I love the 100 series, I don't think I'll ever own another vehicle. Currently getting mine prepared for towing with the family around Australia. Love the insight mate. I detailed my suspension over on my channel. Engineer was happy to sign off on a 3550 gvm upgrade for me. I did the brakes and braided lines while I was there. Couldn't be happier with how it stops now. PDI front mount with the heavy duty trans cooler, along with an 18g turbo to go in next. Have you upgraded your valve body?
Yeh thats awesome! Ive got a few electrical gremlins im trying to sort out first then i can look at the GVM upgrade, we wont be towing full time again until early next year so have a bit of time up my sleeve. Ive not felt the need for any extra power beyond what ive got now which is nice so haven’t looked down the path of a new turbo but its going in for an intake clean and valve clearance adjustment next week, flush all the fluids and fix a couple of leaks so it will probably feel like a new car after that. Im no mechanic but valve body is for auto transmissions right? Mines a 5 speed manual.
I agree with you 100% I had a 5 year old 1997 40th anniversary 80 series Landcruiser 1HD-FT Auto, was a wicked tourer, then went to a 2006 HDJ100R 100 series 1HD-FTE like yours and had the 5 speed auto, both of them were amazing, the 100 had a Gturbo upgrade and a few other things, towed our 24ft Jayco Sterling family van back in the day. One of the best engines to date, don't know of any other engine that is better especially something that is known for doing a million kilometres without any major overhaul. I just wish I had of kept my 80 and the 100, now with the late model Hilux which suits us these days with a smaller van. You'll probably see my old 80 and 100 in my videos I think I've still got them up from years ago. Pin7 mod is definitely a great thing to do I did that to mine too. Don't ever sell it! Cheers take it easy mate!
Awesome, my mate had the GTurbo too, was like a 3ton rally car after that. Yes some of these motors have some incredible kms on it, mines only just run in. Its my pride and joy its not going anywhere
Great video. I have been watching your videos simply because I have got exactly the same vehicle. It’s simply the best. 425k and going strong. You are spot on, excellent value for money. I know people who have gone from these to a 200 series and regretted it. Love your videos.
I know a few that have done the same. 425k yours is definitely run in now i think haha! Mine has a few little issues i need to sort out but she still runs and tows like a dream, thanks for following along
Awesome Mark thanks for the info and run down on your car, she is most definitely capable for the task at hand for sure mate. Cheers mate and enjoy the warm weather 👍
Hi Mark another great episode, I really enjoy following you guys. Congratulations on the news of another member coming into your family, its wonderful news. WA is still not much good even these days for GVM Upgrades. I am waiting for my new tow vehicle Ford Ranger Next Gen. I will have to do the Upgrade before the car is registered. Its a very good idea to do your upgrade while in Queensland rather than WA. Keep up the great episodes and stay safe. Cheers Peter
Yeh i was looking at the Bunbury Pedders as they have a kit made up for the 100 series now but its a long way for me to go back to get it done so i think i will just sort it out here and be done with. Thanks for reaching out buddy
They are a great 4WD if you service and maintain regularly, mine is 2003 with 280k and my 80 series is 1995 with 571k (owned 22 years) and both are excellent.
Just found your channel. Had my 100 for 14 years. And love it. Won’t get any new one. Up grade it almost the same as yours and it goes anywhere more expensive ones go. Keep it up.
Thanks buddy, yeh i do like to think i look after it, its a lot harder to do on the road but i do try. Yeh i dont think i would tow this size van with a 4cylinder ute regardless of the specs, thats a lot of strain on a small motor
Another awesome video Mark. I totally agree with you. Nothing will match the 100 series with a FTE in it ( except maybe my 2005 HDJ78 Troopy with a FTE 😂) We have been on the road for nearly 12 months now towing our 2018 22ft New Age Manta Ray Enduro. My Troopy has been totally set up for towing and touring. I gave it a mid life with a big PDI front mount intercooler, Grunter G turbo running 25psi, new injectors, new pump and it tows the van like nothing. We are always right up on our GCM weights and i wouldnt have another car again. Keep up the great content. Always love seeing where you guys have been.
