I am about to go travelling around Australia in a Hilux dual cab.
Is this a suitable vehicle to "do" the outback in?
What are it's faults and what are it's pros.
Any information would be appreciated.
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Hilux around Australia
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Ive heard of everything from old holdens to old landcruisers, depending on the yaer it should be pretty good!
id say go in a toyota as parts are readily available, and i know how to fix broken shiat on them! but go with what you know!
If i had enough money or a choice, id probably take a GXV lexus for the comfort thats is the vehicle to "do" the outback in!
id say go in a toyota as parts are readily available, and i know how to fix broken shiat on them! but go with what you know!
If i had enough money or a choice, id probably take a GXV lexus for the comfort thats is the vehicle to "do" the outback in!
hands and mums dont count!!!
My uncle took a Dual-cab Hilux to the Cape and back 3 times and it didn't have a problem.
He then wanted more power so upgraded to a V6 commodore engine and did a trip around OZ!
By having the Dual-cab (and no kids) he removed the rear seats and fitted it out with a fridge/freezer and heaps of other cool stuff to make those long days more comfy!
Oh i forgot the third time to the cape he was towing a camper trailer, that was the main reason for the power upgrade!
He then wanted more power so upgraded to a V6 commodore engine and did a trip around OZ!
By having the Dual-cab (and no kids) he removed the rear seats and fitted it out with a fridge/freezer and heaps of other cool stuff to make those long days more comfy!
Oh i forgot the third time to the cape he was towing a camper trailer, that was the main reason for the power upgrade!
I did it in my 93 LN106 DC
Took my 2.8 with ARB turbo, 3" lift, long range tank, bars front and rear, snorkel around no probs. Had the following issues:
1- Make sure you have good diff and box breathers.
2-Check everything each day if you are on rough dirt roads. The strangest thingd get loose.
3- get a snorkel and use an air ram with pre sock on it, if you donthave a turbo the cyclic will be fine.
That was about ig really. I took 3 mths and had a ball. Loved the hilux and it performed well for me.
1- Make sure you have good diff and box breathers.
2-Check everything each day if you are on rough dirt roads. The strangest thingd get loose.
3- get a snorkel and use an air ram with pre sock on it, if you donthave a turbo the cyclic will be fine.
That was about ig really. I took 3 mths and had a ball. Loved the hilux and it performed well for me.
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