Plan Better.Get Stuck Less.
Maps, trail intelligence, camping rules, radio basics, vehicle knowledge and public-land resources for the people who believe “we’ll figure it out” is not a complete trip plan.
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Montana Overland Trail Directory
A filterable catalog of Montana 4x4 routes, low-range trails, scenic backroads, ghost towns and mountain destinations—organized by difficulty and vehicle needs.
Open Directory →AGF Track Archive
My own GPS recordings from Montana trail runs since 2016. A trip record, not a route guide, so check the current MVUM before you go.
View the Tracks →Will My Rig Make It?
Enter your tires, lockers, winch and clearance. See which trails fit your rig, which are a stretch, and why.
Check Your Rig →4x4 Calculators
Tire size and speedometer error, regear RPM, fuel range with a reserve, and winch pull: will your winch actually move you?
Run the Numbers →Tires & Air
How low to air down for rocks, sand, mud and snow, how old your tires really are, and what to do with a flat far from a tire shop.
Plan Your Pressure →Know Before You Go
Check weather warnings, wildfire activity, radar, road impacts and point forecasts before committing to a Montana or Idaho backcountry route.
Check Conditions →Backcountry Emergency
Call or text 911, satellite SOS and beacons, what rescuers need, staying with your rig, and a trip-plan builder. Print it before you go.
Be Ready →When It Goes Wrong
Stuck, flat, snowed in, broke down, lost or hurt: the first few things to do, and which guide has the rest.
Open the Index →Winch Rigging, Drawn Out
Straight pulls, snatch blocks, redirects and bridles, with the loads each one puts on your straps and shackles.
See the Diagrams →Winter Backcountry
Which roads are open in winter, chain rules, driving snow, stuck and cold, avalanche danger, and a go/no-go check.
Check Before You Go →
Obstacle atlas
Trail Difficulty Guide
Learn the AGF trail classes, recognize common obstacles and understand how clearance, wheelbase, tires, lockers, conditions and experience change the rating.
Understand Ratings →Motor Use Map Archive
Search official Forest Service and BLM motor-use, travel-management and recreation PDFs collected for Montana and Idaho.
Open Map Archive →Montana OHV Laws
Truck, UTV, ATV or dirt bike: the paperwork you need and which Forest Service roads and trails it can legally use.
Check Your Vehicle →Public-Land Access Guide
Understand ownership, legal approach routes, MVUMs, BLM travel maps, state trust land, county roads, private property and conservation easements.
Learn the Rules →
Public-land camping
Dispersed Camping Guide
Find a legal existing site, protect water and vegetation, handle waste, check fire restrictions, respect livestock and leave the campsite ready for the next crew.
Camp Responsibly →Be Bear Aware
A practical attractant-storage guide covering food, coolers, trash, pet gear, toiletries, grills and the different orders used across Montana and Idaho.
Protect Your Camp →Trail Comms
Choose between FRS, GMRS and amateur radio, understand licensing, review Bozeman-area frequencies and build a simple convoy communications plan.
Get Connected →
2015–2026
406 Cruisers Trail Archive
A searchable index of historical club runs, planning threads, trail reports, route discussions and photo posts from the Montana 406 Cruisers community.
Explore Archive →Toyota Trails Archive
Vintage Toyota Trails magazines, trail reports and Land Cruiser history in one searchable place.
Browse the Archive →Montana Car Calendar
Car shows, Cars & Coffee, 4x4 runs, autocross and race nights around Bozeman and Montana in one live calendar.
See Events →All Buyer’s Guides
Every Land Cruiser buyer guide in one place, from the 40 Series to the 200, with checklists and known issues.
Start Shopping →Market Tracker
What 40, 60, 80, 100 and 200 Series Land Cruisers and LX450s actually sold for: medians, mileage, locker premiums and the latest sales.
Check Prices →Land Cruiser Inspection Sheets
Printable black-and-white checklists for every series: what to check, when to walk away, and what to price in.
Print a Sheet →Which Land Cruiser Should I Buy?
Seven questions about budget, use, wrenching, rust and seats. An honest pick between the 40, FJ55, 60, 80, 100 and 200, with real sale prices.
Find Your Cruiser →So You Want a 40 Series
Rust spots, frame checks, model-year changes and current FJ40 market values before you buy.
Read the Guide →So You Want an FJ55
Iron Pig rust hot spots, model years, pricing and inspection tips before you commit.
Read the Guide →So You Want a 60 Series
FJ60 and FJ62 rust spots, model years, pricing and what to inspect before you buy.
Read the Guide →
Buyer reality check
Photo: Ethan Llamas / CC BY-SA 4.0So You Want an 80 Series
A condition-first buyer guide covering model-year differences, common owner complaints, deferred maintenance and the inspections that matter before purchase.
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V8 buyer guide
Photo: Luftfahrrad / CC BY-SA 3.0
So You Want a 100 Series
A condition-first guide to the Land Cruiser and LX470 covering model-year changes, timing belts, heater tees, brake systems, AHC, CVs, steering and the maintenance history that matters.
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Modern Cruiser reality
Photo: Ethan Llamas / CC BY-SA 4.0
So You Want a 200 Series
A research-driven Land Cruiser and LX570 guide covering model-year changes, valley-plate and oil leaks, cooling systems, KDSS, AHC, electronics, rust and expensive deferred maintenance.
Read the Guide →Import Guide
Customs, DOT/EPA paperwork and Montana titling for 25-year-old JDM imports, with a Honda Beat case study.
Read the Guide →
Big rig / light footprint
Tread Lightly
Full-size trail etiquette built around legal routes, smooth driving, sensitive-area protection, shared access, cleanup and leaving every place better.
Learn More →
Access advocacy
BlueRibbon Coalition
See why AGF supports public-land advocacy, land-use participation, grassroots action and legal defense for legitimate full-size motorized access.
Learn More →
Prepared beats lucky
4x4 Trail Resources
Recovery basics, vehicle checks, first aid, camping lists, communications and practical loadout guidance for safer full-size 4x4 travel.
Browse Resources →
TRPLOK
The Build
Meet the turbocharged, factory-triple-locked 1997 Lexus LX450 built around 37s, armor, gearing, recovery equipment and repeated trail abuse.
See the Cruiser →