Toyota Truck Talk 4x4

 
Cheers brother. I've never been much of a car guy, but this Cruiser stole my heart.
 
Jeeps are sexy powerhouses and I've seen them do some pretty amazing things, but the Tundra is a pure beast. When it comes to the best off-road, I reckon it's really personal preference, but there's no denying the badass factor of the Tundra. Dreaming about having one gets me a little bit excited. Private dealers just started selling them in Oz. I'd get one.
 
Some day.  

 

Definitely post your mods man.
 
I think a bed in the back is a great idea. That's a popular type of rig for backpackers down here, would have done it myself if the back end were long enough. You wouldn't have to worry about something like that compromising the 4x4, unless you're really weighing yourself down. Sleep like a king.

 

my yard ornament/project 83 yota

 

Off topic but I want a Suzuki Samurai/Sidekick to build a rock crawler :3


(Not mine)

 

 
mechanic i know has a (the?) sidegeek. built his own suspension, ridiculous articulation - looks like its basically stock ride height (minus tubing around rockers), but can climb ledges like you would believe with just smallish all terrains. you can turn ninety degrees in either direction up 55-60 degree hills at 15mph and keep all four wheels planted. go easy on the transfer cases though, popping the nose up and landing with the tires spinning will blow one of the gears out.

 

Not at the moment,the new turbo is in the engine bay.it needs a downpipe exhaust for the turbo,oil/coolant lines,12v glow plugs,steering shaft is wobbly.

Seems overwhelming,but im stuck loving the simplicity of my bicycle.

Someday ill get it done

 

for the price of a tundra, id rather get a 200 series and chop it into a ute.

 

 
 
Truth. Though I'm a sucker for the 70 series over the 200.

 

not sure what you mean? here we call it a ute conversion, although that particular one has an extended chasis. you can also get an extra lazy axle. http://www.creativeconversions.com.au/


 

 
yeah the 70s are pretty rugged inside compared to a 200 lol completely different kettle of fish. but what am i saying, ive got a mine spec 100 series slug (coil all round baby flexy flex!) so it doesn't even have power locks or windows! if i needed a ute again definitely go straight to a 70.


 

 

I think he was asking what the model is. Knight, it's a Landcruiser 200.

That's a sweet ute, man. I used to drive a Land Rover (in the city like a fucking ponce), but I've fallen head over heels for Cruisers of all shapes and sizes. I don't reckon I'd get anything else. When the day comes to settle down and invest in another ute for work, I don't think I'd consider anything but a Toyota. Probably a 70, but as I said, that Tundra is somethin' else.

 

 
Australia. its short for utility vehicle. they are pretty massive way of life over here (i for instance am 3500km away from the next biggest city). should check out the deni ute muster, so many utes!

 

also forgot to mention we have a completely different class to you guys as well with holden (gm) and ford making 2wd V8 fun things. i think this one is 325kw/550nm
 

 
and they race them amazingly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VklirsJXDzQ

 

wet at bathurst back in 2003. peter/james brock win RIP you magnificent bastard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu4iy8fKF5E  

 

 
Utes are the result of the Australian inclination to address every problem in the most bogan way possible. You need a truck but only have a car to drive? No fuckin' worries, mate, we'll just chop off the back and she'll be right.