Joel Johnson's saved articles

I bought a cargo van to move cross-country. It was boring and white, so I had a couple friends use it as their canvas. They got a cool rolling billboard across the country, and I got something more fun than your typical construction van.

So you’re saying there’s a chance?

Just do it, Ford!

I simply cannot get over how poor the fuel economy is. I’ve been doing better than these numbers in the 6.2 V8 GMC I’m evaluating this week. Read more

How do you really feel though Matt Read more

Looks like a Binder!

Person putting on gray, striped swimsuit as seen from behind.

The front end make me think of the Land Cruiser FJ55:

Dear Toyota: Read more

For some reason every Forerunner I know has been to the beach. Some more than others.

Johnny on the Spot! Radiator or Trans cooler too?

I just refreshed the suspension on my 99 Limited using OEM LBJs, 906 springs for a little lift, and am doing the Tundra Brake Upgrade this weekend!

Can't wait to see what you throw at this 3rd gen. They seem almost bulletproof. Read more

Good luck trying to kill it. The only weak spot I've come across on that vintage 4Runner is the control arm/ball joints. The dust in Kandahar was notorious for infiltrating every nook and cranny of these vehicles, which consisted mainly of ex-JDM Hilux Surfs, some USDM 4Runners, and a ton of JDM Prados. The saying was…

$tance.

As a proud owner of a 3rd Gen 4Runner I can say that your headline is totally misleading. Nothing terrible about this truck at all, with a proper set of tires this thing can go anywhere and has been one of the best 4x4's I've ever owned! I do take care of mine however so with a little TLC this rig should be fine, it… Read more

I'd say do a decent job fixing what needs fixing. Then have a contest wherein dirtbag adventure-seeking jalops are vying for a chance to use it for three month stints for some epic trip. Have them put together something that would make a cool article, put those on the front page, then have a poll or something so… Read more

just to give you some ideas...

This is what we've got so far.

I know not everyone cares, but they are building these to the point you cant affix a winch bumper to the front of these. This could be a nice expedition platform. Read more

Fun fact: those mud flaps are Warner Brothers' oldest continuous license agreement item. Read more