Driving A 38 Year Old Land Cruiser Around The World

[@gdayjambo]

Obviously, we really love this old cruiser. What's the similar thing in your life that brings you tons of joy and tons of headaches??

[@no_worries_van]

Building out my van😅

[@Baebon6259]

used LCs are priced astronomically high so I settled with an 06 300k miles Sequoia. Not a LC but she can take a lot of abuses but also emptying my wallet at the same time.

[@gdayjambo]

​@@Baebon6259The prices have shot up since we bought ours but any Toyota is a good Toyota! A Sequoia can take you anywhere too and drain your bank account...

[@ericburger2294]

It would have to be our 2006 1HZ Troopy with 300k on the clock, but unlike yours this has never needed unexpected maintenance. It would have to be the most reliable vehicle by far we have ever owned and has enabled us to do 5 trips totaling 2.5 years and 100k in Africa. We love it dearly!

[@gdayjambo]

@@ericburger2294 That sounds like some amazing travels in an awesome rig! Africa is our dream trip one day. Where have you been?? Our Troopy is from 1985 so we definitely expected there would be some maintenance on this long of a trip. Things just wear out over 38 years, even quality Toyota parts.

[@jackiebarker8899]

Awesome truck. Budget won’t support a Land Cruiser, but same 3rd gen 4runner for over 21 years. Love that old truck.

[@gdayjambo]

Olivia has a 3rd gen that we are storing back home. It was our gateway Toyota 😁

[@SimplyBllisss]

Fantastic Journey. Classic ride. Kudos guys. Impressive on the road repair. Your spirit of adventure and dedication really shines!

[@muhazsaid]

It's good to have a mechanic in your life ❤

[@badfinger61]

Well done, guys. Sorting out issues on a 38 year old vehicle takes time and patience -- but, success!

[@gmada]

Glad you found the noise. Here’s to Jambo! 🍻

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

It's atf in the power stering! Love your truck!!!! As a Landy lover this machine plucks al my strings! Wel built, reliable and tough as biltong!

[@grahames9228]

Even though I am a Defender person, well done Jambo.

[@gdayjambo]

You can love both 😁

[@kirstyangus4155]

So enjoying discovering the world with you and Next Meridian Expedition

[@gdayjambo]

Thanks for watching!!

[@pauloramirez8216]

Love this trip. I was born in Colombia. I own a 1st gen Tacoma and am currently saving for a 1995 Toyota Hilux. I love Toyota trucks and their reliability. If only Toyota made diesel Landcruisers in the U.S.

[@kevinsimmonds7082]

Good to see you with Nick and MathildaSafe Journey.

[@gdayjambo]

Thank you! Yes, we ❤ those two. More Nick and Mathilde to come in future videos!

[@nasseral-momen1463]

I have had vans and 4x4s. But its this exact reason why I bought a troopy as my travel vehicle besides the lack of space. They are just awesome. 1992 75 series landcruiser troopy owner. Still to be named I'm afraid. Safe travels

[@gdayjambo]

Thanks! Yes, for us a Troopy was the best choice for balancing all our needs for long-term travel. Hope you find a name soon 😁

[@unpaved7040]

Thx for the vid and inspiration! I love my Troopy and can not wait to drive from Canada to Central America with it.

[@gdayjambo]

Thanks for watching! You should definitely do the trip!

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

We related to the narration in a very visceral way 😆 Great Video!

[@gdayjambo]

Ah thanks! You guys can definitely relate to our old Toyota joys and woes 😂

[@jesmor3]

Does that say 532k kms?! That's amazing!!

[@gdayjambo]

Yup, Toyota diesels go forever!

[@johnking9754]

Your channel is fantastic! I came across it from watching Next Meridian. I LOVE my Troopy too! I have a 1995 in the eastern US. Do you sell stickers/decals with the G’day Jambo like in the introduction? Thanks for doing what you’re doing, it is an inspiration!

[@gdayjambo]

Thanks and welcome to the channel! Troopys really are the best. We have stickers like the intro with us in South America but aren't currently selling/shipping them to the US since we're full time on the road. I'll let you know if that changes, but we can definitely send you one when we're back in the US next spring. Thanks for watching :)

[@gdayjambo]

Update: I was able to find a dropship website that sells and ships stickers. We don't make a profit and they're a bit pricey at $5.50 but here's the link if you're still interested: my-store-e9e6d8.creator-spring.com

[@kellstat]

That local parts dealer looks amazing, not including your local TLC lover!

[@gdayjambo]

Yeah that shop was crazy. They had basically any part you could think of and then a whole warehouse off site.

[@kellstat]

@@gdayjambo that too. But the memorable & swag was priceless.

[@russmartin4189]

When Nick drove Jambo back on Baja, I knew the steering was way too loose. Glad to hear you got it fixed, and the clutch. Hopefully, the transmission will hold together. Those mountains will be a test. I never did what you are doing, but I did drive cars on their last legs for about six years. There was always something breaking. I didn't do the repairs though. You will be a Toyota LC mechanic when the trip is done.

