Overland Cruiser (Part 2): Tooling Up and Tearing Down
Our project vehicle—a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser named “Beast”—had 250,000-miles on the original engine. There were signs of a head gasket leak, a known issue with these engines at high […]
Overland Cruiser: Building and Outfitting for Adventure Travel
There’s travel, there’s adventure travel, and then there’s overlanding. Originally used to mean horseback cattle drives in the Australian outback, the term “overlanding” now refers to self-sufficient, vehicle-dependent adventure travel […]
Parts Bin: Dart Makes Its Aftermarket Toyota 2JZ Iron Engine Blocks Better & Stronger Than the Originals
In import gearhead circles, the Toyota 2JZ inline six engine carries an almost mythical aura. In addition to being the powerplant of choice for the fabled Toyota Supra Mk. 4, […]
Project Wayfinder Toyota Tacoma Build Series: Part 7, the Final Reveal
The Toyota Tacoma has quietly built a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and versatility over the last few decades. And that reputation is why the Summit Racing folks selected a Toyota Tacoma as […]
Project Wayfinder Toyota Tacoma Build Series: Part 6, Tools, Storage & Other Off-Roading Essentials
The Toyota Tacoma has quietly built a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and versatility over the last few decades. And that reputation is why the Summit Racing folks selected a Toyota Tacoma as […]
Project Wayfinder Toyota Tacoma Build Series: Part 5, Truck Bed Utility Upgrades
The Toyota Tacoma has quietly built a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and versatility over the last few decades. And that reputation is why the Summit Racing folks selected a Toyota Tacoma as […]
Project Wayfinder Toyota Tacoma Build Series: Part 4, Interior Cargo & Security Solutions
The Toyota Tacoma has quietly built a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and versatility over the last few decades. And that reputation is why the Summit Racing folks selected a Toyota Tacoma as […]
Project Wayfinder Toyota Tacoma Build Series: Part 3, Armor, Winch & Exterior Upgrades
The Toyota Tacoma has quietly built a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and versatility over the last few decades. And that reputation is why the Summit Racing folks selected a Toyota Tacoma as […]
Project Wayfinder Toyota Tacoma Build Series: Part 2, Off-Road Performance
The Toyota Tacoma has quietly built a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and versatility over the last few decades. And that reputation is why the Summit Racing folks selected a Toyota Tacoma as […]
Project Wayfinder Toyota Tacoma Build Series: Part 1, an Introduction
The Toyota Tacoma has quietly built a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and versatility over the last few decades. And that reputation is why the Summit Racing folks selected a Toyota […]