Went for the GXL 78 purely for front and rear diff locks, price difference would only get one aftermarket, wasn't fussed on carpet or cloth seats but the electric windows and central locking also not on Workmate are a bonus
@knuckledustaz9 ай бұрын
Your info is incorrect- relation to tyre size the 70 the landcruiser is listed as just that at main roads for compliance. The 70 gxl and workmate can run the same size tyre.
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
That’s good to know 👍 GXL boys will find that info handy
@Grimspocyrob9 ай бұрын
I have a 2002 hzj 79r series with 522,670k and I can’t complain but I don’t think too much has changed thanks for sharing
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
Nice! Yeah nothing has changed haha
@knuckledustaz9 ай бұрын
Hi mate have just come out of the same Ute, and to be honest only purchased due to needing a dual cab and not willing to be without a cruiser and I can honestly say I was shocked after just a fortnight. I love my hzj79 but it is like a different car. Best decision I have made but now I have to sell my hz and it’s killing me 😂
@sttill819 ай бұрын
Yeh mate that sun visor is funny. I love the wheels too, just wish i could run 255/85/16 on them one day. I found wheels called nomad convoy 501s and they have grey and they look ideal to keep it looking stock but run slightly wider tyres :-)
@sttill819 ай бұрын
Also im 2metres tall and actually okay, lose a bit of visibility up top but might get a recaro seat that adjusts lower but honestly im pretty comfy and just happy to be driving a truck 😊
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
That’s great advice. I’ll look into those wheels for sure. How do you fit at 2m?! The headroom is better than any 4wd though so you must appreciate that 👍
@sttill819 ай бұрын
I have the troopy so maybe there is more room above but if anything its that I’m just sitting a bit high but still no problems. I know the recaro ergomeds can go lower and back further so always that option but so much money. For now I am good :-)
@kellysmith75119 ай бұрын
Great points there, as you say overall an excellent vehicle.
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting 🤙
@tobylittehales16586 ай бұрын
The factory snorkel is actually only listed as a raised air intake not actually a snorkel
@omarshariff1351Ай бұрын
why
@jamesm63419 ай бұрын
GXL comes with additional diff lockers right? I would think that would be very valuable?
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
It’s only 1 locker from factory and some people criticise the factory locker and replace it anyway with a more reliable air locker
@MrRoskoPeko9 ай бұрын
GXL comes with front and rear diff lockers.
@matabela37459 ай бұрын
@@NorthOzgxl is front and rear and they are good
@croydonq1359 ай бұрын
Great vid once again 👍🏻
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. I appreciate the comment 🙏
@wozandnic9 ай бұрын
Wildpeak ATW4 now have 255/85👍🏾
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
Nice!! I’ll sus it out. Thanks for the recommendation 👍
@Chook579 ай бұрын
I don't mind the cheese cutters, just put on chunkier tyre's me tinks and i like the industrial look lol
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
Completely agree 👍
@Mikelennon789 ай бұрын
Saw your dad at Cairns Central last week. I asked how the 79 was going and he looked startled🤣
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
Yes! Dad remembers but he didn’t hear what you said. He apologises 🙏
@beast6able9 ай бұрын
I love the 'cheese cutters' ,no carpet or fake (plastic) chrome rather than black finish.But I would have loved to get diff locks on it but that wasn't an option on the Workmate.........don't understand why if I was willing to pay the extra.
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly. From what I hear though, it’s not the worse thing. People rate air lockers over E-lockers anyway so I saved $2-4k on lockers that I can spend on a good air locker setup
@FC_MESSI19 ай бұрын
Love ur videos
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
Thank you mate 👍
@nickm10949 ай бұрын
whered you get the gear knob extension from
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
Honestly I can’t remember. I just ordered a new one from Cruiser store so I’ll let you know if it’s any good in next weeks video as I’m updating the interior again
@markhobson56287 ай бұрын
PVS Automotives do slick looking ones
@markhobson56287 ай бұрын
Gear knobs that is 😊
@67nag959 ай бұрын
The wheels make it look mine spec. IMO.
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
True. Good or bad thing?
@judithanderson42789 ай бұрын
I'm 6ft2ins & I have more than enough room
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
Nice!
@knuckledustaz9 ай бұрын
Yep 6’3 and I’m good
@shalininaicker9 ай бұрын
Ronny Dahl put 35s on his LC76. Which is a 2.8 Auto.
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
That’s cool. I might do it but I’m mindful of wear and tear on the vehicle too
@szejim17579 ай бұрын
i got 225 on my tyre, not 285
@szejim17579 ай бұрын
silly me i keep look at wrong number
@NorthOz9 ай бұрын
All good 👍 Thank you for watching 🫡
@stevegordon-hall27329 ай бұрын
If they said this is the biggest heap of Shiii on the road Toyota fan boys would still buy it