DESERT TROOPY, Modified Episode 102

DESERT TROOPY, Modified Episode 102
0:00 intro
1:36 TAUPEDO
3:49 Barwork
7:47 Roof-rack
8:31 Troopy setup
13:04 Suspension driveline
14:40 Tyres
15:38 Under the bonnet
19:26 Comms & Light:
22:00 Interior
25:10 Q & A
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[@OS-hx4jk]

I live in the Middle East. In Australia, Africa and the Middle East we are lucky to still be able to buy the magnificent, war-grade Toyota Landcruiser 70 series vehicles. Amazing reliability, even by Toyota standards. If you are spending this much money on mods, it better be on a Toyota.

[@lukefisher328]

Or a Jeep! :D

[@marcondespaulo]

These days I noticed they are available in Colombia. Now, I dream about one. And left-hand drive!

[@snake5219]

It’s a shame that Middle East gets the petrols tho aye

[@malcolmL995]

We have them in New Zealand as well

[@OS-hx4jk]

@@snake5219 In many GCC states, diesel is more expensive than petrol. So we like our petrol V8s!

[@jessethompson6854]

“Backpackers actually” hahaha ya kiddin

[@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide]

Can’t go wrong with a troopy, they really are a lifestyle vehicle and a community in themselves of troopy owners 🤟🏻

[@davorocket2825]

The brown bull bar and carpet takes me back to the late 70's when dad got his first 4x4 a FJ55. Our family haven't had brown as a colour in any part of their cars since lol. It's an awesome long distance remote tourer for sure. I could get lost out in the centre country for a month or more in that. Thanks again Ronny for making Sunday morning's cuppa the best cuppa of the week.

[@patroln48]

Yes it does remind you of the 70's, but the color is coming back (the new Jimnys are coming out in this color and look great).

[@lronpaw]

hah! i put a 70 series brown dash in my fj55 :p

[@PaletoB]

I have a 70s typewriter in the exact same colors 😄

[@westralianoffroad]

Ant is a magical man. Being parked up next to the troopy all weekend at the Perth 4wd show I had the pleasure of Ant and the troopy beside me. Tremendous fella and a great vehicle.

[@black_knight_offroad]

Thanks, Matt, likewise :)

[@fathomtheundertaker4356]

28:55 I use mine as a daily driver for last 15yrs, got a new one on order that will be modified even more for long range touring.

[@Jez3134]

All this content over the last 6 months from Andrew and Ronnie is making me fall in love with Troopys. One of the best builds for a 4wd I've ever seen.

[@xotic8617]

Love the look of the bullbar…. The brown looks really good as well. No way did I think it was a 2008.. actually thought it was a 2021-2022

[@madcat4563]

I like troopy builds that aren't the usually camper setup. It's unique, in my opinion.

[@BorisEkner]

I remember the Black Knight, looked for him on the web - found nothing. Happy to see he’s back. Cool guy.

[@davidmilledge221]

Back in the day we slept in panel vans and hatchback cars now it's 4wd cars , we getting older and thank God 4 roof top tents and troopys and nice caravans to hang out in

[@TheForthElement]

goes everywhere .. except past the heavys GVM checkpoint .. nah good looking beast!

[@jarrod1687]

You watch too much youtube mate, no one in the real world including the transport department and insurance companies care about gvm on passenger light vehicles

[@mazevx2451]

One of the few who has the better approach for tires, outfit for the worst you expect not for the stuff you see most.

[@4x4CampingandAdventures]

One hell of a rig he has built and now its a even better colour what a fantastic build and bloke to boot.

[@thelazyoverlander]

What a stonker of a rig.... wow. Ant seems like a nice bloke too.

[@deanriley5690]

Would have been awesome to see Malcolm Douglas and his pioneering cruiser on this.

[@samclark8802]

Ronny’s camera man filmed a series of two of Malcom

[@skinnytroopy]

This must have the gvm upgrade to carry all this gear. Definitely a man with means who knows what he likes. Enjoy

[@anguscooper]

This rig is a BEAST

[@andrewwilkey6195]

Omega speed master…. A man of taste I see

[@ebusdk]

What a fantastic build! Love it, especially the bars. A bit risky naming anything that include the name "pedo" but what do i know ;)

[@wajahatbeg]

Love the truck! Its so intimidating and can do looking.

[@PN-fh6wx]

Bloody hell mate. I have the biggest smile watching this sexy car, even have me drooling.

[@bill7501]

Wow...down to earth bloke...what an absolute champion this guy is...

[@billygraysullivaniii200]

I so wish the USA could get stuff like this

[@GR8Tmate]

I can confirm that LIFE STOPS WHEN YOU SELL YOUR TROOPY! I plan to be buried in my 2022 build Troopy so I will never experience it again. T R O O P Y L I F E 🤙🏼

[@dlugikudlaty3589]

I love Modified series ❤ those are so inspiring 😻

[@henrygreen19]

Two beauties. I have seen far worse getting your attention (ha ha ha ha) and money, so these 2 will definitely be winners ! Best with restoring.

