We are citizens of the world, we speak English, Arabic, Armenian and French. We are currently in the U.S. where we share our builds and adventures of our travels. We love to camp, meet other campers and overlanders to share experiences and ideas.
Our cars include
Generation 3 Toyota 4Runner fully locked with ARB front and back
Land Cruiser 79 with a 4.2 inline 6 Turbo Diesel engine, fully locked with OEM Toyota Lockers. Fully capable overlanding Rig
Land Cruiser 76 with a 4.0 V6 Petrol engine 4X4.
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Love Coyote Flat! One of my favorites along 395! Great 70 series too 🙌
Thank you Ben!
I think you're shooting on your drone in DLOG which is good if you want to color grade, if not I would just shoot in normal
I was shooting cine too, did not know and h265 which made it choppy. I was wondering why. Thank you for the tip. Normal is easier for me.
Awesome video and Amazing trip
Glad to hear this is back open, one of my favorite trails in CA!
It sure is a very nice trail!
Good drive to Coyote Flat - Camped at about 10K feet or 3K meters. There were some interesting moments!
I pull a trailer behind my ML400 I am already 1´´ lower in the back then the front with the empty car. Time to replace the rear suspension, but not an easy task. I am looking for something which can hold much more weight, had a look at adjustable ones with pneumatics, but lots of people say they are not very reliable, lots of problems, on top of that I will load more then usual. There are several kits with pneumatic adjustment, but none works for Mercedes ML´s. If some of you figured something let me know.
Hi Ben, please reach out to [email protected] with your inquiry. He can assist you. Thanks
Beautiful Troopy! Lovely. That one is rom Germany, Tom's Fahrzeugtechnik, right?
Yes it is. Love to meet up in AZ.
I want to do exactly what you did to you ml500 to mine but I can find those shocks can you help
Thank you for the inquiry. Please contact [email protected] they will help you with getting the parts and kits for the ML project.
Funny bloopers!
Sounds good!
Love it!!
where do I get the 3 mark springs or whats the part number for the springs?
Hi MyMathex, please email [email protected]. They can help you with the part number.
Looks like you guys had a great Trip!! Hope to see more like these !!
Great trip with great friends to Apple Canyon Yellow Post.
Very helpful tips here, thank you!
The owner of the ML was in low range with the shift in position D or 1
Insane W163 is the king of suburban
Love it! Very inspiring always and I love the sound of the diesel engine!
Glad you like it!
Took a road called Perkinsville Road from Chino Valley, passed Perkinsville Bridge. Onto J.D. Dam lake, Sycamore point then Fernow Cabin (area) then back onto 89A. 2WD was fine all the way except for some deep mud areas.
I’m having trouble putting the ground wire that sits in the bulb holder back in. It looks like it tucks underneath the metal conceal but I’m not sure how to get it there. Any help would be great.
Snap à Pic of it and send it. Let me take a look.
I think some four wheeling instructions are in order of you could not get your ML through these areas.
My wife and I drove from Jerome, past the Perkinsville Bridge, up to Williams this past June. Looks like we missed you by a month or so. I love your video. Didn't know about the reducing air pressure in the tires trick (although my tires have nitrogen - would have cost to refill). Beautiful terrain, awesome vehicle. I would only suggest you use music that better fits the landscape. Safe travels my friend! kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5aYyMGmp7m8grg.html
What size tire are u runnimg
They are 285 75 16.
i just wonder , if something went wrong and u have a car breakdown , how would the way back home be like or would u ever see home again? i'm worried about Skopy...
Personally, skopy has a better chance finding his way back than we do :)
Hi from Oamaru Sth island New Zealand. How did u get a Yota LandCruiser in the U.S?. Its a model only sold here, Asia and Africa. I have the pencil beam Hellas.
Driving thru...
GRAN VIDEO! Great! Thanks!!!
Very well planned and taped. Thank you for sharing the information you have gathered during your trip. Looming forward for your next video during your next adventure!
Nice video! I like the scenery and description about Jerome! 🎉
This was an easy trip to Jerome via Perkinsville Bridge from Chino Valley, Arizona. Took a couple of hours with stopping, and there was a lookout with a bench along the way for a nice break and a great view. Hope you can make it and enjoy the scenery. Please don't leave any trash behind.
hey armand, nice YOTA and vid. JOHNjon @ MVD AZ.
Ml driver needs some major upgrade skills. Mls eat up any terrain and this bloke has no idea!
He does have skills. It is a capable car.
Hello,what kind of wheels are mounted on the ml?
They are E550 wheels.
@@offgridnomads377 ah ok thanks! I thought they were restrictions as to what wheels to use,as the ml are heavier than the sedans!
Sweet setup! Thanks for the tutorial
happy you liked it.
guys, this man is an expert. ive been following him for a while now , great ideas and extremely useful tips...
Thank you Tony, appreciate your kind comments. Reasons I do these how to videos is to share the knowledge for anyone who is interested in learning and evolving. Best.
