Would be great to see a tutorial video of how you did the renders. Thanks As you are going to do varied surfaces then an air compressor is essential. ARB do both fitted and portable but are expensive. For deflating an Indeflate is great with its pressure gauge. Can also be used to inflate. A South African site, Roam Overlanding includes a LC 79 build. 4xoverland by Andrew St Pierre White has several Troopy builds and he has some good experience of what works and what doesn’t.
All great suggestions. I’m a big fan of 4xoverland but Andrews build was a bit pricier than what I’m looking at here. Great suggestions he puts forward though. I’ll look into roam overlanding. I couldn’t remember if I had seen his 79 build. I remember his jimny and hilux build. I’ll sus it out for sure. I’ll have that render video up over the next few days for you 👍
Gxl comes twin lock stock standard. And a 79 will runup to a 37 inch with no drama special just easier styles you do. Head up I quoted portals from marks you might get some change out of $60k with 300mm extension but it’s about $57k. I though you other vlog you said you were keeping it stock. Lol Mate just like the rest of us who own a 79 you want the biggest bad ass fourby you can get Good luck I will be watching and I will send of my update. Ps I got a workmate similar to your 2023 graphite it came twin locked and I put a Norweld tray is on it. ( all brand new ) To keep it cheaper just run a 4 inch lift correct the rear diff and run neg 12 of set and that gets you abit wider all round and more aggressive stance. Merry Christmas and hope alls well with the floods. 👍
Thanks mate! I appreciate the advice. Haha yeah a few mods are planned but not looking to go too crazy with it. Portals would be a long term dream. Still cleaning up family’s house here after the flood but I’m all good. Thanks for your thoughts 🤙
When you finish your project, I think it will belong to dad, because I think dads are synonymous with solidity and experience. Greetings to him and keep going...
We will definitely be sharing this vehicle. We have trips already planned in it together so I’m looking forward to spending more time with him camping and travelling
Merry Xmas mate. I am writing to tease you the new 79 with 2.8 auto seems got no problem towing 3 tons. Perhaps time for upgrade before you spend too much $ on this 😂?
For camping id go a flat ali tray with full canopy. No need to put too much weight in it. Out of 20 mates who all work and camp out of their rigs. Basic ali canopy wins hands down for camp-a-bility.
For lockers I would go air lockers.. There are pros and cons to both, but the issues with eLockers (time lag to engage, and the reliability of the electric wiring) seen to far outweigh the potential issues with air lockers (punctured air line). And a punctured air line is probably easier to diagnose and fix than some electrical gremlin. Finally, the ARB ones (and probably TJM) come with a 5 year warranty, and they have a big store network around Australia, so if you have issues on the road, you should be able to find somewhere to get it fixed..
I didn’t think about the network of dealers. I might consider an arb air locker. Good thinking with the diagnosis too. I have seen a bit of issues with elockers on 4wd 247
I would look at the Dobinsons remote res shocks. They're bloody fantastic. I have been running them on my 200 series for the past 3 years. Essential 4x4 company owner put me onto them. He puts his through hell and bulletproof. If you go a canopy. You can install a camera review mirror to see behind you. I've done that on mine and works a treat
Good thinking. The dobinsons have a good name and I’ll definitely consider them for a 2 inch lift. Good to know they can take a flogging. The camera would be a must for sure. Visibility wouldn’t be great without the rear window
Autochimpelectronics have a reverse camera kit for $220 that links to your existing unit because the cabling should already be there ready for it. Love your view on things, look forward to each video. Hoping to get a workmate troopy myself this week :-D
Great video and I actually agree with what you said. Have you given any thought to towing a trailer? That way you can keep your 79 fairly simple and easier for daily use.
Thanks mate! I have thought about a trailer but they are just so expensive. It sounds funny coming from someone who just dropped $90k on a basic vehicle but the base model off-roading trailers start at $15k with nothing in them and at that point I’m at sleeping in a swag still. The small campers that have a sleeping space inside start at $30k but that’s a decent chunk of cash and it affects my off-roading ability. Unfortunately, there’s no cheap option when it comes to trailers but I might get one some day. Especially if I have a family. Then it would make sense I reckon 👍
Great content there, buddy. Still doing a bit of uploading of videos? It is aimed to open on mychannel. Hopefully soon I don't know a lot about TH-cam but I should also apparently, I have to start off doing 15 to 20 minute long videos at a time for the first few times. I will hopefully. Do a small video later on Christmas Day and then Uploaded on the same day. Merry christmas to you today. Regards from, William. Mount gambier, south australia.
