DIY/How to
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DIY/How To
Overlanding in Africa: Renting vs. Shipping Your Own Rig
Planning an overland adventure in Africa? Discover the pros and cons of renting vs. shipping your own vehicle, the best destinations, and expert travel tips for navigating this legendary continent.
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DIY/How To
Bilstein B8 TerraSport Installation: The Ultimate Suspension Upgrade for Subaru Crosstrek and CUV Overlanders
Discover how Bilstein’s B8 TerraSport suspension transforms Subaru Crosstreks and other CUVs with improved ride quality, ground clearance, and off-road performance. Perfect for adventurers seeking a real lift solution.
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Technology
Staying Connected on the Trail: Starlink Mini & Our DIY Spare Tire Mount
The ability to access navigation apps, maintain communication with loved ones, and even check weather updates or reach emergency services can be crucial. This balance of connectivity and adventure is where the Starlink Mini comes in, and for our OVR LC100 Land Cruiser, it has become a valuable addition to our toolkit.
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Vehicle Gear
Everything You Need to Know About Overlanding Essentials and Gear for Your Next Off-Road Trip
Getting Your Rig Setup with the Right Gear for an Off-Road Trip, Camping and Overlanding
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Vehicle Gear
Everything You Need To Know Before Buying a Winch
If experience has taught us anything, it’s that you can’t plan for every off-road scenario. One thing you can do, however, is make sure your vehicle is as prepared as possible. The easiest way to do that is by outfitting your truck or SUV with a winch. A self-recovery winch ...
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Start Here
Stop Guessing Your Rig’s Weight: Weighing Your Off-Road Vehicle with CAT Scale
When it comes to overlanding and off-roading, knowing the weight of your vehicle is more than just a good idea—it’s a necessity. Understanding your vehicle’s weight can be the difference between a successful journey and an overland nightmare. We stopped by CAT Scale to find out the real weight of our rig.
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DIY/How To
What’s the Difference Between Overlanding and Camping?
If you’re familiar with one it doesn’t necessarily prepare you for the other, and being prepared is the most important thing when heading into the great outdoors.
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DIY/How To
Seven Slot Steering Upgrade: APEX Performance Products Delivers an Affordable Steering Boost to Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator
Installing APEX Performance Products affordable steering boost to Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator.
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DIY/How To
INSTALL: Protecting Your Winch Rope with a Factor 55 UltraHook Rope Guard
Ensure your synthetic winch rope remains protected from the sun and stays behind the fairlead. Here’s a step-by-step visual reference for installing the Factor 55 UltraHook Rope Guard.
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OVR Project Land Cruiser 100
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: DIY Vehicle Vinyl Wrap
To further protect the fragile (and unsightly) paint on the OVR Land Cruiser project vehicle’s hood and roof, we turned to Avery Dennison’s SW900X Supreme Wrapping Film for help.
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DIY/How To
Winter Readiness: How To Prep Your Vehicle For Cold Weather
If unprepared for the winter weather, a mechanical problem might not just be an inconvenience, it could be a life-or-death situation. Learn how to prep your vehicle for travel in the cold.
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Upgrade
Beyond The Spacer: Bilstein’s bolt-in B8 TerraSport is the suspension your CUV has been waiting for
He had been considering alternative solutions like replacing the whole strut, replacing the shocks, and taking off the spacer lift.
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DIY/How To
INSTALL: Hellwig Sway Bars Improve Dynamic Performance and Load Control, On & Off Road
A fully documented step-by-step install of Hellwig Sway Bars in a RAM 1500 TRX.
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DIY/How To
Installing American Adventure Lab’s Smart Solutions: Transform Any Off-Roader Into an Overlander
A step-by-step install of a slew of American Adventure Lab’s Smart Solutions storage options for Jeep Wrangler.
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OVR Project Ford Bronco
Hidden Trail Communication: Installing the 50-Watt Midland MXT575 GMRS into a 2021 Ford Bronco
We install the 50-watt Midland MXT575 GMRS mobile radio into the OVR 2021 Ford Bronco project vehicle.
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DIY/How To
Boards Aboard: Installing Overland Kitted’s Spare Tire Mount For Maxtrax Recovery Boards
We Install Overland Kitted’s Spare Tire Accessory Bracket, a secure mount for your Maxtrax recovery boards.
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DIY/How To
Installing Rock Jock by John Currie’s Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator High Steer Knuckle Kit
We walk you through an overview of how to upgrade your Jeep’s steering to Rock Jock by John Currie’s High Steer Knuckle setup.
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DIY/How To
9 Things To Know Before Buying A JDM 4x4 Off-Road & Overland Vehicle
Looking for a unique vehicle to turn into your go-to offroader? Have you considered a JDM ride? Here are 9 things to know about buying a 4x4 from Japan.
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DIY/How To
DIY: Upgrade Your Winch By Installing Factor 55’s UltraHook
Factor 55’s UltraHook introduces a shackle mount hole, machined right into the body of the winch hook. Installation is a breeze and takes just a few minutes, which we’ll take you step-by-step in this article.
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DIY/How To
DIY: Adding Velcro to Headliner Patches
How many times have you been at a gift shop looking for a Velcro-backed patch only to find only sew-on or iron-on patches instead? Follow along for one of the easiest DIY’s that will turn any patch into a headliner-adhering decoration.