Went for the GXL 78 purely for front and rear diff locks, price difference would only get one aftermarket, wasn't fussed on carpet or cloth seats but the electric windows and central locking also not on Workmate are a bonus
Hi mate have just come out of the same Ute, and to be honest only purchased due to needing a dual cab and not willing to be without a cruiser and I can honestly say I was shocked after just a fortnight. I love my hzj79 but it is like a different car. Best decision I have made but now I have to sell my hz and it’s killing me 😂
Yeh mate that sun visor is funny. I love the wheels too, just wish i could run 255/85/16 on them one day. I found wheels called nomad convoy 501s and they have grey and they look ideal to keep it looking stock but run slightly wider tyres :-)
Also im 2metres tall and actually okay, lose a bit of visibility up top but might get a recaro seat that adjusts lower but honestly im pretty comfy and just happy to be driving a truck 😊
That’s great advice. I’ll look into those wheels for sure. How do you fit at 2m?! The headroom is better than any 4wd though so you must appreciate that 👍
I have the troopy so maybe there is more room above but if anything its that I’m just sitting a bit high but still no problems. I know the recaro ergomeds can go lower and back further so always that option but so much money. For now I am good :-)
Your info is incorrect- relation to tyre size the 70 the landcruiser is listed as just that at main roads for compliance. The 70 gxl and workmate can run the same size tyre.
I love the 'cheese cutters' ,no carpet or fake (plastic) chrome rather than black finish.But I would have loved to get diff locks on it but that wasn't an option on the Workmate.........don't understand why if I was willing to pay the extra.
My thoughts exactly. From what I hear though, it’s not the worse thing. People rate air lockers over E-lockers anyway so I saved $2-4k on lockers that I can spend on a good air locker setup
Honestly I can’t remember. I just ordered a new one from Cruiser store so I’ll let you know if it’s any good in next weeks video as I’m updating the interior again
Went for the GXL 78 purely for front and rear diff locks, price difference would only get one aftermarket, wasn't fussed on carpet or cloth seats but the electric windows and central locking also not on Workmate are a bonus
The factory snorkel is actually only listed as a raised air intake not actually a snorkel
I have a 2002 hzj 79r series with 522,670k and I can’t complain but I don’t think too much has changed thanks for sharing
Nice! Yeah nothing has changed haha
Hi mate have just come out of the same Ute, and to be honest only purchased due to needing a dual cab and not willing to be without a cruiser and I can honestly say I was shocked after just a fortnight. I love my hzj79 but it is like a different car. Best decision I have made but now I have to sell my hz and it’s killing me 😂
Great points there, as you say overall an excellent vehicle.
Thank you for watching and commenting 🤙
Yeh mate that sun visor is funny. I love the wheels too, just wish i could run 255/85/16 on them one day. I found wheels called nomad convoy 501s and they have grey and they look ideal to keep it looking stock but run slightly wider tyres :-)
Also im 2metres tall and actually okay, lose a bit of visibility up top but might get a recaro seat that adjusts lower but honestly im pretty comfy and just happy to be driving a truck 😊
That’s great advice. I’ll look into those wheels for sure. How do you fit at 2m?! The headroom is better than any 4wd though so you must appreciate that 👍
I have the troopy so maybe there is more room above but if anything its that I’m just sitting a bit high but still no problems. I know the recaro ergomeds can go lower and back further so always that option but so much money. For now I am good :-)
GXL comes with additional diff lockers right? I would think that would be very valuable?
It’s only 1 locker from factory and some people criticise the factory locker and replace it anyway with a more reliable air locker
GXL comes with front and rear diff lockers.
@@NorthOzgxl is front and rear and they are good
Your info is incorrect- relation to tyre size the 70 the landcruiser is listed as just that at main roads for compliance. The 70 gxl and workmate can run the same size tyre.
That’s good to know 👍 GXL boys will find that info handy
I don't mind the cheese cutters, just put on chunkier tyre's me tinks and i like the industrial look lol
Completely agree 👍
Wildpeak ATW4 now have 255/85👍🏾
Nice!! I’ll sus it out. Thanks for the recommendation 👍
Great vid once again 👍🏻
Thanks mate. I appreciate the comment 🙏
Saw your dad at Cairns Central last week. I asked how the 79 was going and he looked startled🤣
Yes! Dad remembers but he didn’t hear what you said. He apologises 🙏
I love the 'cheese cutters' ,no carpet or fake (plastic) chrome rather than black finish.But I would have loved to get diff locks on it but that wasn't an option on the Workmate.........don't understand why if I was willing to pay the extra.
My thoughts exactly. From what I hear though, it’s not the worse thing. People rate air lockers over E-lockers anyway so I saved $2-4k on lockers that I can spend on a good air locker setup
I'm 6ft2ins & I have more than enough room
Nice!
Yep 6’3 and I’m good
Love ur videos
Thank you mate 👍
The wheels make it look mine spec. IMO.
True. Good or bad thing?
whered you get the gear knob extension from
Honestly I can’t remember. I just ordered a new one from Cruiser store so I’ll let you know if it’s any good in next weeks video as I’m updating the interior again
PVS Automotives do slick looking ones
Gear knobs that is 😊
Ronny Dahl put 35s on his LC76. Which is a 2.8 Auto.
That’s cool. I might do it but I’m mindful of wear and tear on the vehicle too
i got 225 on my tyre, not 285
silly me i keep look at wrong number
All good 👍 Thank you for watching 🫡
If they said this is the biggest heap of Shiii on the road Toyota fan boys would still buy it