I'm in love with a vehicle again and it feels good!   I've never named a vehicle before, but I've been so impressed with the 4Runner that I decided to change that.  I already have more adventures planned for Orion than I ever dreamed of having in The XJ. 

 

Here's where I'll be tracking the changes I make to improve either it's off-road comfort & capabilities, or it's daily utility.

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My plans for Orion include the following:

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• 2" Spacer Lift: DONE  - REMOVED

  • Swapped this out for a Rough Country 3" combo lift - DONE

• Rear Locker: Spartan Rear Locker: DONE - Removed

  • Plans for an ARB or Harrop E-Locker 

• Front Bumper: Victory 4x4 Hybrid Winch Bumper

• Winch: 9.5k lb Smittybilt XRC Comp 

• UCA's: JBA Upper Control Arms - DONE

• Rear Bumper (if I get one at all): Coastal Offroad DIY/WIY rear bumper

• Sliders: RSG Sliders

• Armor: Full skid plates from RCI Metalworks​, including a gas tank skid​

• Tires: 285/70R17's (~33" x 11") BFG KO2's - DONE​

  • In conjunction with SpiderTrax wheel spacers​

• Wheels: There are a couple of 5th Gen 4Runner wheels that I like, which would give me a nice looking offset for the 285's

• Front E-Locker by Harrop - Maybe some day... 

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• And of course, more recovery gear for self-sufficient Overlanding, such as...

 

a. Spot or Garmin satellite tracking/recovery device

b. Traction/recovery boards, like MaxTraax or "Bridging Ladders" like these

c. Deadman Offroad land anchor

d. Random straps & tree savers, like offered by Southeast Overland

e. HAM Radio for advanced communications

f. Powertank air system

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