Category Archives: Product Review

Review: GRECELL Portable Power Station

Portable silent power Travelling is our thing, from long-distance RV trips to short-distance van travel and week-long remote camping. While I can get away without the amenities, having a portable/solar-chargeable power source available has changed everything. I tested the GRECELL 2000w Portable Power Station in a variety of situations over the past month, and now wonder how I’ve… Read More »

REVIEW: YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR M/T G003

Review of the new YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR M/T G003 launch in Gateway, Colorado https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/geolandar-m-t-g003 Released May 18, 2017 Yokohama’s newest mud terrain, the Geolander M/T G003™, definitely caught my eye. Being personally plagued with less than desirable mud terrains, and the many problems associated with them, I felt the market was ready for a new offering. The last three… Read More »

Details: 2016 Toyota Tacoma

The 2016 Tacoma is NOT: Going to have a Supercharger Going to have a TRD PRO in the lineup this year Going to have a Regular Cab in any model this year and possibly ever again Going to be the same old Tacoma The 2016 Tacoma IS: Going to be assembled in two facilities; San Antonio Texas and… Read More »

ARB: Introducing Our First Off Road Icon

We asked you to help us choose four of the most iconic 4WDs from the last four decades as part of our Off Road Icons project. We couldn’t be more pleased to announce the first Off Road Icons vehicle – the Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series. The Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series was Toyota’s best selling vehicle in… Read More »

Old Man Emu Adjustable Panhards and Trailing Arms

I’ve been an Old Man Emu suspension fan for years, and have run their standard OME heavy coils and shocks on my FZJ80 for over 100,000 miles. However, the desire for bigger tires and a bit more clearance led me to their J-coil setup and L-series NitroCharger shocks…and with that, the need to adjust my rear pinion angle… Read More »

NITRO GEAR – Diff Comparison, 100-series vs. FJ Cruiser

Ever wondered? These photos should demonstrate expectations of how well an 8” rearend should hold up, whether stock or re-geared. The vehicles are relatively similarly sized and weight when outfitted.  The FJ Cruiser actually has MORE Horsepower than the Landcruiser does, yet…