TroopCarrier Help

Hi mate ,
The early ones up to 2001 had gearbox shaft spline probs but most if not all should have been fixed by now. This only applied to the 1HZ powered ones not the factory turbo as they had the petrol box which is stronger.

Other than that if used on a fair bit of dirt, the body mounts can knock when you hit a bump. This sounds like someone hitting the floor (usually under the d/s or p/s footwell) with a hammer. If left too long cracks from too much movement can occur next to the mount in the floor pan.

Windscreen surrounds can be prone to cracking especially if a roof rack has been fitted. The surrounds were plated by toyota to make them stronger than the 75 series. This can make cracks appear where the front doors latch closed beside the seat. Where you get cracks you may get rust eventually and also wet feet if it rains.

The back doors can rattle due to the weight of the spare just like any other vehicle.

They are a good strong vehicle and more comfortable than a 75 due to the coil springs up front and the longer lear leaf springs.

Regards
Dave

As I understand it, as long as you have leaf springs you will not have the previously mentioned gear box problem. I think the change over time was mid 1999 when Toyota changed the usual 75 series gearbox to one that was being used by the Prado. Can anyone confirm this ?

Gday Alex,
Moving up from the Rodeo!
If you stick to the HZJ75 Troopie (up to 10/99) you'll have a more solid vehicle than the 1999-2001 HZJ78. It will have better diffs and better gearbox. Downside is that you'll have leaf springs all round instead of the coil front and long leaf rear on the 78.

I personally would not touch one with an aftermarket turbo - too many possible dramas with cracked prechambers, pistons, and chronic overheating problems. They also seem to trash their gearboxes earlier with the aftermarket turbos.

In standard configuration, they are a great vehicle. Maintenance is the key on any older vehicle.

You may also want to consider the post 1993 petrol troopie - they are a beast with the 4.5 litre petrol motor, and the much stronger H150F gearbox. Not as many around though.

Cheers
Phil

Alex

Look no further as I have exactly what you are looking for - $125,599.00 will see you sitting in the drivers seat.

Pafc,

Have a look on ebay australia. There are a few there.

I would go for the 75 series not the 78.

try these item numbers

190193846492
130193831650
160172178942 this one says it is an RV, but mine is a 95 RV and is different to this one. I have my doubts it is an RV. No KM listed either.