Curiosity or friends got you here so just what are we about. The Wagon Way site is two guys sharing and giving back to the wheeling community. We have been there, done that and are willing to tell you about it. We both owned FJ40’s at one time but these days we just happen to enjoy wheeling in wagons, wagons that are also daily drivers. Our wagon of choice is the 60 series Land Cruiser. Reliable, durable, easy to modify and built like a tank.
The site is about rock solid advice on what you can do with and in a wagon. It's a source for information, answers or a link to what you need. Technical know how that can be trusted without question. Inspiration for your own adventures, as you won’t believe the places you can put a wagon.
This is not a forum. While forums are full of good advice, they are also a risk for bad advice. The anonymity allows someone to spew out garbage all day and no one knows who they are and just what they really know. Here it is only real people with real names and years of practical experience. Everything on the site has been done to one or both of our rigs. And even though we both drive 60's you will find they are very different.
No one pays their way to get on here. We make mention of companies and individuals that we have dealt with and received good to great service from. And if we have been shafted by someone we will tell you that too. But probably with kind words so they don’t sue us. We will even give them a shot at redeeming themselves.
What’s in a wagon? Family, friends and my dog (who happens to be both). Wagons have plenty of room for others, they are inclusive, rather than exclusive. And to be honest you don’t even have to drive a wagon to find something of interest here on the site. Be sure to check back often for updates, edits and additional articles.
The Wagon Way is a mindset, a way to wheel and act, a philosophy if you will. But not one that is in your face.
There is a right way, a wrong way and The Wagon Way.
Eric Burch and Tony Konovaloff
By Tony Konovaloff
Just what makes the perfect rig? Depends on a lot of factors. Is it a trail buggy? Do you need to tow a trailer? How many people will be with you? Lots of things to consider so we all have different ideas about our own ideal rig. What’s listed here are some of the things that make up the perfect rig for me. Some of it is the rig and some is add ons, nothing is in any particular order mostly thinking out loud.
Since meeting Tony, I have never given utility trailers, or the use of them, any thought. After a run down to Tillamook, Oregon, I came to the conclusion that I wanted one. Not that a wagon is not big enough alone, but the idea of not having to load everything inside and crowding up the place was appealing. So the thinking cap went on, and it stayed there for a few months, slowing trying to plan what I would need or want.
By Tony K
I will be the first one to tell you to trust the FSM but there are times when even I do things my own way. This is one of the minor deviations I take from the FSM. I don’t use a scale to check preload on the front (or rear) wheel bearings.
Right up until I tighten the bearings down I follow the FSM to the letter. Now comes the easy part.
By Tony K
Sorry this is not an endorsement for synthetic as I didn’t have any luck when I put it in my gearbox. And by no means do I blame the particular brand of oil I used. All the fault lies with the worn out parts inside my gearbox.
By Eric B and Tony K
In this modern era we live in electronics have heavily intruded on our lives and this tranlates frequently to a need for power on the road and trail other than 12vDC. But fortunately inverters of all sizes are readily available. There are lots of options out there, just depends on your needs.
Small and Simple
