I really appreciate the honest approach to modifications. Every mod rarely goes to plan and it’s nice to see the real story to make you realise that’s normal. 👍
thanks for the honest reviews, the good and the bad.Glad to see you're not putting up with crap service. Nothing worse when people blaming others for their crap products. Keep up the good work. Missing your trips.
So sorry to hear about your issues but thankyou for sharing your experiences in the way that you have. It is very hard not to offend and cause issues with suppliers but i think you have found the right balance using facts as well as your opinions to deliver it and still maintain your integrity. 👍👍👍
Excellent video as always. I own a petrol 105 with only a cheap 2 inch suspension lift and 33s so I really appreciate this content to aid me in future upgrades.
Hi Stefan, I appreciate how honest you are. It’s great to not see sensationalised product reviews. I have never heard anything good about safari armax, only ever seen people having issues. After watching this I’m glad I have a GQ TD42 with a manual gearbox. Full mechanical with no electronics. I know how it works and I know I can fix it. Cheers mate
I have an old bridge on Sydney harbour I can do you a very good deal on. I had a 105 Landcruiser for 17 years and it took me on a lot of remote trips, all in original Toyota factory set up. Not once did it fail to get us there and home. I now have a 79 series single cab, and we miss our 105.
I think all of us with coil cruisers are thankful for yours and a few others feedback on the slinky suspension. I was Very close to purchasing the gear then ended up just going kingsprings with superior shocks, after a bit of research I think I have put together a kit with similar preformace but better after sales support.
Some years ago now I was seriously considering an Icon kit for my 105. After reading the mixed reviews about service and even more importantly, after sales service, my gut instincts said no . Instead, I went with Superpro bushings, Kings Springs and Fox shocks. Glad I did. Still not one problem with this set-up.
yea my experience with semi flexible solar panels is that they don't last to long, they don't like heat and on the bonnet it would surprise me if the last a year
You might cover this later in the video, and ive probably asked before - whats your weight (loaded for a trip) vs (not loaded) / any chassis strengthening or other upgrades to deal with extra stress from weight. I stripped my D2A interior and rebuilt with full custom designed interior, the difference to the handling, engine performance and braking is incredible. Correct weight distribution is a game changer
It's The Light-Bar, The Rego Plate, Bull-Bar And Stuff That Buggered Your A/C!! You've Blocked Off ALL The Airflow To The Radiator With All That Shit; It's A Wonder The Bloody Thing Goes At All!!!
na mate same without a light bar and engine temps are perfect, I drive in the outback so a bull bar is a must so is good light. They aircon works fine except slow crawling and +40c outside
Glad you dumped the defender for the Toyota and got all that extra reliability? Lol J/k. Good video Stephan and thanks for the honest advice and content
Really great detailed video. I own a largely stock 1hz 105 that has done just over 400000K. Outback drawers and bed extension so I can sleep in the car. (At 75 years old) It would be good if you did a detailed video on your camping gear and rear seat storage.
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Another excellent and informative video. Thank you! It would be great if you could do a detailed rundown of your camping setup and the internal layout for the second row seats, where you store your camping gear etc.
Stefan, I was tempted to buy a Safari ECU when they were first released, thankfully sanity prevailed and I decided to wait for real world testing. Since then I have seen a number of reviews identifying "strange" issues following the installation of the Safari ECU. Obviously any product can encounter issues but what I find interesting is this: I am yet to hear of issues resulting from the installation of a UNICHIP (yours is the first), I have not heard of any complaints regarding UNICHIP's customer service. This leads to my conclusion: 1. there is a conspiracy against Safari (Safari Australian company / Unichip: South African company) being led by reviewers (who have all been Australian/ who therefore have an unexplainable bias towards a South African company) OR 2. There is an underlying problem with Safari's product which is not rampant but when it does occur the company consistently demonstrates its inability to provide the customer service expected from an Australian and who I use to consider a reputable company - the way in which their customers have been treated borders on contempt. I for one am glad I never purchased their ECU and secondly, the way in which Safari has treated their customers will lead me to purchase a TJM snorkel instead of Safari for the first time with all my vehicles.
look I could only scratch the surface in regards to Safari and there is a lot more I cant tell, put it like this the ECU for the 1HD-FTE was pulled from sales shortly afterwards and is not available anymore. Shit can happen but how you deal with it makes all the difference, rest assured I purchased a TJM snorkel for my Jeep. The big difference between the Safari and the Unichip was that the Safari was supposed to be plug and play it was clear that the Unichip needed custom tuning so I would put that issues not on the Unichip but more on the one who tuned the chip.
Great feedback on your build Stefen, sad about the chip and tune however as you said there isn't too much you have to do to it now, its pretty perfect. Not too many people can say that about their tourer.
