80 SERIES - TOYOTA'S BEST EVER?? Roothy

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80 SERIES - TOYOTA'S BEST EVER?? Roothy
When it comes to maintenance my cousin Darcy reckons you don’t touch things until they’re busted. His 80 Series was a case in point. In 200,000km of hard use the poor old thing’s never had more than book servicing from the local dealer and it only got that because Darce planned on trading it on a new model sooner or later. As far as ‘accessories’ goes he kits them out in typically rural fashion, a bull bar built by the local truck engineers and the optional tow kit for the horse float. It’s hard to see the value in a snorkel when you’re used to taking the tractor to town when it rains.
That’s been Darcy’s form for the last thirty years - buy a new Toyota ‘for the farm’, pound it silly on the corrugated track to town and then when the thing’s splitting it’s visors, the suspension’s pancaked and the muffler looks like a moonscape, trade it on a newie.
No worries when times are good and a bloke’s got chits in for drought assist and flood relief at the same time but a couple of things - called El Nino and John Howard - have pretty much stuffed up life on the land. At least the new Toyota buying part of it anyway.
That’s what Darcy told me four years ago when he decided to keep his ’95 for a bit longer. I tried to convince him to spend some money on it back then but apart from a new scented tea bag hanging off the mirror not much changed.
Now I’ve got a bit of a personal interest in my cousin’s truck because we borrow it for family holidays and such when a bit more comfort than Milo’s split bench and flap air conditioning can make all the difference. That’s the difference between me sleeping inside the tent or up on the roof rack in the rain…
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[@danieledwards1081]

Love my 80, the only thing I'd consider replacing it with is another 80 🤣🤣

[@fitzyholden1036]

I'd include the 105 series. Basically a 100 on an 80 chassis.

[@muscularthumb]

I'm 99% sure that's my old 80 series that I sold about 11 years ago with all the mods I did to it back then. He saved himself a lot more than 10k I can assure you of that! Regretted selling her ever since. Good to see she's still going strong.

[@NathanSchilling1]

Still got my old girl. 1991 GXL 1HZ 618600km on clock. Unopened motor just kept servicing up. Had her 10 years. Bought her in May 2011 with 422000km on clock stock standard for $7500.Can't bring myself to sell it. Bought a new DMAX in May last year but still love driving the 80.

[@deanworsley2244]

I'm sold Roothy, I'll be keeping mine, love it

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I've got a 1992 80 series 1hz non-turbo and love it. I purchased it approx 18 months ago and have been doing some work on it and itching to go out and use it... I'm just waiting for the bloody covid curfew and restrictions here in Melbourne to finish then I'm out there exploring our lovely country...

[@southernafricanboy4148]

They were the car in southern africa back in the 90s They looked so majestic

[@elmo8348]

GQ and 80 are the last of the real 4bs i can agree there

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Yep, totally agree!

[@jamoschapman2644]

105 seares same same

[@elmo8348]

@@jamoschapman2644 starting to get abit more computerized

[@jamoschapman2644]

@@elmo8348 The 1Hz that's in mine is an old fashioned old technology power plant. And that's it's beauty. No puters, no limp home mode, nothing that can't be fixed by a good bush mechanic. Treasure it because AFAIK there won't be many similar engines in the new 4wds.

[@47Rolling]

Liking the picture on the wall behind you and l’m not talking about you on the motorbike

[@Luke_chux]

This is my family freinds dad, how sick is that 😂😂. I miss that old rig

[@ethicalfarmer7424]

I've had my 80 21 years & just bought a 105 and I think I will keep them both.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Worst thing I ever did was to sell my family 80 and buy a 76. The 80's still going, and my mate reckons he's still happy with it. The 76 is long gone...

[@wayneshafton]

Love the 80's! Would never sell mine.

[@chriscuppywhitehead6722]

I did just sell my 80 at the start of Covid, but to my brother. I'm not too worried as it'll give life to his other 80 and get him out of the bloody Falcon wagon he's been driving. 😂👍

[@kevlong76]

I watched you on DVDS back In the day

[@russelloneill3369]

Don’t forget the 105 series roothy

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Yep, every bit as good - other than 80's look cooler....

