I BOUGHT A TROOPY, 78 series Landcruiser

I BOUGHT A TROOPY, 78 series Landcruiser
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[@scottbourne3984]

I love the enthusiasm and the excitement from Ronny on this vehicle. It jumps out of the screen and is infectious. Im excited for this build!

[@Radswa_Chikinora]

-All four rear sliding windows converted to hinges on gas struts.. box the windows in with various storage inside. - large comfortable bed inside on a false floor. 12Volt lives at the front behind the front two seats and under the bed. - Large trundle daws at the rear that slide under the bed. - Fridge setup at the rear. -Fold down cooking table on the door. - big awning and shower tent attached to the rack.

[@maverick2242]

Drop kick the golf ball as well and seal up the snorkel (safari it minimum) good buy, look fwd to see what you turn it into. Battle of the Troopy’s you’ll need to do a Troopy trip with Andrew the Troop master now, you Torbs and Andrew that would be trippy🤪

[@Comfarol]

I knew it was a troopy. They're basically the ultimate tourer. Looks damn clean for a 2015 troopy too.

[@beauhawkings1688]

Welcome to the club legend, iv had my Troopy for 4 years, 2 years with the roof converted, easily the best mod iv done on mine. Cheers

[@skinnytroopy]

Ronnie - go the skinny tyres. They look so cool. Easier to miss the potholes. The 225/95r16 Dunlop road grippers are great. I see too many troopies with huge tyres that are heavier and then need a rear bar. No need and makes opening the rear a pain.

[@Onkelwillys]

I Drive 7.50R16 Michelin XZL on my Troopy , and ist’s great

[@philg2468]

Yep, spot on. I've stuck with the 225/95/16 and they do everything you need and look the goods on a Troopy.

[@Nick-sd7um]

@@theblade4x464 35s on a troopy are about as useful as a fly screen on a submarine.

[@user-rv6zk1pp7r]

255/85/16 are the ultimate size for a 70 series it’s just a shame there’s not more brands doing it

[@ianparsons8894]

Yep, exact same diameter as a 285/75R16 without the unnecessary weight and stress on suspension components 👍

[@philg2468]

Legend! Mine's a 2019. It's a huge blank canvas - glad you are giving it some time to get your head around the fitout. The trick I think is to keep it lightweight so you get a much more capable vehicle. The tall skinny tyres are the go and don't bother with a roofrack which is a lot of weight up top to bugger up the centre of gravity - already has huge storage inside. I have flexible solar panels on the roof - mounted to Rhino tracks.

[@jackthornton3496]

Finally, someone else that see the benefit of tires no wider than 245 or 235 /16

[@BorisEkner]

Congratulations! It will be a very interesting time ahead learning what you will do to it because now we will have two knowledgeable guys with Troopies, you and ASPW. ❤️

[@westerninnovation3109]

Hey Legend stoked you joined the club! First thing would be changing the rear springs to parabolics. Completely changes the vehicles handling and comfort. It’s like getting a coil conversion. You won’t regret it. Especially on the long trips. Speaking of, invest in some good seats. Xr6 seats are popular with the huracan adaptors. The factory seats will give you a back injury after time 😅

[@troopydoopydoo7649]

What parabolics should I look at?

[@cliffbooth7075]

Interesting regarding the seats. When I saw them the on this video I immediately thought they looked really ordinary like someone’s ugly uncle with no personality & uncomfortable.

[@cyclemoto8744]

@@troopydoopydoo7649 terrain tamer

[@cyclemoto8744]

As long as you modify the sensor for the passenger side air bag, otherwise your passenger won’t fair as well as the driver in an accident

[@westerninnovation3109]

@@troopydoopydoo7649 Westralia and Terrain Tamer supply them. Westralia is just springs, terrain tamer does kits with shocks etc. Complete maintenance services - CMS - ship them really quick. Good service too 👍🏼

[@triggerhappy8872]

Don’t know why he pulls the handbrake on for.

[@morepawstravels]

This comment wins the internet today…

[@jacob_miller]

First thing I thought 🤣

[@Ronny_Dahl]

It’s actually still works… for now 🤣🤣

[@iantubello]

Filmmaking/edit trick. To cue the intro b roll 👍👍

[@alexdonaldson9235]

Collaboration with the troopy king ASPW?

[@drivesafely12]

Yes. You’ve done well and smart enough to make it good. I wish I had your brains.😊

[@kbrandt02]

So glad you bought a troopy. I am also a recent owner and waiting to start a touring build. Looking forward to seeing your ideas start rolling out.