Baz za 😂 mate no comparison in regards to reliability so happy not having issue on every trip like I had with the Defender. Landcruiser so far no big issue on any trip including 10.000km Canning & Tanami and back. Only issue with Cruiser where caused by 3rd party mods and installers. Interestingly on the Defender was the other way around 3rd party stuff was good but everything OEM failed repeatedly and on trips.
Wow. Your knowledge is amazing. Thanks for sharing . I love your landcruiser. Especially that model. I have an FJ Cruiser partially set up for overland trips which I hope to do one day 👏🏼.
Yikes on the tuning gripes. I'm about to get a HDFTE... definitely glad it's manual haha. Apprecaite the transperency with your experiences mate. I will stop recommending that slinky gear!
Good video I’ve often wondered if high performance shocks were really needed on something that lives as a daily driver and off-roader. Unless your running the Baja 1000 at high speed I think a good pair of Bilsteins works just fine. Keep up the great work.
Definitely not needed but I used to have quality Bielsteins and Konis before and can only say I would never go back from high end 2.5 adjustable RR shocks to normal shocks it makes a world of difference for the driving I do just wish I would have done it earlier.
I suspect it would fit. I'm sure an Australian company makes a similar product. absolute-wits-end.com/80-series-modified-oem-diesel-orange-hub-fan-clutch/
Hey man I got a questions 1. Is getting a 1993 hilux a good idea for first car 2. What mods could I get for a 5,000$ dollar budget or less 3. Why so many antennas 4. What driving lights do u recommend 5. Should I get a cheap UHF radio or expensive one Sorry for so many questions I wanna get some ideas and stuff and I’m not looking for fancy things but sorry for these questions
@@joshmarshall3001 yeah I know that now - could not get my hands on one at the time and was told hdj79 ok. It has certainly made a nice indent without creating any seams so im hoping it holds out. Still trying to find a 1hz one without a turbo bung in it is hard going.
Great video Stefan, love your honesty. Wanted to ask how your Pro lockers are going and if you still recommend them. Apologies if you've answered this already.
@@AlloffroadAuThanks for reply. I have a suggestion for your 105 if I may. I have a 100hdj and put a stainless steel(overkill) on the rear tailgate. Works brilliantly as a kitchen table, I couldn't recommend it enough. I reckon you could easily do the same without affecting your current setup. If you want I could send you info and photos. Cheers.
As always, thanks for the great reviews. Absolutely inspirational build and love your honest review especially for Icon suspension which I was about to buy but after discussed with you and read his google reviews, I changed my mind and ran away. Engine tuning, which is very common these days but nobody talks about the troubles. People need to know about that and don't throw away their hard earning money to these shit kind of business who don't stand behind their products and just being greedy.
yes that's what I would have thought, will see it does to DNR diffs next week, if it bent while he braced it I may be able to straighten it if the cromolly housing was not straight (which I would assume he checked before starting) there is no way to straighten it. Unfortunately he does not want to spend more time on the housings which is quite disappointing as he got paid exactly what he asked for.
@@AlloffroadAu I'd guess they weren't jigged properly and the welding has distorted them. I'd be returning them and asking for a full refund if he's not going to sort the problem out.
Chris Glover I have been trying to contact them for a year to purchase a kit I have left may messages but no reply. I’m also looking at the kings and or fox. So great timing!
@@christurner68 Read the google reviews of the previous business name (AutoCraft in Geelong Vic). They are both horribly negative and terribly positive. From my experience both are true.
@@drgloverable I've only ever dealt with this company once. I was querying Bilstein shocks for my HDJ100. Despite them no longer selling the product, Darren spoke highly of the product and was very helpful with part numbers etc. Sounds like their service is a toss of the coin unfortunately
Are you running a torque converter lockup kit and upgraded valve body? My only beef with the A750 is the lack of low range engine braking on steep descents and I believe this is the only solution?
Lithium batteries under the bonnet? No good they won't last. I would love to see you use that setup in a hard winching application. No DC-DC charger? Then how do you charge? certainly wont be charging to full capacity. You need to re look at this system of yours.
all depends on the Lithium, the are used in house batteries and power dryer, washing machines etc. High Current applications should be no problem for Lithium all depends on the BMS and DCS Lithium is rated for high current draw. It's charged from the alternator much faster charging than DCDC. Have seen plenty of regular batteries go in extrem winching as well so risk is always there in theory Lithium is better for it.
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV I am very skeptical of your set up for two reasons; 1) Lithium batteries are not recommended for the engine bay due to the high temperatures; 2) Lithium batteries should not be charged directly from the alternator as a full charge will not be achieved, but this depends on the alternator type being used. Engine bay is a different area compared to household machinery, so you can’t compare. Can you give a life expectancy on the engine bay mounted Lithium batteries?
@@gotoylc 1. The DCS battery is recommended for the engine bay (though it will reduce the lifespan) 2. why not? I have my High Output alternator changed so that my max voltage is 13.8v so my batteries will stay at around 99% but will last longer. I compare the current draw does not matter much if in household or engine bay. czcams.com/video/jKg8wxDUBV0/video.html but it's only a year ask me in 3 years or so and i cann tell you of it worked so far no issues.
