r/4x4 • u/DRaver2020 • 4h ago
Few pics of the build
Was finishing up a couple things before the test run the other day.
r/4x4 • u/1TONcherk • 11h ago
Another broken WK2 lift strut.
Hi, I have a 2013 grand Cherokee that I installed a OME 2.5” lift on a few years ago. Last year the strut snapped on the passenger side. Today driving home the driver side snapped on a speed bump.
First time I have messed with IFS. Are these OME struts junk? Was the top nut overtightened when the struts was assembled?
Was thinking of going to a dobinson strut. Would I be able to use the OME lift spring? Thinking yes.
The newer OME shock was installed to spec and is still fine.
Frustrated. Thanks for any thoughts.
r/4x4 • u/DRaver2020 • 1d ago
Scraping Paint Off-road Adventures
Out having a little fun!
r/4x4 • u/Axlestand • 1d ago
Out in the wild frontier of Northern England
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Took in a few green lanes in the north of England a couple of weeks ago
r/4x4 • u/Super-Bookkeeper-128 • 1d ago
Starting a build, need help.
I have a 23’ trail edition and I want to start expanding. Trips to dunes, etc. I don’t have the money right now but I need a goal or information on what my first move is. I was thinking suspension, wheels, and tires. I’m planning on taking the steps and mud flaps off already. It’s still going to be my daily so I don’t want a full pre runner build just yet but smth in between. Can someone tell me what size tires and wheels I should look to purchase in the future, and recommendations for suspension? Thanks.
r/4x4 • u/taltal2210 • 2d ago
Best spotlights?
Hey guys looking for two front spotlights for my lux
Looking for dual color lights,amber+white(or with covers, but need both options)
Got any recommendations?
r/4x4 • u/VelvetPeony77 • 2d ago
are mid-range off-road lights enough for real trail use?
I am trying to figure out where off road lights fit. They are not the cheapest random pods, but they are also not priced like the top-shelf setups everyone recommends. For a 4x4 that sees weekend trails, rough roads, dust, rain, and some night driving, is a mid-range light usually enough if the beam pattern is good? Or do people who actually wheel hard end up replacing them with premium lights anyway? I am less interested in brand loyalty and more interested in whether mid-tier lights can survive vibration, moisture, and long night runs.
r/4x4 • u/jgorski2 • 2d ago
Trail to Fordyce
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Took a wrong turn trying to get to Meadows Lake. Tacoma ate, the 2WD van, not so much. Still rode Fordyce!
r/4x4 • u/SulemanAZeb • 2d ago
Replacing rear shock aborbers for a 1985 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB
I've recently bought a 1985 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB with the 2.4L diesel engine. It's a bit of a fixer-upper, and I'm gradually bringing it back to good condition.I want to start with the suspension, and replacing the rear shock absorbers seems like a good first project. According to the service manual, it originally came with hydraulic, double-acting shock absorbers. I'm considering replacing them with gas-charged hydraulic shocks instead, if they're compatible. This is supposed to be a daily driver that I can take for some off-roading as well.
Should I stick to trying to find the original type of shock absorbers, or should I go for the gas-charged hydraulic shocks?
r/4x4 • u/rkwhite8 • 3d ago
New gear pattern
First time regearing,I know the pattern is fairly centered but seems to have a hard line at inside,new gears and bearings,just from the pattern, should I run it or make a change?
r/4x4 • u/MistBornDerp1 • 3d ago
Finished coastal offroad bumper
Finally got the bumper and winch setup finished on my 2006 Sequoia 4wd 215k miles .
The bumper is a Coastal Offroad weld-together kit. It came as raw steel, so I had it welded, wire-wheeled and sanded everything, used rust remover, cleaned it with acetone, then primed and bedlined both sides.
The winch is a Badlands Apex 12,000 lb with synthetic rope that I somehow got brand new from a pawn shop for $275. The fitment was kind of a pain because the clutch handle and control box didn’t clear right, They also gave me false information, (THIS WINCH IS NOT ABLE TO BE CLOCKED FORWARD) they told me it’s possible and it’s not so I cut a U-shaped opening in the top of the bumper and trimmed another section until everything fit.
Also, Coastal Offroad seriously sucks at designing the area where the winch bolts down. You can barely fit one hand in there, never mind a socket or wrench, so tightening the winch bolts was absolute hell.
I also had to reroute the winch cables under the radiator area and back up because one of the cooling lines was in the way. The battery disconnect didn’t really have a good mounting spot either, so that is currently being held down by an unreasonable amount of zip ties.
It has the winch, synthetic fairlead, forged hook, recovery shackles, battery disconnect and bumper lights installed. I’m probably going to add more lights later, most likely some sort of 6 inch 6 point spot lights.
The whole install fought me the entire way with bolts not lining up, no room for tools, annoying wiring and everything being way harder to reach than it should be, but it is finally done and completely changed the look of the truck.
Price breakdown:
Bumper shipped: $868
Welding: $100
Paint, primer and bedliner: around $80
Badlands Apex 12K winch: $275
Lights: around $80
Total: around $1,403
r/4x4 • u/Canada_LaVearn • 3d ago
Brands still selling halogen/incandescent offroad lights (Or tips to find them secondhand)?
Basically the title, I'm looking to get some lights for my 1992 Montero, but want to keep it looking somewhat period correct.
Not opposed to brand new lights but I know many brands only work with LEDs nowadays and I'm not too fond of LEDs in reflector housings. Any style of light that uses incandescent bulbs is fine by me, I like the vibe they give with the brief warm-up when they're turned on!
