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Which is better?

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Which is better?

Post by BlackSheep »

Which vehicle would be best for stock offroad ability and best ultimate offroad ability? Landcruiser 78 ute or Patrol GU ute? Which would be cheaper to modify the suspension on?
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Post by Guy »

I may be biased, but most likley the patrol .. as most of its suspension parts (coil all round version) would be common to the entire GQ\GU family.
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Post by RUFF »

Defianatly the patrol they are stronger in so many ways. And most suspension parts are the same as the earlier coil patrols.
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Post by Juzza »

Patrol is cheaper, stronger and more capable. :wink:
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Post by ozy1 »

Patrol has a much stronger LSD in the rear, and coil flex is extremly better than standard leaf
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Post by purefmx »

As above i would tend to lean toward the patrol.. suspension options being one reason(coil or leaf). However also over time i have seen the difference between the two in the way of rust-prone areas. I understand that the inner roof of the Patrol has a different setup to that of the Cruiser, and is less prone to rust problems.
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Post by brumby runner »

I have both vehicles and the Tojo 78 is deffinately more capable stock, basically due to groud clearence. As soon as you start modifing, the Patrol is a clear winner. 5 link rear, stronger gearbox, decent front diff, real LSD, great power steering, 16"x8" rims std. I'm kinda sorry I bought a 78 now. It does have fantastic visability thou, especially jacked.
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