What It’s Like to Drive a Mitsubishi Delica

October 5, 2016 / Andy Lilienthal / 3 Comments

Minivans have the reputation they do in North America because vehicles like the Mitsubishi Delica were not offered here. What is a Delica? It’s a four-wheel drive, diesel-powered, forward-control van you can sleep in. Other things you can do in a Delica include: Easily traverse rough terrain Perform water crossings Travel for years on end Never be called…

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2023 NW Overland Rally: Trophy Challenge

June 19, 2023 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment

Each year, a host of attendees at the NW Overland Rally in Plain, Washington participate in the Trophy Challenge. This is a lighthearted competition that mixes semi-precision driving and Nerf gun shooting! Go too fast, get disqualified. But if you complete the course above the set time and shoot some cups with the Nerf gun, you could be crowned the winner! I put together this video from the 2023 NW Overland Rally Trophy Challenge for you, so enjoy!

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Our Mitsubishi Delica On TFLoffroad

November 14, 2022 / Andy Lilienthal / 2 Comments

We drove the Travel Tractor, aka our 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear, to the Denver area to pick up an Egoé Nest Supertramp camper setup. While we were there the crew from TFL invited us over to have a walkaround done on our Mitsubishi Delica on TFLoffroad, their 4×4/overland-centric channel.

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Crankshaft Culture 2022 Q1 Update

April 19, 2022 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment

To say Mercedes and I have been busy so far in 2022 would be a gross understatement. You may have noticed we haven’t made a post since January. Frankly, we’ve been so busy we simply haven’t had time. That being said, the things we’ve been busy with have been automotive-based and awesome.

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Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: His-and-Hers Big Agnes Torchlite Camp 20° Expandable Mummy Bags

November 9, 2021 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment

Andy and I spend as much time outdoors as possible. It’s our respite from the digital world we’re so attached to. Our latest build, the Travel Tractor Mitsubishi Delica van has allowed us to camp in comfort, no matter if we’re headed to overland shows via our makeshift sleeping platform or by moving the mid-row…

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Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: ARB Touring Awning Kit with Light

July 12, 2021 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 2 Comments

Australian-based ARB knows a thing or two about living in the Outback. From heavy-duty bumpers and off-road fridges to high-powered auxiliary lights and even awnings, the company has a long-standing reputation for quality, design, and longevity. We review the ARB Touring Awning Kit with Light to see if it stands up to its other products.

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Review: Coastal Offroad Mitsubishi Delica Off-Road Bumpers

December 11, 2020 / Andy & Mercedes Lilienthal / 3 Comments

Review: Coastal Offroad Mitsubishi Delica Off-Road Bumpers

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Our Delica Gets a Long-Range Fuel Tank

November 30, 2020 / Andy Lilienthal / 4 Comments

Our 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear, aka the TBD Tractor, just got a new long-range fuel tank. This Long Range Automotive tank brought in by Long Range America ups our fuel capacity and extends our Delica’s range significantly. In fact, here’s a video all about it.

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My Link Between 1990s JDM Cars and Radio Shack

October 24, 2020 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment

As electrical things break and need fixing on our small fleet of 1990s JDM cars, specifically our 1991 and 1992 Mitsubishi Pajeros and 1994 Delica Space Gear, it’s ironic how much I could use a local Radio Shack these days. Connectors, wiring, capacitors—all in one shop open seven days a week. Yet the brick-and-mortar stores…

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Our 4D56 Pajero Gets a D4BF Engine Swap

September 12, 2020 / Andy Lilienthal / 12 Comments

A little over a year ago, our 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero XR-II, aka the Ralli Tractor, suffered a cracked block due to a fouled thermostat. Today, it has a new Hyundai heart courtesy of a D4BF engine swap. How does this compare to the original 4D56? Does all this make any sense? If not read on….

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