4WD Coaster
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 09:37
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Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD)
Hi all,
I am looking for a 4WD coaster so I can see IF it will suit my needs.
I am not quite ready to purchase untill I have seen one or two in the flesh.
I just want to see what the undercarrage looks like and the differences between the factory Toyota BB58 4WD coaster and the Oz modified into 4WD versions with either F350 or international diffs.
I know some have a 4.2 crdi Turbo and intercooled engine and some had the 1HZ or 1HDT, I just don't know when they all were released.
If anyone has seen one for sale or in use near Bundy or in Qld that I can examine, please let me know.
I have found out that the factory 4wd versions are full time 4wd with no low range. Is it possible to put a landcruiser TC with low range straight onto the current gearbox (whatever that is).
Cheers
Dave
Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:38
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:38
Have a look at this one being converted
Coaster being converted
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:41
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:41
Thanks Kev,
I saw this one the other day but it has cost him a fortune to convert.
Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:50
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:50
Thanks Kev that is the model I'm after as the body is a lot stronger than the newer round shape.
I have sent him an email but it looks like a coal
mine vehicle to me.
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Follow Up By: Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:55
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:55
That one is sold.
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Reply By: signman - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:40
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:40
Hiya Tour Boy...
How close are you to
Maryborough ?? A mate of
mine has one- and has been in the process of fitting it out as a camper (it was a bus). Has 1HZ motor.
(Actually he's about 20k Nth of
Maryborough)...
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Follow Up By: Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:49
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 10:49
About 45 mins. Is his a 4wd?
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Follow Up By: signman - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 12:07
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 12:07
Hiya Tour Boy..
Your post was headed '4WD Coaster'...and you did mention 4WD in your post..so what do you reckon ??
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Follow Up By: Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 12:57
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 12:57
Just makin sure...lol.
do you reckon he would mind if I had a look on Fri or Sat?
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Follow Up By: signman - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 13:19
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 13:19
OK..I've just called him and he would welcome you.
Advise you email address..and I'll give you details for contact.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 13:22
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 13:22
thanks signman, davidr2 at gladstonerc dot qld dot gov dot au
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Reply By: Ozhumvee - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 12:04
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 12:04
Dave
The first factory ones were out in the late 90's and were the BB55, 1HDT 6cyl turbo with 4 speed auto, constant 4wd, push button to lock centre diff and no low range. They have independant
suspension all round with portal hubs and single wheel/tyres all round. Only small wheels/tyres around 7.00 x16 overall size but they are 17.5 rims I think. Total production apparently less than 100.
The later models came out in early 00's BB58, 15BFTE 4.1 litre 4 cyl turbo intercooled diesel with 4 speed auto, push button to lock centre diff and no low range. Portal hubs/independant
suspension on the front but spring over/solid axle/dual rear wheels, tyre size same as earlier model. Total production apparently less than 1,000.
The independant
suspension and portal hubs are lifted straight from the Megacruiser.
there was also a Dyna made with straight Megacruiser running gear including 37" tyres which would have been a weapon. Bugger all made, apparently less than 20.
Send me an MM and I'll flick some pics to an email address.
Peter
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Follow Up By: Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 12:55
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 12:55
MM sent
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Follow Up By: Madfisher - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 13:53
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 13:53
We have the 2wd version with the 4 cylinder 4.1 and it is one of the quickest commercial vehicles I have ever driven. It is a 6 speed manual and in 5th at 100 it still has 1000 rpm to go if the correct tacho is fitted. Dave it will go up past Yetholme service station at 110ks in 6th. Quite a few of our rental clients have been booked for doing in excess of 120, which they all claim they had no idea they where going that fast.
Cheers Peter
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Follow Up By: Member - Tour Boy ( Bundy QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 13:58
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 13:58
Yeah that's a bugger of a
hill (we only moved from
portland 2 yrs ago) used to knock to old 47 with a load of wood on it back to 65...lol
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Follow Up By: Madfisher - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 14:16
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 at 14:16
Can relate to that, when I had my na diesel Rocky the loaded semis where starting to pass me on that
hill. Amazing how far diesels have come in the last 25 years, but will they be as reliable?
Cheers Pete
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