I am a new member, with a vast experience in expeditions on foot but admittedly very little experience with 4WD built up. I hope that thsi
I recently purchased a highly modified 2011 Hi-Lux with a lot of LandCruiser parts in it. I currently live in Bali, Indonesia and I am planning to use this vehicle for the first section of an expedition in the highlands of the island of Sumba, which eventually will continue on horseback and finally on foot.
This car may be more than what I bargained for. I went to service it in an official Toyota workshop and they told me that most of the parts are straight from the LandCruiser. Originally this car was not even a 4x4 as there is no single cab 4x4 Hilux, and clutch, suspension, and many other parts are not original. The car has also absolutely huge tyres that I hope will help with the sharp rocks on the hills of Sumba, but make it for a fun ride in normal roads. I don’t think this would be legal in many places in the western world.
the car is going really well, and the Toyota workshop did not find any issue with it.
What I need help with is to identify the custom components of this built. Also I’d appreciate some tip on how to make this vehicle ready for my expedition. I don’t need comfort items too much, mostly functionality. And finally what spare parts should I carry and what to keep an eye on during this trip.
Thank you
Hilux photos
I recently purchased a highly modified 2011 Hi-Lux with a lot of LandCruiser parts in it. I currently live in Bali, Indonesia and I am planning to use this vehicle for the first section of an expedition in the highlands of the island of Sumba, which eventually will continue on horseback and finally on foot.
This car may be more than what I bargained for. I went to service it in an official Toyota workshop and they told me that most of the parts are straight from the LandCruiser. Originally this car was not even a 4x4 as there is no single cab 4x4 Hilux, and clutch, suspension, and many other parts are not original. The car has also absolutely huge tyres that I hope will help with the sharp rocks on the hills of Sumba, but make it for a fun ride in normal roads. I don’t think this would be legal in many places in the western world.
the car is going really well, and the Toyota workshop did not find any issue with it.
What I need help with is to identify the custom components of this built. Also I’d appreciate some tip on how to make this vehicle ready for my expedition. I don’t need comfort items too much, mostly functionality. And finally what spare parts should I carry and what to keep an eye on during this trip.
Thank you
Hilux photos