[@WDMTAdventures]

Love my 80 series Roothy

[@superwag634]

I have my 80 1hz manual 20 years now, since I was a teenager. Twin arb lockers, powauto PTO winch runs off gearbox, lifted, big wheels, roof rack, all around steel sliders, custom front and rear bars. 375,000k on it now. Guy knocks on my door and says I’ll give you $5k cash. I took his number, never called him back 😅

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Worst thing I ever did was sell our family 80....

[@Sclassmercedes]

John rooth that’s a nice cruiser

[@OzTrax4X4]

After being almost killed in the high country earlier this year in my 90 series, I picked up a 1HZ 80 series a few months back with a few goodies. Still yet to take it offroad due to my injuries, but I will eventually. 🤠

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Yep I got to agree had our 1990 1HZ n/a 80, 8 years got nearly 800,000ks on it, our 6 th 4wd best ever buy miles

[@Zobby447]

Love my 80 factory 24valve turbo. Will be with me till I die.

[@HoonTV]

You haven’t been for a ride in the Boxermobile yet Roothy :)

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Stop scaring me Mark!

[@TheSenorChavez]

I want another 80, prices are getting nutty!

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

They were so cheap once!

[@thelazyoverlander]

The 105 comes a close second.

[@dee8915]

Love my 80 series, shes in mint condition, people stop and ask to buy it--never ever would i sell it.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Don't ever sell your 80 - worst mistake I've ever made.

[@80series1HDFT]

I Subscribed👍 Mighty 80❤️

[@andrewmorgan4306]

Ruthy i think you,ve had too many xxxx golds ,the best 4X4 is a GQ Patrol the strongest drive line ,chassis ,coils all round and the best LSD on the market and bullit proof transfere case and 5 speed and lots crusiers a running patrol drive line for there strength and reliability ,even my mates have 80,s and 100 series love the Nissan drive line .

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

OK, if you add the 4.2 diesel I'd agree it's every bit as good - they both need powering up!

[@Sclassmercedes]

I’ve own two 80 and 100 and the 80 feels like a moving house . I’m afraid to drive it fast because it’s so heavy .

[@closertothetruth9209]

they were pretty good, brakes were ordinary though, i heard if you put a 100 series brake booster in them thet pull up nicely

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Slotted discs and TT calipers - easy!

[@Eriu-88-88-]

Yes agreed. 80's are the best.

[@adelarsen9776]

A landcruiser needs a sun visor and splitties.

[@jamesbushy9031]

I love my 96 1hz 80

[@Nick-qj4gy]

I like my ln105r hilux. If I was to buy again it would be a chopped 80

[@Inboundbogie]

What about the 105 series?..

[@kungpho7325]

What about the 105 mate🤨

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Yes, no problem

[@mickhogan4179]

Roothy reminiscing about the 80 does this mean the next build will be one

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

warm warm warm....

[@ahmedhamdan7891]

Where is glean we miss him

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Last seen in a Dodge Ram heading north!

[@ahmedhamdan7891]

😂😂😂😂 mate I be honest with u I’ve been a big fan off u and glean from 5 years ago love u juys me my wife and kids love watching your videos

[@neilodonnell4072]

Go the 80 series

[@tysono2012]

80s the best 😏

[@brackipas]

Yeah the toughest Toyota. With a weak front end.

[@deklerkvanniekerk3092]

ROOTHY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE 76 V8 CRUISER IT HAS MORE POWER THAN ANY 80 SERIES AND WITH A LIFT , COME ON IT IS GREAT. YES I THINK THE 80'S BODY IS MORE SOLID BUT WITH EXTRAS. THE 76 IS GREAT. YES YOUR 76 WAS STANDARD BUT TO SAY IT IS DISAPPOINTING I DO NOT AGREE. I DROVE BOTH SO THINK BEFORE YOU TALK NONSENSE.

[@JOHNROOTHROOTHY]

Mine was hot rodded by the end of it - but still only as comfortable as a good 45 series, no room inside, no comforts - awesome truck off-road and heaps of power, even strong, but a good 80 can do most of that and more - sorry, people hate the truth -

[@Iswhatitisssss]

Oath mate. Todays times are too nannyfied. These old rigs don’t get any better