Cheers buddy, yeh a troopy with an FTE would be sick same with an FTE dropped into a 105 with the solid front axle but cant have everything haha. G-Turbo is awesome, my mate got one and his car felt like a rslly car afterwards haha. Safe travels mate
Hey mate just picked up a 2006 Sahara with fte / 430,000km! Love it !!! So happy to finally own an fte . Will keep an eye out for a 105 to do the chassis swap but try to make the most of the IFS for now . Subscribed :)
Good video Mark. I agree with most of what you said. I too have a 2005 100 series. I also have bilstein shocks, diff drop, extended cv’s and new torsion bars, for the lift, and air bags. However I use it for camping and backup for towing only. I have a brand new V6 turbo diesel Ford Ranger, I’ve fitted auto airbags, nothing else. My off road van has an extreme amount of ground clearance, it’s 3.5t. But with it full of everything only 3.2. Putting the better fuel economy aside my Ranger has a larger payload than my 100 landcruiser. That’s with both carrying the same gear. I had my combo professionally weighted and the cruiser scraped in. The Ranger when weighed had stacks left. I’m keeping my cruiser for camping and 4x4 trips as I reckon it’s better off road. Ranger for towing, and with a van pushing 3.2t I’m not going anywhere too nasty. I love my 100 as well.
I have heard those new Rangers are proving there worth, i just got to have a look at one in person yesterday and they are really nice. Id stay away from a 4 cylinder ute for towing this size van but id definitely consider a V6 ranger! Thanks for that
Awesome video Mark! We have a 2003 HDJ100 with the 5 speed auto. Great vehicle, we absolutely love it. We are currently living in Canada but get back to Australia in September then I'm doing a few mods to it, hooking up the camper trailer and driving around Aus!
Amazing! Id love to get back to Canada, clem and I did a month there a few years ago and loved it. Has it just been in storage or someone looking after it for you?
@@Ourwhittleadventure My sister and brother in law have been using it for the last year. They love it, they have been to Robe, Fraser and few other spots in Victoria. Hasn't let them down not like their other 4wd ( ford everest) lol.
I have thought about that actually, I definitely don’t need 2 at the moment. Il have a GVM upgrade shortly so wont be as much of an issue but good call!
@@Ourwhittleadventure they only used 2 because batteries had a much lower CCA in those days. Even the early 200 series came with 2 starters. Very easy to do. I've been running my 2006 sahara for years with only 1 starter.
Love the walk-through of your 100 series, what's the name of the bloke near Hervey Bay that will do your upgrade. I just bought a 100 series and will tow a 23 foot Jayco up to Qld soon.
Why would it be a no go? I havent locked it in yet but ive spoken to 2 engineers here in Qld that said they could do it. Just saving some coin to get it done at the moment.
I got an engineer to sign off on a 3500kg GVM as the car stands at the moment. Going more then that seems difficult as none of the suspension places could help but this just takes it to the rating of the axles. Extra 240kg is more then enough for me
Hi Mark, good info I have contacted you before as we have similar rig car is automatic, similar van weight but we were slightly over on the wagon so as there is only two adults we remove the seats behind the front seats ( dicky seats long gone ) now back under weight as we carry dingy on top. We get the same question when will we upgrade , answer is when Toyota build a better one Gheers
Hahah that is the right answer 😅 Yeh its a shame they didnt make the GVM closer to what the a les are rated for from the beginning but ahwell il get the GVm upgrade sorted and have some breathing room again
Yours is ONLY 17yrs old. Mine is 35yrs old and I have no reason to get something younger! It has had a complete rebuild on each 15th year anniversary. So it has had 2 rebuilds. The second rebuild it got a 1HT engine (120 thousand k's old) only because the original engine was 500,000 k's on the clock.It's the same engine as this car in this video has. I've done 250thousand k's with the 1HT with no issues other than a new set of injectors which I probably would have got anyway and an oil pump which of course comes out of the blue. The body has also had the same rigorous treatment so no rust and no bog anywhere and always top quality new paint. It now has a heavy duty fibreglass torret over the single cab. I hate vehicles that beep at me and I despise all the mod cons for which I have no use. It does have a stereo but I can never tune the damn thing and it doesn't have a tape player so it is useless. When I got it I told them I needed something that would work in the bush with no internet, but seems such a thing does not exist. So the older vehicle serves me very well. It has a/c and that is all I need. It gets serviced as required and keeps running. Takes me wherever I want to go. What more do I need?