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV. 1) what is the lifespan. 2) what is the model of the alternator you are using? I do not think you will be having full capacity charge. You are in the process of testing these batteries.
@@gotoylc 1. Lifespan we will see but should be around 5 years plus, I first had an M2k 270a Alternator but now changed to a Rapid Power completely sealed 200a alternator with voltage limited to 13.85v which is around 98% of the battery, and yes the battery geats charged to 13.85v which now also is the float charge so should be all good but time will tell. Yes testing the batteries but did a lot of research beforehand
Great info and review thank you. Could you tell me where you bought your steering wheel from please? I found one for a 100 series on ebay but they said it won't fit to the 105? Cheers
I spoke out on page they are highly regarded on and got ridiculed. Had a few people private message me saying I wasn’t the only one. So join the club haha. The nature of their work makes it hard for us customers to check and be sure they’ve done what they said...
I would love to know what your 105 has cost you! Don’t get me wrong it’s awesome, but big $$$$ have been spent, which isn’t realistic for most owners but makes great video content, which I guess is what it’s all about in your case.
hm, the CZcams Channel is a hobby which cost me money every month so not sure why spending big money on a build for that would make any sense, I worked hard all my life and now being retired I build a vehicle to serve the purposed to explorer Australia and doing this I don't want to be limited by reliability or capability what you see is the outcome nothing more nothing less.
Don't you find the LRA tank hanging too low and compromising the off-road ability of the build? Also with all the mods and added weight did you think about brakes upgrade (hydro-assisted brakes etc. )
I dealy I have no extended lower hanging tank but as this is not my play truck but my Overlander I take it into account and deal with it as I need the range. Mind you the tanks has a few dents. I have a moderate brake upgrade, rotors, shoes etc but yes there is a big upgrade but requires 17" wheels.
@@AlloffroadAu Thanks for the response, reason for asking is that I purchased the same tank for my 80 and I find it pretty low. Went through some of your videos but can't find some good footage of your 105 going through more technical terrain with the tank already in place.
@@AlloffroadAu Hay Stefan, interesting build! WOW 4t? That's crazy heavy, mate. Have you any future plans to shed some weight? You would be amazed at how much better your Cruiser would handle at say around 3.5t . Not sure why your gear is so heavy on these big trips? I have similar 100series that tops out at 3.55t with two passengers and all our gear for big trips, food, 70ltr water, 270lt fuel, only one spare tyre but have repair kit, tube and tyre levers ect. Only need one seat in the back so removed the two behind driver seat, saves about 50+kgs, removed my draw system and fridge slide, saves about 100kgs or more, plastic tubs works better than draw systems for us anyway, also only need 1 awning, a set of maxtrax and swags on roof, no jerry's needed as have enough with on- board fuel and water. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
@@SteveBurns80 I usually max at 3.9t and that's with full fuel and water so goes down quickly. Only way to shed more weight would be removing second Jerry can carry and I'm thinking of changing the drawer system. Because Suspension and everything is set up for it it does handle pretty much the same as with 3.5t
Hey mate. I'm having heating issues with my auto but it's a 4 speed. Just couldn't catch what you said about installing fans between the intercooler and ac . Did it make any difference to auto temp or did it need the derale?
I like the 100, but its expensive to have. So I had done my hilux. And a BJ40 coming soon, fully build ultimate offroad vehicle. Check it out on my channel.
Wow some interesting challenges there, seemed to have isde stage 1 and no link, where can we find Rampt Customs, do they have a website contact etc, tried a quick google not showing much. Cheers 🤙
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV cheers, will wait to here on your review, was just interested in what you showed so far, cheers for that though appreciate your honest feedback on reviews🤙
It's interesting to hear about your problems with the gearbox, the V6 Hilux uses the same box and I've seen them get tuned and boosted all the way up to 400kw and nearly 700nm, yet I've never heard of any issues with the gearbox, other than with aftermarket valve bodies.
not sure mate doubt it's same gearbox, as far as I know it can be done but a lot of effort needs to be spend on the custom tune to match the shift points and because it's not a recent engine I think no one want's to spend the time... The people should just not take the jobs then.
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV what as the process mate? Would you be able to do a video on what it involved, what it cost and what components you used? Sorry for the hassle just like to keep my vehicles legal is all. Cheers mate. Best 105 I have ever seen by a country mile too, well done.
I often get that question, I haven't done a video about it as it really depends on Engineer and State but a few things are required no matter how so yes maybe I should put something together.
