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Thanks for your comment Glen! glad to hear you enjoyed watching. Micheal did a great job leading the convoy on this trip, Loosing the footage was certainly a kick in the guts but it just taught me a lesson if anything :)

@@shaunmoller2997 thanks mate it sure is a beast!!

One of our favourite spots!!

@@ozadventurelife yes the landscape is nice as well!

@@ethanrobinson-ball519 thanks man, turned out a treat! 🤙

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You shouldn’t be feeling offended by a woman in swimwear, have you ever been to a swimming spot before? You will see plenty of more women in their bathers than just one on a thumbnail on a TH-cam video. Don’t be weird, move on 🤙🏽

We absolutely love the drawer set up 😍

hey mate, thanks so much for the support. We appreciate your comment too so thanks for taking the time to give us that advice 😀 We did end up a heavy duty sway bar in. We got one from white line! We definitely needed it, especially to pass engineering in NSW. Still need to do the links though, something we missed but we’re aware of we just ran out of time before the trip so thanks for linking us up with those will have to check them out and get them ordered.

@@ozadventurelife Hey mate, no worries, loving the build so far , Whiteline is also a great option, have those on my Suby, been awesome. All the best and look forward to seeing more of the 80s.👍

White line is what we put in for the 80s new rear sway bar. We’re now reading back on your comment on the way home now that we’re having some issues after snapping the link bracket on the rear chassis (which we were expecting since we didn’t upgrade the links before the trip) - so once again thanks for your advice. We also had issues with the front sway bar mount on the drivers side where the bush sits. The welded plate that the bush sits on pushed through so we’ve got it packed up with washers at the moment until we can get home to fix it 😅 Steering & suspension was about the only other thing we didn’t touch before the trip, and we’ve had some worn out tie rods / steering bars so the corrugations have aggravated those issues now. The Nulon shift ya bastard will definitely be necessary to help undo the tie rod out of the shaft she’s pretty ceased in there 😂

@@ozadventurelife Sounds like an epic trip, look forward to watching those episodes.

@@ozadventurelife I cant remember on yours but sounds like mine (which is a 91 LC VX) you have the earlier sway bar extension, there are 2 versions! the straight pin the link bracket (T Type) base holes either side of the bushing pin, eye to eye of 60mm this is the earlier model, which is weak, (PN# 48822) it does require or should have 2 washers that support the bush on each side they have a raised chamfer for the bush to sit in, (PN# 48817B) then the other weak point in the chassis bracket bolted to the chassis underneath, the link pin uses a 13mm nut to securer to this bracket, they are notorious for ripping out of the chassis or pin breaking especially once you do a SWB upgrade, don't waste your time or money with this version! If staying with a factory type sway bar upgrade go to the later model chassis mount bracket and link/bush this looks like L shaped or I call it a dog leg link and both the link and the chassis mount it bolts too is much stronger and beefier! You will still need a extension bracket eg Steel H type (Roadrunner type) or a solid billet block eg Superior style. Make sure you get the right height bracket regardless this is actually important, you want that way bar arm that runs parallel to the chassis to be as flat as possible, eg as it was with the factory height shock setting! otherwise it will bind and it really loads up the front sway bar, this also reduces flex and you should get good flex with it attached. But it really tensions the swaybar if its over extended or you don't run an extension. The new part model, Id suggest get one from a wrecker or buy aftermarket! PN for the chassis bracket btw its the same eye 2 eye where it bolts on the under chassis rail 90mm, both versions are this measurement on the under chassis location. (PN 48824A (RH) & (PN#48829A (LH) Note the last 2 digits "24A is right side" (drivers side) " 29A is left" as they are similar numbers. The Fr SwayBar links are (PN#48802F) Note: the eye 3 Eye of the sway bar saddle and bolt pattern to the chassis bracket is 70mm so you will need the larger saddle for this (PN#48823B) Superpro also sell both saddles variants for this so you could also go that way, they are better made imo its what I run, but factory is also good though I haven't tried them, just from what others have in my club, cavet is I also run the 30mm Superpro Sway bars so it maybe different SB diam, just as a thought, but they are very helpful if you needed to check. You may need the saddle bolts possibly! Just check with Toyota or if you get off a wreckers then you can compare! Note the later dog link or L shaped link is stronger but also the benefit is no individual bushes, it lasts longer but you replace that link as a future note when worn out! No individual bushes, the bush is a fixed unit, like many control arms on later IFS cars for example, so will cost a little more, but save hassle and money over time as it will last allot longer and be stronger. Check out amayama dot com for more info they have diagrams of parts etc just select your model and go from there and it will make more sense, but in person the 2 variants of bracket and links will make sense when you see them in person, not comparable ime! For the rear, Get the SuperPro extended links to go with your chassis brackets for the whiteline bar, it makes a massive difference, the rear on mine is so dialed, on a standard style sway bar the links are the best I have seen or used. The only other option is a Torsion bar style, which I am looking at for my front end, but unless there is an imbalance to the rear when I get it done, I wont change the rear, it functions awesome, the links are so beefy and also longer than stock, no bind, improved flex, hasn't moved in 8 months, the front like yours has given me nothing but grief to date. It drives amazing on the road and seal, but I wasn't 100% happy until I did the later link upgrade and extension. Hope that helps. 🤘

