In the rear, Tyler installed an awesome homemade bed structure that doubles as a makeshift cover for the trunk and can fold out over the rear bench to create a cozy sleeping arrangement. Part of the system includes a 45-gallon Yeti cooler that can slide in and out, as well. Compared to the tens of thousands of dollars a shiny, new overlanding setup might cost , this setup seems like a steal to me (and I do seriously wonder what suddenly became wrong with sleeping in a tent on the ground, t
Unfortunately, the vast majority of true car fans tend to be males. It is very rare to bump into a Supercar Blondie on a daily basis. However, there are definitely females out there that can appreciate a nicely modded V8 or a murdered out Wrangler ready to tear up the tr
As opposed to the smaller Montero Sport, the full-sized version also has true four-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive, with a real two-speed transfer case including a locking center differential, and the aforementioned air-locking rear diff. Tyler also installed manually locking hubs up front, which is a nice touch to save the 4WD components some wear and tear during daily driv
Starting in 1988, the Land Cruiser got a brand new engine. It was a fuel injected 4.0-liter overhead valve inline six, that produced 155 horsepower and 220 lb ft of torque. In other words, plenty to carry the beast up the steepest hills . It was mated to Toyota’s ECT, the world’s first microcomputer controlled automatic transmissi
This SUV is equipped with the latest safety technology including, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, and Suvinsightzone.Com cross-traffic alert which are also standard on the Pathfinder
The initial battery is also often upgraded to something stronger in this stage, and the new battery is sometimes smaller, giving more room in the battery compartment under the front passenger seat for a dual battery controller. The actual auxiliary battery is mounted in the spare tire compartment and power is run from the main battery compartment to the auxiliary batt
And yet, that tide may be in the process of turning. Jalopnik recently wrote about the Montero’s own rally history , reminding readers that there’s a good case to be made that the Montero is actually the most successful rally vehicle of all time, having dominated the Dakar endurance event with 15 all time wins out of 32 ra
The 2022 Wrangler, for its part, has two open recalls for potential engine stalls and compromised side marker lights. Meanwhile, the 2020 model has a whopping 7 recalls, suggesting there are high chances of this model going wrong. Buyers should be wary of the risks, no matter how tempting a price on one of these used Wranglers looks . One such recall affects approximately 3,000 Jeep Wranglers regarding the ax
UPDATED AUGUST 2023: Despite scoring low-reliability ratings across the board, the Jeep Wrangler still remains a popular SUV. We examine the data while factoring in newer models (including the updated 2024 Jeep Wrangler) to determine whether it’s a trusty off-roader or more trouble than it’s worth for most peo
The Wrangler is the kind of beasts that is perfectly suited for overland expeditions . Its driver is showing that the combination of skills and a sturdy truck can have tremendous results. The beautiful smile on this lady’s face shows that she was having a great time pushing the limits of her Wrang
Subaru has over the years made a name for itself as one of the best rally car manufacturing companies. Nonetheless, Subaru chose not to restrict itself within the boundaries of rally cars. So, in 1997, Subaru ventured out and started working on its flagship SUV – the Subaru Fores
The globally known Rubicon Trail has destroyed an unimaginable amount of axles and suspensions. Over the years, the trail has seen a variety of trucks proving their real worth. It is quite normal, given the reputation of the Wrangler, that a Rubicon edition was released and produced years after ye
Wheels are aluminum, with the corresponding tires being full-size and all-terrain. The Trailhawk also has cruise control and a back-up camera to help give drivers a sense of safety and comfort, and it can also be started remot
The Nissan Pathfinder features a 3.5-liter V6 engine that pushes 284 horsepower and delivers 240 lb-ft of torque to the drivetrain. Front-wheel-drive in the Pathfinder comes standard, but you also have an option for an all-wheel-drive. The Pathfinders towing capability is 6000 pou
There are tons of SUVs and pickup trucks available on the market nowadays. Unlike fifty years ago, these days, some SUVs and pickup trucks are great for showing off but should never ever be taken on an off-road tra
Another popular modification is the addition of an auxiliary battery. This also comes with some modified electrical workings. The electrical work is usually the most time-consuming stage, as it has to be done properly to not only make the modification functional but also to make sure the vehicle still runs when all is said and d