Love it! Sounds like yours has proven its worth 10 times over! Ive had a repaint on mine too a couple years ago, got all the cancer cut out and fixed up, felt like a new car after that
Hey Mark before you do the upgrade check on the GCM rules. A GVM upgrade does not upgrade the GCM. I know here in sa post the cars first reg when it was brand new the GCM can not be increased.GCM is set at first compliance. I think different states have different rules. Have fun man cheers 4x4smile
Yeh Queensland is the same, i think Vic might be the only place that can i crease GCM post rego. I still have 400kg spare in my GCM so upgrading GVM by 320kg i can still legally tow this van at its heaviest when car is fully laden. Will be a game changer for us having that little bit extra, can sort some storage out, use my sub and maybe even put an awning on
You're lucky the van is a lightweight well compared to ours. Its annoying the rules are not the same across the country. Hope it works out, its quite unbelievable these 4x4"s come out with basically no payload factory. Under 700kg factory is nuts. Essentially fill a new 4x4 with fuel, put a person in every seat and you're already over weight lol
Good Information Mark Just letting you know my Parents have bought their 150 series Prado GX 2017 model and it has got a Bullbar, Roof Rack, Awning, Spot Lights, UHF & Long Range Fuel Tank on it and they are still towing their Jayco StarCraft 2.7 Ton Caravan and do you think that they would be overweight
Oh good to hear buddy, im sorry though i have no idea about the Prados. I know some were only 2.5ton towing some are 3ton towing then i think the newer ones are 3.5ton. Definitely best to talk to a weights business on that one
Hi Guys like your show good vid on the cruiser need to ask a couple of question do you know the diesle filter numer for 1hd please . Also the injector lines they so say that is incl the timming belt around 150klm ?. Thanks heaps . Steve
Thanks buddy. The simter on the 1HD-FTE should be the Z252Z. Yes timing belt at 150k but i dont think they change the injector lines or anything at that time. Not that im aware of anyway
@@Ourwhittleadventure thanks heaps for the reply my injector lines are up to 275k still runs a treat and we are heading north from S A this time next year so planing to have a timming belt kit done and the lines replaced also has your had the injectors replaced, any info is appreciated thanks heaps. Steve
No i dont think my injectors have been done that i am aware off, im definitely not a mechanic. If its something done as part of a scheduled maintenance then yes but ive not organised it as an extra in my time of owning the car. I almost lost a timing belt about 30k ago so ive recently had that done for the second time now
Yes! The IFS is definitely not the best case. Those that have put the 1HD-FTE into the 105 have the ultimate setup! We follow a couple with one of those and that thing will go anywhere
@@Ourwhittleadventure The torsion sprung IFS on the 100 isn't really that bad if you set it up correctly, and will be way more comfortable than any live axle rig. Unfortunately, not many pros really know how. To get the most out the IFS, you need to do a few things... 1. Upgrade the torsion springs to cope with all that extra weight. 2. Find high performance, longer shocks, not many aftermarket shocks will provide anything longer than the factory shock length, this is a real problem when you do a 50mm lift. You must maintain around 70mm of droop when doing a lift on these rigs and that's impossible for the majority of suspension kits out there. The only shocks that I know of are the Icons and Dobinsons IMS. 3. Upgrad upper control arms, required for clearance of the longer shock bodies and maintaining correct wheel alignment when lifted. 4. Diff drop is only required if doing 50mm or more of lift, it's a complete waste of money for lifts under 50mm. 5. Welding around the lower control arms (known weak spot) where the torsion springs bolt on, and also weld the strengthening brackets to the arms as well. 6. Replace the old rubber bushings in the lower control arms and chassis with Superpro poly. 7. Laminate/weld the adjusting arms for the torsion springs, these have also been known to break when using HD torsion springs. 7. Install HD rear swaybar, as this helps the front end articulate better and also introduces a bit more oversteer and stability in corners. 8. Install long travel rear shocks and coils, you'll require extended bumpstops, swaybar links and longer central brake line. I did all this with Icon cdc shocks and Slinky long travel kit from Autocraft. Best 5k I ever spent. It's also rated/engineered for the 3500kg gvm upgrade. Along with front and rear lockers and reduction gears, it keeps up nicely with my mates fte swapped 105 on 35s. 😉
Touota motors 22re..5vzfe.. 22rze...4age..4agze.. are better motors... 5vzfe here in the US consistently hut 300k+ miles... My 96 4runner all manual 4x4 has 407k.. Ranges 19-22 mpg consistently..
