OKA

roscoFJ73 · 07-02-08, 04:26 AM

OKA is an Australian 4wd truck manufacturer that makes these . They originally were fitted with a woefully underpowered 4cyl Perkins with 90 HP.
THe diffs are Dana ,60 rear 50 front I think. T/case is from Spicer,not sure about the gearbox.
The new model is supposed to have the bugs sorted out new comes with a Cummins diesel of about 185hp but you can still specify your own if you wish,they are designed that way.
As with all the components ,the springs are off the shelf items that fit other vehicles.
The windows and doors are all flat.
The idea is that it cAn be repaired easily anyhwere in the world.

Theyve had some ups and down with finance and bringing a truck into a market on limited funds.
Some hate them others dont ,Im one of the latter

You can get them in various configurations ,such as a truck or a fully covered bus body.
They weigh about 4000kg. I followed one on the highway once and he maintained a steady 90-100klms with a load on.
This is one of the local trucks i saw pictured on Perth 4wd forum. Owners in oz identify their truck by its build number from 1-350

MORE PICS HERE OKA Driver - Perth4x4.net Forums

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Mickldo · 07-03-08, 05:17 AM

An OKA is on my wishlist too.

My favourite is this one.

Susi & Ruedi on tour

Mickldo · 07-03-08, 05:23 AM

A guy is rebuilding an OKA up the road. I always drool when I drive past.

His is either this particular one or one very similar. He has added a full bus back to it and a pop top. It still has the red and yellow stripes paint job on the front.

Mickldo · 07-03-08, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

OKA is an Australian 4wd truck manufacturer that makes these . They originally were fitted with a woefully underpowered 4cyl Perkins with 90 HP.
THe diffs are Dana ,60 rear 50 front I think. T/case is from Spicer,not sure about the gearbox.
The new model is supposed to have the bugs sorted out new comes with a Cummins diesel of about 185hp but you can still specify your own if you wish,they are designed that way.
As with all the components ,the springs are off the shelf items that fit other vehicles.
The windows and doors are all flat.
The idea is that it cAn be repaired easily anyhwere in the world.

Theyve had some ups and down with finance and bringing a truck into a market on limited funds.
Some hate them others dont ,Im one of the latter

You can get them in various configurations ,such as a truck or a fully covered bus body.
They weigh about 4000kg. I followed one on the highway once and he maintained a steady 90-100klms with a load on.
This is one of the local trucks i saw pictured on Perth 4wd forum. Owners in oz identify their truck by its build number from 1-350

MORE PICS HERE OKA Driver - Perth4x4.net Forums

Specs Perth4x4.net Forums

That is an awesome truck too.

The pic in the first link of the OKA flexing it in the septic tank is funny and

The second link wouldn't let me access the page unless I was logged in.

roscoFJ73 · 07-03-08, 05:51 AM

Hi Mick. Only problem is the price has crept up since their intro and is now nudging $200K for a fully optioned bus or $120k for the base model.
Nice to dream about it though, I think these would be really great cruising the through the desert with the LWB .
Some of them are clocking up 1 million klms

Thanks for the sue and ruedi link. I meant to follow theirtrip after reading the build up and forgot about it.
I wonder how one of these would go with a 12HT or 1HD T?
I cant change the PDF file to one I can show on the net. If you PM me your email I can manage that

Perth4x4.net Forums

Mickldo · 07-03-08, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

Hi Mick. Only problem is the price has crept up since their intro and is now nudging $200K for a fully optioned bus.
Nice to dream about it though

Perth4x4.net Forums

Can't access that page either.

I've been keeping my eyes peeled on the secondhand OKA market. Been a few good built ones around the $70-80K mark. Which is what you'd pay for a stock new cruiser.

roscoFJ73 · 07-03-08, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickldo

Can't access that page either.

I've been keeping my eyes peeled on the secondhand OKA market. Been a few good built ones around the $70-80K mark. Which is what you'd pay for a stock new cruiser.

Have you checked out the OKA owners group?
They have 6-7 for sale
OKA Owners Group : OKA 121 For Sale

This ones a steal at $35k

OKA Owners Group : OKA XT 4Sale

Topmounter · 07-03-08, 07:29 AM

Aussies really do have the most amazing RV's imaginable. These lumbering Barbie-house behemoths (e.g. Winnebago's and such) we have rolling around on the free-ways here in the States are just embarrassing in comparison.

roscoFJ73 · 07-03-08, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topmounter

Aussies really do have the most amazing RV's imaginable. These lumbering Barbie-house behemoths (e.g. Winnebago's and such) we have rolling around on the free-ways here in the States are just embarrassing in comparison.

There are still plenty of aussies who would rather have barbie bus than a real 4wd,believe me

Some interior pics

Mickldo · 07-05-08, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

Have you checked out the OKA owners group?
They have 6-7 for sale
OKA Owners Group : OKA 121 For Sale

This ones a steal at $35k

OKA Owners Group : OKA XT 4Sale

Yeah, I check them out all the time.

That 121 OKA is nice.

Maybe in a few years time...............

