4.2 diesel Troopy
Submitted: Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 19:55
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hey all
just looking at the posibility of purchasing a 97 Toyota Landcruiser Troopcarrier
just wondering what type of towing capacity these have? redbook states 2,500...but it seems as though it must be more, seeing the patrols is 3,500. is there any reason why it is so low?
what are these like for everyday driving (fuel economy and comfort) and 4x4ing?
what mods are good to make the 4x4 a more capable machine?
cheers for your help
Reply By: Rockape - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 21:03
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 21:03
Yep that model is 3500kg towing cap. Good honest vehicle and if serviced properly you will get some great K's out of them, I think member Doug T has around 700000k on his.
She would be a pretty steady pace if you tow 3500kg with the 1hz but it will tow it ok.
As for falling over as suggested earlier, I have an 89 model and it has been many, many evil
places and it hasn't fallen over yet, you just can't drive them like a sports car.
Hope you find a good one.
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Reply By: Member - Alastair D (NSW) - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 08:53
Monday, May 02, 2011 at 08:53
We have a 95 model with just short of 400K on the clock. Good reliable vehicle that does everything sedately but it does get there.
We get 10 - 12 L/100km or 10 - 8 k/l depending on conditions. If pushed hard and in soft sand will drink up to 18L/100km.
We use ours for no tow remote trips and it is fitted out for it. See our profile for mods but the 2" lift, LR tank,
water tank and storage system makes it the good vehicle it is. The roof rack is just used for spares wheels and the awning out over the back which is an absolute must.
cheers
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