Post up ya 4WD!
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floody
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Ah well, if you have a rodeo you must use the winch a lot, ergo they must be reliable!
Breaka
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I'm inspecting an '02 Jimny this afternoon. Super clean with 150K on clock, ARB bullbar, spotties, under carraige has just been rust proofed etc. etc. for $8.5k.
Only drama is it's an Auto. Has anybody heard/seen/know any dramas that may come with an auto? I don't like the idea of the old burglar box but they do certainly have a few benefits, particularly when 4x4'ing.
Only drama is it's an Auto. Has anybody heard/seen/know any dramas that may come with an auto? I don't like the idea of the old burglar box but they do certainly have a few benefits, particularly when 4x4'ing.
Breaka
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So after an inspection I'm put off that particular vehicle. Although it was super tidy both inside and out I was really put off the auto transmission. In a car that doesn't have a whole heap of grunt to begin with a burglar box is the last thing it needs.
I also had difficulty when changing to and from 4X4. Even though I wasn't fully sure of the shift process (different to my hilux's manual locking hubs etc) I wasn't convinced the hubs were locking and 4X4 was engaging correctly. There were no clunking or grinding noises; it just felt like I had to force it too hard and the order of operation had to be changed various times to see the 4WD light to be see on the dash.
Anyway I'm still convinced I want a Jimny. Apart from leg space it felt roomier than my single cab Hilux. I reckon with the help of a moto trailer it will be able to do everything my Hilux can do whilst being cheaper to run and far more capable off road. Only thing I'll have trouble parting with is the power of my V6 Hilux and tray space.
I also had difficulty when changing to and from 4X4. Even though I wasn't fully sure of the shift process (different to my hilux's manual locking hubs etc) I wasn't convinced the hubs were locking and 4X4 was engaging correctly. There were no clunking or grinding noises; it just felt like I had to force it too hard and the order of operation had to be changed various times to see the 4WD light to be see on the dash.
Anyway I'm still convinced I want a Jimny. Apart from leg space it felt roomier than my single cab Hilux. I reckon with the help of a moto trailer it will be able to do everything my Hilux can do whilst being cheaper to run and far more capable off road. Only thing I'll have trouble parting with is the power of my V6 Hilux and tray space.
Breaka
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Yes and no. While I've taken my current Hilux a fair few places I would never consider putting too much effort into building it up given that it's IFS. I would feel a lot more happy to spend coin on a 3" suspension lift, lockers, winch, bar work/sliders and bigger rubber on a Jimny.
But if I were made of money an 80 series diff swap both front and back would be a dream!
But if I were made of money an 80 series diff swap both front and back would be a dream!
Uncle Toby
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It was advertised for $7000 but it's not worth that much. I swapped a Commodore for it.
Yeah it's a '91 Sierra
DirtFix
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Just in case anyone is interested this is an AWESOME event! Check out the facebook page, heres the link...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-5th-Annual-HiluxSurf4Runner-Meet/251421561589349
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-5th-Annual-HiluxSurf4Runner-Meet/251421561589349
cooki_monsta
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oooh i fit right into this thread, when i gave up bike riding originally it was for 4wd's (and motorbikes) how ever i now have both, here is my other toy:
Ant27
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Pebble
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We had a Jeep Wranger Unlimited, but it was Petrol and we quickly found it was a bit of a guzzler (or perhaps a lot of a guzzler) and not really ideal for touring (our longer camping trips generally involve lots of driving) so we ended up going back to Toyota. Having 2 kids this is the GXL model which means it's a 5 seater. Probably the vehicle we should have brought a long time ago in the first place, it will be good for now and good for when the kids leave home.
Problem is Hubby drives it to work so I still have no way of taking bikes anywhere anyway:distrust:
He's got some better wheels on it in that pic and this week it's getting new suspension! From memory it's a 2008 model V8 TD, the Jeep (2010 model) had an awesome turning circle but the Toyo has so much more power. DH is really happy now. I must say the Wrangler was rather woeful in power, even compared to my old Mitsi Lancer with 180km on the clock and what seems like a tempremental choke. Changing the diff ratios on the Wrangler did improve drive-ability but didn't help the petrol thirst. The Wrangler was a nice car but not for our overall use which is a shame.
At least there is no need for a trailer with the Troopy especially since we've purchase swags for all of us
Problem is Hubby drives it to work so I still have no way of taking bikes anywhere anyway:distrust:
He's got some better wheels on it in that pic and this week it's getting new suspension! From memory it's a 2008 model V8 TD, the Jeep (2010 model) had an awesome turning circle but the Toyo has so much more power. DH is really happy now. I must say the Wrangler was rather woeful in power, even compared to my old Mitsi Lancer with 180km on the clock and what seems like a tempremental choke. Changing the diff ratios on the Wrangler did improve drive-ability but didn't help the petrol thirst. The Wrangler was a nice car but not for our overall use which is a shame.
At least there is no need for a trailer with the Troopy especially since we've purchase swags for all of us
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