i am in a baja car club, and for our custom single seat 4wd we are thinking of a transfer case with a 7:1 gear ratio with just a single planetary gear. Where would be the best place to look to get that? custom machining is not an option.

I recently totaled my '07 GX 470 which I loved and fit my needs, but I want to learn more about vehicles by working on them and I want a project.

I got a '00 XJ sport 4.0L straight 6 and, while I love the thing, I'm considering other options before spending a bunch of money building it up. It has a few rust spots on the body, which I'd love to learn to weld and fix. However my main concern is the lack of towing capacity.

I've read that XJs really shouldn't tow over 2000 lbs due to their light weight and if I'm going to build something I want options for the future like pulling a camping trailer.

On to my requirements in a platform/build:

• Budget $15k. The less the platform costs, the more I can build which is a plus for me. I want a project.

• Able to traverse any forest service/MVUM roads. My #1 use is camping off the beaten path and I want to be able to get anywhere without issue. I don't intend to do serious rock crawling, but being able to do so would be nice. I pushed the limits of the GX with 32" tires and KDSS.

• Large cargo space. I filled almost all of my GX 470's 77.5 cubic ft of cargo space. I'm okay with a roof rack and/or hitch cargo carrier, but the more I can fit inside the better. I think the XJ is the smallest I could go at 69 cubic ft of cargo space.

• Towing capability. At least once a year I tow a small 5'x8'' utility trailer filled to the brim. I'm not positive of the weight, but I'd guess over 2000 lbs. I also will likely get a camping trailer in the future. 5000-6500 lbs capacity would be nice.

• Airbags. The more the merrier. Driver and passenger front airbags at the minimum.

• Reliability. I like the Jeep 4.0L straight 6's record. I'm likely getting something old and high mileage so not having to worry on 300+ mile road trips is a must. I'm happy to replace/tune up what is needed once I get it, but it should run reliably after that.

• Relatively easy to work on. I'm newer to working in vehicles. I have a lot of tools and a garage, but the easier to work on the better.

• Solid axles. I'm not dead set on this, but I prefer solid axles.

• Fuel economy. This is a nice to have, not a hard requirement. Filling up my GX with 91 octane at 15mpg was rough. The XJ at 18.5mph and 85 octane is much nicer.

I'm considering a ZJ or WJ since they can tow more than the XJ and fit most of my needs.

Any thoughts or recommendations are greatly appreciated! Thanks for reading my novel.

Glad to have finally done these trails and more. I absolutely love Big Bear.

For those of you that are HAM radio or have multiple radios installed, I'm curious about wiring set ups. Do you/is it advisable to have two different fuse blocks? One under the hood for exterior lights, etc and one in the cab for radios and cabin accessories? I'm thinking two will keep me from having to run a bunch of wires through the firewall either direction...

Additionally. I plan to mount the antenna(s) on my rack or basket, as I'm just not comfortable drilling the body and there isn't really any room on the roof anyways, The vehicle has a sunroof. I've got an NMO mount with an L Bracket for a quarter panl/hood type mount location....

Power, I know will come through the firewall in some spot, but where's the best spot for antennas to come through? Surely its not wise to run power and coax through the same hole together...

If its of consequence the vehicle is a 2008 Toyota Highlander, it has the towing package installed which from my understanding comes with a beefier alternator as well as some other bits and bobs, so I shouldn't have any issues with power. It has the factory side rails for the roof but also has the sun/moon roof. I plan to add some exterior lights but no winch or some heavy drawing accessory. Interior...definitely a radio or two or three lol, maybe something like a wired in converter or refrigerator....not sure if we are going to make the interior a sleeping area or just a cargo area....It does have a 12v power outlet in the rear, not sure what it can handle....

Long winded, thanks for reading, I'd appreciate any input or thoughts.

YES, I am fully aware that my little vehicle is NOT in any way shape or form an actual off-road vehicle, its a soft roader, a really big and fat Subaru lol(technically a fat Camry as that's its platform), but I thought this would be a better community to ask this question in aside from the amateur radio sub, which I posted there as well. Off-roaders have almost always run CBs and now more folks are running GMRS or straight up 2m/70cm HAM set ups for comms....I'm not sure if the Subaru/soft roader crowd has done the same...

