Thread: 2007 79 series V8

Rear wheels track narrower than fronts and keep trying to climb into fronts wheeltracks, is what I've heard.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Rear wheels track narrower than fronts and keep trying to climb into fronts wheeltracks, is what I've heard.

I have previously driven a couple of 79 series troopies and I didn't notice any nasty handling with them admittedly these were pretty new vehicles (Hire Vehicles) but I did take the off road for a bit of a play.
I am thinking that the different tracking on the axels may actually be advantageous on black soil and salt lakes because driving in someone else's tracks in these situations can get you stuck quite easily.

Originally Posted by trout1105

I have previously driven a couple of 79 series troopies and I didn't notice any nasty handling with them admittedly these were pretty new vehicles (Hire Vehicles) but I did take the off road for a bit of a play.
I am thinking that the different tracking on the axels may actually be advantageous on black soil and salt lakes because driving in someone else's tracks in these situations can get you stuck quite easily.

Except for the power loss, and the fuel burn in sand or soft soil. Add a camper or caravan with yet another different wheelbase, and watch the smiles disappear real quick!

I had another Good look at this truck today.
No chip installed and the rear axel hasn't been modified.
There are a couple of minor blemishes in the cab But overall I am happy with the rest of the truck.
I will most likely do the deal next Tuesday because one of the daughters has borrowed the Hilux to help move one of the other daughters from Perth to Geraldton over the weekend and I can't do a trade in until then.
We were going to pass the Hilux down to one of the grandkids But realising that it may cause some jealousy amongst the other kids we have decided against that idea.

Here are a couple of pikkies.

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Smart looking canopy and roof rack.

If it's as presented it looks like a nice car

Originally Posted by rick130

If it's as presented it looks like a nice car

The engine, drivetrain, bodywork, interior and running gear on the truck appear to be in very good condition.
The roof rack is part of the very solid canopy build and isn't an add on with a 240v RCD protected outlet inside and also an old school 2 pin 12v outlet powerboard.
The winch is a Bushranger DV-9TH 9,000lb unit with steel cable that will be replaced with a Dyneema rope.
The towbar is a Reece unit with the usual 50mm receiver and hitch.
All the electrical work appears to be done professionally (No dodgy connections and with the appropriate relays fitted) for the extra lighting, winch, 12v/240v power and auxiliary battery.
The lightbar and driving lights look to be quality units as does the under tray tool box and water tank.
There is no 'lift" and no chip so I highly doubt that it was an "Enthusiasts" truck So it shouldn't have had a "Flogging".
All in all this looks to be a well maintained truck with quality modifications that have been professionally fitted.

I will be doing the deal on Tuesday

Thanks for all the "Heads Up" about the Chip and the rear axel, Much appreciated

Good news. Enjoy.