Important Precautions for Your Off-Road ‘Skoolie’ Build Ever wondered what happens to retired school buses? Ever wanted to build your own overlander? Ever heard of a Skoolie? Skoolie = retired school bus transformed into an overlanding vehicle. When you transfer a bus from a suburban path to a remote washboard road, you’re multiplying the mechanical stress. And that, unlike the purpose-built overland rig, a school bus conversion (aka Skoolie) is heavy and carries a large center of gravity that can cause catastrophic failure without careful planning. Be it piloting a ‘Shorty’ (or a full-sized International), these safety checks are imperative to all aspects of the off-road bus … Tread Staff February 18, 2026
Pushing a 1984 Chevy Squarebody C10 to the MAX Pushing a k Chevy Squarebody to the MAX! One nice bonus of owning a business within the automotive community is coming across unbelievable buying opportunities […] Continue Reading John Mata Jr. February 18, 2026
5th-Gen Ram 1500 Overland Build with 6-Inch Lift and 5.7L Hemi Power Corey Stenlake’s 5th-Gen Ram Mean looks? Check. Horsepower? Check. Overlanding capabilities? Also check! There is nothing from the front to back or top to bottom […] Continue Reading Chad Dougla S February 17, 2026
7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Upgrading Your Truck Upgrading a truck sounds like a dream, until a wobbly lift, mismatched wheels, or a voided warranty turns that dream into weekend repair duty. Plenty […] Continue Reading Tread Staff February 16, 2026
Features Jeeps Purpose-Built 2012 Jeep JK Overlanding Setup Going the Distance in a Purpose – Built 2012 Jeep JK Last updated: July 10, 2025 Driving in Afghanistan is pure 4WD. The northeastern countryside […] Anthony Orona February 13, 2026
Events Jeeps TBT to Jeep Beach 2025: The Best Builds on Vendor Row Best of Vendor Row If you’ve never been to Jeep Beach in Daytona, Florida, it’s something you need to add to your calendar. Over the […] Chris Hamilton February 12, 2026
Features Uncategorized This 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny Is Unlike Anything Else on the Trail The Story Behind Jake Winterton’s 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny When it comes to unique builds, few can top what Jake Winterton has done with his […] Devan Ence February 11, 2026
News Which Load Rating is Best for Your Truck? 10 Ply vs. 12 Ply Before you buy, learn about tires: 10 ply vs. 12 ply It’s not just about how tough 10-ply or 12-ply tires are; it’s also about […] Sky Coleman February 10, 2026
News Why standard truck lighting is not sufficient in extreme conditions Foto: TRALERT® Driving in dark, remote, or demanding environments places high demands on a vehicle’s lighting. Whether it involves night transport, off-road operations, construction sites, […] Tread Staff February 10, 2026
Features Off-Road 2023 Toyota Tundra Off-Road Build by ARB 4x4 Purpose-Built and Ready for Anything 2023 Toyota Tundra Off-Road The 2023 Toyota Tundra, finished in Lunar Rock paint, is more than just a off road […] Devan Ence February 10, 2026
Cover Features Inside the Tread Edition Toyota Tacoma Overland Build For Now Tread Edition of Toyota Tacoma Build The Tread Edition Toyota Tacoma build has reached its final form. The last time we checked in, […] Devan Ence February 09, 2026
Features Jeeps This 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Was Built for Serious Exploration Rich Manley’s Adventure-Built Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Describing what Rich Manley is all about is difficult in the sense of knowing where to even begin. Those […] John Mata Jr. February 06, 2026
Features How-To's What You Need to Know About Water Crossings in a 4x4 Vehicle What You Need To Know About Water Crossings There are two unalterable facts you need to know about water. First, it is incompressible—thus, if sucked […] Jonathan Hanson February 05, 2026
Features A Nissan Frontier Prerunner 10+ Years in the Making Nissan Frontier Prerunner Build: 10+ Years in the Making A Nissan Frontier prerunner is built to dominate desert terrain with long-travel suspension, lightweight bodywork, and […] John Mata Jr. February 04, 2026
