5 things I HATE about the 79 series LandCruiser

[@fatmanoverlanding]

A very fair assessment of the negatives of that model IMO. I'd also probably add the difference of the wheel track between front and rear.

[@gillyrcgilmore3742]

1984 was the year of the best LandCruiser, the last of the old shape.

[@davidwarren4569]

2005 1HD-FTE WAS THE LAST GOOD CRUISER.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

I was just going to say, if i could buy an FTE new, I would.

[@gillyrcgilmore3742]

@OutbackOffroadNT be sold out before they started making them

[@robertgeddes511]

At least Toyota has just made the manual gearbox available in the four cylinder available now.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yeah that's definitely interesting mate

[@trickster8635]

Sure, another backward step. Manual gearboxes are 100 years out of date.

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

79 Landcruiser v8 overrated overpriced Aussie icon.....will stick to my poverty pack 1hz N/A 80 series ...simple is better in many ways

[@reubs91]

I have one, I love it, I love looking at it, I love driving it, I love my 4” exhaust noise from my V8. Yes not perfect. But what is.

[@davidmilledge221]

​@@reubs91the 80series is perfect 👍bring them back Toyota please 🙏

[@AquaMarine1000]

​@@davidmilledge221 I have a standard 105 series wagon with the 1HZ. Toyota built these on the 80 series with the later series body. A no fuss vehicle that just goes with no EGR, computer engine management, DPF or diesel exhaust fluid, simple and most reliable. Cheers

[@banjomaisey9050]

How ??

[@malachischarfe3781]

I would have to agree

[@LyfovRyan51]

I had a 2019 model of which i put a safari snorkel on. I believe there's a "sock" available for dusty conditions. I used mine mainly for towing, looking back wished I'd had the rear axle widening done. New owner very happy with it.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yeah I'm not really a fan of the whole sock idea tbh, it'd get clogged bloody quickly i reckon. Safari snorks are the go 👌

[@thelonewolf666]

1970s tech and 2040 prices

[@commonsense-grs]

That's the best one I have seen in a long time.

[@rogerspeldewinde01]

Good honest video, I replaced the snorkel and airbox on my 76 due to dust issues

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Did that get it sorted for ya?

[@davidmilledge221]

Why would you pay big bucks for a new Toyota 4x4 that has a little 4cl diesel motor and no room in the cab also a silly stupid skinny rear end that dosnt match the front 😳 please explain because Toyota are tight arses , ok then go for a 300series but that hasn't got a solid diff up front and no tuff gutter mounts on it no decent tailgate anymore , so ya got to stay with the old girls and keep fixing them and their great they dont have poofy sensors and computers on them 😊 are you listening Toyota !!

[@trickster8635]

And dudes keep buying them as they are. And whilst they keep leaving the show rooms as they are, Toyota won't spend on updating. They are laughing all the way to the bank and finger up at owners that buy because it is what it is. Only way Toyota will change, is if dudes stop buying this crap. When the sales drop off, THEN they will listen.

[@davidmilledge221]

@trickster8635 so true loosing money and sales talks

[@essential4x439]

Good video, surprised you didn’t mention the wheel track which you have corrected with different offset rims. Good video mate

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Cheers mate, yeah it's never been an issue to me, I'll talk about it in my 5 things I love video coming soon. The video i did on going to 35's with these rims, I mentioned going with different offset purely for looks. Widen the ass a bit.

[@essential4x439]

@ yeah nice! So you run same offset front to rear? Good video. I was blown away by the fuel cap!

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

No, different offset...

[@reubs91]

Narrow rear track is noticeable the moment you drive out the dealership; handling is lost when any weight is in the rear, and when you hit a corner, so pretty much all the time.

[@karlosmitz3027]

Great video mate! Ronny Dahl had the same comment about his new rigs hubs as well. Who would have thought that the same filler has been there since the 70's!

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Cheers mate, yeah I remember him mentioning something about them I reckon

[@billcollis431]

honestly mate put a safari armax snorkle on it you will see a performance gain immediately

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

They are the go mate!

