2 things roof rack and gearbox
Submitted: Saturday, Sep 01, 2007 at 23:14
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fidlim
Hi does anyone know much about the roof capacity of the troopcarrier, as I read the users manual back and
forth there is nothing like carrying capacity or max roof load. thax guys
And how much is it to recon a gearbox and transfer in
Sydney any tips or should I risk it and stick to 2nd hand. thanx again
Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 00:42
Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 00:42
You are going to be the death of me.
What year 75 series troopy have you got you hands on
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Follow Up By: fidlim - Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 09:33
Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 09:33
89 HJ 75 RV 6seater with aftermarket turbo (garret)
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (Qld) - Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 06:36
Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 06:36
2 issues here, first the roof rack , let common sense prevail,
Gearbox and Transfer Case are 2 different items, I had the Gearbox on
mine done in Mt Isa 20 months ago at a cost of $3200.00, that included a rear engine seal and a new clutch kit, The transfer case was done at Prosser Toyota, Gosnells WA in May this year at $1700.00
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Follow Up By: fidlim - Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 09:51
Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 09:51
re the roof rack:
Common sence says rooftop tent 50kg + 3 "persons" say 75kg each 225kg + 3 crossbars from ROLA (heavy duty aluminium states 3 bars up to ROM whatever that means) say 5kg each 15kg totals 290kg little bit of tossing and turning can increase the stress so the total active load around 350-400kg.
Why the hell do they picture them on a 80 series with two tiny roof crossbars underneath it?
re the gear/transfer box:
overhaul of both with clutch $4900
price of my truck $5000 hmm how do I justify spending money on that suppose I shall stick to secondhand something like $1000.
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen F (VIC) - Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 10:05
Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 10:05
I see what you need now roof top tent a little bit of active exercise going on. I have a magnolia roof tent and so far no problems. But never three people up top, one can only wish ha :))).
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Reply By: Member - Terry G (NSW) - Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 07:08
Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 07:08
fidlim
Going by what you see on Fraser Island I would say the roof capacity is 8 sleeping bags, 4 tents and all the worldly possessions of 8 german, british or dutch backpackers.
tessa
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Reply By: Member - Stephen F (VIC) - Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 09:54
Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 09:54
Welcome fidlim to the happy world of troopy owners.
There are a lot of
well informed people on here, i myself are like you and just starting out a few things that i have come to learn about yours and my model the 89' 2h is that it doesn't like to be turboed but if you already have one one the donk i can only suggest that you monitor your engine temps (i would be looking at an additional monitor to the factory standard).
With roof racks a lot of the early troopys had problems with the A pillar cracking, the roof rack from what i can understand stops the vehicle twisting, toyota have a kit out to strengthen the A pillar.
Put only light stuff on top heavy gear can make you tip over a lot easier.
I have also been wondering about a gear box rebuild and the cost associated with such, i can let you know after 12/9 as my troopy will be having a check on the box.
Cheers
Steve
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Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 22:13
Sunday, Sep 02, 2007 at 22:13
FIDLIM
Member Stephen (F) has the good oil on these two issues as he has a Troopy the same model as yours (which I have seen- very nice)
Mine is a 97 model and the of the last run of the 75 series so I am not going to comment on your situation.
The 'A' pillar design was changed at some point to counter act the cracking that Stephen (F) mentioned
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Reply By: Dennis1944 - Monday, Sep 03, 2007 at 21:55
Monday, Sep 03, 2007 at 21:55
RE gearbox jvr at bessemer st blacktown ph 0296717904 $1350.00 exchange, have found them great people to deal with
Dennis
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Follow Up By: fidlim - Tuesday, Sep 04, 2007 at 10:23
Tuesday, Sep 04, 2007 at 10:23
Thanx mate for this tip, something I was looking for, let's hope I can afford it as
well. My guess is that it's just the gearbox without transfer hey?
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Reply By: Dennis1944 - Monday, Sep 03, 2007 at 22:00
Monday, Sep 03, 2007 at 22:00
These are reconditioned gearboxes with a 90 day warranty from memory
Regards
Dennis
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