EXCELLENT VIDEOS, WHAT IS THE MEASUREMENT, BRAND OR CODE OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS THAT MAKES THE MERCEDES BENZ ML 320?
Hi Saul, it's Bilstein 24-029858
Does the ML not have center and rear lockers like the GL?
No lockers on the ML. But if the GL has its a special option, I am not familiar with it.
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Great video!
felllow- that's nice masterpiece, have a good day~🙂
Thanks for posting, been looking for a Rallye 4000 unboxing, installation (wiring advise) and Rallye 4000 only night shot.
Thank you, happy you found this informative. Let me know if u have any questions. Best.
Thanks for taking the time to show this.
You welcome John
How's the bilstein b6 yellow shocks doing compare to the regular bilstein b4 ? Any better damping?
Never had B4 but my guess is given all the extra weight it's probably good to use it.
@@offgridnomads377 does it make the ride rough using these yellow shocks?
I also wonder that because i put brand new sachs shocks but ride is still soft and bounces on the back, on the front i put hummer kyb monomax and great but rear is soft
Hey, I love this video and your adventure. It's my dream to finally buy car like yours and do the same trip. Love it!!
Thank you SmootnyGarage, glad you liked it. Best of luck in your new purchase and pursuing your dream.
I am using these on 2 of my cars. But after 5 to max 7 years the wires tend to weather , Is this a common issue on Hella wiring harness?
Thank you for the inquiry. I have used Hella wiring harness on my 1998 4runner since the 4000 came out. The 3rd gen 4runner traveled across the globe including the deserts in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Reason for this is I am guessing it could be heat related, but I did not face that problem and the wires are still good. However, I have heard that in some mid 2000 BMW models with Hella OEM wiring harness had issues with Hella on their cars due to heat.
Did you compress the coils yourself or had a shop do it? I just got a pair of rear B6s and I need to swap the coils from the original struts. I was told that these coils are very difficult and dangerous to compress with the standard hand crank compressors. Also I noticed that the B6s have what looks like 1/16 inch thick ring where the bottom spring plate sits on. Does that thin ring really support all that coil force? Seems crazy to me as the original struts has the bottom spring plate welded to the strut assembly. Can you confirm this?
For safety I used a shop spring compressor, not the $35 DIY units. They are not difficult to compress but you need the right tool. The ring is fine. It'll stay in place. In the event that something happens, the plate will go down a couple inches to the bottom of the shock where there are weld marks that will hold it in place.
In the begining of ML production the 4-ETS becomes only abs when you touch the brakes and I told the instructors this was the worst thing they could have done,That and not using the neutral position in the transfer case so it could be flat towed. I explained drivers want the control on the trail that dragging the brakes can afford. So later trucks had the traction control software improved to allow throttle and brake to be modulated together up to a higher vehichle speed . I worked on and have driven the ML since the introduction.
I’ve heard that the brake light switch can be modified to allow for use of the gas and pedals together. Would you happen to know the details of what’s needed? Thanks.
really wow
EXECELLENT VEDIO ,, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ,, IS IT POSSIBLE TO TILT THIS LIGHTS UP & DOWN
Thank you Raj, yes the Hella 4000 has 2 knobs underneath it and is able to give you the ability to adjust up down left and right.
How does it ride? Any issues with vibration? I would like to add 1 1/2 " SPACERS TOO, please advise if I should with out any other modifications, will this ware more the drive shafts? Please advice thx
Ride is excellent. We have no vibrations and my expedition buddies using mostly Jeeps are always envious of how comfortable the ride is whenver they use this car. The axle shafts are fine because they are not at steep angles. Two years of hard use and still zero problems. That's a testament to how strong the car is actually.
Thanks! For the info, I already installed them with new struts, the ride much improved.. I tried to replace them my self, but the nuts on top ware rusted out and had to take it to a shop, they charged me $440 to replace them, the mechanic had to cut them out with fire
Can you explain the difference between the Bilsteins 3 painted square and the 4 painted squares? I did my 2003 ML350 2 years ago using Bilstein 3 painted squares and it seems fine. Not easy getting the shocks disconnected on top on a rusty NY vehicle. After doing brake lines,fuel lines and 4 shocks 2 years ago it hasn't cost a dime. Pretty good for a 173,000 mile outside kept NY winter driven vehicle. I am 64 years old this vehicle has been my best vehicle so far and fixing it myself without a lift is possible for most things. The things I had to replace were not too difficult. A not too expensive scanner will point you in the right direction for most things. Stable at 100mph and better off road than given credit for,and fixable when it does break is what makes it a good machine. Nice informative video.
The 4 square springs are just a tad stronger than the 3 square springs. I've noticed the ride height has settled a bit since doing this project so the search is for an even stronger spring without killing the comfort.
Thanks for the video I got useful information u make videos like professional best of luck for your future
Thank you so much 🙂