[@trickster8635]

You have to understand the auto hubs and when you do, you will know that you can disconnect and have the front drive stationary. In auto mode, shift transfer control to 2H and then reverse a little. Hubs will disconnect the front drive exactly that same as old hubs in FREE. You are correct in that you must stop, select 4H and drive forward (or reverse) to engage. If you are in and out of 4x4 for most of the day, it is better to manually lock them with the spanner and that way you have front drive ready anytime you pull the stubby transfer lever.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Good honest feedback mate!

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Thanks mate, cheers.

[@rockbiterhd]

You forgot price

[@GrahamSmyth-um6uh]

And a bloody good internal clean

[@grantlucas6678]

Is the wheel track still out on those things ,and the low geared smaller hilux gear box,and you have to pull half the motor out to change the starter motor

[@commonsense-grs]

Yes it is, do you really think Toyota would fix that, they just don't care, because people keep buying them, so why would they.

[@trickster8635]

Yep, and dudes keep buying the shit boxes.

[@beast6able]

Two biggest for me is wheel track and alternator position.🤬

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

After 90,000km i can honestly say I've had no problems with either 🤷‍♂️

[@beast6able]

@@OutbackOffroadNT I have a 75 and a 70's .The track is noticed when towing and when I am on sand(beach).As for the alternator could not take the chance mainly in mud as in the 70's no power no go (not like the 75 just no lights) but I have a Terrain Tamer sealed air cooled one which I am happy with.These thing should be stock as you have pointed out with the snorkel.Cheers.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

That's awesome mate, nothing like an old 75 series, i used to have one and id love to find another one some day.

[@beast6able]

@@OutbackOffroadNT could not part with it......they are so simple to work on.

[@Blakesvz]

Man I love your videos. Haven’t watched them in a while aye, anyways I still love the rig!

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Roger that mate, cheers

[@ZacyzN60]

Another great upload 🔥🔥

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

On ya mate, thanks legend 🙏

[@Gonebushaus]

Level of commitment for sure. is the constant services your doing 🤙🏻 good on you mate is a blessing to see it roll into workshop on regular basis mate being used for what its design for. Keep up great content mate

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yeah that's it mate, do you work at Toyota and see the rig role in? Thank you its much appreciated 🍻

[@Gonebushaus]

@@OutbackOffroadNTcan’t say much due to contract obligations at yoda but yes see it role in every time it roles in to yoda and into workshop

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Ahh Roger mate, i understand. Well that's awesome, glad to be chatting to a local.

[@Gonebushaus]

@@OutbackOffroadNT not many of us about asshole of Aus on here 🤣 definitely a pleasure to see it role in wondering what you add in between services haha

[@szejim1757]

good to know about the fuel cap, I am thinking may be put a new condom to cover it, everytime i fuel it up.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

😂

[@jbjb3372]

What are the largest tyres you can legally put on the standard rims..

[@trickster8635]

Legally two sizes up, but no more than 50mm increase in height. Whatever comes first.

[@richardwalsh5570]

Can you change the hubs?

[@Ben_got_bored]

yes.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yes sir, I've looked at it, but probably won't tbh. Just more money that I don't really have to spend

[@richardwalsh5570]

@@OutbackOffroadNT only thinking would be pretty easy and remove a dislike. Maybe grab a good set from wreckers to save coin ?

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yeah could do mate, i don't know, we'll see

[@davidmilledge221]

Toyota is like kenworth it takes them 40 years before they listen to customers and change something 😅 the idiots

[@ozsimmo]

Is the starter motor still in the valley?

[@trickster8635]

Yep. 8 hours of labour to remove it, service it and 8 hours to put it back.