@@AlloffroadAu I have a 105, barn doors at back 1HZ engine, seats three in front and three in back. The 105 is effectively an 80 series with a modified 100 series body. The 105 was made in response to Australian needs some time after the 100 series release in 1998. Cheers
hundreds of hours of unpaid work in the video not to mention the money it cost me to build it and test stuff + the 8 years of experience building stuff like this all provided to you for free.... (adds frequency is determined by CZcams btw. not by me)
For some reason, I didn't see any ads when I was playing it... I really hope Stephan... you still get some financial benefit from me viewing the video. This video shows the passion one has for vehicle builds and the research and meticulousness that only a German would have. Really appreciate your hard work Mate.
I really appreciate the honest approach to modifications. Every mod rarely goes to plan and it’s nice to see the real story to make you realise that’s normal. 👍
yes mate a lot of trial and error involved sometimes
Appreciate the feedback on the Icons. Saved me some $$$ there no doubt
thanks for the honest reviews, the good and the bad.Glad to see you're not putting up with crap service. Nothing worse when people blaming others for their crap products. Keep up the good work. Missing your trips.
Thanks for watching! Had a trip planed next week but border closing and issues with new axle housings forced me to cancel again
@@AlloffroadAu well I have min 6 weeks off here in Victoria..
So sorry to hear about your issues but thankyou for sharing your experiences in the way that you have.
It is very hard not to offend and cause issues with suppliers but i think you have found the right balance using facts as well as your opinions to deliver it and still maintain your integrity. 👍👍👍
Excellent video as always. I own a petrol 105 with only a cheap 2 inch suspension lift and 33s so I really appreciate this content to aid me in future upgrades.
Glad to help!
Good tip on the Air conditioner condenser spacing 3:33
Hi Stefan,
I appreciate how honest you are. It’s great to not see sensationalised product reviews. I have never heard anything good about safari armax, only ever seen people having issues.
After watching this I’m glad I have a GQ TD42 with a manual gearbox. Full mechanical with no electronics. I know how it works and I know I can fix it.
Cheers mate
Thanks for sharing! 4.2 Patrol is also a great 4wd.
I have an old bridge on Sydney harbour I can do you a very good deal on. I had a 105 Landcruiser for 17 years and it took me on a lot of remote trips, all in original Toyota factory set up. Not once did it fail to get us there and home. I now have a 79 series single cab, and we miss our 105.
Very nice!
I think all of us with coil cruisers are thankful for yours and a few others feedback on the slinky suspension. I was Very close to purchasing the gear then ended up just going kingsprings with superior shocks, after a bit of research I think I have put together a kit with similar preformace but better after sales support.
Right on!
Some years ago now I was seriously considering an Icon kit for my 105. After reading the mixed reviews about service and even more importantly, after sales service, my gut instincts said no .
Instead, I went with Superpro bushings, Kings Springs and Fox shocks. Glad I did. Still not one problem with this set-up.
while I also had no issues with Icon shocks and they have been very good to me I also would go with your set up if ai do it again.
Hallo Stefan,
danke für ihre sinnvolle und hilfreiche Informationen!
Viel spaß mit dem tollen LC.
Exelent no waffle presentation packed with great info .........just be an idea ..flexible solar on bonnet .
yea my experience with semi flexible solar panels is that they don't last to long, they don't like heat and on the bonnet it would surprise me if the last a year
What an amazing build!
Thank you for the very detailed video, picking up some ideas for my 80. Greetings from UK / Portugal🇵🇹🇬🇧👍
Awesome! Thank you! Greeting back to Europe
You might cover this later in the video, and ive probably asked before - whats your weight (loaded for a trip) vs (not loaded) / any chassis strengthening or other upgrades to deal with extra stress from weight. I stripped my D2A interior and rebuilt with full custom designed interior, the difference to the handling, engine performance and braking is incredible. Correct weight distribution is a game changer
wow now this is goals for a 105! definitely apply some of these ideas to the 80
Definitely!!
It's The Light-Bar, The Rego Plate, Bull-Bar And Stuff That Buggered Your A/C!! You've Blocked Off ALL The Airflow To The Radiator With All That Shit; It's A Wonder The Bloody Thing Goes At All!!!
na mate same without a light bar and engine temps are perfect, I drive in the outback so a bull bar is a must so is good light. They aircon works fine except slow crawling and +40c outside
nice rig and great break down -well presented -thanks 👍
Stephan you certainly have had some grief and have a lot of patience, love your channel
thanks a lot mate
Glad you dumped the defender for the Toyota and got all that extra reliability? Lol J/k. Good video Stephan and thanks for the honest advice and content
yes mate as much as I liked some aspects of the Defender, I definitely prefer the Landcruiser over the Defender no question
Great video, love the build
Thanks!
This channel is so much higher quality than Andrew St.Piere White
Really great detailed video.
I own a largely stock 1hz 105 that has done just over 400000K.
Outback drawers and bed extension so I can sleep in the car. (At 75 years old)
It would be good if you did a detailed video on your camping gear and rear seat storage.
