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  1. Mike Clark

    Alternator upgrade for my Toyota

    If I wanted to replace my stock alternator with something that is high output, do I need to change anything else in my electrical system? Or will the vehicle take the increase power and put it to use without damaging anything?
  2. Mike Clark

    First drive with a new Jeep - What did you do with it?

    My wife picks up her first Jeep next Tuesday. Actually this is the first Jeep that has been in our household at all. Being a lifelong Toyota driver, I'm especially excited about getting out and playing around with this Jeep. Let's see if they hype is real or all fanfare! ha ha ha Your last...
  3. Mike Clark

    Rubber vs Metal valve stems

    I am in the process of gearing up my rig for the upcoming offroad adventures, and have come to a crossroads concerning valve stems. The two contenders, as many of you might know, are rubber and metal valve stems. I am reaching out to get your seasoned opinions and real-world experiences...
  4. Mike Clark

    Just crossed 50,000 miles on my 2020 Tundra

    Now I know 50,000 miles on a Toyota is hardly anything and barely broken in, seeing that number move from a 49,99X to 50,000 seemed like a big turning point. Toyota owners, how many miles are you sporting with your rig?
  5. Mike Clark

    Doing brakes on 2020 Tundra myself

    Any of you done your own brakes? On a 2020 Toyota Tundra, is there anything wacky I need to know about this install? Special tools proprietary for these trucks I should know about or have rather?
  6. Mike Clark

    Question about maintaining title integrity on old truck build?

    What is the minimum amount of the original body of a truck that must be utilized in order to maintain the title? I'm looking at a 1977 Jeep rebuild and playing around with some ideas.
  7. Mike Clark

    How to fix sagging suspension because of too much weight in rear of truck?

    My Tundra carries a lot of weight in the back and the rear tends to ride much lower than the front and looks off. Especially when I'm heading out. Plus how it feels on the road is off. How can I fix this please?
  8. Mike Clark

    Army truck to tiny home overlander (the inside is gorgeous)!

    Damn, this is nice.
  9. Mike Clark

    What is the largest wheel you can put on a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

    I just picked up a low mileage 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. I've always wanted one of these and found a pretty good deal on Craigslist. First is first, need to ditch these stock wheels. Would you happen to know the largest wheel size that can be put on this thing with out body modifications?
  10. Mike Clark

    Any snorkels that don't require cutting hood?

    I really don't want to cut into my hood, are there any options that don't require cutting? Please let me know. Thank you!
  11. Mike Clark

    Does overlanding in Hawaii exist?

    Morning peeps. This is a completely random question as we are preparing to head to Hawaii next week. Considering how small these islands are, do people even overland there? What's funny is that we get out there a couple times per year and I've never noticed any overlanding rigs. Which does...
  12. Mike Clark

    Driving your truck in deep water can damage your truck

    OK, this is a friendly argument a buddy and I are having. So he has a Tundra as well and just installed a snorkel on it. He seems to believe that he can now drive through all sorts of water, including inlets near the ocean, which of course are salt water. Rivers which are fresh and there will...
  13. Mike Clark

    Rhino or Linex spray for truck bed?

    Happy Friday! I'm looking for opinions on which is better, Rhino or Linex spray for truck bed?
  14. Mike Clark

    Do you bring a firearm while camping?

    We don't but the topic came up with some friends and it turns out both of these friends do. Curious if others carry or have something accessible while out camping?
  15. Mike Clark

    Ramp for e-bike into Tundra

    Can you recommend a ramp to ride Super 73 e-bike into a Tundra please? Something light weight would be great.
  16. Mike Clark

    Blowing dust from your rig after long trip?

    How in the world are you cleaning all the dust off your rig when you on on a dusty adventure?
  17. Mike Clark

    Running synthetic oil as important?

    Are synthetic oils still important to run in your trucks? I've had this question in the back of my head for about 7 months after a mechanic at Jeep was telling me last November that due to advancements in engine technologies, cars and trucks don't need synthetic oils, and it was a waste of...
  18. Mike Clark

    Redarc RedVision for power management?

    Quick question, I’m researching power management Systems and I know this site recommends RedArc, but there are there any others worth looking at?
  19. Mike Clark

    Diesel heater vs gas heater?

    I just watched a video from this websites YouTube channel on diesel heaters. Particularly from Planar. I was just on this companies website and found this gas heater: https://planarheaters.com/product/petrol-air-heater-planar-autoterm-air-4b/ How does the fuel consumption of this heater...
  20. Mike Clark

    Using a trailer to mount your rooftop tent vs mounting on truck?

    Have any of you bought a small trailer to mount your tent on and store gear vs using your main truck? My wife wants me to look at this so we don't make our main truck less day to day driveable. Any thoughts?
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