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April 02, 2012

Every now and then you need to partake in the lifestyle you support.  That’s as good of an excuse for as we need!  We will be out of the office 4/4-4/18 while travelling through Oregon, Nevada, and California in a very special vehicle.  During that time we will have limited shipping services.  Please email all...

March 21, 2012

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...

March 19, 2012

LED lighting is quickly gaining popularity based on its minimal power consumption, compact parameters, and diode longevity.  The drawback haunting LED driving lamps was a lack of illumination depth.  LEDs were great for foreground illumination but lacked the hail-mary, football field depth of HID lighting.  At least, that ...

February 14, 2012

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! 

November 10, 2011

Fuel economy is on a lot of people’s minds these days.  The cheapest and simplest way to improve fuel economy is by changing driving habits.  One tool that assists in determining how best to drive a vehicle in a manner that optimizes fuel consumption is the ScanGauge II.  We have installed the ScanGauge II on every one of...

November 02, 2011

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. ...

October 31, 2011

Choosing a winch bar wasn’t easy.  There are a lot of options for the new Tacoma.  We have often found that bumpers only look good in pictures and disappoint when it comes to fitment and overall quality.  ARB is known worldwide for building quality bumpers.  Their fitment and finish quality is consistently top notch....

October 27, 2011

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...

October 25, 2011

Aside from tires, a well-engineered suspension is the most important modification when building an expedition vehicle.  And those ever important tires won’t fit until the truck gains a little elevation.  Icon Vehicle Dynamics has been creating Toyota suspensions for years and their products are unsurpassed in craftsmanship....

October 21, 2011

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...

October 18, 2011

Scott Linden often finds himself in need of more power.  Boot dryer?  Rechargeable dog collar?  Margarita blender?  Columbia Overland installed an additional 12V outlet and two 110 outlets powered by a 1500W inverter.  We used a heavy duty weatherproof dual 110 outlet protected by spring loaded covers.  A remote...

October 04, 2011

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...

September 29, 2011

Thanks to Andy for his patience as we took the time to dial in his 80 Series Land Cruiser! Armed with 440lb feet of torque, Andy’s Land Cruiser gets up and moves in a way the factory 6 cylinder couldn’t touch. The prodigious torque and turbo whoosh make it hard to stay off the loud pedal. The 6.5TD turned out to be fairly quiet and...

September 21, 2011

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 (...

September 15, 2011

Our 2011 TRD Tacoma came standard with a few amenities that we are very grateful for. There’s a 110V power outlet, tie down rails with locking cleats, and two storage bins. Although the larger storage bin is welcome, the plastic door is not weather resistant and the storage capacity is underutilized. Enter Tuffy Security Products Toyota...

September 13, 2011

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,...

September 09, 2011

Overlanding vehicles are evolving, quickly. One of our favorites to date is the GMC based Tiger. Unlike most camping vehicles of this style, the Tiger has a complete cab to camper pass through. Thus, the occupants can move freely between camper section and cab whether in motion or parked. Kevin often uses his Tiger as a base camp for riding his...

August 31, 2011

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...

August 26, 2011

One of our favorite aspects of our work is getting our hands on rare 4X4 vehicles. The EarthRoamer Jeep is no exception. This particular example was built buy EarthRoamer from a 2008 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. Mike commissioned Columbia Overland to sort out a few issues with the vehicle and perform some regular maintenance. We just might need...

August 24, 2011

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...

August 19, 2011

A big thank you to all of the vendors, Central Oregon Cruisers club members, and visitors that came out to support the Central Oregon 4X4 Expo! There were plenty of trucks, people, food, and prizes on hand to make the event a success. We would especially like to thank the following vendors for their generous contributions to the raffle (all...

August 13, 2011

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...

August 01, 2011

Today marks 1 year that Columbia Overland has been opened for service in Bend, OR. Thank you so much to all of our loyal customers, family, and friends for your support. We couldn’t have gotten this far without each one of you!

July 21, 2011

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...

July 19, 2011

Jeep Wrangler TJ’s aren’t the roomiest. Brian needed some more space for himself and his dog so he built a camping trailer equipped with everything he might need off-pavement. To finish off the package, Brian bought an ARB Simpson tent from Columbia Overland to mount to the trailer.

July 15, 2011

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....

July 14, 2011

Awnings have been around for decades, but not like this one. Rhino Rack (www.rhinorack.com) is an Australian company specializing in roof rack and storage systems for a wide range of vehicles. The Foxwing caught our attention last year at SEMA. Rhino Rack has done a great job of...

July 13, 2011

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...

