Author: tomas

Tomas has lived in Colorado since age 5. Having grown up on the Western Slope of Colorado lots of time was spent in the Desert Southwest. Tomas' father introduced him to the love of 4 wheeling at an early age in the high mountains around Aspen, Colorado. While an avid Mountain Biker, Tomas and his Family enjoy adventures in the mountains and desert in the remote locations that can only be reached by 4wd. Day hikes are always a must when on the family trips. While enjoying outdoor activities he wants to share his love as a certified 4wd trainer and ski instructor. Tomas also enjoys caving and cave exploration. Tomas currently resides in Colorado Springs.

Gear Reviews

The Ultimate Camp Kitchen – A first look
Bytomas May 1, 2010October 15, 2026

While at the Overland Expo I came across a fantastic camp kitchen manufactured by Kanz Outdoors. The kitchen was being previewed at the expo and is expected to be shipping soon. The system consists of two products, The Field Kitchen and the Field Pantry. Both systems are build from quality aluminum panels designed for light…

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Electronics | Mechanical

Speedometer Correction After Re-gear
Bytomas April 22, 2010October 15, 2026

I knew that my speedo was going to be off after re-gearing and changing the tire size on my Toyota FJ Cruiser. During a trip this last weekend I figured the error to be about 10%. Prior to the re-gear modification I had done some research on devices used to correct the speed and found one…

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Drive Line

New Shoes for My Toyota FJ Cruiser
Bytomas April 20, 2010October 15, 2026

I finally have my re-gearing project completed and have new wheels and tires mounted on my Toyota FJ Cruiser. For the wheels I selected Mickey Thompson Sidebiters. These wheels have 5″ back space and are 9″ wide. Mounted on these wheels are 295/70-17 E rated Hankook Dynapro ATM tires. The tires are mounted with Counter Balance…

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Drive Line | Gear Reviews

Counteract Balancing Beads
Bytomas April 20, 2010October 18, 2026

Balancing off road tires can be a challenge. The tires are heavy and the tread is easily damaged. When the tires are aired down they can sometimes slip on the rim so the balance point moves. In muddy condition mud can adhere to the inside of the wheel throwing the tire out of balance. The…

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Trip Reports

On The Road at Overland Expo
Bytomas April 16, 2010

I am spending the weekend at the Overland Expo in Southern Arizona. The Expo has brought together and eclectic mix of people, rigs and gear. The rigs range from 2 wheeled to 4 wheeled with rigs that have been on the road for years to motor home sized trucks ready for the showroom floor. The vendors…

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