[@aldrimduramax]

I know what you mean about not feeling the hilux, when you love a vehicle or a type its really hard to get into something different. Awesome choice on the troopy ronny . I hope you do a roof conversion eventually

[@sirsyphron7878]

Bloody fantastic choice Ronny! I have one myself (75 series) and it is the best vehicle format possible. Get in touch with the guys at Thorburns Fabrication in Sydney. They make the BEST aftermarket rear bar out there! I jist spent the money with them a few weeks ago and fitted it myself and it is a great addition. Great build quality and you can get it in either the dual wheel carrier or wheel and Jerry format. Australian designed and made too!

[@DIESELTECH_ZA]

Nice Ron-man! You look so chuffed with your new toy! Enjoy the journey (customizing & trips) with your 'new' set of wheels! Thanks for the share mate!

[@GaryDasha]

The future of the channel is looking awesome! So cool Ronny, great choice

[@carltonr3417]

Great choice for a tourer! Much better than a double cab in terms of usable space and sleeping options. You can have a bed setup in the back, pull up somewhere and sleep in the back without setting up just to sleep for the night

[@mark2073]

Stealth sleeping can be very handy sometime

[@bradymayfield7969]

Man, y'all have some of the coolest off roaders down there! You can read the excitement on your face about this one and whatever you do with it will be awesome. All hail the Dahli Ronda!

[@garmcl]

Had a 92 Troopy with 1HZ - gave it an OME suspension, rear air locker, 32 x 11 x 15 BFG muddies. Also added Mercedes Benz bus mirrors - bloody beautiful! Went 400,000k before I sold it - still think I should have kept it... it was terrific. Went all over Oz and the only thing that went in 10 years was a fuel solenoid. BTW - Nissan rear pull bracket fits perfectly in the troopy chassis - bolt holes are alrady pre drilled - and makes a great recovery point above the towbar.

[@garmcl]

sorry 32 x 11.5 x 15

[@ausoff-road7795]

There seems to be alot of build eps and advice given for someone who rarely requires low range. I found this channel as a full blown noobie but as I progressively started to hit harder tracks and build a capable rig, have checked back here to find the same content 4 years on. Feels you suit the new people and those who think going bush means you need a flanny, farmers jacket and akubra 😅. Different breed out west that’s for sure

[@Aiden550]

Have been watching your videos for a long time.... Put a deposit on a 76 series yesterday! Was very close to getting a troopy. Very very close... But with kids in the near future we went for the 4 doors. I look forward to seeing all of these videos! Definitely check under the roof racks for tiny micro scratches with rust, and if you're going to work on rust protection for longevity would love to watch that!

[@nasseral-momen1463]

I've bought several vehicles over the years and always wanted a troopy. bought one last week and that feeling only comes from the right vehicle. I get that feeling your on about with my troopy. enjoy

[@johnmarr399]

Simple set of drawers with a mattress on top 👌 the best mobile tent ever

[@13378389]

Can’t wait to see this thing evolve !!

[@paulbrooke3838]

Love the enthusiasm. Love the passion. I think you made a good choice. So many options.

[@boganbob2708]

Great choice and a great platform. I can see genuine excitement from you. Just remember it's not a ute. Both utes and vans haves advantages and disadvantages. Best thing about a troopy is that you can throw your shit in and use it right away and lock everything up without any mods. Happy Days.

[@banana3955]

Having worked across 5 different countries as a heavy fitter, keep it stock as a rock. You will be surprised how capable it really is

[@snakeinthegrass7630]

"keep it stock as a rock" I totally agree with that statement. But you see "Macho" comes into it, and of cause what "Bob next door has"

[@terrysmith7740]

Nice Troopy. Yesterday 4wheeling WA, today 4wheeling Australia. tommorrow 4wheeling the world.

[@jamesmazurstudios]

So good! I’m excited to see this build and the trips.

[@lachumbley]

Love it! Greatest vehicle ever made. I'd give about anything to have one in the US. Looking forward to more videos on this!

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

Some of them are old enough to import. I've been seeing them around where I live.

[@brendanrust9275]

Well done Ronny! Best thing you have done in a long while, was worried when you started that hilux. Can’t go past a 70 series !

[@briancurtis5796]

Great call Ronnie!

[@LifestyleOverland]

If you need a place to keep that in the US... I know a guy ;)

[@Ronny_Dahl]

😂 well I think I know the same guy! Reckon I’d be happy for that guy to take it for a spin too 😄

[@dominicevans7430]

Factory locker switch to keep an oem look , electric windows and genuine central locking. If it's in WA get westside to put some dark tint on it

[@janvandenberg2067]

What you learned from Andrew's, check suspension upgrade lighter better, seating for what about utilizing the prado 3 row seat to make it verible seating 2 to 4

[@dannyrosewood9661]

Ronny, when you upgrade the tyres to 33's bang in a set of parabolic rear leaves and smart coils on the front a 2" suspension lift and great upgrade especially with BP51 shocks. It'll ride great loaded and unloaded and make it feel less like a van or ute. A Safari snorkel so it can breathe in, a Torqit exhaust so it can breath out and make it sound like it should. I'm so looking forward to this.