July 11, 2011

Scott Linden’s hunting aptitude leaves his prey with little hope for survival. Scott deemed it only fair to level the playing field a little by giving game birds fair warning of his arrival! The good people at MagnaFlow were obliged to help by sending a stainless steel dual exhaust for the Dodge Ram. Yes, it has a Hemi in it, but before...

July 07, 2011

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).

July 05, 2011

Overlanding vehicles are all about optimizing space. BajaRack specializes in high quality vehicle specific and generic racks for this very reason. We selected the BajaRack generic MegaMule to mount to the aluminum Gem Top.
BajaRack offers a several useful accessories for their racks. Scott opted for the fuel can holder and dual axe/shovel...

June 28, 2011

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...

June 24, 2011

Although the LR3 is cavernous inside, there are just some things that you don’t want to carry in the cabin such as a hi-lift jack, shovel, axe, fuel cans, etc. BajaRack offers a very simple, lightweight rack for the LR3 in both standard and EXP (Expedition) formats. We opted for the EXP format in order that we could mount our roof top...

June 22, 2011

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...

June 21, 2011

Andy Glanz of Campaign Furniture Company had always wanted a diesel in his faithful Toyota Land Cruiser. Andy didn’t need any more excuses than a blown head gasket on a tired engine to fulfill his dream of diesel power. Columbia Overland sourced a rebuilt GM 6.5L Turbo Diesel and the necessary adapters for the job. Thus far, the original...

June 01, 2011

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...

May 18, 2011

Bend is home to numerous companies that focus on innovative, high quality products. One such company is Thuren Fabrication. Don Thuren manufactures tasteful suspension and steering components primarily for Dodge full size trucks. We had the pleasure of installing one such lift on a 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually. Thuren’s expertise with...

May 17, 2011

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...

May 11, 2011

An ice-chest may suffice for an afternoon BBQ, but when it comes to Overlanding, efficiency is paramount. There are no convenience stores in the Alvord Desert or Hells Canyon. Enter the versatile ARB Fridge/Freezer! We have been using the 50qt ARB Fridge/Freezers for over a year now and consider them no less than essential. Unlike a cooler,...

May 01, 2011

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...

March 01, 2011

Admittedly, an exhaust system does not enhance the off-road capability of a Land Rover. However, the MagnaFlow exhaust does add to the overall enjoyment of the vehicle. The LR3 exhaust tone is a bit more subtle than that of the Supercharged Range Rovers we have fitted with the MagnaFlow systems. A twist of the key sets notice that yes, there is...

February 22, 2011

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...

February 16, 2011

Columbia Overland recently became an official distributor of Hella lighting systems (www.myhellalights.com). Hella is a leader in aftermarket off-road lighting for your Jeep, Toyota, Land Rover and other 4X4 vehicles. We currently offer a selection of lights from Hella and can special order anything from their expansive catalog. If there is a...

February 09, 2011

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...

February 02, 2011

A long-time customer of Columbia Overland is parting ways with his well built Discovery to make room for a new LR3 project.

2003 Discovery II SE
69k miles
Light blue with black leather interior
4.6 L
Dual sunroofs
Heated seats and heated mirrors
Heated windshield
All the normal SE...

January 20, 2011

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!

December 15, 2010

Columbia Overland is proud to announce our latest Rhino Hardware exclusive product, the Land Rover Discovery II Dual Battery Tray! Like no other product available on the market, our dual battery tray is designed to be a direct bolt in for the factory battery tray. Additionally it is designed to house 2 Odyssey PC1500 batteries which are...

November 30, 2010

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...

November 24, 2010

This is our latest FJ Cruiser project we have been working on with upgrades that include:  Icon Vehicle Dynamics front coilovers and rear shocks with remountly mounted reserviors, Total Choas uniball upper control arms, All Pro Offroad rear springs, Expedition One front and rear bumpers with a new S9000 Superwinch, and new Goodyear...

October 25, 2010

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!...

September 28, 2010

We had a customer stop by today driving what has to be the largest Expedition Vehicle I have ever seen. It is based on the Volvo truck chassis and has a total weight of 33,000 lbs! That's not a misprint, it weighs just over 16 tons. It is just under 28 feet long by 8 feet wide by just over 12 feet tall. Note the standard size Unimog parked...

September 10, 2010

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...

July 28, 2010

08/02/10 Bend, OR - Columbia Overland is proud to announce the opening of its location in Bend, Oregon. Columbia Overland specializes in Land Rover, Toyota Truck and Jeep service, as well as accessories. They offer a revolutionary approach to your independent service facility. Their clean and welcoming facility sits on...

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