urethane sway bar bushings

Recent updates include:

Diode Dynamis “tail as turn “ mod. This modifies the tail lamps so an extra pair of reverse lights can be used where the factory blinker lived. I bought diode dynamics bulbs also on their 4th of July sale and now have about 3000 lumens when she goes in reverse.

And..the $5 in 5minute mod to add auot dimming feature to dash lights.

By the end of the week I should also have some magnetic mounts installed for concealed carry storage.

And... I ordered the console tray/ organizer/ glove box organizer, and a grit guard for my wash bucket during Amazon Prime day. My items werent on sale except the grit guard and a coleman burner for camp coffee.

The covid stay at home stuff has me doing some upgrades. I finally installed the Yaesu HAM radio, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro fogs, Rago rear window molle panels, and. Rigd offroad hitch mounted tire carrier. The carrier has a drop down frontrunner table that has come in very handy so far. I also had to replace the 285 bfg K02s. They had 78000 miles on them and still looked great, but wet road handling had gotten exciting. I opted for BFG KM3 this time and like them so far.

Pics or it didnt happen right?

New KM3s and Rig’d Tire carrier.



Frontrunner table.


Rago Panels


Looking stout!!!

Needs more beefyness! Just kidding it's looking good. I have a surprise inbound but I have no clue how to get it on, it might involve me taking a 8 r trip to tampa since thats the closest where I might be able to get some help. Let me know how the tires do in the water. I am eying up the Yokohamas geolander M/ts or General grabber X3's.