[@grant7260]

Great, It feels right Ronny, The Hilux didn't feel right for you form the start. Very excited to see it moving forward.

[@Bmaenpaa2]

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Alternate? 200 diesel with extended range tanks? I still love my 80!

[@nickwatson7516]

Liked on the wind down windows haven’t even watched the rest of the video before commenting love it already

[@willparlour76]

Best decision ever! Well done!

[@bernieclapcott9749]

I’m addition to those first mods, you’ll need to put a decent drivers seat in it. I recommend a Recaro. Your back will thank you!!

[@DIESELTECH_ZA]

Very clever planning on the parts / components over lapping between the two vehicles Ronny, you think ahead instead of only the present, very smart move! :)

[@td4dotnet]

At first I thought the infamous Mr White might have been bending your ear but when I heard your reasoning behind the choice it totally sold me on the idea, good solid thinking. Looking forward to seeing Ronny's take on the Troopy! Look at that space in there! You could fill it with so many expensive whatnots and doodads! Awesome :-)

[@MEOxley23]

Trips to USA and Asia - bring it on !

[@user-rv6zk1pp7r]

Great choice Ronny, I have a Hilux as one of our outback station vehicles & it’s just the town car. Not that it isn’t capable just not a car for poking around at 40km/hr all day on bush tracks (plus I’m your size so always hit my head on the roof grab handle in rough stuff) There’s the opportunity for you to do the build that ASPW was criticised for not doing. Solid basic tourer without complexity, ie without all the wanky interior bling like steering wheel controls & knob extensions. Drawers & sleep on top of these in the back instead of a rooftop. Gull wings for access, Outback gear solutions back window bags. 255/85/16 or 265/75/16 tyres on Steelies with a 2” lift. Kleiner’s EGON power system without induction cooking. Good luck, can’t wait😀

[@Holodomor4.0]

Funny I was just looking at troopys this week too. Awesome mate! Definitely go the roof conversion!

[@shaunmccaw2911]

Very excited 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@elkleyn]

Love it mate need some tint on all those windows

[@LarsHjberg]

Haven’t seen you this excited for while 😊 What you should do? You of course need to get it ‘done’ ASAP and then put it on a boat to the US&A and go wheeling here. (U by any chance coming to the OEW this year?)

[@morepawstravels]

Ronny St Pierre Dahl? In all seriousness though… a brilliant buy. I’ll be watching the build process on this one carefully as a pre-DPF, V8 Troopy is my dream vehicle. I understand the reasoning behind the vinyl floor mats. But as the current owner of a 105 with hand winders… maybe you could do a conversation from a GXL for the door cards and power lifters…

[@colindecosta2756]

RSPD ... exactly what I was thinking lol

[@jowly1462]

RSPD...cut the roof off it, visit Heiner, stern waffle, nicknacks, gravel carparks, more stern waffle, sell, repeat....RSPD job done.

[@alisonphilp7497]

Great choice I’m sure it will be epic when ur finished with it 🙏🇦🇺👍👌

[@dubrovink66]

Oodnadatta track, Birdsville, Arnhem land, Tanami road, Tasmania, Cape York, New Zealand.

[@pjh601]

I’m super keen to see how you fit your troop out, especially if your going to accommodate more than 2 passengers. We currently have a 11 seater 09 model, with three kids its hard to know just how to set it up to accommodate for comfort on long trips etc. I’ve removed the rear two seats and put in temporary draws with a walk way down the side to the small door. Have toiled with the idea of a forward facing seat in the middle so the rear can be really decked out but the access via front pass seat brings back memories of two door jeeps/zooks.. a third door is out of the question for me.

[@murphyyowoura9689]

Toyota Land Crusier 10 seater still the best. You'll find many in my country Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. Almost everybody own a Toyota LC in PNG. Hope you drop by up north in PNG and enjoy the rough and rugged terrains. Do less mods on it. Don't over dress it. 👍🇵🇬

[@isaaclandau5751]

If and when you bring this thing over to the states, lmk! We’ll hit Moab together. It’s my back yard. Excited for the “build series” coming up!

[@JeffButcherDP]

FANTASTIC! can’t wait to see the upcoming build and some travels in the US! Would love to meet up in Southern Utah.

[@cameronwood1994]

In Kenya, a 76 is about AU$125,000, the 78 is about AU$140,000, yet a 79 is AU$63,000 - probably because it's assembled there. It's cheaper to buy a 79 pick-up, and convert it locally into an extra-large Troopy. At least we get the old 1HZ engine still, can't kill that thing!

[@AP-ow5vu]

Really?! They still make them with a 1hz in Kenya?