[@matthewtunbridge1808]

Been waiting for this episode for ages! Love this build, awesome stuff!

[@Pat.Mustard]

She’s an awesome build. Thanks for sharing.

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Fantastic episode.with a fantastic vehicle.

[@OnCountryWithMick]

What a beast of a Troopy. I fully agree it is bloody great to rock up somewhere and have a sleep without people knowing you are even there. That's why I've set up my Pajero for exactly that. Park it up and climb in bed. A Troppy though would offer so much more in options.

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for sharing a great video and hope lots of joy traveling

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Great content as always.Thanks for sharing

[@jakedessaix6280]

Love this episode! Pure enjoyment 🤙🏼

[@patroln48]

Two great builds, this guy (Ant?) is inspirational. Well presented Ronny! Ahh, how we all wanted a Troopy....sigh.

[@oldgrumpy]

Absolutely love this troopy. ❤️

[@Outland9000]

Yeah, its a sweet build.

[@seanchristie7150]

fantastic episode, the bullbar is spectacular. Good to see a return with a different vehicle. Great to see a functional build, bet Ronny took some seriously good notes

[@OgamiItto70]

Bitchin' ride. Thought-out, not just bling or fashionable crap. Go over show. I dig it.

[@stocker4295]

incredible rig and even better bloke. definitley the best modified to date

[@Outland9000]

Like the colour and bar work. Very nice.

[@touringwithtyrone4933]

102 episodes of my favourite segment, this episode was a top 3…… well done Ronny

[@jaeger251]

Just 2 minutes in, and this is hilarious! Loved the last video of this dude, and looking forward to the rest.

[@kingfinance1508]

This thing is absolutely wicked, you, Ant and Torbs would be a killer combo!!!

[@DRONEHACKPRODUCTIONS]

Nice work gentlemen 🤠👍🏼

[@joshuabamford5396]

This is a sick rig!

[@tonyf7997]

Way to go - once I finish my 2020 200 series I want to do a troopy with a full roof conversion. This is awesome with lots of great ideas! The bar work is awesome and well thought out overall. Love to know why this guy does for a living - he is practical and calm!

[@mckclark7022]

Seen this travelling from Busselton to Bunbury a couple weeks back. It's definitely a rig. 👌👌

[@NorthOz]

I remember watching that 76 years ago! It was so tidy and done to a high level. Gave me ideas for my Prado build. This troopy build definitely making me consider getting one. I remember thinking “This guy must at least 7 foot” 😆 Great episode once again 👍

[@harrywalker968]

sell the prado,buy something with 2 diffs..unless,,you dont go 4x4ing.. or carry spare cv,s & tie rods.. prado,s are tiny.. no good spending thousands, & a $20 tie rod shts.. theres a vid called off road hub.. he went thru that many, he fitted s/duty diffs..

[@jaymoar3561]

@@harrywalker968 Prado is a fine vehicle.

[@chir0pter]

Man I need to see how this dude climbs into that bed with about 17” of headroom lol 😲

[@LEGODungeon]

Another amazing video! Love it!

[@mickfbr]

Mark and James Robert's at Rapidpower are absolute legends! Miss those guys.

[@wilsonng911]

Wow. This is one truck i love to get my hands on. Very cool.

[@rawdyrider]

Nicely done!

[@paulbrooke3838]

Enjoyed the walk around.👍 Impressive set-up. It was good hearing your rational for the choices you made. Having driven these as off-road ambulances, troopies will always have a special place in my heart, & made me question my choice of going with a '79, but I'm not going to change horses now. Look forward to maybe crossing paths on a remote track sometime.

[@MerzougaAdventures]

nice car is one of the most robust for off road and I like how you have prepared it😍

[@vukasintodorovic8229]

Fantastic video. Thanks a lot guys. I've learnt a lot 👍🤝

[@benjaminnissen7977]

Thanks to you both for sharing this awesome troopy. Great build, very well thought about and the envy of many for many a reason. Well done 👍

[@paulgriffiths7399]

Never even heard of that awning brand before. I thought I knew them all. But yours is awesome. Fully Aussie made and a good solid 270! Will be thinking of getting this or the bush company xt. Epic build by the way!

[@ksuny23]

영상을 볼때마다 느끼는거지만 호주의 자연환경은 오프로드의 즐거움을 느낄수 있는 천국같음~ 물론 차량 튜닝의 즐거움도 최고~

[@anguscooper]

Troopy and defenders are The Best Overlanding and 4WD Beast in the world

[@jeremiahlawrence4120]

Can’t wait to see what he builds next

[@shanedavies9873]

Loved the intro tune 👌

[@jarrod1687]

Nice setup

[@NotStock]

Very well setup

[@theezZENtials]

black kinte was my 1st RD vid, been subed since

[@mattottie6410]

I love the troop carrier, wish we in the U S A could buy them, already think of all the mods i would do. Nice rig and well thought out, thx. Matt

[@goathobbyworld719]

Great 4x4 Ronny🙋‍♂️💪💪💪

[@swagmanexplores7472]

Bloody love my Troopy 👍

[@adamleard4574]

Ronny. You should serious do more with other legend. Typical troopy owner like me. Best modified yet 💯

[@l...]