@@Ourwhittleadventure I agree..best toyota diesel engine .. 5vzfe are you you find in your V6 90's hi lux/Tacoma 4runnerz.. 4ag motors in the MR2 and hatchiroku.. 22r motors I. The 70's to early 90s hi lux/4runners Wonderful rig you have... Your 1hd wasnt available in North America
Ah yeh right, im not too familiar with the older models but you see enough of them around they must be good. Its a shame you don’t have it over there but im sure you have something even better anyway. You guys have the Tundras don’t you? I think Toyota Aus is planning to bring them here next year, that might be a game changer to compete with the Ftrucks
@@Ourwhittleadventure that wonderfully diesel has to be imported..then it's difficult to legalize... Please more content... These are becoming affordable to import
I love the 100 series, I don't think I'll ever own another vehicle. Currently getting mine prepared for towing with the family around Australia. Love the insight mate. I detailed my suspension over on my channel. Engineer was happy to sign off on a 3550 gvm upgrade for me. I did the brakes and braided lines while I was there. Couldn't be happier with how it stops now.
PDI front mount with the heavy duty trans cooler, along with an 18g turbo to go in next.
Have you upgraded your valve body?
Yeh thats awesome! Ive got a few electrical gremlins im trying to sort out first then i can look at the GVM upgrade, we wont be towing full time again until early next year so have a bit of time up my sleeve.
Ive not felt the need for any extra power beyond what ive got now which is nice so haven’t looked down the path of a new turbo but its going in for an intake clean and valve clearance adjustment next week, flush all the fluids and fix a couple of leaks so it will probably feel like a new car after that.
Im no mechanic but valve body is for auto transmissions right?
Mines a 5 speed manual.
I agree with you 100% I had a 5 year old 1997 40th anniversary 80 series Landcruiser 1HD-FT Auto, was a wicked tourer, then went to a 2006 HDJ100R 100 series 1HD-FTE like yours and had the 5 speed auto, both of them were amazing, the 100 had a Gturbo upgrade and a few other things, towed our 24ft Jayco Sterling family van back in the day. One of the best engines to date, don't know of any other engine that is better especially something that is known for doing a million kilometres without any major overhaul. I just wish I had of kept my 80 and the 100, now with the late model Hilux which suits us these days with a smaller van. You'll probably see my old 80 and 100 in my videos I think I've still got them up from years ago. Pin7 mod is definitely a great thing to do I did that to mine too. Don't ever sell it! Cheers take it easy mate!
Awesome, my mate had the GTurbo too, was like a 3ton rally car after that.
Yes some of these motors have some incredible kms on it, mines only just run in. Its my pride and joy its not going anywhere
Great video.
I have been watching your videos simply because I have got exactly the same vehicle.
It’s simply the best.
425k and going strong.
You are spot on, excellent value for money. I know people who have gone from these to a 200 series and regretted it.
Love your videos.
I know a few that have done the same.
425k yours is definitely run in now i think haha!
Mine has a few little issues i need to sort out but she still runs and tows like a dream, thanks for following along
Have the 2uz v8 motor with 558 000km on and she still purrrrrs!!
I bet she does!!!
