New 79 Series

Thanks for your reply Phil G

Interested in what you say about the factory diff locks. How do they compare to ARB. Do you recomend front rear or both. Think I'd like to have the LSD on road especially in the wet. What do you think?

Factory diff locks are electrically operated, but function essentially the same as the ARB.

If you buy new, and get the factory lockers then you don't have any warranty issues should you do some drivetrain damage. If you fit ARB, and then bust a diff or whatever, then you're largely on your own.

The factory lockers are about $2400 extra which is a bit cheaper than the ARB too. I haven't had lockers (bought mine secondhand), so can't comment on the front vs rear - I'll leave that to others.

My vehicle has done 80,000k and despite the popular press, I believe my LSD still works pretty well. Its had synthetic oils in the diff all its life though - don't know whether that makes a difference.

Cheers
phil

Phil,

What is 'ytop/a>' ? Is this a forum dedicated to traybacks?

rgds....eng

Eng,

Yeah, sorry, didn't realise I stuffed up the link.
Here it is
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/traytop_camping/

Cheers
phil

Thanks Phil

Thanks for the link wresat...

I was actually starting to warm to the new Hilux with that awesome new TDI donk and bigger size etc. untill I followed my mate down some fire trails on the weekend. He just picked up his new SR Extra Cab TD last week. Passed me in the 75 like I was goin backwards on the Highway. Different story when we got in the bush though. I've seen 2WD utes get traction to the ground better than that thing! One hill in particular took him 3 attempts till he hit it full noise with wheels liftin off the deck all the way up to get to the top. The 75 and old mate's 15 year old Patrol crawled up with ease in 1st low range with both live axles firmly on the ground!

Horses For Courses I spose. New Hilux is a great truck if you stick mainly to the bitumen with the occasional venture on the sand or dirt roads. But I'd warn anyone not to expect too much offroad without at least forking out for new tyres, stiffer/higher springs and probably a diff locker or two.

Hope Toyota don't drop the live axle front end in the 79 Series replacement. Don't like the idea of spending a fortune on modifying a new IFS truck to end up with something that's not as capable as the old Stock 75 and prob void of insurance to boot.

Long Live the Live Axle Front!!!

wresat

Noticed the 100 series update was released a couple of weeks ago. Appears very mild with the only noticeable thing on the outside being a new grill. Have not had the chance to see one up close. The 100 series sold poorly in he US (as a Lexus) and as such they are trying to get these new wagons and utes into the market to combat the awesome Nissan Titan, F series and Mitsubishi SUV. Not sure how Australia will fair out of all of this. As mentioned long live the live front end. My work IFS Hilux is a dog on and off road.

Cheers

Age

Good Advice Truckster.

If I can time it right I might get to choose between the two.

That's unless the new truck is a total piece of sh#t and every farmer from Cairns to Condo comes out of the woodwork to snatch up the LAST OF THE REAL LANDCRUISERs.

yea true... thats why I though you may as well buy it now and enjoy it....

I tend to agree with your argument Truckster. It's a real pity.

HOWEVER......

There will always be the need by SOMEBODY out there in the country for trucks that conform to the tougher specification. I HOPE that after this turn-away by manufacturers towards softer machinery that eventually the need for the tough stuff will still ensure its return down the track. It may take a while, but one thing is always sure in the marketing world - if there's a gap - FILL IT.

This outlook is kind of cool.... because it also gives me hope that the number of people that go truly "out there" will diminish, and that visiting the real bush will become an adventure again.....

Well.... we can dream.....

yea the outlook isnt really glowing, but as you say, it may happen.

then again, why havent car manufacturers gone back to designing cars with shape and style, like the mad lookin XY, or XP, or the FJ, or the EH.. with simple engines that you or I can work on at home.. although they can leave out the 55 series cruiser happily.
Thats my dream.

LOL!! hehe.... the 55 is the only LandCruiser I actually like the look of...... but there you go.

They would be mad to stuff them up too much they have been the vehicle of choice for mining, exploration, roo shooters and anyone else that uses their vehicle like that coz it isnt theirs. No namby pamby turbos, intercoolers or dashes that cant be used as a desk or coil springs that drag the towbar with 2 ton in the back, nice narrow bodys for fitting between trees and dent resistant panels you have to use them as a bulldozer to appreciate. Surly toyotas head honchos just need to drive into any mining companys carpark at the start of shift to see all the tojo utes lined up to see they are onto a good thing