Thank you for chapters Thank you for 60FPS

[@kingchief4038]

Whats in the draw? "Backpackers" haha classic Great ep love the modified's

[@xotic8617]

Wow I was not expecting that to be a 2008

[@Potshottin]

That troopy is nearly as nice as boomythetroopy!😏 what a beautiful piece if art though👌

[@coreyfish7022]

** almost ;)

[@mattmendel930]

One of the best Troopys around, hands down.

[@shannonphelan4436]

What a rig😍

[@glenmurphy5233]

That's awesome

[@AlRaisi777]

Very cool .

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

Tuff Troopy. Love it. 🇦🇺❤️🍺👍

[@MrResiman]

Great build, makes my 2010 look poor. However I love my Troopy, built came tax deduct able, it has a split personality, one day work, two days later off road beast. Great to hear that at 250K I'am still running in after going to the 4 corners of OZ

[@Phil_McAvity]

Nice! 👍

[@dmac9777]

Hey Ronda, you should do an episode on troopies with comparisons over the years. History of the troopy.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

So good

[@robertdionne6073]

Very Nice😊

[@cgrecommended]

Taup-edo very clever 😆

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

its really cool seeing a tricked out 78, dont see many of those around in SA... a lot of 79's, few 76's but basically no 78's

[@242v242]

Glad you're getting more sponsors! But please do not fall into the trap where you end up advertising untested/unproven products just to get sponsorship money (like some other channels). It has not happened in this video, but just something to keep in mind. Your videos carry a lot of trust. I live in Zambia and there aren't many affordable 4wd gear manufacturers in our region. So people doing builds sometimes send their cars to Botswana or South Africa to get customized, or they import parts from AU based on yours and others' recommendations. The idea being that if upgrading is going to be expensive, then might as well get something reputable and reliable. So yeah, only advertise the good stuff 🙏 Great channel! Keep the vids coming!

[@elg0rdo351]

Bloody hell! Intro could be from he Camel Trophy. :O That vehicle looks awesome indeed. I drive my 76 mainly on tarmac but I want those tyres! :D

[@ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx]

If it can take on the desert it can take on anything really

[@c10196]

"these vehicles are underpowered out of factory", as a previous 1hz 75 owner, I strongly disagree the new 78's VDJ drive nice without 4000kgs of aftermarket gear bolted to the vehicle.

[@randindragonheart4558]

Not too much weight added from those groceries you pick up, eh? XD

[@c10196]

@@randindragonheart4558 Yeah the groceries have tons of space, don't even run a bullbar. We are not inner city so i suppose that makes it fine as a Daily driver :). Plus Mr Toyota designed the vehicle within the limits of its chassis and powertrain. the 22 VDJ78R is fine stock with its sweet 225/95R16's - everyone else in our family puts wide tyres on the 70's. and we run our 70's on the skinnys and are smiling every time we drive the 78.

[@alanbstard4]

@@c10196 yes they weren't designed with all this camping and aftermarket stuff in mind. None were really. They;re all mining and ag vehicles but they show adaptability

[@oneshoeboxer8]

Makes me wish I could get a troopy in the states easily.

[@josephmcclure1929]

I want to see more budget and IFS Modifieds. U.S. is filled with budget IFS SUVs to wheel.

[@DaciaProject]

But Australia still has lots of front and rear solid axles! 😁

[@ifell3]

Wow lovely build!!

[@AustinH7]

@@DaciaProject I love that about Australia. They understand solid axles are better!

[@pen1910]

yep .. travelled around Oz in a Troopy

[@jarrod1687]

the only to Toyota I'd own, the troopy

[@callumwhite1501]

Looks heavy 😳

[@afaqgul2165]

Love the sorta car, it’s sorta nice. I sorta wish I had one

[@lindamartin8562]

Hi guys love the video , we are waiting for our brand new Troopy , just wondering about where you put the water tank thanks

[@johnbaister502]

As a general rule Southwest Antennas recommends customers place omni-directional antennas a minimum of one wavelength apart from one another, while three wavelengths apart or greater is preferred. This can be easily calculated by hand or by using an online calculator.

[@mozartheart2958]

Nice build! Where to follow to learn more about the Canning Stock Route Trip?

[@Haywoodjablomie100]

With the TAUPEDO number plates i was waiting on Taubs to jump out.

[@MotorDanko]

450.000km is a young vehicle?... it looks awesome, and sounds awesome, and i bet it drives awesome aswell...

[@animalscars3799]

For a 70… it definitely is

[@KarlEller]

He was being sarcastic about it being a young vehicle, but the 1VD is easily a million KM engine with a little bit of TLC and sensible mods.