2004 ARB Toyota 4Runner - Exploring the Owyhee Range

The ARB-prepared Toyota 4Runner was very stable and predictable on cambered obstacles, helped by the medium-valved Old Man Emu shocks and low center of gravity.

With the rear locker engaged and the front left open, the traction control allowed tight turning and no wheelspin.

This obstacle had a tricky, crossed-axle approach and a severe camber. Slow and controlled progress minimized the chance of falling into the notch.

Open differentials made this hill challenging for this IFS Toyota truck. After a few attempts, the truck was at the top.

One of the coolest rigs on the run was Dan's FJ45 pickup. The flexible spring-over suspension and 36x10.5 tires made short work of the trail.

Ernie's '97 Discovery I is lightly modified with OME suspension and 265/75R16 tires. Despite the limited modifications, the Land Rover four-wheel-drive heritage and competent driving got the truck through with no damage.

The Owyhee Front is a vast plane of lava canyons and sagebrush. Fortunately, the BLM has made much of this area available to OHV users.

On the last obstacle, the driver of this FZJ80 got a little heavy on the throttle and slid into a large bolder; the factory step took most of the impact.