Looking forward to watching them William! The best way is to just get stuck into it and learn as you go. If you watch my earliest videos, they were about as bad as they get and it’s taken me nearly 200 videos to get to this point. I still have a lot to learn
dude i thought you had took a break from uploading but it turns out TH-cam didn't recommend me/show me your last 6 uploads for some reason, anyways excited to catch up on the 79 purchase videos
Oh no! Click the bell icon next to my subscribe button to stay up to date. TH-cam is being funny with their recommendations lately. I’m glad you found the vids. I look forward to your thoughts on the cruiser 👍
I was looking at a renegade tools box. It’s around $500 and is a decent size and white to match. Good value for money regarding size and features if they are built well. I wouldn’t know
Tyres mate, go 305/70 r16 mate, the old standard 33 inch tyre. 285 are too narrow. The 305 float really well when let down. With breathers i extended all mine then mounted the original breathers under bonnet. That way no warranty issues. Go a Warn or Red high mount winch mate. High mount winches are the best.
@@NorthOz no mate 305/70r16 is the old standard 33 inch dia tyre 12.5 inches wide on 15 inch rims. Later the bought out the 285 tyre which is 11 inches wide. The wider ones fill the guards way better and float better when let down. Both sizes are 33 inch dia
What about some sound deadening Mark, I have a GME XRS 370 with a 2.8db and GME PLB. GME are quality units. Could not be happier its awesome especially when you program some buttons. With Android Auto i throw my phone in console out of way and don't mount it. That way your not enticed to look at it when driving i find. Best wishes Mark for everything happening up North for you and your family
Thanks Richard. The floods were pretty intense so just helping others out at the moment. My property is fine. Good call on the GME. I reckon that’s the way to go for sure!
Would be great to see a tutorial video of how you did the renders. Thanks
As you are going to do varied surfaces then an air compressor is essential. ARB do both fitted and portable but are expensive. For deflating an Indeflate is great with its pressure gauge. Can also be used to inflate.
A South African site, Roam Overlanding includes a LC 79 build.
4xoverland by Andrew St Pierre White has several Troopy builds and he has some good experience of what works and what doesn’t.
All great suggestions. I’m a big fan of 4xoverland but Andrews build was a bit pricier than what I’m looking at here. Great suggestions he puts forward though. I’ll look into roam overlanding. I couldn’t remember if I had seen his 79 build. I remember his jimny and hilux build. I’ll sus it out for sure. I’ll have that render video up over the next few days for you 👍
@@NorthOz Adrian of Roam did originally have a Jimny. Now in a Hilux. The 76 build is of a mate's truck, Roelfie. 2 episodes
From all your vids, you don't strike me as someone that's goes over the top. Honestly, a Norweld canopy and a few cans of baked beans should do it.
Haha that’s probably all I’ll do 😂
Fantastic can’t wait for the finished build
Me too! It’s coming along nicely. Can’t wait to share some exciting updates over the coming weeks 👍
Gxl comes twin lock stock standard.
And a 79 will runup to a 37 inch with no drama special just easier styles you do. Head up I quoted portals from marks you might get some change out of $60k with 300mm extension but it’s about $57k.
I though you other vlog you said you were keeping it stock. Lol
Mate just like the rest of us who own a 79 you want the biggest bad ass fourby you can get
Good luck I will be watching and I will send of my update. Ps I got a workmate similar to your 2023 graphite it came twin locked and I put a Norweld tray is on it. ( all brand new ) To keep it cheaper just run a 4 inch lift correct the rear diff and run neg 12 of set and that gets you abit wider all round and more aggressive stance.
