Hi all
I'm thinking of getting a Perentie for my up coming trip to Cape York
Just wanted some advice on how one would handle it , Other than hot and loud
I heard front diff / half shafts are a weak point ? , would they be worth changing to a heavier option for this trip , maybe a locker in the front ?
Or do you think they will be ok ( if in good condition )
What should be changed for this trip on a Perentie ?
its my understanding ( and I could be wrong ? ). That they are very similar to a 110 county ? So are they similar off-road as well , just not sure how they can be better off-road if they have the same components ?
Basically for the trip , I want something reliable simple and with no computer
Thanks all
Edit*
One more question , If you where driving it from Tasmania and could choose between a turbo kit or power steering what whould it be
Thanks
Plexy
Swaggie
Welcome to the forum, Plexy.
Have a browse around on this site an REMLR. There have been some pictures posted of Perenties that have been taken to the tip (that is the tip of Cape York Peninsula not the local rubbish dump).
The Army regularly took them up in that locality for a play as well.
I would suggest perhaps a locker in the back wouldn't be a bad thing.
RoverLord
the cape can be done in a leafer NA diesel series.
a perentie in FF/NOM condition with good rubber is overkill.
get a perentie, (preferabely with a winch so you can recover the toyotas)
get a DBS
Get a good aircompressor
get a 12v fridge and
take a swag.
easy
Dave
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Power steering would be my choice.
They pull like a team of bullocks and will cruise at the max legal speed limit/s all day with ease, so unless you are towing the "apple isle" up there with you, I can't see why a turbo would be needed.
As for lockers etc. well they have just completed 25 years with the army as a very capable work horse and in most cases survived it with ease.
Cheers, Mick.
PS. I have driven to the "Tip" thirty years ago, but not in a Perentie.
I currently own a Perentie.
1974 S3 88 Holden 186.
1971 S2A 88
1971 S2A 109 6 cyl. tray back.
1964 S2A 88 "Starfire Four" engine!
1972 S3 88 x 2
1959 S2 88 ARN 111-014
1959 S2 88 ARN 111-556
1988 Perentie 110 FFR ARN 48-728 steering now KLR PAS!
REMLR 88
1969 BSA Bantam B175
Sounds good , I know I may slap my forehead for this but ......Originally Posted by Blknight.aus
What's Ff/NOM ? And Dbs stand for ?
Thanks
Thanks for that info , I just figured if it's anything like my old na diesel Daihatsu rocky , when I even saw a picture of a hill I had to reach for the brown paper bag to help with the hyperventilating
But in saying that I don't think they would be quite as bad up hills as the rocky either ?
RoverLord
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Dave
"In a Landrover the other vehicle is your crumple zone."
For spelling call Rogets, for mechanicing call me.
Fozzy, 2.25D SIII Ex DCA Ute
TdiautoManual d1 (gave it to the Mupion)
Archaeoptersix 1990 6x6 dual cab(This things staying)
If you've benefited from one or more of my posts please remember, your taxes paid for my skill sets, I'm just trying to make sure you get your monies worth.
If you think you're in front on the deal, pay it forwards.
Swaggie
Itll romp it in. It is what it is built for. A Perentie or a civvy 110 isuzu are the pinnacle of simple and tough. Yes i would choose pwr steer out of the 2. I have both and if i were you I'd save for a turbo ASAP. What part of the state are you in?
Jc
The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈
Wizard
SubscriberHey Plexy. a few years around the cape in Perenties. As Dave says, they are overkill. You can get to the to via Daintree/CREB/ TELE and a few cross country routes with nothing more than a few scratches unless you drive like a nong.
25psi, low 1st and a twist of the hand throttle will get you firelight the worst of it.
Tips for surviving the bull dust:
Keep out of the dust in front
Vents open
Rear of tarp fitted, tightened and tied on tight
You can roll up the sides just behind the doors then angled down toward the rear. Access to stuff on the rear without too much dust getting in.
Have fun mate!
Cheers, BDave.
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Thanks for all the info everyone
I was just a little worried about the front cv's or diff being so far from home , But now I feel more at easy
I would much prefer to rock around up there in a Perentie than a patrol or cruiser , I think the whole experience would be heightened , Plus the added benefit of no computer for nolans brook
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