All articles by Jerry Tsai – Page 3
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Upgrade
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Leather Steering Wheel Restoration
Restoring your vehicle’s aging and worn-out steering wheel can be gratifying and raise the overall satisfaction and pride of ownership of your ride.
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Review
One Lock To Rule Them All: We Try Out BOLT’s Secure & Simplified One-Key Lock
A firsthand review of BOLT’s One-Key 5/8” Receiver Lock, YotaMD’s Titanium Reinforced Toyota/Lexus Key Kit and Tuffy’s Pull-Apart Key Chain.
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Buyer's Guide
OVR Overland and Off-Road Vehicle Snorkel Buyer’s Guide
Let’s take a look at snorkels designed specifically for your vehicle.
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OVR Project Land Cruiser 100
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 Bull Bar Off Road Bumper Upgrade For Overland Touring
Keeping with the Australian overland touring theme of our build, we considered several similar tourer-style bumpers. We ultimately chose Ironman 4x4’s bumper due to factors that are outlined in this article. Read on to see what we think of this bumper after a few months of use so far.
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News
Pelican Launches Adventure Case Series, Perfect For Camping & Beyond
Journey anywhere with this durable, portable, and adventure-ready collection.
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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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Upgrade
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: WARN VR EVO 10-S Winch Installation & First Impressions
A name that is synonymous with winches and winching in every sector, commercial as well as industrial, is WARN. Celebrating its 75th year in 2023, the company has been in the winch business for longer than most of us have been alive.
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Upgrade
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Install
Front Runner’s Slimline II easily installs using the existing factory mounting points with no drilling required. It’s unlikely that we’ll turn the OVR LC100 back to stock, but it’s nice to know we can. Plus, drilling into the roof of your vehicle sounds like an iffy proposition if you ask us.
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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.
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Upgrade
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro Suspension Upgrade
SeriesWe went with Ironman 4x4 for multiple reasons including its interesting Foam Cell technology.
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Radio Controlled
Element RC’s Ready To Run Knightrunner Enduro Trail Truck Tested at Joshua Tree
The Enduro Knightrunner 4x4 RTR from Element RC is just one of these RTR scale trucks that not only looks realistic but has trail driving capability that can give your real ride a run for its money.
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Radio Controlled
Ready For Fun: Traxxas TRX-4M Land Rover Defender and Ford Bronco
Traxxas offers plenty of upgrades such as true beadlock wheels, licensed BF Goodrich KM3 tires, and LED lighting
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Radio Controlled
Off Road Rust Bucket: Broc’s RC & Scale Rat Team Up to Build a Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser RC Replica
Scaler is a special section in OVR that is dedicated to scaled-down, radio-controlled (RC) overlanders and off-road vehicles. For many full-size off-roader enthusiasts, seeing a miniaturized yet realistic-looking truck is a fun curiosity.
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News
Pelican Elite Cooler Survives Inferno, Proving Durability and Protection Beyond Expectations
”Despite their best efforts, attempting to rescue the cooler proved futile due to the intensifying fire, which was further fueled by an onboard drag tank carrying 100 gallons of diesel.”
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Trips & Tales
ROAD TRIP: From The Desert To The Mountains: Driving San Bernardino National Forest’s Burns Canyon Road
”It’s also a popular place for drivers to shakedown their newly built rides or for those who want to try out their latest mods in a less extreme environment. It was the perfect place for us to take our recently acquired OVR project vehicle, a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, to ...
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Review
Overland Book Review: Vehicle-dependent Expedition Guide, Edition 5+
“The book is meticulously organized, covering a broad range of topics covering topics such as expedition planning, vehicle preparation, equipment selection, navigation and survival skills. It is an all-encompassing manual that caters to both the novice and experienced overlander alike.”
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OVR Project Land Cruiser 100
OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation - Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Wheel & Tire Upgrades
The combination of the pizza cutter-sized Toyo Tire Open Country A/T III’s with Nomad Wheels’ 501SA Convoy Salt is just the wheel and tire setup for our Land Cruiser 100 Series we were looking for in terms of looks and performance.
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Trips & Tales
OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation - Project LC100: First Trail Run In Our Budget Toyota Land Cruiser
”A 300,000-mile LC100 is not going to come with a warranty so be aware that going the budget route is not without its risks.”
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Gear
Expedition Essentials Quick Paper Towel Holder Reviewed
Say goodbye to runaway paper towels that roll off tables or get blown away by the wind.
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