Back in 2003 Toyota South Africa imported a lowly 15 of 78 series Troopys to test/gauge the market response and acceptance for the vehicle. at the time they opted for the Aussie spec which was 1HD FTE, disk brakes all round and a few other niceties that never found their way onto the now local...
Had the DCS remote reservoir 20way adjustable shocks and front coils fitted
Currently set on 5 clicks up from softest and this feels a bit softer than what the old fitted Ironman FoamCell Pro felt.
I will give a full report on their performance once Ive had the opportunity to take them on some...
UPDATE:
Got "The Lorry" back from the shop yesterday.
Work performed....
1. 5000km Oil and filter change
2. Remove original brake vacuum booster and replace with dual diaphragm brake vacuum booster.
3. Perform complete front and rear differential overhauls, new carrier bearings, new pinion...
UPDATE:
Not mentioned earlier, whilst in the shop for the abovementioned add-ons, I asked the shop to check out why the HD clutch installed by the previous owner was shuddering so violently in reverse gear.
What they discovered.... Turns out this shuddering is a common issue with these type of...
UPDATE:
"The Lorry" is presently in the shop getting a few upgrades...
I located an 80 Series Dual diaphragm brake vacuum booster this is now being fitted.
Front and rear Harrop (Terrain Tamer) E-Lockers
Im removing the Ironman front Coils, front shocks and rear shocks - and replacing them...
Just got back from a 5500km round trip to the Trans Kgalagadi and Central Kalahari Game Reserves in Botswana.
We used mostly unused Botswana govt firebreak cutlines (very thick sand tracks) for our routes, the minimum temp for our trip was 39Deg C and average was 42-45deg C compared to the...
Latest Upgrades to "The Lorry"
I had extended (for the 50mm lift) stainless steel braided & reinforced brake lines installed to replace all the OEM rubber brake lines.
Front from chassis to axle and each front wheel caliper.
Rear from chassis to axle and each rear wheel caliper.
My Troopy has...
Short Update
Decided that the front Bullbar needed a spruce up - so the solution was to Raptor coat the bullbar
Rather than hours of sanding I removed the bar and sent it for sandblasting.
Then I gave it 2 coats of etch primer
Then it got 2 coats of Raptor Liner black
I dont like the...
UPDATE Part 2
Prior to the desert Proof of Concept trip - I sent the truck to a specialist tuning shop too have a 5 map UNICHIP ECU chip installed.
After "tuning" the FTE is now putting out 187KW and 615NM on its Max setting (which I hardly use) with maximum EGT recorded being below 600 deg C...
Fitted a set of recovery trax - doubt they will ever be required
Also I got in before the local gubbermunts 40% import duty kicked in on imported tyres and fitted a set of 6 x 285/75 16 Mud Terrain Radar Renegade rubbers
Some pics of the recent proof of concept trip we did to the Namakwa...
I will send a full vehicle pic shortly
Yes you do lose some head room inside the rear of the Troopy with the pop-up tent, would estimate 3-4inches (75-100mm)
The feeling is that all the drawers and empty water tanks have probably added 150kg (330lb)
However, then the awning needs to added (18kg...
Continued
VHF Radio and 12V power points, USB power points and Voltmeter mounted on roof console shelf
Drop down table for wash-up bowl
Rear door drop down table coffee station
Gas bottle mounted to rear door (bolted for security)
Gull Wing Kitchen box, houses;- Spices, sauces, cooking...
UPDATE
Well the Make Over is finally finished.
Ill run through and explain what the pics show.
Not seen in the pics but shown in previous pics, the 12V system is mounted inside the body side panel under the Gull wing en-suite shower box comprising:- Victron 12V 30A DC-DC charger, Victron...
The vent that can be seen on the console fridge is for the fan that draws air in and onto the fridge condensor
Correct Ive not been able to use it yet - however i do have a similar console fridge in my FJ40 and there is next to no noticable heat generated
Absolutely we dont have Land Cruisers...
Small Update
3 x 120W Solar PV Panels mounted, together with wood box with underslung table mount slide.
The ensuite shower - with hot water system and shelf for towel and toiletries. Also inside on the top right shelf, there will be the water level guage that will indicate the remaining...
The brand of my particular console fridge is APLICOOL. yes it has a cordless cellphone charger, and 3 x USB charging sockets (1 on front and 2 on rear)
No issues with E-Brake at all
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