Recent content by ROUSER

No, I don't own that place. I live in the same town as the previous owners of your Troopy. I helped them with minor issues when they first acquired the rig. Le Garage is where they had the major repairs done, a few hours east of us.

I know that Troopy, it used to live in my pueblo here in the Auzero Peninsula. I've actually done some minor repairs on it when it first arrived in town. Enjoy your new rig!

I second the Black Duck Seat Covers as I have them in my Troopy. I got the black waxed canvas type and they work great here in the jungle.

Drove from Boquete to Mariato and over the Azuero Peninsula to Guanico.

When I had the Troopy in the States, I had full coverage along with stated value thru Progressive. I did have to pay more than a normal premium due to the Troopy being a “grey market vehicle”

I recently started to have an intermittent “chatter” with my PS front brake caliper, as well as noticed a little bit of brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder. So I replaced the leaky master cylinder with a new OEM unit, took the opportunity to remove the LSPV, completely rebuilt both...

I do not recall the degrees listed on the print out from the alignment machine. I will retrieve the data from the print out after our trip.

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315/75r16 Nitto Trail Grapplers 16x8 Pro Comp 69 Series wheels powder coated flat black OME 2.5” lift with heavy front coils and 400kg rear leafs, caster correction bushings, extended brake lines, and rear sway bar drop brackets 4.30 gear ratio At 70mph in 5th gear the Troopy is at 2,600...

Hey y’all, I searched and searched and just can’t find the amount of R134a needed for my ac system. My Troopy has a 1HZ motor with the factory front ac only. Thanks in advance for any info. Rob

Haha thanks, I’m an American living in Panama, I’ve owned Toyota trucks since I was 16 and when I discovered the 70 series line up while living in Central America I had to have one. I just drove it to the States for a work contract so I could have a vehicle while in Califas, and to haul back...

No, New Port Beach is the farthest north I’ve been in the Troopy.

As for the engine and drivetrain, installed a radiator bashplate from OZ, new rear main seal, pilot bearing, Excedy clutch kit, and blanch ground the flywheel. Also put in a completely new transfer case, it was a $500 difference between new and rebuilt, so I went with a new unit. Also extended...

I have been getting ready to drive back to Panama and am taking advantage of the ease of attaining parts and accessories here in the States. On the interior I have added a Whelen PA system with emergency type horn, a set of Black Duck seat covers from OZ, fabbed up some cup holders, installed a...