LandCruiser 79 series LONG TERM REVIEW - 2 years on...
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- A lot has changed on Simba since my 5 month review. In this video, we revisit the 79 series, all the new mods and my thoughts on the future. Enjoy!
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Good to hear some honesty about practicality! Nice car, and good vid. Cheers.
Thanks for watching mate
Great review mate - refreshing to see someone who is not being sponsored with gear reviewing it. I agree with you about space - for such big vehicles they don't take much to fill up. Would love you to try out some induction cooking with that system you installed. Enjoy the touring. 👍
Hey mate thanks for the feedback!
I am an absolutely HOPELESS cook - but i should do a cookup with induction. Might make a few people laugh
awesome review, yes it is hard to part from a 79, love that truck like feel about them and the solid front axle
As i mentioned below if it was any other car, would probably have been moved on already! I do agree with you - i think it's the rigid solid axle feel. It's knowing the cruiser is SOLID before tackling a track.
Great video mate!
Thanks for watching mate!
Great vehicle, very intelligently built. Loved the vid👍
Thanks mate!
Great video Jonathan 👌👌
I have always thought the same about mine.
Thanks for letting me know! Still have yours?
@@JCYT certainly do. It's not the best car at any one thing..... But it does most things I point it at 👍
But, it's not my daily driver so I'm kind of lucky in that aspect. I get to have fun in one of my other rides.... A 1973 Rx3 Coupe or a 1985 series 3 Rx7. I'm a mad rota head 😁😁😁😁
I appreciate your channel, keep up the great work!
Nice rig. Good to see one of these leave the pavement
Great review Jonathan!
Thanks!
Love the video mate, I have the same situation as yours, that’s my concern too, I guess everyone’s situation is different, mine one is waiting for to be built, but I think you do need two cars, 79 is just for fun if you have time, but most of us don’t, however, you just can’t stop loving them….lol
How true is it haha
Can't stop loving them! Any other car i would have been long gone. There's a connection you build with a 70 landcruiser!
@@JCYT I’ve been wanting 79 for almost 4 years mate, I have thought about Ford ranger raptor, Land Rover discovery etc, but at the end of day, it is the car you have to own it once a life time, I might regret it one day as I may not have the time to use it, but it is one of few cars I am so sure that I love, the other one is 911 GT3 RS, wish I have the financial ability to buy it sometime in the future…lol
You are crazy driving this on stock power. Safari ARMAX snorkel and a dpf exhaust would wake this up alot. And I'll definitely be looking at doing an airbox upgrade before you start getting dust in your engine
It's simple,his car is still under warranty
Thanks for watching! Let me know your thoughts ⬇️
Really great video
Thanks for watching mate
Great video mate. I've gone the Terrain Tamer parabolics 400-700kg in my LC79. You won't regret it, they hold the weight, are comfier than standard leafs & you gain some ground clearance.
Mate that's fantastic feedback. I'll sus it out.
What shocks are you running with those springs?
Terrain Tamer front & back. Front, TGS12491P & Rear, TGS12492P
Loved the vid
Thank you!
Nice vid JC
Thanks for the honesty. I vote for the new Tundra
Very very tempting
Dont get him started hahahah :P
Cruiser looking good! Just a quick question what bracket did you use for your GME handheld? I have mine in the same place with the GME magnetic holder(double sided tape) but keeps falling off after awhile especially when the cab heats up :(
Thanks mate
It's the GME magnetic holder
I'm pretty sure i've used double sided tape also but i could have screwed it into the dash i can't remember!
Hey mate, great review. Where would i find the video on the steering wheel install. I have had mine installed, but only the volume controls work, and nothing else.
Hi mate here you go
czcams.com/video/4ZX8Q5E4DRg/video.htmlsi=gDcsea17apb0V1eK
Thanks for the intelligent honest review Jonathan - yes it’s a challenge to have an all-rounder after having a manual Hilux and now an automatic diesel Hilux because it’s much nicer to drive in town, negotiating those steep track climbs and winding roads in hilly terrain - mine is three vehicles in one for farm/domestic/touring duties so I use a lift off aluminium canopy on to the aluminium tray which is now at stage three build to include an RFT, water pump, solar, shower and air compressor - ideally if I had an extra vehicle the new auto Troopcarrier would be the perfect tourer for two people - yes there are now Toyota Hiaces with 4WD/lift conversion but still have poor ramp over angle due to a long wheel base and minimum fuel consumption of around 21 litres/100km which is not good for a 2.8 litre diesel.
Thanks for the feedback mate
Yeah it's a huge challenge. I came from an auto N70 hilux and agree that the auto made so much difference. Now i could stick an auto on the end of the V8 which will definitely help. Interesting you say that - i also believe the dual cab is the perfect tourer for 2 people. With a growing family, i unfortunately don't see myself touring in this with two teenage boys.
