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We got a national forest Christmas tree permit and went up into the mountains to cut it. Fun times, though, as always, I picked one a bit bigger than I should have.

I am also quite interested in this. I'd love to know if the new "sasquatch" suspension can be retrofitted to a '21 badlands/etc. With that said, Flatout suspension is another option: https://flatoutsuspension.net/products/bs-gr40?srsltid=AfmBOor7HnVgKTex0-Z9fYKYUAhHQfB1sBXn3K0vw7CmzCS2zEEzaNE8...

Last weekend we went up camping at Pyramid Lake, Echo Lake, and the surrounding area in the Uintas in Utah. We were unfortunately just past peak fall colors at that elevation, but it was still very pretty! Murdock basin road is a rather rough forest service road, with a few decent-sized rock...

Was out in Canyonlands the other day, and figured it was worth a quick picture:

I know this has been discussed a lot, but this video heavily features a BSBL as a good example of something very capable that doesn't meet the letter of the Canyonlands National Park 4x4 requirements, but very much meets the spirit of them. It's well worth a watch:

Sadly, I suspect the new bumper will be difficult to retrofit, as it's not only the bumper that's different, but also some of the trim around it. The additional steel on the lower front is a very welcome addition, though. With that said, I hope the side tiedowns can be added to older models...

Some sort of front skid (covering the gap beneath the radiator and the bottom of the plastic bumper) is the only thing beyond what the badlands has that I'd consider really necessary. You'll tear the plastic wind dam on the bottom of the bumper quickly, otherwise, and there's no protection...

Honestly? Start with nothing other than a map. Or, well, carry a shovel. I always recommend a shovel. Explore some forest service roads. Do some easy trails. Get comfortable and know when you're not comfortable. After that, tires are the first things. An air compressor is another thing you'll...

Does 8/26 imply not model year 25? Either way, definitely neat!!

@Rawah652 - Wait, you did elephant hill in the sport? I am definitely impressed!! Tell us more!! Either way, yeah, at the end of the day, there is likely a large degree of individual discretion and variation in what rangers will consider okay and won't. Edit: To answer my own question, your...

Just had my battery die with no warning after 3.5 years. Not entirely unexpected at that date, but it was completely without warning, and the car seemed to think the battery was fine (i.e. auto-start had been working fine, entertainment system stayed on after shutting off the car, as it normally...

To be fair, Canyonlands, especially the Needles and Maze districts, do not mess around. When the trails are rated 4WD only, they mean it. The park specifically requires low range (i.e. that's essentially how they define 4WD). Canyonlands has a very clear system and specifies where something...

For anyone looking to install these on the sport, they absolutely work (the Ford versions of the seat jackers are all standard size and shape because the Ford seat rails are all pretty standardized), but the main difference on the sport is that you need a torx plus 55 driver. It's not standard...

I just came across a surprisingly high-quality / cinematic video of the Moab Off-Rodeo for the sport. This guy did a really good job, and the scenery certainly did not hurt. Definitely worth watching, especially if you're considering going or choosing between different locations.

White rim as a whole is more than I'd want to take the sport on. (You also need a permit for white rim. It's something you need to plan for, and it's a multi day loop usually.) There are sections that you'd be fine on, but probably not the full loop. It's gotten pretty rough lately. 100% would...

You're likely seeing the smart charging system at work. If you run the car for long enough that the battery is topped off, it should drop back down to around 13.6v while the car is running. It should be a bit over 12v when the engine is off. In cars with active battery management, a high...

I have a big bronco as well, so I have the app. You're not missing much. It's fine, but it's not a great trail app. It has some trail reviews you won't find elsewhere, so it's useful in conjunction with other things, but it's not really competing with Gaia, OnX, or Garmin Explore. The best...

Yes, that's normal. "L" on the BS doesn't exactly mean what it would in other cars. It doesn't actually put it in 1st and keep it there. Even in manual mode, it won't really keep the gear you set it to. But it does mean "downshift and keep rpms high". That's useful in a lot of situations...

I have 235/65/r17 toyo at3s. They're good but heavier than the stock pirelli's, so I lost about 2-3 mpg. Some of that was the roof rack, as well. They're a great tire, though, and I'd definitely recommend them. I've abused the sidewalls quite a bit in the rocks and they've held up incredibly...