Merry Christmas and hope alls well with the floods. 👍
Thanks mate! I appreciate the advice. Haha yeah a few mods are planned but not looking to go too crazy with it. Portals would be a long term dream. Still cleaning up family’s house here after the flood but I’m all good. Thanks for your thoughts 🤙
When you finish your project, I think it will belong to dad, because I think dads are synonymous with solidity and experience. Greetings to him and keep going...
We will definitely be sharing this vehicle. We have trips already planned in it together so I’m looking forward to spending more time with him camping and travelling
@@NorthOz Nice to hear that
Merry Xmas mate. I am writing to tease you the new 79 with 2.8 auto seems got no problem towing 3 tons. Perhaps time for upgrade before you spend too much $ on this 😂?
Merry Christmas! 😂 You’ll never get me out of my V8 😉
@@NorthOz how about after this review. th-cam.com/video/KcXDy8y5IFk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=njVK5pLLjreVliAm
The air intake is also not sealed where it enters the guard and joins into the airbox, it just sits together with some felt lining.
Yeesh. More reason to change it for sure!
For camping id go a flat ali tray with full canopy. No need to put too much weight in it. Out of 20 mates who all work and camp out of their rigs. Basic ali canopy wins hands down for camp-a-bility.
Good suggestion mate! I have a steel tray but a ali canopy is on my list for sure 👍
For lockers I would go air lockers.. There are pros and cons to both, but the issues with eLockers (time lag to engage, and the reliability of the electric wiring) seen to far outweigh the potential issues with air lockers (punctured air line). And a punctured air line is probably easier to diagnose and fix than some electrical gremlin. Finally, the ARB ones (and probably TJM) come with a 5 year warranty, and they have a big store network around Australia, so if you have issues on the road, you should be able to find somewhere to get it fixed..
I didn’t think about the network of dealers. I might consider an arb air locker. Good thinking with the diagnosis too. I have seen a bit of issues with elockers on 4wd 247
I would look at the Dobinsons remote res shocks. They're bloody fantastic. I have been running them on my 200 series for the past 3 years. Essential 4x4 company owner put me onto them. He puts his through hell and bulletproof.
If you go a canopy. You can install a camera review mirror to see behind you. I've done that on mine and works a treat
Good thinking. The dobinsons have a good name and I’ll definitely consider them for a 2 inch lift. Good to know they can take a flogging. The camera would be a must for sure. Visibility wouldn’t be great without the rear window
Autochimpelectronics have a reverse camera kit for $220 that links to your existing unit because the cabling should already be there ready for it. Love your view on things, look forward to each video. Hoping to get a workmate troopy myself this week :-D
Said this before you need a sealed alternator as it is under the engine.I went Terrain Tamer air cooled from the airbox.........no affiliation.
Absolutely 👍 On my list for sure especially with these trucks with how susceptible they are to failure
Great video and I actually agree with what you said. Have you given any thought to towing a trailer? That way you can keep your 79 fairly simple and easier for daily use.
Thanks mate! I have thought about a trailer but they are just so expensive. It sounds funny coming from someone who just dropped $90k on a basic vehicle but the base model off-roading trailers start at $15k with nothing in them and at that point I’m at sleeping in a swag still. The small campers that have a sleeping space inside start at $30k but that’s a decent chunk of cash and it affects my off-roading ability. Unfortunately, there’s no cheap option when it comes to trailers but I might get one some day. Especially if I have a family. Then it would make sense I reckon 👍
Great content there, buddy.
Still doing a bit of uploading of videos? It is aimed to open on mychannel. Hopefully soon I don't know a lot about TH-cam but I should also apparently, I have to start off doing 15 to 20 minute long videos at a time for the first few times.
I will hopefully. Do a small video later on Christmas Day and then Uploaded on the same day. Merry christmas to you today.
Regards from, William.
Mount gambier, south australia.
Looking forward to watching them William! The best way is to just get stuck into it and learn as you go. If you watch my earliest videos, they were about as bad as they get and it’s taken me nearly 200 videos to get to this point. I still have a lot to learn
MT64s are the new shocks. GXL comes with front and rear lockers. Go air locker, elockers need movement before they lock and unlock.
Air locking might be the way to go. I’ll look into the price differences 👍
Good luck thanks for the look
Thanks mate! I thought I would share my ideas 👍
Definitely keen to see how you made the AI. Tutorial please!