[@gdayjambo]

The issue that was fixed was entirely unrelated to steering. We worked on the transmission and the rear axle, not the steering box

[@russmartin4189]

@@gdayjambo OK. Sorry. The steering box is a gearbox that the steering wheel shaft goes into to transition to the "front end". The box gears do not usually become loose, but I did have a 2005 Nissan Titan that had a "steering link" become loose. That is part of the steering wheel shaft that goes into the steering box. This was during the stock market crash in about 2010 and they had no business. They wanted $1100 to fix it. I said I can't afford it and walked out. Later, I got a call and they said they could do it for $600, so I brought it in. In 1981 I bought a 77 Buick Regal. It was a hot looking car for the time. It had been in an accident, but it looked and performed well to me. WRONG. The frame was slightly bent, which put stress on the "front end". That caused ball joints to wear out. About every 18 months or so, I would have to get them replaced because my tires were wearing on the edges and they couldn't do an alignment. The first time they were bad, we were at a movie theater. I was backing out of a parking space and the right front wheel FELL OFF. The ball joint has a bolt that runs through it, and holds it all together. It broke off. Anyway, before the ball joints went, the steering was loose, and it kind of clunked when turning side to side. The real test for ball joints is to put the vehicle up on some blocks with the tire about a half inch off the ground. Then take a tire iron and put it under the tire. Lift if up and down. Is there play? If there is, you have bad ball joints. Generally, the front end will not fall apart like mine. At higher speeds you will usually have shaking. I had a Ford that would shake at 50, and by 60, it was gone. I thought it was OK. It wasn't. I was really broke in those days, so I hated getting my car repaired, and postponed it. I eventually bought a new Ford F150 because it had a warranty and though the payments were high, it was better than getting an unexpected bill for $2500, like I got with my prior car, which was a Ford Country Squire Station Wagon. I liked that because it was luxurious and could haul stuff. Having a used car just became too stressful for me. I know you could not buy a new Troupee or Defender. In that case you just need to have about $6000 to bring it up to new quality. I went on a trip once with an old car that was about to fall apart. I drove 1300 miles and a gas tank strap that was rusted, fell off. I was way up in Canada. I got some ordinary wire from a gas station and wired it up by wrapping it around the tank and frame. I drove it like that for another year. Ah, the good old days! Best of luck with your Troupee. Sounds like you have the situation under control.

[@gdayjambo]

@@russmartin4189 Thanks Russ! Yup, all under control as you can see in the video. Sounds like you have quite the experience with vehicles though! We probably have over $15,000 in repair/maintenance into our Troopy (Cody rebuilt the engine before we left which was $$$$), but things just break on a big trip like this, especially on older vehicles. Thanks again for watching. Glad to have you with on this journey :)

[@russmartin4189]

@@gdayjambo What I know I know from having old vehicles that had about every problem vehicles chan have. The only one I fixed myself was installing a water pump on an old Ford. The rest, I paid for with money scraped together or borrowed. I was living hand to mouth and didn't have health insurance or much of anything. I lived in a room of my friend's house for a couple of years. This mind you while I was teaching college as an adjunct. Anyway, $15K should have gone a long way to restoring Jambo. Hopefully there won't be any big issues ahead.

[@alionthego]

Troopy is love❤

[@adv_skarr5362]

Are you from the US? If so how did you get a troopy? Ive been trying to find one for years (on and off)

[@mgtothefullest]

Which camera model are you using for videos? tnx

[@bennytdi]

Ill be taking my 96 Defender 90 on its first trip from oregon to The carolinas this Winter

[@gdayjambo]

Amazing! Hope the trip is everything you're dreaming of. We are also from Oregon btw.

[@dennynisevic7848]

Good luck with that pile of garbage.😂😂😂

[@stevestott1514]

Know how you fill mis my Land Rover defenders 110 , it was like a very loved family member that had a great way of jokingly messing up the best layed plans , but was always in the long run having your back on some of life’s greatest moments . Your rig seems to just fit you both awesomely . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful journey with us your over landing friends . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🐕:) 🌎🍻👍🏼😁

[@gdayjambo]

Hi Steve! Welcome back. We always love your comments on our channel. If you had a 110, you definitely know our love/hate relationship with an old overlanding rig. What was your greatest moment with your Defender??

[@stevestott1514]

@@gdayjambo…. oh now that’s a hard one , to only pick one . Would probably be Mongolia adventure with a Toyota troopy and another landy 110 , And a old jeep wagon . A month of pure bliss . 🌏 😁

[@gdayjambo]

@@stevestott1514 Now that sounds amazing! Very jealous you made it to Mongolia. Maybe we can go one day :)

[@umbertogubert]

i have a defender 110 td5.3 weeks ago i order hilux extra cab. i like lots grj toyota hilux in italy cost 40,000 grj 78 cost 80,000

[@winstonpatton9682]

Good job

[@Coastmac2001]

I gather the vehicle was initially registered In Australia?? Obviously fitted out Using Aussie ARB parts

[@gdayjambo]

Hi - yes. Our Troopy is from Queensland. It has an ARB bull bar and compressor but both were fitted after it was imported to the US.

[@MajuTerus-ve9zx]

❤ from indonesia

[@Madaniyt]

If you will be driving in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia i have parts for this car.

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[@AbderrahmaneBenzater]

Is it reliable?

[@gdayjambo]

Define reliable.

[@RigiLiquid945]

Glad Jambo held together until you found the bobo

[@kellstat]

Oh, yeah rig looks stout.

[@michaelmccormack2460]

You can’t buy good land cruises these days the engine in that car is the best engine you’ll ever come across goes forever change your regular Million k’s plus

[@sagarschavan]

🙏👌👍❤️👏👏👏

[@gdayjambo]

Thanks so much!!!