thanks saillaw.. i am planning to have BFG on the steeliers
Builds 2010 76 series wagon: The story so far
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boozewz
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I've moved on from the 76 wagon, for reasons to be explained later when I get a chance to get the thread going, and traded her in for the new double cab. We only get the V6 petrol or the 1HZ diesel in the GCC. No V8 diesel here. I opted for the 1HZ.
Here's a taster of what she looks like today
Here's a taster of what she looks like today
MashaAllah ! Sweet sweet ride ! I simply adore this model ! Beautiful color. Did you had to custom order it from the local dealer?
More Pics !!!!!
More Pics !!!!!
Holy mother of epicness and everything that is awesome.
Beautiful.
Beautiful.
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Yes more please!
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Yes more please!
boozewz
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Thanks gents!
Its a 2014 HZJ79 with a 1HZ diesel, power windows, FF + RR factory diff locks, and the OEM raised air intake. The rest includes 2" OME lift, OEM 16X6.5 steelies, and Michelin XL 9.00R16 tires, measured at 36.5". These were hard to source!
Its a 2014 HZJ79 with a 1HZ diesel, power windows, FF + RR factory diff locks, and the OEM raised air intake. The rest includes 2" OME lift, OEM 16X6.5 steelies, and Michelin XL 9.00R16 tires, measured at 36.5". These were hard to source!
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Really like that color ......
More photos?
More photos?
Wow!
boozewz
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We never got the 1HDT in the GCC as far as I am aware, unless they come in the Coaster busses. All 70 series now are with either the 1GR petrol or the 1HZ diesel, of which the 1GR sells in the majority, by far. The 1GR gets the H150 box while the 1HZ gets the R151F, supposedly with improved shafts.
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Here are some pics in chronological order
Getting the OME's fitted
Michelin XL's arrived, and fitted to Toyota steelies. Each tire alone weighs 76lbs!
Running 50mm spacers in the rear, to keep the track the same as the front. I pulled these off the 76 series before I sold it
This is how she sat with new rubber and only OME 2" lift on the front. The rear springs were on back order, so right now it sits on the stock rear leafs.
Rear 2" leafs arrived and installed. And the wooden trim GCC spec side stripes were removed!
Getting the OME's fitted
Michelin XL's arrived, and fitted to Toyota steelies. Each tire alone weighs 76lbs!
Running 50mm spacers in the rear, to keep the track the same as the front. I pulled these off the 76 series before I sold it
This is how she sat with new rubber and only OME 2" lift on the front. The rear springs were on back order, so right now it sits on the stock rear leafs.
Rear 2" leafs arrived and installed. And the wooden trim GCC spec side stripes were removed!
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boozewz
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Had a rear rack built to fit a RTT. Idea was to make it as low as possible so that the RTT sits flush with the roof of the cab. Unfortunately, because the spare tire measures 36.5, we had to make the rack high enough that if I need to remove the spare tire I can roll it under RTT on the truck bed. The RTT now sits about 6" above the roof line of the cab.
Maxxtrax bolted on one side.
Hi-lift mounted as high as possible to allow access to the truck bed from the side
Rear set up
Balloon jack strapped around spare tire. Always come in handy in the dunes when a standard Hi-Lift will not work.
Maxxtrax bolted on one side.
Hi-lift mounted as high as possible to allow access to the truck bed from the side
Rear set up
Balloon jack strapped around spare tire. Always come in handy in the dunes when a standard Hi-Lift will not work.
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We went out on a trip recently, scouting some new trails up in the mountains south of Jeddah. It was also a good chance to escape the heat and humidity as we climbed up to 8,100ft.
Getting up there was a touch of a struggle as the 1HZ was blowing black smoke up the steep mountain pass on the way to the trail. Mainly under acceleration as we come out of the hairpin bends in 2nd gear. My mate in his 76 1GR wagon was in 3rd gear the whole way up moving effortlessly. Never mind I say to myself, I love the pull of the diesel, the noise it makes, and the fact that its different. And of course, once we hit the trail, it was where it belonged; crawling seemlessly forward with minimal input from the driver, while the 1GR would lurch, lunge, and bounce forward and upwards looking somewhat out of sorts. The 1GR belongs in the dunes where revs need to be high, while the 1HZ belongs everywhere else.
Spotted these 40's in the background on our way back down.
Getting up there was a touch of a struggle as the 1HZ was blowing black smoke up the steep mountain pass on the way to the trail. Mainly under acceleration as we come out of the hairpin bends in 2nd gear. My mate in his 76 1GR wagon was in 3rd gear the whole way up moving effortlessly. Never mind I say to myself, I love the pull of the diesel, the noise it makes, and the fact that its different. And of course, once we hit the trail, it was where it belonged; crawling seemlessly forward with minimal input from the driver, while the 1GR would lurch, lunge, and bounce forward and upwards looking somewhat out of sorts. The 1GR belongs in the dunes where revs need to be high, while the 1HZ belongs everywhere else.
Spotted these 40's in the background on our way back down.
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Incredible rig, and great pictures! Thanks for sharing!
Love your landcruiser.
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Man, that is a beautiful truck! Very well done as always!