Nice! I’ll put it up in a few days. I wasn’t expecting this level of interest. I appreciate the comment 👍
Apparently TJM fit 70 series Mark without cutting into your guard,this product is something I'm considering but it's not as big as safari snorkel
Thank you! I’ll
Look into it. The less modification to original equipment the better 👍
dude i thought you had took a break from uploading but it turns out TH-cam didn't recommend me/show me your last 6 uploads for some reason, anyways excited to catch up on the 79 purchase videos
Oh no! Click the bell icon next to my subscribe button to stay up to date. TH-cam is being funny with their recommendations lately. I’m glad you found the vids. I look forward to your thoughts on the cruiser 👍
Very nice PROJECT, this worth the pain "and money"
Thanks Mohamed. Spot on! I’m looking forward to seeing the final version!
@@NorthOz Ok 😇
I would be keen to see what you can create for me 🤙🏽
What do you drive? I’ll do a tutorial and use your truck as an example if you like?
Haha just saw 80 Landcruiser in your name so I assume 80 series 😆
@@NorthOz yeah mate 80SERIES it is
@@NorthOzthat would be awesome
It’s a red/maroon 4.5l 80 series 3” lift with 33s (would love 4” with 35s)
Add whatever u would do 🤙🏽🤙🏽
I’d like to know the ai rendering please
Absolutely! I’ll make a video over the next few days 👍
What type of lock box you were thinking for the factory tray. I have the same tray trying to figure what storage boxes would work best. Cheers
I was looking at a renegade tools box. It’s around $500 and is a decent size and white to match. Good value for money regarding size and features if they are built well. I wouldn’t know
Tyres mate, go 305/70 r16 mate, the old standard 33 inch tyre. 285 are too narrow. The 305 float really well when let down. With breathers i extended all mine then mounted the original breathers under bonnet. That way no warranty issues. Go a Warn or Red high mount winch mate. High mount winches are the best.
Thanks Richard. I’ll look for some common sizes in the 305. I’m mindful of running too wide. Would that be a 34 inch tyre then at 305?
@@NorthOz no mate 305/70r16 is the old standard 33 inch dia tyre 12.5 inches wide on 15 inch rims. Later the bought out the 285 tyre which is 11 inches wide. The wider ones fill the guards way better and float better when let down. Both sizes are 33 inch dia
What about some sound deadening Mark, I have a GME XRS 370 with a 2.8db and GME PLB. GME are quality units. Could not be happier its awesome especially when you program some buttons. With Android Auto i throw my phone in console out of way and don't mount it. That way your not enticed to look at it when driving i find. Best wishes Mark for everything happening up North for you and your family
Thanks Richard. The floods were pretty intense so just helping others out at the moment. My property is fine. Good call on the GME. I reckon that’s the way to go for sure!
Bonjour~Wow, super ! :))
Thank you 🙏
nice. wish we could get 70 series or LC 300 in the U.S. our only good 4x4 is the 4runner
Your GX’s go alright too. I wouldn’t mind a tundra either but I definitely see you point. The 70 series are a great truck!
@@NorthOz GX 460 is a great wagon but like the tundra a V8 gas hog
Yep; would love to see a video on what AI you used.
Nice. I’ll get make that in the next couple of days 👍
The a break for Chrissy mate! This is a time for family and friends, not putting the nose to the grindstone!
Id like to know tha AI render software mate
I’ll make a video over the next few days 👍 It’s a lot of fun to play with 🤙
Hey Mark, Did you end up selling the Patrol to buy your 79 Series?
Hi mate! Absolutely. Once I had it fixed up to a roadworthy point, I sold it 👍
Will you keep this vehicle for 5-7 years though? Genuine question.
That’s the plan. This will be a main stay on the channel and I’ll probably go through a few projects on the side similar to the patrol build this year
Want to keep the Toyota warranty so no catch can.........☹
True. And no fuel filters either as Toyota wouldn’t warranty that I reckon
If you want to travel the world you'll need left hand drive as there are countries in the world that will flatout denie you in a right hand drive car.
Great point but the countries I’m looking at visiting allow right hand drive. North and South America amongst those I’m interested in visiting 👍