21 litres per 100?
@@snakeinthegrass7630 yes snake the chap who reviewed his Australian modified Hiace 4WD van with a lot of accessories reported this figure after touring around the country - I know for example that owning 12 Subarus I never got close to the factory quoted figure of 9 per 100km because of all the AWD underpinnings in stock standard trim - usually around average 12-13 per 100km - the turbo versions were even worse at around 15 per 100km - my Hilux without a load does get around 10 per 100km - the standard Hiace might get 10 per 100km but add 4WD, bullbar, big mud tyres and other inside cupboards etc the fuel consumption rises quite quickly especially off-road.
@@snakeinthegrass7630 yes snake the chap who reviewed his Australian modified Hiace 4WD van with a lot of accessories reported this figure after touring around the country - I know for example that owning 12 Subarus I never got close to the factory quoted figure of 9 per 100km because of all the AWD underpinnings in stock standard trim - usually around average 12-13 per 100km - the turbo versions were even worse at around 15 per 100km - my Hilux without a load does get around 10 per 100km - the standard Hiace might get 10 per 100km but add 4WD, bullbar, big mud tyres and other inside cupboards etc the fuel consumption rises quite quickly especially off-road.
@@johnnumbat9782 thanks for that
Most of the build cost is in that Factor55 winch hook. P.S Thanks for the shout out re. the lights.
Great clip bro. Don't mind me asking what do you do for work?
Hey mate
I'm a physiotherapist
Hi Jonathan, nice job with the video. One question from me, if you were to build the ultimate tourer that does not have to do the daily tasks, would you go for the 79 again?
Good morning, great question!
For a TOURER doing long distances, i think comfort is a higher priority. There are research papers into low frequency interior noise adversely affecting driver fatigue. And i have felt those affects. Great for putting the family to sleep but not good for the driver. For me i couldn't live without a tray and canopy setup. I can't stand things rattling inside the back of a wagon. Probably a chopped 300 or Tundra when they come out.
That said, i would not expect them to be anywhere near as capable offroad. The 79 remains narrow and compact, a chopped 300 and Tundra would not go down many tracks i would throw a 79 down.
What's your situation?
Hema h2 and a company in cairns make an awesome bracket for where the revision mirror sit and they have a reverse camera aswell.
I've seen these I think Kimberley2cape make the bracket. Thanks ill check it out!
Great video JC. I think what you are actually trying saying is that the Mighty Amarok that pulled you out of a bog is actually a better all round truck….. i know its hard to admit, but it feels better the more you say it. 😂
Good one Daniel
@@JCYT 😘😘😂😂
Not sure if a chopped 300 or tundra will do better in the technical stuff mate maybe better off in a chopped GU patrol as a all rounder
Nice rig also 💪👌
Thanks mate
Yeah i agree, but i feel like the chopped 300 could perhaps suit the family more.
Mmmmmm maybe not a patrol, an old N60 hilux or jimny would do me fine haha
Regarding the ordinary brakes on the Landcruiser. I fitted some DBA XP pads all round along with braided brake lines. They work much better, offer great wear life & I wouldn't use anything else.
I did "upgrade" the rotors to DBA slotted rotors but I don't think they are that fantastic over plain old rotors.
With the handbrake, Toyota says back off the adjustment seven clicks from tight, I reckon four is best. Terrain Tamer dog bones are a must over stock & aftermarket handbrake shoes are not radiused to the rotor hub so they only contact a small portion of shoe onto the brake surface thus the poor holding power. Radius the brake shoes to fit & your Landcruiser hub & they will work as intended, even in reverse. That said, I still leave mine in gear.
Finally, You didn't touch on the biggest non-issue on a Landcruiser....The rear diff track difference. I reckon it's a plus as the rear wheels in wet paddocks grab the edge of the front wheel track depression & don't cut through the grass carpet into the abyss like my Hilux would and I've never found it to be an issue in any other way.
Thanks Dusty
In a world where interest rates weren't so high, i'd have the money to sort out the rear track so not to have to use an offset rim. I've decided to go with the D-Wizz rear housing. It's up there on the priorities at the moment after the brakes.
How is the dust on the DBA XP? OEM are horrible
@@JCYT Not really noticing much if any brake dust on my white Trak 2 rims over the mud & dirt road dust that gets on them between washes. I wouldn't say they produce much dust. Those DBA XP are probably the best money I've spent. You can get them for a good price on that popular online auction website. Technically speaking they should be fitted to freshly machined or new rotors but I've seen excellent braking results with new pads going onto old rotors as long as they are not too scored or wavy. As after every brake repair or adjustment, I bed them in with a road test after fitting to make sure it pulls up in a straight line without pulling to either side and stops as it should. DBA says no really hard braking in the first couple of hundred K's unless in an emergency but they are pre-cooked & I do at least 10 heat cycles during the initial road test & then they are good to go. The DBA XP pads give really good life span & a noticable reduction in stopping distance during hard braking and good feel during everyday driving on the road.
