Kiwicruiser
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I've only recently discovered LCCnet (if that's the correct abbreviation) but I've been on LCOOL for a number of years. We're wandering round Europe at the moment in our HDJ79 before we head off home next year via Central Asia and Siberia. So, for those who are interested:
We had our very modified 2002 HDJ79 chassis/cab shipped from Oz last year. We then took it to Bimobil in Munich to have the camper body fitted. See the Bimobil website for info on the camper. Now to the Toyota bits.
The HDJ79 was never sold in Europe. In standard form in Oz, NZ and, I think, S Africa, it's a 79 Series but with the 1HD-FTE engine without intercooler rather than the old 1HZ. Ours has:
Motor and 5-speed automatic transmission from a 2006 100 Series. Donor was one owner, 100,000km and full service history until a tree fell on the back end of it! So, it has full time 4wd.
OME suspension with 50mm lift and GVM upgrade to 3.7 tonnes with air suspension at rear.
VERY large air-air intercooler and 3'' exhaust. It probably puts out around 170kw power and 500nm torque.
Electronic diff locks back and front.
160lt Long Ranger fuel tank.
Built in ARB compressor.
285/75x16 BFG muddies on heavy duty alloy rims (rated at 1,400kg each).
Interior has Recaro seats and 2 layers of sound/heat insulation. Being an Oz spec truck it comes with aircon and heavy duty cooling.
Still wondering whether or not to fit a winch but, back in Oz, I only ever used the winch for pulling other people out. However, it may have its uses in Siberia. Also, it would cost me about half the Oz price to buy and fit one here.
All the mods were based on our experience of converting a 105 Series to the 1HD-FTE engine and auto transmission. And, to rekindle an old debate, after 000's of km in some extreme conditions, I would NEVER go back to manual transmission!
So, there it is, thanks for all the info I've had from the forum and I'll contribute when I can.
We had our very modified 2002 HDJ79 chassis/cab shipped from Oz last year. We then took it to Bimobil in Munich to have the camper body fitted. See the Bimobil website for info on the camper. Now to the Toyota bits.
The HDJ79 was never sold in Europe. In standard form in Oz, NZ and, I think, S Africa, it's a 79 Series but with the 1HD-FTE engine without intercooler rather than the old 1HZ. Ours has:
Motor and 5-speed automatic transmission from a 2006 100 Series. Donor was one owner, 100,000km and full service history until a tree fell on the back end of it! So, it has full time 4wd.
OME suspension with 50mm lift and GVM upgrade to 3.7 tonnes with air suspension at rear.
VERY large air-air intercooler and 3'' exhaust. It probably puts out around 170kw power and 500nm torque.
Electronic diff locks back and front.
160lt Long Ranger fuel tank.
Built in ARB compressor.
285/75x16 BFG muddies on heavy duty alloy rims (rated at 1,400kg each).
Interior has Recaro seats and 2 layers of sound/heat insulation. Being an Oz spec truck it comes with aircon and heavy duty cooling.
Still wondering whether or not to fit a winch but, back in Oz, I only ever used the winch for pulling other people out. However, it may have its uses in Siberia. Also, it would cost me about half the Oz price to buy and fit one here.
All the mods were based on our experience of converting a 105 Series to the 1HD-FTE engine and auto transmission. And, to rekindle an old debate, after 000's of km in some extreme conditions, I would NEVER go back to manual transmission!
So, there it is, thanks for all the info I've had from the forum and I'll contribute when I can.