Sounds great! a few people asked about the camping gear so will plan that in at some stage
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Viele Grüße nach Heidelberg war meine Heimat für ein paar Jahre
@@AlloffroadAu das ist ja ein lustiger Zufall. Top Content, kann ich nur sagen.
Vielen Dank 🙏
I like the explanations, very clear with relevant info.
Glad to hear it!
Thanks Stephan. What an amazingly detailed build. I hate to imagine how much you have spent. At least one unimog I think.
Lol no way for a decent Unimog double or better tripple what I paid
GTURBO recommend a DTE chip as they had a falling out with unichip. They used to use unichip.
Another excellent and informative video. Thank you! It would be great if you could do a detailed rundown of your camping setup and the internal layout for the second row seats, where you store your camping gear etc.
Good idea 💡
Stefan, I was tempted to buy a Safari ECU when they were first released, thankfully sanity prevailed and I decided to wait for real world testing. Since then I have seen a number of reviews identifying "strange" issues following the installation of the Safari ECU. Obviously any product can encounter issues but what I find interesting is this: I am yet to hear of issues resulting from the installation of a UNICHIP (yours is the first), I have not heard of any complaints regarding UNICHIP's customer service. This leads to my conclusion: 1. there is a conspiracy against Safari (Safari Australian company / Unichip: South African company) being led by reviewers (who have all been Australian/ who therefore have an unexplainable bias towards a South African company) OR 2. There is an underlying problem with Safari's product which is not rampant but when it does occur the company consistently demonstrates its inability to provide the customer service expected from an Australian and who I use to consider a reputable company - the way in which their customers have been treated borders on contempt. I for one am glad I never purchased their ECU and secondly, the way in which Safari has treated their customers will lead me to purchase a TJM snorkel instead of Safari for the first time with all my vehicles.
look I could only scratch the surface in regards to Safari and there is a lot more I cant tell, put it like this the ECU for the 1HD-FTE was pulled from sales shortly afterwards and is not available anymore. Shit can happen but how you deal with it makes all the difference, rest assured I purchased a TJM snorkel for my Jeep. The big difference between the Safari and the Unichip was that the Safari was supposed to be plug and play it was clear that the Unichip needed custom tuning so I would put that issues not on the Unichip but more on the one who tuned the chip.
Great feedback on your build Stefen, sad about the chip and tune however as you said there isn't too much you have to do to it now, its pretty perfect. Not too many people can say that about their tourer.
Makes your old defender look reliable....
Baz za 😂 mate no comparison in regards to reliability so happy not having issue on every trip like I had with the Defender. Landcruiser so far no big issue on any trip including 10.000km Canning & Tanami and back. Only issue with Cruiser where caused by 3rd party mods and installers. Interestingly on the Defender was the other way around 3rd party stuff was good but everything OEM failed repeatedly and on trips.
Wow. Your knowledge is amazing. Thanks for sharing . I love your landcruiser. Especially that model. I have an FJ Cruiser partially set up for overland trips which I hope to do one day 👏🏼.
Very cool!
Awesome video, love your honesty on everything! Keep it up. One new subscriber for you!
Awesome, thank you!
Yikes on the tuning gripes. I'm about to get a HDFTE... definitely glad it's manual haha.
Apprecaite the transperency with your experiences mate. I will stop recommending that slinky gear!
Glad to help!
Good video I’ve often wondered if high performance shocks were really needed on something that lives as a daily driver and off-roader. Unless your running the Baja 1000 at high speed I think a good pair of Bilsteins works just fine. Keep up the great work.
Definitely not needed but I used to have quality Bielsteins and Konis before and can only say I would never go back from high end 2.5 adjustable RR shocks to normal shocks it makes a world of difference for the driving I do just wish I would have done it earlier.
Wow great honest review👍
Thank you 🙂
chasing diesel power .. not all diesels have a happy ending :C
An upgraded fan clutch might help with the AC issue. A few companies make them.
I suspect it would fit. I'm sure an Australian company makes a similar product.
absolute-wits-end.com/80-series-modified-oem-diesel-orange-hub-fan-clutch/
thank you very much I will look in to that
Excellent,!!!
Many thanks!
Now the only mod that is left, is to weld wings to it and your car will start flying.
Hey man I got a questions
1. Is getting a 1993 hilux a good idea for first car
2. What mods could I get for a 5,000$ dollar budget or less
3. Why so many antennas
4. What driving lights do u recommend
5. Should I get a cheap UHF radio or expensive one
Sorry for so many questions I wanna get some ideas and stuff and I’m not looking for fancy things but sorry for these questions
Great tips for the HDJ105. My issue with my Manual is the diff occasionally fouling on the hdj79 sump. Need a bigger Lift obviously!!!!!
