Recent content by Tugela

I removed and replaced the exhaust manifold on a D1 three or four times. Removal is straightforward, assuming the hardware cooperates, and that's a big if. Once apart, your future self will thank you for using new hardware on reinstallation. Including new manifold gaskets, which are too cheap...

My feature article on a memorable trip through the deserts of southern California is now available to read in the magazine OutdoorX4. Check it out here via the link. Many thanks to my friend Valentina Valinotto for the excellent photography. Sandstone Serenity

Some of the most fun I've had off roading was in a 1997 Toyota Corolla. I rented one in South Africa to get out to my job in rural KwaZulu. The final 50km was on unmaintained dirt road negotiating massive potholes, dodging cattle, and playing chicken with oncoming traffic. Then you had to...

Nice idea, but I'm not spending $469 plus shipping from Australia for a part that I use a couple times a year. If I towed regularly, that would be a solution worth considering.

That makes sense. I left the plastic shield in place.

What was the trick? Do tell.

When I bought the LR3 it came with those tires. When it's time to replace them I'll probably pick a smaller size, something between stock and 265/65. I'd prefer to have the full size spare without losing the trailer hitch option.

I have a full size spare. As others have mentioned, it fits (mostly) in the factory space after deflating. One thing I learned the hard way after the fact (or maybe I learned it beforehand and went ahead anyway) is that I can't install the factory hitch with the full size spare in place. The...

Same here. 265/65/18 Cooper Discoverer AT fit fine with no modifications.

Good question. One that others have pondered in the past, as well.

A couple months back I rented a Bronco Sport while traveling. Trailhead Edition? I was surprised to see that it had a selectable locking rear differential. But not, I think, low range. Sadly I was not in an area where I could try it out. In any case, interesting to see that feature on a...

If you're willing to reach deep into your wallet and have the patience for international shipping, the Melvill and Moon canvas seat covers from South Africa are impressive. I bought a pair and learned the hard way that they didn't fit my later D1 seats, which was a bummer because they are such...

$5 per copy plus shipping. Willing to deal if you want multiple copies. Will update post as inventory changes. Overland Journal issues available: Gear Guide 2024 Spring 2024 Winter 2023 Winter 2022 Summer 2022 Summer 2021 Spring 2021

This is where it began for me: Botswana, early 1980s. 1971 SIIa. Overlanding before it was a thing. One trip into the Kalahari sealed my Rover interest for life.

Styling on wheels is a highly personal preference so buy whatever you like as long as it's the right spec for your vehicle. My vote is to stick to something stock. There are plenty of excellent vendors who sell quality used parts, you might start with @WILL.TILLERY or Overland Imports...