Awesome Mark thanks for the info and run down on your car, she is most definitely capable for the task at hand for sure mate. Cheers mate and enjoy the warm weather 👍
Loving the warm weather! And yes she is more then up to the task, my pride and joy
Love your honesty in this review. We also have the same car. Had ours for 16 years!
Thats awesome, im coming up to my 12 year anniversary with my one soon
Hi Mark another great episode, I really enjoy following you guys. Congratulations on the news of another member coming into your family, its wonderful news. WA is still not much good even these days for GVM Upgrades. I am waiting for my new tow vehicle Ford Ranger Next Gen. I will have to do the Upgrade before the car is registered. Its a very good idea to do your upgrade while in Queensland rather than WA. Keep up the great episodes and stay safe. Cheers Peter
Yeh i was looking at the Bunbury Pedders as they have a kit made up for the 100 series now but its a long way for me to go back to get it done so i think i will just sort it out here and be done with.
Thanks for reaching out buddy
They are a great 4WD if you service and maintain regularly, mine is 2003 with 280k and my 80 series is 1995 with 571k (owned 22 years) and both are excellent.
Absolutely! I live the 80s, see some immaculate ones still getting around
I got an 2006 lx470 198k miles love it this is my second one first one got hit our family enjoy it
The LX470 is nicr and thats some low kms!
Just found your channel. Had my 100 for 14 years. And love it. Won’t get any new one. Up grade it almost the same as yours and it goes anywhere more expensive ones go. Keep it up.
Couldn’t agree more, this is all i need and more. Make a few changes to it in the coming months to suit the new addition but its good to go
Good information there mate. Your car still looks great. Yij obviously look after it.
Its amazing what some people tow with underated vehicles.
Thanks buddy, yeh i do like to think i look after it, its a lot harder to do on the road but i do try.
Yeh i dont think i would tow this size van with a 4cylinder ute regardless of the specs, thats a lot of strain on a small motor
Another awesome video Mark. I totally agree with you. Nothing will match the 100 series with a FTE in it ( except maybe my 2005 HDJ78 Troopy with a FTE 😂) We have been on the road for nearly 12 months now towing our 2018 22ft New Age Manta Ray Enduro. My Troopy has been totally set up for towing and touring. I gave it a mid life with a big PDI front mount intercooler, Grunter G turbo running 25psi, new injectors, new pump and it tows the van like nothing. We are always right up on our GCM weights and i wouldnt have another car again.
Keep up the great content. Always love seeing where you guys have been.
Cheers buddy, yeh a troopy with an FTE would be sick same with an FTE dropped into a 105 with the solid front axle but cant have everything haha.
G-Turbo is awesome, my mate got one and his car felt like a rslly car afterwards haha.
Safe travels mate
Hey mate just picked up a 2006 Sahara with fte / 430,000km! Love it !!! So happy to finally own an fte . Will keep an eye out for a 105 to do the chassis swap but try to make the most of the IFS for now . Subscribed :)
Awesome buddy, welcome to the FTE life!
The 105 chassis would be the way to go hey!
Good video Mark. I agree with most of what you said. I too have a 2005 100 series. I also have bilstein shocks, diff drop, extended cv’s and new torsion bars, for the lift, and air bags. However I use it for camping and backup for towing only. I have a brand new V6 turbo diesel Ford Ranger, I’ve fitted auto airbags, nothing else. My off road van has an extreme amount of ground clearance, it’s 3.5t. But with it full of everything only 3.2. Putting the better fuel economy aside my Ranger has a larger payload than my 100 landcruiser. That’s with both carrying the same gear. I had my combo professionally weighted and the cruiser scraped in. The Ranger when weighed had stacks left. I’m keeping my cruiser for camping and 4x4 trips as I reckon it’s better off road. Ranger for towing, and with a van pushing 3.2t I’m not going anywhere too nasty. I love my 100 as well.
I have heard those new Rangers are proving there worth, i just got to have a look at one in person yesterday and they are really nice. Id stay away from a 4 cylinder ute for towing this size van but id definitely consider a V6 ranger!
