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Summerfest 2010 – Big Bear, CA
Outdoor Adventure USA (Welcome to Outdoor Adventure USA, LLC - Everyone deserves to be outdoors.) is holding their annual "Summerfest" in Big Bear, CA - June 25-27, 2010. This event is open to all - there will be 4x4 trail runs, hiking trips, and a Amateur Radio Field Day station... In addition to all the off-road trail activities and [...]
Weld on Rock Sliders for your Nissan Pathfinder
Finding a pair of production rock sliders for Nissan Pathfinders isn't easy, but Trail-Gear has been making weld on rock sliders for Toyota's which coincidentally work out really well. I recently ordered up a 67" set from Trail-Gear along with the plate and gusset kit for use on my 1990 Nissan Pathfinder. After cutting the standoff tubes to [...]
Super Packing the Nissan H233B Limited Slip Differential
Starting in the mid 80's, many Nissan trucks came with the H233b differential loaded with a Limited Slip Differential which really helps keep traction when traveling off road. With a little effort, you can super pack the limited slip differential by adding additional disks causing it to be even tighter than it was from the factory, in turn giving [...]
Pick’n The Name – ’79 Toyota Pickup
It wasn't too long ago that I was getting text messages and phone calls from my friend Dan. He was super excited about a '79 Toyota Pickup he had just gotten a killer deal on. After tearing into the truck, fixing a few things here 'n there, he got the motor running well and leak free. He only had to rebuild the simple transmission before painting [...]
Exciting Announcement From Tread Lightly!
Today, I got this announcement regarding Tread Lightly! It covers one more great reason to join the organization for only $25. (more...)