You need the 1hz sump and oil pick up on the 1hdfte engine to fit properly
@@joshmarshall3001 yeah I know that now - could not get my hands on one at the time and was told hdj79 ok. It has certainly made a nice indent without creating any seams so im hoping it holds out. Still trying to find a 1hz one without a turbo bung in it is hard going.
This video aged well considering the shit fight with DCS going on right now 😮😂
Great video Stefan, love your honesty. Wanted to ask how your Pro lockers are going and if you still recommend them. Apologies if you've answered this already.
yes mate no issues with ProLockers still my first choice..
@@AlloffroadAuThanks for reply. I have a suggestion for your 105 if I may. I have a 100hdj and put a stainless steel(overkill) on the rear tailgate. Works brilliantly as a kitchen table, I couldn't recommend it enough. I reckon you could easily do the same without affecting your current setup. If you want I could send you info and photos. Cheers.
Hey@@mackf7275 I'm interested in doing the same thing to my hdj100. Any chance you could share the details? Thanks.
How do you rate the Icon shocks on their own? Are they worth the price?
good ride quality but need a rebuild after 80.000km I rather go custom valved 2.5" King or Fox
As always, thanks for the great reviews. Absolutely inspirational build and love your honest review especially for Icon suspension which I was about to buy but after discussed with you and read his google reviews, I changed my mind and ran away. Engine tuning, which is very common these days but nobody talks about the troubles. People need to know about that and don't throw away their hard earning money to these shit kind of business who don't stand behind their products and just being greedy.
Another informative video. Waiting to see how Benji's diff housings go.
unfortunately not so good they arrive last week and are not straight.
@@AlloffroadAu that's not good. His work is normally spot on. Guessing they will be impossible to straighten
yes that's what I would have thought, will see it does to DNR diffs next week, if it bent while he braced it I may be able to straighten it if the cromolly housing was not straight (which I would assume he checked before starting) there is no way to straighten it. Unfortunately he does not want to spend more time on the housings which is quite disappointing as he got paid exactly what he asked for.
@@AlloffroadAu I'd guess they weren't jigged properly and the welding has distorted them. I'd be returning them and asking for a full refund if he's not going to sort the problem out.
Not suprised the coils broke. They looked inherently weak, with their shape and size
Sorry to hear your suspension experince. When i saw you had fitted them i thought "oh no, how do i tell him whats likely to come".
I had been warned before purchase but sometimes you need to make experience yourself....
Chris Glover I have been trying to contact them for a year to purchase a kit I have left may messages but no reply. I’m also looking at the kings and or fox. So great timing!
@@christurner68 I'm currently looking at Dobinsons MRR. Have a suss, they might suit your needs. Only researching currently, so no feedback as of yet.
@@christurner68 Read the google reviews of the previous business name (AutoCraft in Geelong Vic). They are both horribly negative and terribly positive. From my experience both are true.
@@drgloverable I've only ever dealt with this company once. I was querying Bilstein shocks for my HDJ100. Despite them no longer selling the product, Darren spoke highly of the product and was very helpful with part numbers etc. Sounds like their service is a toss of the coin unfortunately
Super cool.🤑🤑🤑
thank you
didn't know Long Ranger did a main tank, only the sub ?
they do both mate
Are the LED upgrades street legal or legal only for off-road use only?
Wow just wow. Are you asking for closure? Omg
nop
Was the youtube subscriber who alerted you about DCS, me?
I can't remember mate get some many messages, but two people in a short distance apart suggested DCS and made me look in to them.
@@AlloffroadAu ahh, I'll still claim it :) Still the best thing I've ever done to the 4x4!
Do you think you have over done it ? Would the same car with basic mods be able to do everything that car does ??
it certainly would not at least not with such ease and reliability, and the build I have gives me plenty of options to do thing's others can't.
Are you running a torque converter lockup kit and upgraded valve body? My only beef with the A750 is the lack of low range engine braking on steep descents and I believe this is the only solution?
yes I do run both, first gear engine braking is pretty good on hills not like in a manual but needs to be quite steep before it starts to run away
Always like your videos. Question, why don't you use a manual trans?
that opens a can of worms lol, there are pro's and cons for both and my 110 defender was a manual but overall I prefer auto for touring
Stefan great vid mate
How do you go with glare off bonnet with that light bar thinking of doing the same
it's not to bad a little bit further back would be better but no space under my roof rack
Lithium batteries under the bonnet? No good they won't last. I would love to see you use that setup in a hard winching application. No DC-DC charger? Then how do you charge? certainly wont be charging to full capacity. You need to re look at this system of yours.
all depends on the Lithium, the are used in house batteries and power dryer, washing machines etc. High Current applications should be no problem for Lithium all depends on the BMS and DCS Lithium is rated for high current draw. It's charged from the alternator much faster charging than DCDC. Have seen plenty of regular batteries go in extrem winching as well so risk is always there in theory Lithium is better for it.
