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I have stumbled on an 88 4runner. Its already lifted, good tires. Manual tranny and rebuilt head but the bottom end has thrown a rod. I have never rebuilt an engine but I am pretty mechanically inclined. If I couldnt do it, how much would a mechanic charge? (just take and estimated guess, I have...

Well.... thats some disheartening news about the non importation allowed again. I thought I would just be out my 200-300 I post for and thats it. Hrmmmm. The crazy thing about the mechanics I cant figure out is it all seems to depend on your area. When I was in Monterrey visiting my "well to...

After roaming Mexico this summer on a bus that I took starting in Houston, I have to say I dont feel at all threatened in that country. I have been to Costa Rica as well, where I felt even more safe. (actually ran into 2 girls from Canada backpacking/hitchiking the whole country by themselves) I...

Im really liking the feedback im getting on this topic. Yes I have already checked out the building an expedition vehicle for under or around 15K. I did get some ideas, but everyone was right at or near 15K. 9K for me is already pushing it. I could hang on to my RAV4, even though its only 2wd...

I have been browsing the forums for a bit, and I like the stuff I have seen here. What I want to ask you guys is what is the right offroad vehicle for me to build, I will provide the details and budget, you guys tell me your honest opinions. The vehicle will be able to travel great distance, a...

ok, so the van is a little beat up. its not horrible, but some dents here and there along with a little rust. the kid has been working on the engine and she purrs like a cat! He has replaced the fuel pump, starter, thermostat, and alternator. The car drives and shifts fine, but I will def have...

ok, so the van is a little beat up. its not horrible, but some dents here and there along with a little rust. the kid has been working on the engine and she purrs like a cat! He has replaced the fuel pump, starter, thermostat, and alternator. The car drives and shifts fine, but I will def have...

Ok, heres the setup. I own a 97 Toyota RAV4 with slight tranny issues, nothing major but she will dump one day. Im planning on driving my car through Mexico on a major surfing trip next summer for 2 months and obviously I have a lot of concerns about something major breaking on my vehicle while...

HEY! I am about to make almost the same trip from Houston. I own a 97 RAV4 and a friend and I are heading down into Mexico for 2 months. We were planning to take Gulf route all the way through Punta Allen in the Yucitan and down into Belize. From there cross over into the Peten in Guatemala and...

Ok, im VERY NEW!!! I just signed up for several reasons. lets get into a little history 1st) I live in Texas and im an avid surfer, lets say obsessed! 2nd) I LOVE traveling and exploring especially in less than ideal ways (backpacking, hitchiking, bussing) 3rd) I love offroading/trail...