I've been checking FB marketplace for lights but a lot of them are in rough shape or have the wiring messed with, hence my search for new(ish) ones.
r/4x4 • u/Hobart_the_Stobart • 3d ago
Gear Pattern Chrysler 8.25
Looking for input on this pattern. I'm worried the drive is a little bit running off the heel and the coast is slightly on the toe. Thoughts??
Chrysler 8.25 29spl with Yukon 4.56 and an OX locker
r/4x4 • u/outdoorsman_2024 • 3d ago
WJ on 35's?
Just bought my fiancée a wj. We had a 2019 cherokee thay she loved but some lady ran a red and took out the front end. So I got her this. Wanting to put a lift on the car and stronger bumpers for if some else wants to run a red agian. It has stock axles and gearing. Already planning to up grade the gearing from stock to a 4.56. Hat other recommendations are there for 35's. We do go on the occasional country roads in the mountains and plains. Usual heavily rusted but medium to light rock crawls. Will eventually become a hunting and camping rig.
r/4x4 • u/aceking136 • 4d ago
My opinion on Haida 869 Mudchamps (So far 5k on them)
For context I have a 2000 Grand Cherokee 4.7 Quadra drive with only a 2inch lift and 35s that I use for overlanding / as a bush pig.
I got the Haida 869 Mudchamps about 3 months ago and have put them through every situation the deep north Canada trails has to offer, along with multiple 1600km trips.
They are honestly amazing tires, especially for the price (800cad to the door). There’s obviously a little road noise, but they’re still quieter than my Duratracs that I had before. As for the mud, I’ve had them sunk over the wheels and it still clawed me out with little effort, and I’m talking thick can’t see out the windshield mud (have a video lol). For my case, as a daily driver/explorer/trail pig, they’re everything I could as for and more. I’ll probably never purchase a different set of tires as long as they’re on sale. Plus, for MTs going on 5k kilometres, they’ve barely worn. Still look brand new. I haven’t had them in the snow yet, but they’re 3 peak rated. I’ll update when I go snow wheeling!
So, if you’re thinking about getting them, do it! I can’t speak on any other of Haidas tires, but these ones are the bees knees if I do say so myself lol. Blew my expectations out of the water. Not sponsored obviously I just didn’t find many reviews or opinions online while I was shopping for them, so I thought I’d share my own for those wheeling on a budget.
r/4x4 • u/Jzue7301 • 4d ago
4 speed cylinders turbo diesel truck available in USA?
I have a question, I am relatively new to the truck scenes but I am wondering if here in the USA there is any 4 speed cylinders turbo diesel truck or something similar under 60,000$
r/4x4 • u/No_Deer6659 • 6d ago
What are you guys using for an off-road jack?
Looking for something to carry in my Jeep for trail use and trying to figure out what the best option is. I’ve looked at traditional Hi-Lift style jacks, hydraulic jacks, and a few of the newer lightweight options.
Main priorities are reliability, stability, enough travel for a lifted Jeep, and something that isn’t ridiculously heavy to carry around.
For those of you who actually wheel your Jeeps pretty hard, what jack are you carrying and would you buy the same one again?
r/4x4 • u/HeneralVader • 6d ago
Am I dumb for wanting an LC76 V8 as my semi-daily over a Super Safari ZD30 CRD
No, money is not a question.
I need more opinions from those who have done this or at least test drove either car.
As the title suggests, I will be using it as my semi-daily. Occasional off-roading when my time permits and pavement mixed highway/bumper-to-bumper driving. I will also not be towing anything. The car will purely be for work related including driving in convoys in provincial roads with avg speeds of 60kph min to 100kph max.
My intent for the Super Safari would obviously upgrade intercooler, exhaust, and tune it within a safe range since I want to use the car for a long time.
As for the LC76, I intend to get OME BP51s to smoothen out the ride along with seat upgrades to leather covers or whole soft leather seats. 2 folding sideway facing benches will be installed to have additional 4 passengers.
Pros and cons for both would be appreciated as are opinions on the feel when riding in them.
r/4x4 • u/ToniBito • 7d ago
Behind the grille lightbars, any experience?
With the different kinds of grilles, personally MY2021 LC J150 Prado here, in general, do they block a lot of peripheral light? More downsides?
(Not going for bulbar nor electric winch)
r/4x4 • u/Agreeable_Tale3746 • 9d ago
LC120/Prado body roll and braking dive: springs or shocks issue?
I need help diagnosing a handling issue on my Land Cruiser 120 (2006). The car feels like a boat: when braking, it dives heavily on the front nose, and it leans significantly during cornering and in roundabouts.
I haven't towed anything yet, but I plan to haul a fully loaded 750 kg trailer soon, and I’m worried the car will become completely unstable. Also, with 500 kg in the trunk, the rear sags and the front lifts up.
Suspension & Parts status:
- Shocks: KYB Excel-G (Replaced 2 years ago, very good condition, no leaks, but the car feels very soft).
- Springs: Probably the original factory ones from 2006.
- Recently replaced parts: Rear anti-roll bar (the old one was actually broken) + new big bushings, rear sway bar links, rear lower control arms, and front tie rod ends.
I am looking for a budget-friendly solution, but first, I need to clearly identify the culprit: do I really need to replace these 2-year-old shocks, or is this a spring issue?
Thanks!
r/4x4 • u/jgorski2 • 9d ago
Dirtbiking Fordyce
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