Thanks for that
Awesome content 👏 Thanks for sharing 👍 Greetings and cheers 🍻 mate from south africa 🇿🇦
Thanks buddy, really appreciate it.
Cheers!
Awesome video Mark!
We have a 2003 HDJ100 with the 5 speed auto. Great vehicle, we absolutely love it.
We are currently living in Canada but get back to Australia in September then I'm doing a few mods to it, hooking up the camper trailer and driving around Aus!
Amazing! Id love to get back to Canada, clem and I did a month there a few years ago and loved it.
Has it just been in storage or someone looking after it for you?
@@Ourwhittleadventure
My sister and brother in law have been using it for the last year. They love it, they have been to Robe, Fraser and few other spots in Victoria. Hasn't let them down not like their other 4wd ( ford everest) lol.
Yeh beautiful! It will be up for the challenge thats for sure
Great review on the 100 series. I've got the same 20 years old done 475k and just started towing a van not every day though like you folk are
Thanks buddy, they are a great car, a work horse straight out of the shop!
Safe travels
My TBW is also around 7% and like you have never had any sway issues. We do have Dexter Sway Control as a safety measure.
Ah perfect, yeh we have ESC aswell, ive only felt it kick in when we have been offroad
Nice video mate. Just a tip, you can run them on 1 starter battery saving about 25kg. I deleted my drivers side batt and it works perfect.
I have thought about that actually, I definitely don’t need 2 at the moment.
Il have a GVM upgrade shortly so wont be as much of an issue but good call!
@@Ourwhittleadventure they only used 2
because batteries had a much lower CCA in those days. Even the early 200 series came with 2 starters. Very easy to do. I've been running my 2006 sahara for years with only 1 starter.
@Normacfan yeh i had plans to seperate them years ago and use one for accessories like fridge etc but never got around to it
No towing on my Prado 90 at 24 years old she runs fine off road… high country soon… great vid btw
Oh im jealous, will be cold up there though!
Congratulations on the news of a newfangled member on the way. Gvm upgrade good news.
yeh hopefully i can make it work, and thank you :D
I agree love my 100series dpf is trouble 👍
Agreed
Love the walk-through of your 100 series, what's the name of the bloke near Hervey Bay that will do your upgrade. I just bought a 100 series and will tow a 23 foot Jayco up to Qld soon.
Transmod engineering is what they sre called.
Havent booked anything in yet, but hopefully thats a win for me
Hi Mark great video, we also have 100, can let us know who is going to do your GVM upgrade, I always been told it is a no go on this LC.
Why would it be a no go?
I havent locked it in yet but ive spoken to 2 engineers here in Qld that said they could do it.
Just saving some coin to get it done at the moment.
Will be interested about knowing what was done and by who, the IFS is the problem, the 105 is okay to upgrade
I got an engineer to sign off on a 3500kg GVM as the car stands at the moment. Going more then that seems difficult as none of the suspension places could help but this just takes it to the rating of the axles. Extra 240kg is more then enough for me
Mine has 400k on it. Tows like a dream Would not part with it. Great vid , guys
Haha yeh mines only just run in, should have it for plenty of years yet
@@Ourwhittleadventure I never changed injectors till 365k. Keen to see the GVM details 😀
Yeh i beleive these are same injectors and yeh il keep you updated on the upgrades as i sort them out
Hi Mark, good info I have contacted you before as we have similar rig car is automatic, similar van weight but we were slightly over on the wagon so as there is only two adults we remove the seats behind the front seats ( dicky seats long gone ) now back under weight as we carry dingy on top. We get the same question when will we upgrade , answer is when Toyota build a better one Gheers
Hahah that is the right answer 😅
Yeh its a shame they didnt make the GVM closer to what the a les are rated for from the beginning but ahwell il get the GVm upgrade sorted and have some breathing room again
These engines are so reliable they will do 1 million km with regular servicing.
Yeh thats it, just clicked 300,000kms lst week so im just run-in
It’s reliable does the job and your happy with it. So why change? New 4wds are ridiculously expensive and not without their problems.
100% the way i feel about it too!
