Builds 2001 HZJ79 Ex-Fire Double Cab Build (4 Viewers)
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My 77 Series didn’t have door mounted mirrors. I added fisheye mirrors to the fender mounted setup.
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My 77 Series didn’t have door mounted mirrors. I added fisheye mirrors to the fender mounted setup.
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Makes sense. Things you only notice years later, lol.
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Yeah I "know a guy" who hit his bikes on the garage door opening, a clothesline, and a few other things. He no longer puts bikes on the roof.
Shaving the roof down would also allow for a small rack on top as well, which could be handy sometimes...
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Ya they are both fender mounted! One of the main differences in the RHD 70’s that distinguish a Japanese vs Aussie 70. I do have a pair of brand new OEM door mounted mirrors but won’t likely fit them until I paint. That being said I really done mind the fender mounted mirrors.
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Hahaha we all “know a guy” with a similar story. You’d think he’d learn after the firstYeah I "know a guy" who hit his bikes on the garage door opening, a clothesline, and a few other things. He no longer puts bikes on the roof.
Shaving the roof down would also allow for a small rack on top as well, which could be handy sometimes...
Exactly. Low pro roofline allows for a roof rack that doesn’t have 3ft legs before you even get to the rack. Hah slight exaggeration but it would feel that tall.
Great build!
You inspired me to pull the trigger on a SET tray.
You inspired me to pull the trigger on a SET tray.
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Thank you!
Your going to love your SET tray. Functionality and versatility are amazing!
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Beautiful 77 BTW!! The fogs in the bumper. We’re they a custom install?My 77 Series didn’t have door mounted mirrors. I added fisheye mirrors to the fender mounted setup.
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So pulled the trigger on the standard roof. Says it’s shipped. I am slightly worried to see what Fedex “surprise” charges will show.
Before winter flies I hope to have the interior vinyl floor finished off below the rear bench seat. Was able to score some near new and identical vinyl from a used Hiace.
Additionally did my second oil change on the 79 and it nearly used close to 11L of oil. Any others have the same experience? Most of the threads and manuals I have read say 9.3L (?without filter).
Before winter flies I hope to have the interior vinyl floor finished off below the rear bench seat. Was able to score some near new and identical vinyl from a used Hiace.
Additionally did my second oil change on the 79 and it nearly used close to 11L of oil. Any others have the same experience? Most of the threads and manuals I have read say 9.3L (?without filter).
I seem to remember the fire truck versions got upgraded oil capacity and extra oil cooling, which might explain the 11L oil change. With that much capacity you should be able to do pretty long oil change intervals.
Hey Garret,
My 1HZ takes 11L of oil, but then the intervals are 10,000km's. Not sure when they started making the larger oil pans, but I would not be concerned about it. Be more concerned if it starts needing oil BETWEEN changes too....
I believe there are 3 options (perhaps more) for oil pans on a 1HZ.
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Haha your not wrong there!Hey Garret,
My 1HZ takes 11L of oil, but then the intervals are 10,000km's. Not sure when they started making the larger oil pans, but I would not be concerned about it. Be more concerned if it starts needing oil BETWEEN changes too....
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This is good to know. Doesn’t surprise me with how long the 1HZ has been around and still in production.
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Like Rigster said every 10,000 for him so that’s good. I too recall now reading about the increased oil capacity just don’t recall where.
There’s a sticker on my inner hood that says change every 10,000kms but then there is a log on the drivers side dash and it looks like they did the last one after 5,000kms. Odd.
Hello,
Maintenance schedules recommended changes every 5000 km / 3000 mi. Sometime around 2014 that changed to 10000 km / 6000 mi.
Whether it is due to improved engine design or better lubricant technology, I am not sure.
Juan
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No going back now!
My 2002 maintenance schedule say change oil every 10,000kms. But then it takes 11.5L oil.
Garret, it also says to change it every 12 months as well so I am guessing that for the fire truck they never make the mileage ceiling, and just changed it every 12 months.