I agree totally, tried doing the same thing and came up short. Will always love them to death, but have opted for a 200/300 series again as it fits my purpose more.
Thanks for letting me know! What do you have now? What made you sell?
@@JCYT I have an m2 comp for ease of parking and looking for the right 200/300 series or potentially an ineos grenadier to tow my boat. The tray on my 79 series seldom got used so a large Wagon that can do some crawling and tow is what I’m leaning towards
I have the terrain tamer parabolic 700+ springs with air bags as well and they seem to be ok. I had the 500-700kg ones previously and just wasn't enough.(Now named 400-700kg...Don't know how they can have that much variance 300kg!) Defiantly go the higher capacity. I have the single cab though.
Thanks mate I appreciate the advice. Am looking at the 700 constant now but was quoted $2600 supply only... does that sound right?
@@JCYT Sorry for the late reply... No, I originally bought the full suspension set..it was more cost effective for the lot. Front springs, Dampener, caster bushes, shocks, greaseable shackles and the parabolic springs fitted was $2913.00 (includes $600 fitting) this was in May 2021 though. I just checked the original quote and it was $1820 for "supply only" with Parabolic springs bush kit, greaseable shackles ubolts etc. So really for another $500 i had all new shocks and front springs etc...
Have you done a review on your rims
Are they 17x9 with -12 offset
Hey mate
Yes 17x9 -12
-59 rears for offset correction
Sorry guys, its partly my fault coz i dont love camping :P
You will one day
I would think twice about the Terrain Tamer Para's ... mine is not performing well: the leaves shifts and eats out the container square bracket. Making a terrible squeak on ever young rock and dirt road you might tackle. Having said that, how often do we see such standard deviations in customer experience in this industry! Your mileage may very.
Appreciate you sharing your personal experience! I've just been quoted an eye watering amount, so considering all options. I've never had parabolics before but I assume with less moving parts, there would be a greater amount of movement between each leaf?
I've also been quoted a custom pack from a suspension shop but worried it will hang too low 🫤
U didn't get a tune. I'm the same. Did you consider a EVC throttle controller?
Hey mate
No I didn't consider throttle controller. Have had them before they were good on my auto hilux. Haven't really felt the need on the 79 though
Where do you get the clear side indicators?
Hey mate
They came with the ARB OME gvm upgrade
I think they're the CAT6 indicators from LEDautolamps
I whole heartedly agree with you & I'm spending similar amount.
It's good to hear other owners have had the same thoughts! Not just me haha
@JCYT I've gone past the point of no return. I've put so much into it, I've decided to go full tray & canopy from Norweld too. I may as well enjoy a first class canopy. I'll be doing a lot of drone work out bush & fishing. Yes over $150k mark. Approx $40k atm in upgrades. About to drop $30 - New radiator, 1600nm clutch, 2017 gear box & J-Max rear diff, new rims, tyres & bigger brakes including j-max double diaphram booster.
@@JCYT then add $50k for the canopy & rtt.
@@R00RAL You'll like the double diaphram booster if you like spongy brakes that are no better than what you had. Word on the street is that they are just a Hilux booster & all the brake tests you'll see on Utube are in 4 wheel drive with ABS off. Fit DBA XP pads & braided brake lines, no engineering cert. needed.
@@dustyfarmer I was looking into bendix brake calliper & rotor upgrades, lines & booster. $7k fitted.
I have side ways through knee deep mud over bonnet water crossing see how many sensors fail that.
Just buy a Camry to drive the kids around.
Hahaha my wife laughed at this
Come on, give that V8 a stu tu tu tu noise
Ohhh trust me i would love to
The constant shaky camera gave me a headache
Have a Panadol haha
Nah will see what I can do.
Awwwww😢
@@JayeL617 gobble me off
Great example of "All the gear and no idea." This guys chucks hundreds of thousands of dollars at stuff with absolutely no clue what he's doing lmfao
Geez.
Didn't hold back. Thanks for watching
i think he has put a lot of thought into it...mostly pretty standard items he's put in for a cruiser and after using it for a couple of years has realized that there are other options that may suit him and his family better. You never loose a lot on a 79...if you can afford it good on him!
You sound like a hater, he has all the gear and all the ideas. I bet you’re one of those tools with a “built not bought” sticker on your rig and get envious at people who can do it better, so you sprout the “all gear and no idea” while you go home and cry at night wishing you could afford it