News
April 2, 2021
UPDATED
Maxxis Introduces New Radial Trepador Tires
We recently received the first four 35" radial Trepador tires in the US. We mounted them on a set Of American Racing's Ansen Sprint wheels and hit the trails.
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April 2, 2021
UPDATED
HD2500 Progress Report
Check out what Troy Johnson and his crew have been up to. The rear suspension and rollcage are finished and the interior has been reinstalled. The front suspension is also well under way.
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April 2, 2021
UPDATED
NEW: Forum News Filter
Are you tired of sifting through all the BS threads on your favorite forums? We're going to start posting highlights from the forums and links to the most interesting threads here so enthusiasts can find out what's going on without wasting too much time.
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April 2, 2021
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TLT to Publish New Monthly Column on Off-Road.Com
The Chop Shop is a new series of articles all about tools related to fabrication. Expect detailed product comparisons and reviews, interviews with professional fabricators and discussions about fabrication techniques, as well as tips about how to work around limited resources. We want to help enthusiasts achieve professional results at home.
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April 2, 2021
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Labor Day Weekend BBQ to Benefit the Rubicon
The Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers are hosting a BBQ/Taco feed to benefit the Rubicon Trail Labor Day weekend (9/3 - 4th) at the Loon Lake Kiosk Starting at 10:00am Saturday morning. 100% of the proceedsare going to be donated to the Rubicon Trail Foundation. If you can't make it, or you're not hungry, you can still make a contribution.
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April 2, 2021
UPDATED
Long-Travel Tacoma Fabrication Update
We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. We've finalized the rollcage design and completed all of the prep work. While the truck was down, we also made some significant improvements to the bedcage. Check out the pictures.
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April 2, 2021
UPDATED
Advance Adapters Announces Plans for a 4-Speed Atlas
That's right. Advance Adapters has announced plans to produce a 4-speed version of their Atlas transfer-case.
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Recent Articles
3.4L V6 Tacoma Engine Conversion
The 1st generation Toyota 4Runner (‘84-89) was one of the all-time, best-styled, most functional SUV’s ever made. It was almost a perfect formula: a rugged chassis and dependable drivetrain components, two doors, four seats and a removable hardtop. The only thing missing was an engine.
3.4L V6 Tacoma Engine Conversion
The 1st generation Toyota 4Runner (‘84-89) was one of the all-time, best-styled, most functional SUV’s ever made. It was almost a perfect formula: a rugged chassis and dependable drivetrain components, two doors, four seats and a removable hardtop. The only thing missing was an engine.
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