[@jamesm6341]

Love what you done with tray mate.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Cheers mate, i originally wanted to make my own tray but ran out of time, I will one day though

[@ARCHIES_79_LC]

Good vid Regan. I see you have the GSL diff lock cover, do you also have the GSL transfer case guard mate? I was going to buy these from superior engineering but they’re both out of stock. GSL has both in stock and would you recommend them? Build quality fitting ect. Cheers mate 🤙🏻

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Cheers mate, the only aftermarket guard I'm running is that diff lock guard, it has definitely done its job.

[@shalininaicker]

I don't think it would hard to retro fit manual free wheeling hubs to your 79.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yep, can be done ✔️

[@commonsense-grs]

I'm sorry, but you can increase this to 50 things I hate about the 79 LC. I thought I knew all the bad things about these cars but keep on finding more. Seriously how can any love these things is beyond me. If any other manufacturer sold a car with so many design faults, things that need to be changed, they would have been taken to court so many times, they would be broke a long time ago. What do you love, because I have watched many of these videos and everyone comes up with something different, there is problems and issues with just about every competent. There is one I have never heard is not bad, the radiator, but I guess someone will hate that as well. Sorry for the rant, what I think of these cars doesn't really matter, if the owners love them, that's all that matters.

[@GlobalTriathlonNetwork]

You forgot to mention head unit and no center console.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

There is a centre console, it does me fine and the head unit is good, touch screen, apple carplay, Android auto etc...

[@grantlucas6678]

And why on earth did thay go from six stud to five stud, Simple to cut cost ,and when you in one doing 100km you looking for another gear

[@beast6able]

And the gear stick is a few inches shorter as well.................must have saved millions worldwide.🤬

[@Smitty19966]

For the price you're paying, it lacks features that come standard in other utes. I understand how capable it is, but with an asking price of nearly $80K (at least where I am), it simply doesn’t justify the investment. Especially when I’d need to spend thousands more on top of that already steep price.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yeah, fair enough mate. They certainly aren't for everyone. Most people do fine with a light duty dual cab of some sort.

[@Smitty19966]

Got an old 1988 4x4 B2600, mate-does the job just fine. Also picked up the new MV Triton recently at a great price. Might go for a 70 Series one day, we’ll see!

[@StuartSingh-c4d]

Nice rig mate 👍

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Thanks mate

[@davidmilledge221]

Please Toyota bring back the old school 80series please 🙏🙏 and if you do no electronics bullshit in it please amen

[@JamesOtoole-e2b]

Hello from Melbourne 🦘. Well said. I enjoy your shows.😁

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Hello from Alice Springs mate, thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoy the show!

[@jamessouth4776]

I feel like they need a small box around the rear filler to protect it, I keep contemplating making one for that reason lol

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Ive seen them inside of rear under tray storage boxes, would be the way to go

[@outlawdingo3020]

Sub tank fill on my gu is just behind the drivers door, the front wheels stick out the guards about 2". That cap stays clean no matter how much dirt and mud I drive through. The main tank fill is behind the rear mudguard under the tray where nothing and I mean nothing can dirty the fuel cap but it still gets covered in shit

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yeah it's pretty wild where dirt and mud gets to hey, every nook and crany 😂

[@outlawdingo3020]

@ also with the snorkel a staino is probably the best as it uses silicon joiners so it'll be water tight but if you don't want the intake noise find a decent plastic one as most of them use the slip joint at the airbox like the factory one

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Cheers mate, well i reckon safari might be the go hey, they seem to be good gear and i don't mind the plastic ones

[@Johnvincent-t9n]

Should tie sock around petrol cap

[@reddustadventures]

Another no Bullshit , as you see it video Brother. I’m definitely going to take notice of the fuel cap going forward. Keen to hear you Likes. Keep the REAL reviews coming Brother 👌 Cheers Brad & Fi 🍻

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Cheers brother

[@justis9244]

Is he really your brother?

[@nigelmorgan3449]

So what happens when you go through a bit of deep water

[@Coastmac2001]

Why they didn't leave the filler neck between the cab & tray is perplexing. Is Toyota's quality going backwards??

