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Hey aawolf, What's that about hindsight? I am sure you would be OK just grounding the wires closer. Share some photos when you are done!

Thanks all! Hey thanks guys and gals! Please feel free to share the book with everyone. We have a version for South America coming out pretty soon and just sent a overlanding cookbook to the printers in time for Overland Expo. If you are in the area of the expo come and see us, we will be...

Hey guys and gals, I need to have some work done on my 97 4runner in middle or southern Chile. Anyone know a guy?

Guys, gals, and fans I need advice. 22500 miles ago I replaced my inner tie rod on my 97 4Runner SR5 because a dealership said it was failing and worn. After I had it replaced there was still a little clunk and play when placing my hands on the tire at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions and moving...

Yup, we will be updating the book once we are done with South America!

Hi all, well we finally got the free ebook on overlanding through Mexico and Central America! Thanks for all your support and advice! This book would not have been possible without your help! To download a free copy please go to Download Our Free Ebook: Overlanding Mexico and Central America...

Yes, it is a real book, with real info ;) We should have it ready in a few weeks for download on our site.

It’s announcement time friends. Soon we’ll be releasing an ebook titled Don't Go There. It's Not Safe. You'll Die. And Other More Rational Advice for Overlanding Mexico and Central America. The good news: It will be free. The bad news: You have to wait a few more weeks. If you want to be...

I have read the threads on the 3rd gen rear sag and want to know if I take the coils spring (still installed) and squeez it with one hand how much play or movement or resistance should there be? I tried this a few minutes ago and could squeez the coil just fine with one hand. Not sure if this...

Blue's MPG Well we are driving from Seattle to Argentina, and just entered Panama with just over 12500 miles under our belt on some roads that should not be on a map and some mountains that are ridiculously steep. Our current overall MPG on our 97 SR5 is 17.8. Our best millage was in the US...

I have a 1997 4Runner SR5 with 160K miles on the dial. About 5K miles ago I started to hear a kind of soft cracking / rapid ticking sound coming from the left front of the engine bay. Now it is a little louder, and starting to worry me This sound is only when the engine is under stress, like...

Ok, so prepping for water crossings... What do I need? I agree, getting stuck in the water sucks, I waded before crossing to see the depth and make sure there are no surprises... But other than that I really have no ideas...

Hey Guys, So I have a few questions... How much deeper or more water could my 4Runner have gone through? Here is a link to the Full series of photos Toyota 4Runner Forum - kobusLifeRemotely's Album: Blue and river crossings What are your thoughts on Snorkels? Should we get one? What...

11300 miles and Going Strong! Another update on the battery setup. We have done just over 11300 miles and 8 countries, the battery setup is still going strong! On a side note the fridge we have mounted in Blue is running like a champ. We have the Edgestar 43 quart fridge and in the heat that...

Hey Gang So my Boy Blue has sprung a leak in the Left rear wheel. I have checked the caliper and it seems to be fine, could this be the Axel seal? Leak in the break drum Leaked on the tire Advice would be helpful especially how much this will cost to fix and if it is a DIY job or not...