4x4 Real World Review 2024 Toyota Landcruiser 2.8 Automatic 1GD 2.8 79series 30,000kms in 10 months

[@Col.B1]

Good vid Denny, you've given it a fair flogging and it shines, I'm 8000kms into a half lap towing 2.5t hybrid camper with my 2.8 78. It's been faultless, on road, off road, sand tracks, sand dunes, does it all so easy, glad I chose it over the V8, yes I had the option.

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

So good, no major issues thus far?

[@Col.B1]

@@TeamBulletOffroad no mate, faultless, no issues at all, been towing constantly from Vic, thru central SA, across NT to WA, 8-9 hr days sitting on 100 kph, did the Gibb in pretty hot weather, low 40s some days, rest of the Kimberlies, Dampier Peninsula, Pilbara, now half way down WA coast. Just over 16,000 kms since January, still stock except for roof racks, bullbar and winch, even the factory 33" skinnies do well on and off road.

[@ioanmiller5870]

I haven't watched your channel before but this video was so fascinating. Awesome review too.

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully you will come back for more visits in the future...

[@daneattard8640]

Great episode man , always learning when watching

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Cheers Dane, appreciate the comments

[@daneattard8640]

The videos don’t do bullet justice . Such a big build and amazing fabrication

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Thanks so much Dane... Yes agree hard to see all the hours of work on video..

[@Chucky-l1p]

Another awesome review denny! Honest real world testing doing much more than the average person may do in that time period. Great to know it's been faultless so far- as I've got a 2.8 on order now from what I've seen 👍

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Nice one on the order... Thanks for the comments... Appreciated

[@Generic4wdGroup]

Of all the problems I’ve had on all the cars I’ve owned, the parabolic leaf squeak was truly one of the most diabolical issues I’ve ever faced. Terrain tamer honoured the warranty on mine failing but by god that sound brings back war scenes in my brain. It sucks especially bad because of how well the springs perform I could still never go back to normal leaf springs

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Yes I do plan on changing over to the new rubbers they gave It’s on the list just down towards bottom of it timewise Did they change yours over?

[@rollyb5061]

awesome Denny, you had me worried when you put your hand in the fuel cell

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Funny times!!!

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

Good old maintenance time. Looking forward to next weeks video

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Cheers Jim, yes it should be a cracker

[@jacobmonger7803]

16:10 “i don’t want to put too much on” thats not possible for you! 😂

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Gahahaha

[@4bnewb969]

The oil in my vehicle (2019 Prado) behaves the same - discolors quite quickly after a change. I do it anyway, but it certainly makes you think an oil and filter change is needed more frequently than Toyota’s recommended 6mths10k Cheers

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Yeh maybe 7500, all my old cruisers Turboed 2Hs etc always 5000...

[@8ad8oy15]

Couldn't tell but if not already done you need a bracket to compensate the brake bias valve in the rear for your lift kit. Simple fix often gets over looked and will make the brakes feel like junk without it

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

You mean proportioning valve? We talked about this in an earlier episode. Non existent anymore...

[@lukeneave]

Interested about the servicing, doesn’t it void the warranty if you don’t get it serviced a mechanic for log book? Or do you just have to buy Toyotas oil?

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Buy everything Toyota and we have a licensed mechanic in-house...

[@lukeneave]

@@TeamBulletOffroad that’s a win.

[@darrenkerr2859]

love the GT BMX!

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Yes its fun to ride...

[@RoamingRooma]

I just comebacks with Flinders ranges trip 3200km return trip fully loaded roof rack with 2x double size swags and gazebo on roof and 3.4t heavy vehicle. My 2024 V8 troopy sitting 11.4L for 100 km. Stock tyres. Not sure why 4cyl burning more fuel

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Probably because the autos hold speed limit and easily exceed it Hills or no hills..

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Also too the bigger shoe will change fuel usage with the bigger rolling diameter

[@RoamingRooma]

@@TeamBulletOffroad I am on stock 33s (225/95/16)

[@vusumuzi_mathumo]

What is the fuel consumption of this truck per 100 km?

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Varies from say 13-20 litres depending on what im towing But all the videos I make I do the average of the particular trip at the end of video most times..

[@SingaporeSling1]

I hope Santa brings you a shed and hoist for Xmas.

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Hahaha..... Hear that Chelle???

[@dustyfarmer]

Try some DBA XP pads if you want to stop a bit better.

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Thanks Dusty, welcome back, haven't heard from you in a while... Hope you have been well!

[@shalininaicker]

Have you corrected the rear track on this 70 ?

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Yes the rear wheels are neg 50s Cheers

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Cool Ep

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Cheers Craig

[@brick4x48]

Putting catch can on is ok with your warranty

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Yes it is.. Each dealer has its own rules on what they accept.

[@jenningstim90]

Catch can will void warranty so no point paying for that genuine oil mate.

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Thanks for the info..

[@hurelllucieer6225]

You're going about the brakes the wrong way. Change the booster before anything else.

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Still unavailable unfortunately

[@hurelllucieer6225]

@@TeamBulletOffroad not sure where you're getting your information from, but they're definitely available.

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

@@hurelllucieer6225 Who has one that you know of please? 4cylinder yeh, not a V8 one..

[@hurelllucieer6225]

@@TeamBulletOffroad bramac power brakes in Rockhampton have already sold boosters for the new gdj 70 series. They have fantastic service.

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

@@hurelllucieer6225 Thank you I will give them a buzz

[@markvanderlinde849]

That oil is like water...

[@TeamBulletOffroad]

Might have to bring it back to 7500km changes I think...

[@markvanderlinde849]

@@TeamBulletOffroad what about good old 15w40? Especially in warmer climates?