Ramble on Rufus

self built & adventure bound

DIY 4x4 Cabover Expedition Overland Truck
Ramble on Rufus Builders, Logan and Cooper

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4x4 Cabover Expedition Truck, Overlanding
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Building a 4x4 Expedition Truck: Choosing the Right Front Axle
Building a 4x4 Expedition Truck: Choosing the Right Front Axle

Requirements and considerations for choosing a front axle for our DIY expedition truck.

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10,000-Mile Review: Dana 80 Rear Axle After Our 4x4 Swap
10,000-Mile Review: Dana 80 Rear Axle After Our 4x4 Swap

We’ve put about 10,000 miles on our 4x4 swap, which means our rebuilt Dana 80 rear axle has seen the same. It's time to check in and evaluate what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what we might change in the future.

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Dana 80 Rear Axle Rebuild & Upgrade for Overland and Expedition Trucks
Dana 80 Rear Axle Rebuild & Upgrade for Overland and Expedition Trucks

When building a reliable overland vehicle or expedition truck, few components matter more than the rear axle under your rig. Now that it’s in our hands, it’s time to rebuild, modify, and upgrade it to meet the unique demands of life off the grid.

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While not as fast or small as his namesake Rofous Hummingbird - we designed our adventure rig to rival the path of this long-distant migrant, which boasts the longest migration of any bird for its body size

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Wheels & Tires: The Balancing Act 🛞⚙️ Choosing the right wheels and tires for overlanding is about more than just specs—it’s about strength, performance, and reliability. These @alcoa forged aluminum rims (3,750 lb rating) paired wi
So much to see here; #dana60swap, @alcanspring leaf springs, #yukongearandaxle diff cover, #foxsuspension steering stabilizer, #crossoversteering. #diycamper #totalcomposites #diy4wdbuild #rambleonrufus
🔧🌍 DIY Dana 60 4x4 Overland Swap 🌍🔧 Tackling the trails, one upgrade at a time. We custom-machined ABS onto the hubs, dropped in 5.38 gearing for better torque on those long-haul overland journeys, and swapped in @yukongearandaxle Hardcore hubs
Friendly reminder for all the Isuzu NPR and Chevy LCF owners out there! The factory lug nuts on your truck are stamped with an “R” or “L” to indicate the thread direction. 🙌 I’ll admit, I’ve always struggled with
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