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV I am very skeptical of your set up for two reasons; 1) Lithium batteries are not recommended for the engine bay due to the high temperatures; 2) Lithium batteries should not be charged directly from the alternator as a full charge will not be achieved, but this depends on the alternator type being used. Engine bay is a different area compared to household machinery, so you can’t compare. Can you give a life expectancy on the engine bay mounted Lithium batteries?
@@gotoylc 1. The DCS battery is recommended for the engine bay (though it will reduce the lifespan) 2. why not? I have my High Output alternator changed so that my max voltage is 13.8v so my batteries will stay at around 99% but will last longer. I compare the current draw does not matter much if in household or engine bay. czcams.com/video/jKg8wxDUBV0/video.html but it's only a year ask me in 3 years or so and i cann tell you of it worked so far no issues.
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV. 1) what is the lifespan. 2) what is the model of the alternator you are using? I do not think you will be having full capacity charge. You are in the process of testing these batteries.
@@gotoylc 1. Lifespan we will see but should be around 5 years plus, I first had an M2k 270a Alternator but now changed to a Rapid Power completely sealed 200a alternator with voltage limited to 13.85v which is around 98% of the battery, and yes the battery geats charged to 13.85v which now also is the float charge so should be all good but time will tell. Yes testing the batteries but did a lot of research beforehand
Great info and review thank you. Could you tell me where you bought your steering wheel from please? I found one for a 100 series on ebay but they said it won't fit to the 105? Cheers
from memory ebay, but thats some time ago
I know your pain with Just Autos! Had a nightmare experience as well with 3 trips there and they still didn’t do stuff they said they did.
Oh so I’m not the only one good to know
I spoke out on page they are highly regarded on and got ridiculed. Had a few people private message me saying I wasn’t the only one. So join the club haha. The nature of their work makes it hard for us customers to check and be sure they’ve done what they said...
yea to many fan boys, same with the Icon Distributor unfortunately that enables companies to get away with this stuff
That’s exactly it.
On the other hand Paul from DCS has been great to deal with. Just waiting on my replacement bms so the Bluetooth works properly 😂
ok you opened battery and replace BMS? not a bad idea
I would love to know what your 105 has cost you! Don’t get me wrong it’s awesome, but big $$$$ have been spent, which isn’t realistic for most owners but makes great video content, which I guess is what it’s all about in your case.
hm, the CZcams Channel is a hobby which cost me money every month so not sure why spending big money on a build for that would make any sense, I worked hard all my life and now being retired I build a vehicle to serve the purposed to explorer Australia and doing this I don't want to be limited by reliability or capability what you see is the outcome nothing more nothing less.
Stephan,why not try asking the guys at wholesale autos bout the gearbox?
Yes spoke with them at the time as Safari blamed it on the Heavy Duty valve body,
@@AlloffroadAu how unfortunate,but keep the content coming stephan,will be looking forward to your next video👌
Don't you find the LRA tank hanging too low and compromising the off-road ability of the build? Also with all the mods and added weight did you think about brakes upgrade (hydro-assisted brakes etc. )
I dealy I have no extended lower hanging tank but as this is not my play truck but my Overlander I take it into account and deal with it as I need the range. Mind you the tanks has a few dents. I have a moderate brake upgrade, rotors, shoes etc but yes there is a big upgrade but requires 17" wheels.
@@AlloffroadAu Thanks for the response, reason for asking is that I purchased the same tank for my 80 and I find it pretty low. Went through some of your videos but can't find some good footage of your 105 going through more technical terrain with the tank already in place.
@@jorgesanchex6164 have a look at the Tasmania Series I think I had the Tank already in there especially up to Lake Cumberland.
Hi stefan have you come up with a solution regarding the dcs batterys in the jeep ?
yes, not for under bonnet use though, jeep walk trough video will be out within next 4 weeks
Do you have a GVM upgrade ? If not how far overweight are you ?
But fantastic vid love it mate
4.2t GVM upgrade but fully loaded incl water and fuel I’m just shy of 4t
@@AlloffroadAu Hay Stefan, interesting build! WOW 4t?
That's crazy heavy, mate. Have you any future plans to shed some weight?
You would be amazed at how much better your Cruiser would handle at say around 3.5t . Not sure why your gear is so heavy on these big trips? I have similar 100series that tops out at 3.55t with two passengers and all our gear for big trips, food, 70ltr water, 270lt fuel, only one spare tyre but have repair kit, tube and tyre levers ect. Only need one seat in the back so removed the two behind driver seat, saves about 50+kgs, removed my draw system and fridge slide, saves about 100kgs or more, plastic tubs works better than draw systems for us anyway, also only need 1 awning, a set of maxtrax and swags on roof, no jerry's needed as have enough with on- board fuel and water.
Keep up the good work. Cheers.
