As of now, I'm still working on building the article resources of the site. Below is a listing of the article pages that currently exist (see the 'articles' link in the top menu bar).
- Vehicle Recovery - An overview of vehicle recovery and an intro to the below articles.
- ---- Stuck Assessment and Planning
- ---- Passive Recovery
- ---- Dynamic Recovery
- ---- Static Recovery
- ---- Tools and Equipment
- ---- Resources
- Trail Rating Guide - Unified trail rankings for reference among ORTBers and beyond. This ranking system is slowly being adopted by many off-road websites and groups. NEW!
- Tech Docs - Technical documents and writeup about the GMT360 platform.
- ---- Engine and Transmission Diagnostic Sheets - Have a DTC that you don't understand? You should be able to find technical information about it here.
- ---- Transmission Technical Documents – 4L60e - Information about the GMT360 transmission. NEW!
- ---- Various Vehicle Specs - Listing of vehicle specs and capacities.
- ---- What is wrong with my 4WD system? - A diagnostic flow chart for 4WD issues.
- ---- Front Axle 4WD Disconnect - Article covering mechanical failures and rebuilding the front axle disconnect.
- ---- Transfer Case Tech: The NVG 226 (NP8) Theory of Operation - Excerpt from the Factory Service Manual about the NVG226.
- ---- Wiring Diagrams - Various wiring diagrams. Mainly a placeholder, as I need to add a lot to this.
- ---- Auxiliary Light Aiming - Information about correctly aiming auxiliary headlights.
- How To Guides
- ---- Suspension Lift Installation Instructions - Brought to you by BDS NEW!
- ---- Front Wheel Bearing Replacement - Replacement of the IFS wheel bearing NEW!
- ---- Rear Axle Wheel Bearing Replacement - Replacement of the rear axle wheel bearing NEW!
- ---- Tie Rod Replacement (Inner and Outer) - Details the replacement of both inner and outer tie-rods NEW!
- ---- Trailer Brake Controller Install - A how-to thanks to BartonMD NEW!
- ---- Change I6 engine oil - Link to the TV how-to.
- ---- Clean I6 throttle body - Link to the TV how-to.
So far, I'm happy with the articles we have, but I realize we have only scratched the surface.
So, if you see a need for an article, please post your idea here or send me a PM.
If you would like to submit an article, I'd much appreciate it, as it's not always easy coming up with content. I'll make sure you are rewarded somehow.