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78 RV tray back what do u think of them

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 10:13 pm
by RATLUX
HEY ALL

well after only driving around in my lux for six months from brand new its making way for a brand new landcruiser 78 RV tray back.

so what are your thoughts of them ;)

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 10:35 pm
by hj 45
Kewl, they have real good donks in em, goes hard for a diesel :)

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2005 10:36 pm
by GUJohnno
Same front diff as the 100 series, so take it easy.

Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:08 pm
by -Scott-
I think there's a Toyota Forum for a reason.

Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:27 pm
by RATLUX
hey mate

:oops: its was an general question so i put in the general 4x4 froum

Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:33 pm
by Tiny
RATLUX wrote:hey mate

:oops: its was an general question so i put in the general 4x4 froum


Umm yes exactly....a general Q about .......... Oh toyotas

Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:00 pm
by MY45
Easy on the newbie a boys.... Alot of stuff on general tech/discusion have to do with brand specific 4x4's :?

Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:13 pm
by mickyd555
hey ratlux, just to clear it up. is the 78 the model after the 79????

cause i was asking the toyota guy for info on the "new model" and he was showing me the 78. i assumed he was a halfwit with old brochures. but then i got told he was right. cant they count over there at toyota......jeez im glad i got a GU. i just hope the next one isnt a Gt.......

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:35 am
by RATLUX
hey mate

yes the 78 is the new model

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:25 am
by skootin
78ser is the Troopy same size as 75ser only with coil spring front.
79ser is the UTE check the ID plate the difference is in the wheel base UTE is longer. Get the RV you get power windows and bucket seats factory flares mags.

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:13 am
by morkz
did u deciede on what your getting

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:20 am
by GUJohnno
skootin wrote:78ser is the Troopy same size as 75ser only with coil spring front.
79ser is the UTE check the ID plate the difference is in the wheel base UTE is longer. Get the RV you get power windows and bucket seats factory flares mags.


When they changed to coil springs they also put the 100 series front diff in. They gut at Wonangatta Caravan Park blew his front diff pulling someone out in reverse.
They seem more likely to go in reverse. Better to turn around and pull forward. Also never use the front locker in reverse. Otherwise your likely to hear a loud 'bang'.

sootygu can tell you what that feels like....... :bad-words:

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:29 am
by RATLUX
a fair few ppl say they tend to do that

lol :lol:

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:25 pm
by mule75
i thought 78 series was standard diesel and 79 was multi valve turbo??????

Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:35 pm
by GUJohnno
Nope.
78 is the Troupy and the 79 is the ute.
Both are available with STD diesel and multi valve turbo diesel.
The RV ute is only available with the multi valve turbo diesel.