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How to Repair Windshield Chips: DIY Guide Using the Permatex Repair Kit
Rock chips are inevitable on gravel roads and remote trails. This affordable DIY repair kit has kept our windshields intact across multiple overland vehicles for over a decade—addressing damage before it spreads into expensive full replacements.
How to Repair Windshield Chips: DIY Guide Using the Permatex Repair Kit
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Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack & Ladder Transforms OVR G63 Cargo Capability
After proven performance on our LC100, we equipped the OVR G63 with Front Runner’s G-Class-specific Slimline II rack and ladder. The result: expanded cargo flexibility without compromising the G-Wagon’s expedition capability or daily drivability.
Tested & Installed: K&N’s All-New NextGen Cold Air Intake
We install K&N’s NextGen Cold Air Intake on a Silverado 5.3L V8—gaining power, torque, and throttle response with an easy under-2-hour install.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