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

The cruisers used to have two tanks, one rear, one forward. Now it's just one big tank rear. Been this way for years now.

[@chrishepple7238]

What!! The rear wheel track ffs should be number 1 The crap rear underslung suspension which means you will never have ground clearance under the bottom shock mounts!!

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Wheel track doesn't bother me mate, it may bother some folks. I think a lot of people just parrot the same stuff... I've never once had a problem with the rear suspension, if I was to do super tough tracks with big rocks or huge ruts then yeah I may have a few dramas, but so far so good. Cheers

[@chrishepple7238]

@OutbackOffroadNT appreciate your opinion mate thats great my best ever car was a 92 troopie bought in 94 I love them but I hate that Toyota does this shit now that's all

[@FelixRichardson]

deos the difff track issue not bother u

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Not one bit mate, I've talked about this in previous videos, and I'll talk about it in my 5 things I love ep.

[@TyreChewingDog]

Toyota seriously needs to step up their game and listen to their consumers. If they were half affordable, I’m sure plenty of people could turn a blind eye to these poor quality of life design choices that they refuse to improve on, but they’re worth a kings ransom! Embarrassing!

[@000carpets]

Put a stubbie cooler over the fuel filler.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Genius 🧠

[@paulraymond9853]

Sit in one for more than an hour. 😂

[@404errorpagenotfound.6]

Lets keep in mind before providing feedback to Toyota, the traditional market for these vehicles has been superseded by a variety of groups (all with too much cash) that buy this vehicle solely for its ability to be customized. If you want something all spec'ed out from factory then every other 4wd manufacturer is for you. Keep LC basic forever.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Not sure what you mean mate, i buy LandCruiser's because they are basic, just put a real snorkel in Toyota 😂

[@404errorpagenotfound.6]

@OutbackOffroadNT not aimed at you mate, just the people that want luxury sedans in a "tuff" exterior.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Yeah i understand mate for sure 👍

[@Abu7929]

Dunno bros none of that had been an issue for me. Having said the diff lock actuator cover sounds like it's worth doing. I like the charm of the speakers wouldn't change them. I'v various high trim level dual cabs, chev 3500 and a few others. The former are perfecf with every luxury but boring and gay, the latter is flat out awesome beast but breaks heaps is gigantic hard to get mechanics to touch it and can't realistically be used offroad... then I got the cruiser. Fuck yeah perfect ute for me.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Up the mighty 70 💪

[@lesklower7281]

I know these Land Cruisers 79 series are expensive and very basic why as for the fuel filler cap why is it there exposed to the dust water ect why isn't it just behind the cab and infrastructure of the rear wheel like the filler cap on my 1997 Toyota Hilux 2X4

[@beast6able]

Think it has dual tanks..........

[@charliepyle1626]

30 seconds of rap rubbish was 30 secs i will never get back

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Poor thing 😢 good thing you don't pay for it... spoilt, entitled people these days I tell ya 😂

[@malcrouch8500]

@@OutbackOffroadNT I HATE THE CRAP MUSIC........!!!!!!!!

[@michaelgarner7571]

Just put a

[@MonicaFerreira-s6x]

Real complainer just buy another make of vehicle goodness

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

watch the video properly, I love LandCruiser's but there's pros and cons with everything in life, it's okay to acknowledge that.

[@charlesdesaintlaurent5957]

Hate the music mate

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, legend 👍

[@lionel9588]

Mate u have brought a 4cyl 1st problem. 2 u can see u dont look after it .have a look at the shit under the bonnet .and Ur worried about a bit of dust on the fuel cap.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

1 it's a v8 2 the rig is a work horse 24/7, like I said in the video, I haven't cleaned it and it's due. 3 it's serviced every 5000 km 4 thanks for watching mate, take it easy.

[@lionel9588]

My apologies I thought it was a 4 cyl.by the gaps in the inner garden.couldnt really see the motor fully .it must be one of the last ones.lv got a 2021 there s a few changes been done in the later ones.u done well any way