Thanks again and 73

Okay, first of all, I know full well 4wd is recommended, even bordering on necessary.

But I've got this 2wd Jeep Liberty, and due to certain issues not worth getting into, getting the title will take a lot more time and effort than I'm willing to put in. So I'm turning it into a utility vehicle for my property. Strip off all the parts that aren't strictly necessary, fill the tires with spray foam, wrap chains around the tires through the spokes to serve as heavy duty tread.

The issue is it's 2wd, and this property is extremely wet. Little springs and streams all over, and a couple of steep hills. So I was really hoping some of you with more experience than me had some ideas for making this idea work. I'm pretty much down to mod it in any way that's not wildly expensive, and I don't care how ugly it is.

Let me say it again, I know this is suboptimal and maybe even impossible. That part I don't need to be told. But I have this vehicle which can pretty much only be used this way, so I'm looking for tips.

Looking for a small SUV to use for light off road adventures and fishing trips. Obviously I would not be using something like this for rock crawling and deep mud but rather for unkept trails and muddy paths and things like that. What are your thoughts on the Trailblazer for light off road use?

I wanna get an enduro or dual sport but most of them are way bigger than I’d wanna learn on, with that being said a CRF250 seems like a good starting point to me. But I don’t know much about how they are on-road where I’d be driving 75% of the time.

Anyone care to share experiences, thoughts, or knowledge?

So the wheels I got for a steal off Facebook marketplace place. They are 15” rims. The rear is 8” wide. The front is 5” wide. I wish the front was slightly wider, but the price was just too good for me. So I’m looking to get a matching set of off-road tires.

So I found General Grabber AT/X that they carry in 205/75 r15 for the front. I can get 265/70 r15 for the rear. They have 30/9.5 r15s, but they are on back order with no production date in sight. I like the idea of the narrower section width of the 30s, plus they are a little bit taller.

Does anyone know of a good AT tire that someone offers that would fit on a 5” wide 15 wheel that offers something in a 30” tire as well? So I can find something that I know will work, but I’d like to see if I have any other options.

The ads say it's "apocalypse ready" but since videos and memes began getting made I kind of doubt it.

Thank you for considering this! Your contributions will help enhance our understanding of off-road performance for this college project.

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Hello, I have a Tacoma Prerunner that Id like to take on some beginner trails or scenic drives. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

I occasionally go for dunebashing but i have always done with tires with 35psi as normal. So i deflate them to 12-15psi before i go in the desert. However these new tires have 55psi in the front normal and 45psi in the rear (1500 pickup). Tires are goodyear wranglers duratrac. My question is what psi should i deflate them to? Is it different when deflating for pickups vs suvs (like f150 vs patrol)? Something specific i should keep in mind?

Hello everyone,

Although I don't post or comment often, I am on Reddit quite frequently.

I have an offroad focused coffee company and I would really love to learn more about what we, OHV lovers, look for in coffee. I have done really well in my local area with my coffee trailer, but I really want to grow the online store (I know, coffee is flooded but that's for me to deal with).

First, do you have any questions for me?

Yes I offroad, my toys:

1974 Bronco - used for mild rock crawling and adventuring

Can-am X3 - used for everything (such a versatile rig)

2022 KTM 350 SXF

TL;DR
Now to my questions:

1. Do you drink coffee? If so, what is your preference?

2. Where do you get your coffee from?

3. How much do you spend on coffee a month? (if you are so willing to share)

4. How willing are you to buy coffee online? What keeps you from buying online? What would entice you to buy online?

5. Do you bring coffee camping/four wheeling, and if so what do you love/hate about it? What would you like to see?

6a. Are single serve coffee pouches (i.e. tea bags) appealing for on the go/outdoor excursions?

7. This is already a lot of time to take from you, but if there is any other input you are willing to share I would love to hear it

For those that respond, I appreciate the feedback and your time. I'm happy to talk about the company, our story, our mission, etc. but I don't want to break any rules so if you're that curious, feel free to DM me. If I get the all clear I will share more 'About Us'.

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