Vdj76 2010
Submitted: Sunday, Feb 10, 2019 at 22:12
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Brian K4
Hi guys , just purchased rig from
Perth , 2 weeks ago . Just noticed lsd . Doesn’t not even think of working . Are the diff locks the only way to go ? . Can someone show me a link on centre consoles as I would mind somewhere to put anything . I do know you can buy frames for new buckets for around $200. I will be doing catchcan , tint and unichip . Fuel pre fitted a few days ago . Big one at min is what to do with exhaust...... mufflers or hot dogs ? What is the real difference. Sick of sneaking up on people ... cheers Brian
Reply By: Ron N - Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 00:36
Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 00:36
Brian, putting a widened rear axle in it will be the best thing you can do to that rig - otherwise you risk putting it on its roof on a greasy road.
I've come across 2 of them on their roofs, within 10kms of each other, and half an hour apart, on a greasy dirt road, right after a heavy shower of rain.
Both loaded up with roof racks, and a full complement of passengers.
Cheers, Ron.
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Follow Up By: B1GDOG - Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 09:21
Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 09:21
Ron . Good to know . Will look into further . I’ve done 4K in km but not anything on roof racks . Thanks mate
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Reply By: Kenell - Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 08:20
Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 08:20
Brian,
I installed a centre console and a roof console from the Department of the Interior
http://www.consoles.com.au/Toyota_76Series_deeplow.htm
Easy install, no additional holes to drill and matches the existing trim. Can't comment on the LSD as I have Harrop Eaton ELockers front and rear. I appreciate where RonN is coming from with the rear wheel tracking but personally I wouldn't touch it. The legalities involved and the cost of doing it are prohibitive. In saying that I hadn't heard of any rollovers prior to reading RonN's post in this trail. I haven't found any problems with handling up to now but I don't have a roof rack either. I opted for a 3" exhaust with muffler. I stopped wanting to make cars noisier about 40 years ago. I also put tint on the glass, catch can, additional fuel filter. I haven't chipped
mine as I find it powerful enough but I know others swear by it. I also put a safari
snorkel on it to replace the "elevated air intake" and an EFS
suspension which resulted in a 2" lift. I have fitted a new gearbox too - the one from the new series with a taller 2nd and 5th gear. Much better and only about $5k - $6k incl a clutch.
Good luck with it they are a beast but certainly no comparison for those who like a bit of luxury.
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Follow Up By: B1GDOG - Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 15:48
Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 15:48
Kenell ,
well done on ya setup .i be looking into the console and roofy. I’m going to try bigger tyres before I burn 5 k on box . The uni chip is only one to be getting. Carny Hurt engine ,
well driveline is another thing . They say she spits the standard clutch on the dyno . Lol so it’s 3k for unichip an clutch . I’m a person that likes power in my pocket . Pull it out when needed . I’ve got most gear already b/bar ,winch,
snorkel, all terrains , radio , roofrack, just big ticket items left . Thanks for all ya help . Cheers Brian
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Reply By: Baz - The Landy - Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 10:05
Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 10:05
Brian
I have VDJ79, essentially the same apart from body.
Similar to Kennell (response above) I have Department of Interior consoles and you can view photos on my member profile. I have had a number of items made by them over they years and in different vehicles and I have no hestitation in recommending them.
I have 3” exhaust and Safari
Snorkel.
And following on from Ron’s comment on the rear axle and tracking.
I installed the
Tru-Tracker modification that is fully approved and has an engineering
sign-off. I have found this a good modification, especially in sand. Avoid installing spacers to fix this issue, whilst many have it is not legal and potentially unsafe on this vehicle.
Good luck.
Cheers, Baz – The Landy
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Follow Up By: B1GDOG - Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 15:54
Monday, Feb 11, 2019 at 15:54
Baz .
Well said , think my rig will become a 5 year project and exceed 20 grand . Should have got a Nissan ...at least it’s got a console ?? cheers thank again baz . The more I know, the more I want .........
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