Yours is ONLY 17yrs old. Mine is 35yrs old and I have no reason to get something younger! It has had a complete rebuild on each 15th year anniversary. So it has had 2 rebuilds. The second rebuild it got a 1HT engine (120 thousand k's old) only because the original engine was 500,000 k's on the clock.It's the same engine as this car in this video has. I've done 250thousand k's with the 1HT with no issues other than a new set of injectors which I probably would have got anyway and an oil pump which of course comes out of the blue. The body has also had the same rigorous treatment so no rust and no bog anywhere and always top quality new paint. It now has a heavy duty fibreglass torret over the single cab.
I hate vehicles that beep at me and I despise all the mod cons for which I have no use. It does have a stereo but I can never tune the damn thing and it doesn't have a tape player so it is useless. When I got it I told them I needed something that would work in the bush with no internet, but seems such a thing does not exist.
So the older vehicle serves me very well. It has a/c and that is all I need. It gets serviced as required and keeps running. Takes me wherever I want to go. What more do I need?
Love it! Sounds like yours has proven its worth 10 times over!
Ive had a repaint on mine too a couple years ago, got all the cancer cut out and fixed up, felt like a new car after that
Hey Mark before you do the upgrade check on the GCM rules. A GVM upgrade does not upgrade the GCM. I know here in sa post the cars first reg when it was brand new the GCM can not be increased.GCM is set at first compliance. I think different states have different rules. Have fun man cheers 4x4smile
Yeh Queensland is the same, i think Vic might be the only place that can i crease GCM post rego.
I still have 400kg spare in my GCM so upgrading GVM by 320kg i can still legally tow this van at its heaviest when car is fully laden. Will be a game changer for us having that little bit extra, can sort some storage out, use my sub and maybe even put an awning on
You're lucky the van is a lightweight well compared to ours. Its annoying the rules are not the same across the country. Hope it works out, its quite unbelievable these 4x4"s come out with basically no payload factory. Under 700kg factory is nuts. Essentially fill a new 4x4 with fuel, put a person in every seat and you're already over weight lol
Ps congratulations on new bubs, woohoo a buddy for liam.
Yeh especially when the axles are already rated to higher, why not just match that
Thanks buddy we are very excited
I always wondered could I change from low to high on the go good to know, great rig 💪
Wait actually is yours an auto or manual?
Mines a manual, i think you could do it in auto too if you select neutral.
The instructions in your sunvisor should say so
@@Ourwhittleadventure ah mines auto, yeah I thought the same in theory but could be a costly way to learn you can't 🥲
Yeh that wouldn’t be fun at all
Have you upgraded the gvm yet? We just got a 10% increace in QLD
Yes i did thankfully!
barley broken in mate ! yeeeew!
Still a baby, shes had a big birthday over the last few months, probably the best shape shes been in for years at the moment
Looks very peaceful where you are…. Where are you in this episode?
Yeppoon at the Coolwaters caravan park
Looks lovely 😊
Our favourite place
Good Information Mark Just letting you know my Parents have bought their 150 series Prado GX 2017 model and it has got a Bullbar, Roof Rack, Awning, Spot Lights, UHF & Long Range Fuel Tank on it and they are still towing their Jayco StarCraft 2.7 Ton Caravan and do you think that they would be overweight
Oh good to hear buddy, im sorry though i have no idea about the Prados. I know some were only 2.5ton towing some are 3ton towing then i think the newer ones are 3.5ton.
Definitely best to talk to a weights business on that one
Hi Guys like your show good vid on the cruiser need to ask a couple of question do you know the diesle filter numer for 1hd please . Also the injector lines they so say that is incl the timming belt around 150klm ?.
Thanks heaps . Steve
Thanks buddy.
The simter on the 1HD-FTE should be the Z252Z.
Yes timing belt at 150k but i dont think they change the injector lines or anything at that time.
Not that im aware of anyway
@@Ourwhittleadventure thanks heaps for the reply my injector lines are up to 275k still runs a treat and we are heading north from S A this time next year so planing to have a timming belt kit
done and the lines replaced also has your had the injectors replaced, any info is appreciated thanks heaps. Steve
No i dont think my injectors have been done that i am aware off, im definitely not a mechanic. If its something done as part of a scheduled maintenance then yes but ive not organised it as an extra in my time of owning the car.
