It isn't a Toyota, but it sure is an interesting setup. Steve Ryan runs a 350 small-block with a TH350 that spins a flipped Dana 300 transfer case to power Mercedes Unimog Portal axles with custom brakes. After spinning tires left him wedged between the boulders, the Unimog tube buggy decided to pull cable.It isn't a Toyota, but it sure is an interesting setup. Steve Ryan runs a 350 small-block There aren't too many towns where you can cruise down the highway in an off-road buggy and not get a second glance from the locals, or the cops for that matter. The people in Harlan, Kentucky, have become somewhat immune to the loud exhausts and humming tires for one good reason, tourism. Harlan County decided to open up 6,000 acres of mountainous terrain once used by the coal mining and logging industries for off-road enthusiasts to use year round. With organized, well-marked trails, no entrance fees, and some of the most challenging terrain in the state, it didn't take long for people to start coming in droves. The area is host to many events during the year, including this year's April Fool's Day Toyota Crawl. The event turned out to be a muddy one for Toyota lovers. From old to new, and stock to built to the hilt, all of the true die-hard four-wheelers were out enjoying every minute on the slippery rain-drenched trails. Most of the serious rock trails were lined with waterfalls flowing down between the boulders and cascading over the ledges, but that just makes it even more fun. To learn more about the Harlan County Trails, visit www.harlancountytrails.com. You might recognize this truck's logos from Carl and Page St. Clair's 4Runner they ran in the Ultimate Adventure back in 2006. The FJ-80 was originally built for a 21-day trip across the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico to raise awareness for Parkinson's disease.You might recognize this truck's logos from Carl and Page St. Clair's 4Runner they ran in Judging by the slew of stickers, Matt Rasnake has been all over the country with his new Cruiser. He had a Rough Country 6-inch suspension system custom designed to work with a set of Fox coilover shocks to clear the 35-inch Dick Cepeks.Judging by the slew of stickers, Matt Rasnake has been all over the country with his new C Dave Rees was out having fun in his custom tube buggy. The rain didn't seem to faze him much with the rubber suit and ski goggles on. He designed and built this buggy that runs a 4.7L Vortec, a Turbo 350, a Dana 300, and FJ-80 axles.Dave Rees was out having fun in his custom tube buggy. The rain didn't seem to faze him mu People were still out in the mountains well into the night. Tony Woody's exo-caged '84 Toyota pickup made this off-road challenge look more like a freeway drive.People were still out in the mountains well into the night. Tony Woody's exo-caged '84 Toy Bill Combs brought out this clean '73 Land Rover that has been swapped over to a Toyota mini-truck powertrain and driveline parts. In fact the only thing Land Rover on it is the body and frame.Bill Combs brought out this clean '73 Land Rover that has been swapped over to a Toyota mi With his left rear tire wedged under a rocky outcrop, Ken Ingram and son Phil got a little sideways lifting the Creepy Crawlers off the ground before finally breaking the rear axle. He runs a Tacoma 2.7L motor with a stock transmission and a transfer case doubled to a Dana 300.With his left rear tire wedged under a rocky outcrop, Ken Ingram and son Phil got a little Corey Stine's ride didn't have much rock rash before the weekend. He put the 22R motor in it, doubled up two Toyota transfer cases, locked up the Toyota truck axles with a spool and an Aussie Locker, and decided on 37-inch Creepy Crawlers for the traction. The finely tuned four-link suspension worked great and crawled right up and over everything he pointed it at.Corey Stine's ride didn't have much rock rash before the weekend. He put the 22R motor in This clean '65 Land Cruiser belongs to Chris and Donna Marcani from Eagle Rock, Virginia. We caught up with Chris as he was showing all the young folks in the trail group how to crawl the boulders. This rig has a lot of time into it, including an Advance Adapters Rock Box, an FJ-60 full-floating rearend, custom Alcan Springs, Longfield front axles, and dual ARBs.This clean '65 Land Cruiser belongs to Chris and Donna Marcani from Eagle Rock, Virginia. By Chris Pearson Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
