I am currently in the throws of rebuilding a 1HZ engine out my 1993 HJ75 Troopy. For a complete details about it see my thread in Old North State Cruisers forum: https://forum.ih8mud.com/nc-olde-north-state-cruisers/453180-rebuilding-93-hj75-troopy.html
While the troopy is down I have had a lot of time to think and dream. I decided I want to return to the original size rims 16's instead of 17s. Importer installed the larger rims and tires. I want to find and install a set of 31/33 in the 10.5 to 11.5 width. This troopy will see the majority of its time on hard rough dirt paths and highway. It will be my winter DD (snow & snow/ice mix) and transport of gear and people to adventures in all sorts of weather and terrain conditions. My wife and I are thinking of eventually using it for a 2 to 6 month overland expedition in N. America. What do you guys suggest for tires in these sizes?
After I change out the tires then I need to replace the rear bumper. I want a bumper w/ duel swing outs for tire and jerry cans. Crusher built a sweet one: Troopie build
I have been following his troopy build. I plan to PM Crusher in Ontario for his suggestions and request dimensions. Then I need a welder and some friends to help build/install w
After tires, my last initial repair will be stereo with built in IPOD and CB. I really wanted to find a way to not have a stereo headunit, but Apple has not developed a docking station for cars.
The reason is then I would have space to install the CB in the original headunit space. Does that make sense? Anyone know of a way to do just that?
If I cannot find a way for the IPOD to power the car speakers w/o headunit, I will install a new head unit and install the IPOD connections in the glove compartment or the armrest inorder to avoid messy wires.
The other mods on the list (listed in order to install):
While the troopy is down I have had a lot of time to think and dream. I decided I want to return to the original size rims 16's instead of 17s. Importer installed the larger rims and tires. I want to find and install a set of 31/33 in the 10.5 to 11.5 width. This troopy will see the majority of its time on hard rough dirt paths and highway. It will be my winter DD (snow & snow/ice mix) and transport of gear and people to adventures in all sorts of weather and terrain conditions. My wife and I are thinking of eventually using it for a 2 to 6 month overland expedition in N. America. What do you guys suggest for tires in these sizes?
After I change out the tires then I need to replace the rear bumper. I want a bumper w/ duel swing outs for tire and jerry cans. Crusher built a sweet one: Troopie build
I have been following his troopy build. I plan to PM Crusher in Ontario for his suggestions and request dimensions. Then I need a welder and some friends to help build/install w
After tires, my last initial repair will be stereo with built in IPOD and CB. I really wanted to find a way to not have a stereo headunit, but Apple has not developed a docking station for cars.
The reason is then I would have space to install the CB in the original headunit space. Does that make sense? Anyone know of a way to do just that?If I cannot find a way for the IPOD to power the car speakers w/o headunit, I will install a new head unit and install the IPOD connections in the glove compartment or the armrest inorder to avoid messy wires.
The other mods on the list (listed in order to install):
- Dual batteries Optima yellow top
- LineX/Rhino line interior
- Veggie Oil Conversion
- Drawsystem/interior sleeping platform
- Freezer
- Water tank/shower system
- IPF lights on roof rack
- R ARB Locker
- F ARB Locker
- Rooftop Tent
No idea for other region.