I almost lost a timing belt about 30k ago so ive recently had that done for the second time now
noice lots of details...
Thanks mate
The only thing Toyota did wrong with that model was using torsion bars on the front…. Really limiting the front end
Yes! The IFS is definitely not the best case. Those that have put the 1HD-FTE into the 105 have the ultimate setup! We follow a couple with one of those and that thing will go anywhere
@@Ourwhittleadventure The torsion sprung IFS on the 100 isn't really that bad if you set it up correctly, and will be way more comfortable than any live axle rig. Unfortunately, not many pros really know how.
To get the most out the IFS, you need to do a few things...
1. Upgrade the torsion springs to cope with all that extra weight.
2. Find high performance, longer shocks, not many aftermarket shocks will provide anything longer than the factory shock length, this is a real problem when you do a 50mm lift. You must maintain around 70mm of droop when doing a lift on these rigs and that's impossible for the majority of suspension kits out there. The only shocks that I know of are the Icons and Dobinsons IMS.
3. Upgrad upper control arms, required for clearance of the longer shock bodies and maintaining correct wheel alignment when lifted.
4. Diff drop is only required if doing 50mm or more of lift, it's a complete waste of money for lifts under 50mm.
5. Welding around the lower control arms (known weak spot) where the torsion springs bolt on, and also weld the strengthening brackets to the arms as well.
6. Replace the old rubber bushings in the lower control arms and chassis with Superpro poly.
7. Laminate/weld the adjusting arms for the torsion springs, these have also been known to break when using HD torsion springs.
7. Install HD rear swaybar, as this helps the front end articulate better and also introduces a bit more oversteer and stability in corners.
8. Install long travel rear shocks and coils, you'll require extended bumpstops, swaybar links and longer central brake line.
I did all this with Icon cdc shocks and Slinky long travel kit from Autocraft. Best 5k I ever spent. It's also rated/engineered for the 3500kg gvm upgrade.
Along with front and rear lockers and reduction gears, it keeps up nicely with my mates fte swapped 105 on 35s. 😉
Cheers bud, sounds like an ultimate set up. Il do a but more researxh based on this before i go ahead.
Cheers
Best 4wd
Sure is!
Was supposed to say new family member.
Tried proven why change…. 100/105 best ever…. Thou I do luv my 200 series petrol 🤙
Yeh i like the 200s i dont think i will own one but i do like them.
But il stick to my pride and joy
Tried and proven, you know it and it know you…. Win win
how much did you pay for it back then
$55k in 2012 with 84,000kms on it.
Just a bull bar and roofrack, otherwise pretty well stock standard
What front bumper is that?
Couldn’t tell you.
Has been on the car since before i bought it 11 years ago.
Is a steel winch bar, ive just removed the winch
Touota motors 22re..5vzfe.. 22rze...4age..4agze.. are better motors...
5vzfe here in the US consistently hut 300k+ miles... My 96 4runner all manual 4x4 has 407k.. Ranges 19-22 mpg consistently..
I dont think we have those motors over here but this motor is common to do over 500k kms too, mines only just run in at 270k
@@Ourwhittleadventure I agree..best toyota diesel engine ..
5vzfe are you you find in your V6 90's hi lux/Tacoma 4runnerz.. 4ag motors in the MR2 and hatchiroku.. 22r motors I. The 70's to early 90s hi lux/4runners
Wonderful rig you have... Your 1hd wasnt available in North America
Ah yeh right, im not too familiar with the older models but you see enough of them around they must be good.
Its a shame you don’t have it over there but im sure you have something even better anyway. You guys have the Tundras don’t you? I think Toyota Aus is planning to bring them here next year, that might be a game changer to compete with the Ftrucks
@@Ourwhittleadventure that wonderfully diesel has to be imported..then it's difficult to legalize...
Please more content... These are becoming affordable to import
Working on it
Less ss is More important