It’s nice to be back! We have some epic episodes coming up 😀

@@Werkar27 Thanks mate, came up an absolute treat! It wasn’t too bad, we’ve heard of people having much worse issues with engineering. Can’t complain at all! 🙌

Awesome thanks mate! We’ve definitely thought about investing in the workshop manual throughout this build.

@@ozadventurelife No worries you guys are doing a great job.

@@gavindereus3643 we definitely want to see it in the summer time, we feel it would be much prettier at that time of year!

@@bushman_fridges hey guys!! No worries at all, we only run the best. Pinnacle done an awesome job at creating a slide out for it. Hope all is well for you guys too 🙌

He’s certainly been our rock throughout this build, it’s been an honour to learn so much from him.

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! We hope you continue to enjoy following our journey from home ☺️

Couldn’t agree more!!

Couldn’t ask for a better person to work in the car with! He’s a legend and full of so much knowledge. Once in a lifetime experience 🙌

We were using the Sony ZV1, GoPro and the DJI Mini 3 Pro drone. We have upgraded our equipment since then so our camera quality is even better now 🙌

Thank you

@@tibb73 No problem! 🤙

Glad someone agrees 😂

You got that right!! Sometimes people don’t have the time or access to places to do a shakedown trip before a big one, but it’s definitely a must do for us now!

We are super busy with the 80 series build but will be posting a video soon so stay tuned 🙌

He loves it!

Definitely worth the trip but geez was it bouncy!! It’s all about finding that happy medium speed to try and cruise over the bumps without bouncing too hard. Glad you enjoyed it as much as we did 🙌

Thank you!! Took a lot of planning and brainstorming but we got there and doesn’t it look a treat 🙌

We can’t wait for the end result either!! It’s going to be worth the wait and time 🙌

Thanks we love the big girl!! We will be towing something around the 3.2t size and that is just below the maximum we can tow. We did the GVM post rego no worries at all. The GCM hasn’t changed, but I believe JMACX are working on increasing the GCM in their GVM kits.

Thanks for this, what is your current weight?

@@Poppy_Maverick 3.3t is what it weighed in at

I’m located in WA, towing a large van 3.2t, I had a 4090kg GVM applied and when fully loaded I’m shy of my GCM by 40kg. I am considering removing and replacing my GVM with the JMACX 4200kg but suspect with the additional weight of the strengthened rear axle I’ll be over GCM. I’m waiting for the outcome of the new WA re-rating GCM rules, at the moment no one has done any testing to allow GCMs to be increased. I wouldn’t mind having a chat with you at some stage, we have very similar builds and I’m keen to hear your experiences regarding weights. Thank you.

@@Poppy_Maverick we just fit inside of our GCM with the 3.2t van behind us. If you have any questions definitely feel to reach out to us on our socials 👍

Yes they do, micheal wanted one without the piece that covers those holes to make it look streamline. He’s very particular with his vision 🤣

Plenty more to come!! Its been great fun but will be a relief once it’s all together how we want it to be 🙌

Thanks for the advice, we will keep that in mind for the next ones! 👍

You unsure of what they are?

AU terms. But you only think about people near you.

We agree definitely! We do have one actually but the extra weight to hold can be abit much sometimes.

We have a trip planned in July, big things are coming 🤙

Such an amazing part of the world! 😍

@@ozadventurelife i live in WA, i love 4x4 and off-road but i can't afford to have one :)

Very handy tip to know for next time!! Thanks a lot 🙌

Thanks 🙌

Wow this means a lot to us, thanks for watching 🙌

Thanks! We thought the bullbar was necessary to prevent front end damage in the possibility of hitting a car/animal ect when travelling remote. Also handy to have to fit a winch and lighting 👍

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@@Carlos-of5cv everyone’s opinions are different and we respect that 👍

Thanks mate! It’s a 3” lift, allowed us to fit 295/70 R18 (34”)

It’s the indigenous name for Fraser Island which it is going to formally be known as from now on. We like to use both names though to lessen the confusion 👍

@@ozadventurelife i dont & will never recognise that just like ayers rock

@@moe2470 ok that’s your personal preference and we respect that 🙌

Sorry to disappoint you so much!