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Columbia Overland teamed up with BajaRack to make a roof rack for a very special vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser FJ44.  The FJ44 is identical to the famed FJ40, just a little longer.  Todd’s FJ44 is a right hand drive, diesel variant, and extremely rare.  He wanted a roof rack but needed to make sure that it remained low...

We are once again powder coating our Columbia Overland fuel tank skid plates and rear cargo door panels for the Discovery 1 and II.  We have opted for a satin black that is proving to be quite resilient to scuffing.  We have updated the website to allow customers to specify this option.  Thank you! 

As of November 1st, Columbia Overland will be located at 129 SE 9th Street, A6, Bend, OR 97702.  The phone number and emails are still the same.  Please be patient with us through our transition.  We are currently working on an appointment only basis so please call if you need to schedule any work on your vehicle. ...

There are some things that you just don’t want to put in the cab, and plans for our project Tacoma have the bed already committed for other duties. Thankfully BajaRack offers a Tacoma roof rack that integrates with the factory roof rack. BajaRack also offers the mounts to secure Overlanding essentials to their rack. We added the dual fuel...

Globalstar has extended their introductory offer until 12/31/2011.  Lock in their introductory rate of just 19.99/month for UNLIMITED airtime!  Globalstar has added several more satellites to their constantly improving service.  We have already observed dramatic increases in coverage in 2011 and anticipate Globalstar’s...

Icon Vehicle Dynamics (www.iconvehicledynamics.com) is renowned for their beautifully machined, well-tuned suspension systems. Columbia Overland turned to Icon to get the Wingshooting USA Dodge up off the ground. Icon provided a set of their adjustable...

Does this Tacoma look familiar? Probably so if you have been reading your Overland Journal and following the adventures of Scott Brady and Expeditions West. Scott built this 2004 Toyota Tacoma to go anywhere, including the Arctic Ocean in 2007 (...

In 1999, Brent replaced his Defender 90’s wood/vinyl center console with a steel Tuffy console. We have been fans of Tuffy’s product line ever since. Columbia Overland is proud to announce that we are now a distributor for the entire Tuffy Security Products line. Tuffy offers custom fit security products for Jeep, Toyota, Ford,...

Columbia Overland’s welcomes our new 2011 Toyota TRD Tacoma to the fold. A big thank you is due to Chuck and Jason at Toyota of Bend (www.toyotaofbend.com) for locating the exact truck we were looking for, giving us a great deal on it, and Chuck driving it all the way...

Andy’s Land Cruiser is alive and running! Although a tight fit, the GM 6.5L diesel is happy in its new home deep inside the belly of Andy’s 97 Land Cruiser. A big thanks is owed to Shayne and crew at Custom Exhaust Specialties for their beautiful and innovative work on the exhaust (notice the craftsmanship post at the turbo). We are...

Just a reminder that the Central Oregon Cruisers will be presenting the Central Oregon 4x4 Expo here at Columbia Overland tomorrow! The expo will run from 10am-4pm and will feature a swap meet, raffle, show and shine, food, and two training classes. The first class gets underway at 11am where enthusiasts proper winching techniques. The second...

On August 13th, Central Oregon Cruisers presents the Central Oregon 4x4 Expo right here at Columbia Overland. The day will feature many events for all 4x4 enthusiasts. From 10am-4pm there will be a swap meet, raffle, show and shine, food, and two training classes. Starting at 11am the first class will begin and participants will learn proper...

Todd Eliason led a group of staff and customers through the Glass Buttes region of Central Oregon. We trekked to the summit of Glass Buttes taking in the 360 degree panoramic views then found a good site to settle in for the night. The next day we explored various terrain between Glass Buttes and our next camping destination, Green Mountain....

In a press release sent out today to all Globalstar distributors, they announced the launch of six new satellites. According to the release the satellites were launched early Wednesday morning from a launch station in Kazakhstan. These new satellites are designed to improve communication with Globalstar's lineup of personal and commercial...

Grab your first edition Columbia Overland T-shirts! Only $10 each ($15 Shipped). Choose from Burnt Orange (M-2XL) or Gray (M-L). Stop in, call, email, or paypal to sales@columbiaoverland.com (no additional shipping charges for additional shirts).

Columbia Overland has been commissioned by Scott Linden Outdoors and Wingshooting USA to build their Hemi-powered 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4. Scott travels extensively while filming Wingshooting USA, therefore, requires a build that will retain his on road drivability while adding off-road versatility. Given his profession, Scott had some very...

To cure the tire clearance issues with the LR3, we rang up ARB and plucked a new winch bumper from their stock. As always, the fit and finish of the ARB bumper was exemplary. ARB’s design allows for greater tire clearance thus eliminating the rubbing present with the stock bumper. The ARB bumper also provided an improved approach angle...

Take advantage of special savings on Hella Optilux 4” HID lights for the month of June! Only $100 per HID light! This offer is good while supplies last and only for June, so get yours now. Features:
• Compact 4″ reflector size, internal ballast, and a weight of less than 2lbs. makes for easier mounting with more options...

ARB has announced the release of their all-new line of Outback Solutions Modular Roller Drawer Systems. These drawers are a universal fit application, and can be customized to meet your needs. Here is the release from ARB:

“Seattle, March 16th/ ARB 4x4 Accessories/ -- ARB is thrilled to launch the Outback Solutions...

Take advantage of special savings on MagnaFlow exhausts for the month of May! All of our MagnaFlow stainless steel exhaust systems have been specially priced, but don’t wait, these prices go back up in June. Here are a couple examples of just how good of deal this really is! If you don’t see your exhaust here, no problem, just shoot...

The factory braking system on our project LR3 left much to be desired. The front rotors were warped from hauling down more heft than the diminutive calipers were built to task. Considering the upcoming wheel and tire package (larger wheels/tires = increased unsprung weight) exposed a challenge that required a solution. After performing our...

Columbia Overland has partnered with Columbia Rovers on yet another project, this time a 2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE. Our goal with this project is to enhance an already versatile platform by infusing additional off-road credibility, yet maintaining the drivability that lured us to this vehicle in the first place. Our LR3 will be built for long...

Once again we did it, you asked for it and we delivered! We're proud to announce the Toyota Tacoma 2nd generation Dual Battery Tray. It is built around a pair of Odyssey PC1400's but many other batteries including the Optima Group 35 batteries.

Look for cable kits soon as well!

Columbia Overland is proud to announce the Toyota Dual Battery Tray as our latest addition to our exclusive line of products we like to call Rhino Hardware. This tray is uniquely designed to fit into the stock battery tray location without modification. It has a built in tab that mounts the stock coolant expansion tank.

The Battery Tray...

We just got back from the Solihull Society's annual Land Rover National Rally in Moab, UT. Although the weather was a bit rainy for a few days it did not get in the way of folks having fun. We setup for the Vendor event on Friday afternoon and want to thank all who came by to support us. Looking forward to the event next year in Colorado!...

Look for us at the Sunriver Festival of Cars this weekend.
We will be giving away a certificate for $250 in service as well as Free Oil Change Coupons!
We'll be in the Orange Discovery with roof top tent and awning near the Band Stage and Food Court and stop by to...