Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series

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Originally Posted by chuck

Yes I did correct the rear track.

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Going to go without a canopy?

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Originally Posted by trout1105

There are over 400,000 70 series on the road in Australia alone ,That wouldn't happen if they were a POS[bigwhistle]

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How many of those are 1vd's? How many are on their 2nd motor?

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Originally Posted by Vern

How many of those are 1vd's? How many are on their 2nd motor?

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I honestly have NO idea on both counts But the majority of the 70 series utes in my area are V8's.
The property across the road from me runs a D4 and 4x 70 series utes 3 of which are V8's.

I live in a farming community and EVERYONE here has a ute of some sort and the vast majority of the utes in this area are Toyota's.
Back in the day there was quite a few Landrover Series utes plying the paddocks and the roads in this area ( myself included) But I havent seen one around here in decades, Maybe thats because Landrover stopped making no frills no nonsense work utes decades ago.

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Originally Posted by Vern

How many of those are 1vd's? How many are on their 2nd motor?

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Probably less than the number of D3/4,RRS,diesels, that are on their second engines.

And there would be 10 times more 1VD's around at least.

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Originally Posted by scarry

Going to go without a canopy?

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At this stage yes

If do go for a canopy it will be a canvas one just to put gear in.

We are not into camping that much so it more about where to put stuff when we go away.

Can get a good canvas canopy that utilises Toyota bars for about $1600.00

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Originally Posted by chuck

At this stage yes

If do go for a canopy it will be a canvas one just to put gear in.

We are not into camping that much so it more about where to put stuff when we go away.

Can get a good canvas canopy that utilises Toyota bars for about $1600.00

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I have had a couple of canvas canopies in the past and I found them to be dust magnets and if anyone wants to help themselves to your gear they can do it with ease.
Also if it is ****ing down with rain no matter how well a canvas canopy is made your gear Will get wet.

Personally I much prefer the hard canopies as they are dust free, secure, waterproof and the big gullwing doors give you decent shade and a bit of cover during a downpour.[thumbsupbig]
Another advantage with a ridged canopy is that you can add a roof rack, solar panels, shovel, lights, Arial or whatever else you want, This isnt possible with a canvas canopy.

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Originally Posted by chuck

Yes I did correct the rear track.

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People reckon it makes a big difference, which one did you go with?

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Originally Posted by rar110

People reckon it makes a big difference, which one did you go with?

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I haven't done the track correct mod on my 79 and I don't have any dramas even in deep soft sand[thumbsupbig]

Initially i have gone with track correction rims.

Made in South Australia 1500kg WLL.

I needed wider rims to fit the 285's

There is a some one locally that converts your own diff which i need to follow up on.

This is interesting for those contemplating a 70.

Seems the 1VD is going to soldier on as well.

https://www.drive.com.au/news/2023-t...nNOVwkFkAni4YM