There’s an old saying I saw on a garage sign somewhere:

Not getting the right tool for the job. Yeah, you can replace a Subaru lower control arm bushing at home, but using a press (which is probably at a shop) is significantly easier and probably doesn’t involve a Sawzall.

Hands down it’s underestimating the time it will take you to complete a job. My rule of thumb is to think of everything that could go wrong, factor that time in, and then double it. Whether it’s a part that you didn’t realize you would need, a tool you don’t quite have, or a nut you’ll strip...you will be under the…

"F-550 Compensation Edition"

Looking forward to your thoughts on the daily use aspect. So many little, seemingly insignificant things become intrusive when you are exposed to them on a consistent basis. Seating position, quality of headliner material, that weird gap on the left edge of the glovebox... Also looking forward to the Colorado/Canyon…

The Camel Trophy. Because Land Rovers offroading in some deep mud and jungle. Imagine modern LR4s and Range Rovers doing that!

Camel trophy.

The original blue FJ-40.