July 2014 | Volume 7 | Issue 3

A very “Happy Anniversary” for Toyota Racing Development (TRD)!  This year TRD is celebrating 35 years in the US market, and the official Racing Division of Toyota USA has been a crucial part of the company’s success, not only with their motorsports racing victories, but with their performance and accessory parts for both on and off-road.  Over the years TRD has earned the reputation of being one of the leading developers of motorsport-derived retail performance accessories with offerings such as wheels, exhausts, suspension parts, brakes, superchargers, body kits, and more for Toyota, Lexus, and Scion cars, trucks and SUV’s.

In the quiet hills of Arizona’s Coconino National Forest world travelers, adventurists, entrepreneurs, and renowned experts gather at Mormon Lake for the world’s largest overland event, Overland Expo West. Started in 2009 with an attendance of just 900 people, the expo has had to change venues in previous years to accommodate the demanding growth. In fact, because of the demand, there will now be two shows per year. The second show will be held in Asheville, NC on October, 3-5 of this year.

 On July 2, 2012, I installed my new rear bumper by CBI Offroad Fab with swing-out tire carrier onto my 2007 4Runner. For the next 2 years, the bumper has been through numerous off-road adventures, ranging from overlanding to rock crawling. Not only is the bumper highly functional, but—based on the multitude of compliments I have received—it also adds aesthetic value to the truck's stance. Despite being functional and pretty, there's still the outstanding question of functional durability.

Summer is in full swing, and we're getting ready to head to Ouray for FJ Summit #8!

But before we do, how about the July issue of Toyota Cruisers & Trucks Magazine?

This issue is one of our best yet, with coverage of more events than ever before! You'll find a pic Phillip took at the Lone Star Jamboree on the cover, and inside we have stories from Overland Expo, Texas Lone Star Jamboree, Rock Therapy, Cruise Moab, and several trip reports. We have plenty more in this issue too:

• Mojave Road Report
• Pirahna Dual Battery Install
• TRD Pro Test Drive
• 4Runners in Moab: Spring Break!
• CBI 4Runner Bumper Long Term Review
• Camp Stoves, Part 3
• Choosy Troopy
• Desk To Glory: Part 1
• Cooper Tire Review
• Introducing: The Sniper 4 Door FJ-40
• MORV Trailer Upgrades
• Join the TCT Trail Team!

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