Mickldo · 07-05-08, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

There are still plenty of aussies who would rather have barbie bus than a real 4wd,believe me

Some interior pics

I love all the room on the dash. Plenty of room for all the gadgets and doo-hickeys.

roscoFJ73 · 07-05-08, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickldo

I love all the room on the dash. Plenty of room for all the gadgets and doo-hickeys.

Yeah and being able to add or replace the gauges/switches with standard size aftemarket gear without cutting holes and the 4 seater rear seats.

Damn dash must be nearly 5ft wide

I could see a 30 litre weaco strapped to the engine cover

Mickldo · 07-05-08, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

Yeah and being able to add or replace the gauges/switches with standard size aftemarket gear without cutting holes and the 4 seater rear seats.

Damn dash must be nearly 5ft wide

I could see a 30 litre weaco strapped to the engine cover

I like the way you're thinking there

07-02-08, 04:26 AM	#1
roscoFJ73 Diesel for blood Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west australia Posts: 6,298	OKA OKA is an Australian 4wd truck manufacturer that makes these . They originally were fitted with a woefully underpowered 4cyl Perkins with 90 HP. THe diffs are Dana ,60 rear 50 front I think. T/case is from Spicer,not sure about the gearbox. The new model is supposed to have the bugs sorted out new comes with a Cummins diesel of about 185hp but you can still specify your own if you wish,they are designed that way. As with all the components ,the springs are off the shelf items that fit other vehicles. The windows and doors are all flat. The idea is that it cAn be repaired easily anyhwere in the world. Theyve had some ups and down with finance and bringing a truck into a market on limited funds. Some hate them others dont ,Im one of the latter You can get them in various configurations ,such as a truck or a fully covered bus body. They weigh about 4000kg. I followed one on the highway once and he maintained a steady 90-100klms with a load on. This is one of the local trucks i saw pictured on Perth 4wd forum. Owners in oz identify their truck by its build number from 1-350 MORE PICS HERE OKA Driver - Perth4x4.net Forums Specs Perth4x4.net Forums __________________ HZJ75 cab chassis 95 model ,stocker FJ73+1HZ Diesel NEW GEARBOX 1HZ =same power as 3F with 30% better fuel economy 2in Dobinsons lift.Powerdown adj shocks 33 in BFG A/T HJ61 with slidin windas regrettfully SOLD:( Volvo 740 GL Last edited by roscoFJ73; 07-02-08 at 04:37 AM.

07-03-08, 05:17 AM	#2
Mickldo Oz TUTer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryborough, QLD, Aust. Posts: 1,021	An OKA is on my wishlist too. My favourite is this one. Susi & Ruedi on tour __________________ 90 HZJ80 GXL, DTS turbo, 285/75R16 MTR's, 4" OME, Safari snorkel, ARB airlocker, ARB bullbar, 9500lb winch, ARB dual pivot rear bar, 39L Engel, water tank, dual batts, sliding drawers, cargo barrier, underbonnet shower, laptop, GPS, oziexplorer, etc.... 99 HZJ105R GXL, alloy bullbar, Safari snorkel, more to come.....watch this space..........

07-03-08, 05:23 AM	#3
Mickldo Oz TUTer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryborough, QLD, Aust. Posts: 1,021	A guy is rebuilding an OKA up the road. I always drool when I drive past. His is either this particular one or one very similar. He has added a full bus back to it and a pop top. It still has the red and yellow stripes paint job on the front. __________________ 90 HZJ80 GXL, DTS turbo, 285/75R16 MTR's, 4" OME, Safari snorkel, ARB airlocker, ARB bullbar, 9500lb winch, ARB dual pivot rear bar, 39L Engel, water tank, dual batts, sliding drawers, cargo barrier, underbonnet shower, laptop, GPS, oziexplorer, etc.... 99 HZJ105R GXL, alloy bullbar, Safari snorkel, more to come.....watch this space..........

07-03-08, 05:51 AM	#5
roscoFJ73 Diesel for blood Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west australia Posts: 6,298	Hi Mick. Only problem is the price has crept up since their intro and is now nudging $200K for a fully optioned bus or $120k for the base model. Nice to dream about it though, I think these would be really great cruising the through the desert with the LWB . Some of them are clocking up 1 million klms Thanks for the sue and ruedi link. I meant to follow theirtrip after reading the build up and forgot about it. I wonder how one of these would go with a 12HT or 1HD T? I cant change the PDF file to one I can show on the net. If you PM me your email I can manage that Perth4x4.net Forums __________________ HZJ75 cab chassis 95 model ,stocker FJ73+1HZ Diesel NEW GEARBOX 1HZ =same power as 3F with 30% better fuel economy 2in Dobinsons lift.Powerdown adj shocks 33 in BFG A/T HJ61 with slidin windas regrettfully SOLD:( Volvo 740 GL Last edited by roscoFJ73; 07-03-08 at 06:32 AM.

07-03-08, 07:29 AM	#8
Topmounter IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Golden, CO-USA Posts: 190	Aussies really do have the most amazing RV's imaginable. These lumbering Barbie-house behemoths (e.g. Winnebago's and such) we have rolling around on the free-ways here in the States are just embarrassing in comparison. __________________ -- '01 LC - Champagne Pearl '96 328is - Alpine White -- Dearly departed - '88 FJ-62

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