@@SteveBurns80 I usually max at 3.9t and that's with full fuel and water so goes down quickly. Only way to shed more weight would be removing second Jerry can carry and I'm thinking of changing the drawer system. Because Suspension and everything is set up for it it does handle pretty much the same as with 3.5t
Hey mate. I'm having heating issues with my auto but it's a 4 speed. Just couldn't catch what you said about installing fans between the intercooler and ac . Did it make any difference to auto temp or did it need the derale?
install and addition gearbox oil cooler should solve your issue
@@AlloffroadAu already have the one that came with the hpd intercooler. So it seems I may need another also
G'day stefan, wondering what lift and tyres you are running?
3.5” lift BFG KM3 315/75/16
I like the 100, but its expensive to have. So I had done my hilux. And a BJ40 coming soon, fully build ultimate offroad vehicle. Check it out on my channel.
What lift does this car have and what size are the wheels?
Stage 1 has all the that specs czcams.com/video/jvP4krrB_8U/video.html
Wow some interesting challenges there, seemed to have isde stage 1 and no link, where can we find Rampt Customs, do they have a website contact etc, tried a quick google not showing much.
Cheers 🤙
hold off with Rampt custom just received the Diff housings and they are not straight
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV cheers, will wait to here on your review, was just interested in what you showed so far, cheers for that though appreciate your honest feedback on reviews🤙
It's interesting to hear about your problems with the gearbox, the V6 Hilux uses the same box and I've seen them get tuned and boosted all the way up to 400kw and nearly 700nm, yet I've never heard of any issues with the gearbox, other than with aftermarket valve bodies.
not sure mate doubt it's same gearbox, as far as I know it can be done but a lot of effort needs to be spend on the custom tune to match the shift points and because it's not a recent engine I think no one want's to spend the time... The people should just not take the jobs then.
@@AlloffroadAu it's the 5sp A750F, with a gated shift.
have you found any difference between the KM2 and KM3'S.........
good question, not really KM3 are a little heavier so supposedly are a bit stronger but overall I'm as happy with KM3 as I was with my 5 sets of KM2
@@AlloffroadAu KM2's for my 80 then, thanks mate !
Howmany kms did your lc have when you purchased it? Which year model is it , thanks
all specs are in original build video czcams.com/video/jvP4krrB_8U/video.html
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV will do thanks
How is 266l possible if you replaced your main tank with 140l?
Yep
126 aux and 140 main = 266l
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV that’s impressive. Ta.
Is the light bar on the roof rack legal in NSW?
Depends on the cop who books you
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV Not the right answer but has some truth in it.
Hi mate,
just wondering if you engineered for your lift and tyres?
Yes sure are mate
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV what as the process mate? Would you be able to do a video on what it involved, what it cost and what components you used? Sorry for the hassle just like to keep my vehicles legal is all. Cheers mate. Best 105 I have ever seen by a country mile too, well done.
I often get that question, I haven't done a video about it as it really depends on Engineer and State but a few things are required no matter how so yes maybe I should put something together.
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV I’ll also second that. Would love a video in that.
Who Did your GVM upgrade?
a engineer I know but he asked me not to name hims as he works in the mines now and has no time
AllOffroad 4x4 Adventures TV can you recommend someone to do a gvm upgrade in NSW.
What's the fuel economy on that??
around 14.5l average
what offset rims do you use ?
neg 25 from memory
Daim that thing cost you more than the 3 land rovers 🙃
Nop with the axles has caught up with 110 Tourer
wow..bet there were a few f bombs dropped during your engine tuning!!!
Privately yes .... it was quite disappointing
@@AlloffroadAu ...I can totally understand..
Mate that vehicle is not a 105 it a 100 series GLX. The 105 has barn doors at back not a tailgate and has the 1HZ engine.
funny you, don't you think I know what vehicle I drive? The 100 series is independent front not solid axle.
@@AlloffroadAu I have a 105, barn doors at back 1HZ engine, seats three in front and three in back. The 105 is effectively an 80 series with a modified 100 series body. The 105 was made in response to Australian needs some time after the 100 series release in 1998. Cheers
I think the POV pack comes with Barn doors the GLX definitely not as you can see on my vehicle.
@@AlloffroadAu Standard and RV models come with solid axle up front, the rest have IFS. What is written on your compliance plate? Cheers
@@AquaMarine1000
I have a 2002 GXL hzj105 with lift up window and tailgate. Maybe it's a limited edition 😜
Too many adds
hundreds of hours of unpaid work in the video not to mention the money it cost me to build it and test stuff + the 8 years of experience building stuff like this all provided to you for free.... (adds frequency is determined by CZcams btw. not by me)
For some reason, I didn't see any ads when I was playing it... I really hope Stephan... you still get some financial benefit from me viewing the video. This video shows the passion one has for vehicle builds and the research and meticulousness that only a German would have. Really appreciate your hard work Mate.
Then pay for your subscription, whinger.
Relax with the ads Turbo, geez 🙄🤦🏽♂️
lol need to tell CZcams they are automatically placed