regarding the gears, i was told 4.3 gears...
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Hi All,
I’ve bought a 2003 troopy with a mere 210k kms and I’d like to thank West Australian taxpayers for the bargain. The previous owners, a local Shire, lavished a heap of accessories on it (some of which may even be useful). They added;
An extra door conversion
Roo bar with side bar extensions to the side steps
Dual batteries
Conversion to 5 seats in the back (3 c/w shoulder belts)
Uprated air conditioning with rear vents
Roof rack with ladder
Replacement rear bumper with twin spare wheel carrier
Uprated rear suspension
Bl00dy black box that makes the lights come on when ignition key is in
Stupid looking exterior sun visor.
I’m looking forward to exploring the info on the site but here’s a question to start me off. Regarding the last item, the front sun visor. It’s a hard thing to describe without a photo (hopefully attached) but I’m sure many of you know the fairly standard thing you see nailed to cars in sunnier parts of the world. It looks to me to be a huge aerodynamic mistake (Not that I bought a troopy for its aerodynamics) but some people have told me that it will not hinder it. Rather it sets up a ‘ball’ of still air over the bonnet and helps push air over the roof (or in my case into the roof rack to further reduce efficiency)
Anyway, that's me - Cheers
Hi All,
I’ve bought a 2003 troopy with a mere 210k kms and I’d like to thank West Australian taxpayers for the bargain. The previous owners, a local Shire, lavished a heap of accessories on it (some of which may even be useful). They added;
An extra door conversion
Roo bar with side bar extensions to the side steps
Dual batteries
Conversion to 5 seats in the back (3 c/w shoulder belts)
Uprated air conditioning with rear vents
Roof rack with ladder
Replacement rear bumper with twin spare wheel carrier
Uprated rear suspension
Bl00dy black box that makes the lights come on when ignition key is in
Stupid looking exterior sun visor.
I’m looking forward to exploring the info on the site but here’s a question to start me off. Regarding the last item, the front sun visor. It’s a hard thing to describe without a photo (hopefully attached) but I’m sure many of you know the fairly standard thing you see nailed to cars in sunnier parts of the world. It looks to me to be a huge aerodynamic mistake (Not that I bought a troopy for its aerodynamics) but some people have told me that it will not hinder it. Rather it sets up a ‘ball’ of still air over the bonnet and helps push air over the roof (or in my case into the roof rack to further reduce efficiency)
Anyway, that's me - Cheers
Hi CDP .The sunvisor is a Toyota approved accessory for oz,Im not sure if its available elsewhere.
Anyway does it have a gap where the air can get out?
There is some s/steel mesh visors on ebay for $135. I been thinking about one for my 75 series.
Yuo might have to sit on the roof,get it up to mach 1 and feel the airflow with your hand to decide on the aerodynamic efficiency
The rear door conversion is a bonus,it costs $4K+ but never shows up in the auction price.
Im not a fan of the ladders on the side,I would replace it with one of those steps that sit on the tyre.
Did the troopy come from Pickles,it looks like their high standard?
Anyway I think you got a great vehicle and Im sure a lot us will be jealous,Ive always wanted the 3 door converted troopy.
Some more close up pics of the door open showing the seats and that horrible sunvisor would be welcome
What shire was it from?
Ross (NOR)
Anyway does it have a gap where the air can get out?
There is some s/steel mesh visors on ebay for $135. I been thinking about one for my 75 series.
Yuo might have to sit on the roof,get it up to mach 1 and feel the airflow with your hand to decide on the aerodynamic efficiency
The rear door conversion is a bonus,it costs $4K+ but never shows up in the auction price.
Im not a fan of the ladders on the side,I would replace it with one of those steps that sit on the tyre.
Did the troopy come from Pickles,it looks like their high standard?
Anyway I think you got a great vehicle and Im sure a lot us will be jealous,Ive always wanted the 3 door converted troopy.
Some more close up pics of the door open showing the seats and that horrible sunvisor would be welcome
What shire was it from?
Ross (NOR)
"Stupid looking exterior sun visor."
welcome - visor and all....
welcome - visor and all....
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
First time that I see this door conversion .. you have more detailet pics about that .. looks awesome !
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yup thats quite a lot of stuff.......
hello to all. just joined up
. Irecently purchased a LC71 rhd import. its still bone stock but thats gotta change soon!
. Irecently purchased a LC71 rhd import. its still bone stock but thats gotta change soon!first time
hello to all, just joined up. I recently got myself a lc71. its bone stock but thats gonna change. I just got to learn more about this truck as it is the first td ive had. had other ones, can't live in BC ¬ have a wheeler!
hello to all, just joined up. I recently got myself a lc71. its bone stock but thats gonna change. I just got to learn more about this truck as it is the first td ive had. had other ones, can't live in BC ¬ have a wheeler!
There is quite a few companis that do this in oz,mainly for the government and mining industry.
4DR is also possible.
Beats me why Toyota didnt think of it 1st
http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/troopercarrier/index.htm
Welcome to our forum. Is it a LJ71 or a BJ71? Post up some pics if you can.
I assume its a JDM import?
I assume its a JDM import?
its a rhd turbo diesel from japan. I'll post some picks later. Im havin a fuel pump issue with it so its in the shop gettin done now.
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
Beats me why Toyota didnt think of it 1st
http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/troopercarrier/index.htm
How much it cost . ?
I thought Toyota not always have the better projections, well we are only a minor part of the customer study.
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Welcome to the forum. The question for the engine is if it is a BJ engine or a LJ engine.
LJ is a 2.4L 2l-t
bJ 13b-t
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Oh and go ahead and add your name to the registry on here. Just do it like the other posts please.
Newbie from Portugal
Hi, All,
just a quick introduction, I have had my 1992 LJ78 for two years and bought it when I moved to the mountains of mid Portugal, 40c in summer and ice and snow in winter.
Have been through the whole 2LTE head problems and spent some £3K before solving the issue, now have worked with the solution for 10K kms and it's ok now.
I would very much like to find an operations manual for the vehicle, mines in Japanese.
Regards,
Chris Yates-Smith.
Hi, All,
just a quick introduction, I have had my 1992 LJ78 for two years and bought it when I moved to the mountains of mid Portugal, 40c in summer and ice and snow in winter.
Have been through the whole 2LTE head problems and spent some £3K before solving the issue, now have worked with the solution for 10K kms and it's ok now.
I would very much like to find an operations manual for the vehicle, mines in Japanese.
Regards,
Chris Yates-Smith.
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welcome to the forum!
Enter the registry in the other thread near the top of the 70 section. And please post a picture in there.
Enter the registry in the other thread near the top of the 70 section. And please post a picture in there.
introduction
hi
1991 FJ75 60
klm former airforce ambulance, new michelin's xzl 750x16, rancho 9000, safari snorkel, hella 3000. stock 3F engine.
based in southern chile.
hi
1991 FJ75 60
klm former airforce ambulance, new michelin's xzl 750x16, rancho 9000, safari snorkel, hella 3000. stock 3F engine.based in southern chile.
Hi
anybody knows if a 2F 6 in 1 header kit will fit into the 3F engine.
anybody knows if a 2F 6 in 1 header kit will fit into the 3F engine.
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Hello. Welcome to the forum.
You can start a thread asking that question if you like. Give it a try. It's easy to start a thread.
Cheers.
You can start a thread asking that question if you like. Give it a try. It's easy to start a thread.
Cheers.