[@mfanamanzini7330]

In South Africa also. You can still buy A 1 hz straight from the showroom

[@brocksinclair66]

@@mfanamanzini7330 shame no new fte there

[@AP-ow5vu]

@@mfanamanzini7330 Wow that's unreal. Considering how proven the 1hz is it'd be fantastic to be able to buy a brand new car with an engine that you know won't fail or cost you a fortune in injector replacements after 5 years.

[@mfanamanzini7330]

@@AP-ow5vu yes it is. There is a KZbin channel called Africa sideways and they talk on the 1hz.worth a watch.

[@bladeswelove]

Wish we could get these in the US.

[@243WW]

Love it. One cup holder, welcome to the joy.

[@westralianoffroad]

Heck, I am genuinely envious!

[@junglebunnymambo]

Haaaa! Luv it. Suits you to a tee. Well done!

[@caltravels9454]

Super excited about a troopy build, 6X6 conversion would be epic, get that load rating right up in the sky

[@hermanbooysen3601]

I know exactly what you mean when a good vehicle just doesn't speak to you like a 79 series! Many save miles Ronny!

[@Kaiveikau]

Welcome to the club, I got a 2007, 78 series

[@radaraacf]

Finally you got one the only 2 vehicles I ever respected for off road ruggedness land cruiser 70 series (pre dpf) and Land Rover 110s for the heavy duty chassis! And simplicity and straight lines for easier panel beating and ease of installing things

[@antoniogomes4541]

Well done. Troopy all day everyday. Build it for touring. Just simple and reliable.

[@coreydark8795]

Rapid Power 200amp sully sealed alternator, Safari Rmax snorkel and maybe their chip/tune, Harrop elockers, twin air compressor either ARB it TJM and as you said some decent lights and a good service. Tbh I would change all the fluids and personally I use Penrite. Maybe the Terrian Tamer estore can help you out. Oh a break booster too.

[@owenh727]

I think it would be really cool to see how you build it without a pop top. Yes a pop top is a huge benefit however it is not necessary or obtainable for everyone.

[@ianparsons8894]

Stick with skinny tyres for the Troopy. They look perfect with tall, skinny tyres (225/95R16 or 255/85R16). No need for huge, wide tyres for an overland and tourer vehicle build like this. Just adds unnecessary weight and leads to extra stress on components.

[@iampennochio]

My cousin has one of these, heaps of room in the back. He's got a basic setup, draws on the bottom big bed on the top its an awesome car.

[@clintk4691]

Sweet! Would be cool to see you in Canada one day. B.C has amazing trails. Shaun from the KZbin channel The Story Till Now could show you some amazing places.

[@brentmcd12]

cool! wagon builds are always interesting to see what your doing with the space

[@shreckm6470]

The old troops was hilarious with two open diffs an one of the most hopeless vehicles when empty off road. The diff locks were way over due.

[@MrP1NEAPPLE]

I’d like to see a full bar work leading up to a custom roof rack and then just like 10 swags on the roof and all the homies in the back of the troopy ready to go camping

[@troopydoopydoo7649]

Wellity wellity 🧐 Recommend rear axle correction/flares for sand driving and comfy seats.

[@Redmanfms]

I'm hoping to see you in the States. I know you've been here before, but "overlanding" or whatever you want to call it involves way more pavement 70+ mph driving than offroad. You might consider avoiding a lift and just using really good muddies in Aus, then going to A/Ts in the US. With lockers and 33s you can just about everywhere.

[@bayselec]

Troopy is cool, be interesting to see what you do to it.

[@Renegade498]

Do nothing to it! Well… not nothing, but simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. All the comfortable tech is cool, but realistically not within most peoples ability. I say go light, go rough, and show everyone that the most important thing is to just bloody go.

[@janithperumathanthri7225]

It's about bloody time. This is 👌.

[@rand0mGT]

That handbrake pull at every stop…force of habit

[@jpdrsn33]

Perfect for a swimming pool in the back and DJ booth on the roof.

[@michaelglennon82]

hi Ronny love your videos and all the info you pass on, would like to see you do a review on a Mahindra S10 as a 2 person tourer, any chance ? All the best on your Troopy setup !!!

[@dcwn45]

SOOOO jealous !! I wish we could get them [practically/affordably] in the US. Love it!

[@Jetchisel]

I wish we could get them affordably in Australia!!

[@holgermuller2987]

Hi Ronny, Keep it simple and save… fix it up with roof conversion, but don’t go overboard with the fit out.. When you are ready let me know I will drive it for you across Australia 🇦🇺 and if you need more we ship it to Malaysia and drive up the globe… the roads ends on the north cap….. one day… Cheers …

[@tammyirvin7100]

Awesomeness!! Sooooo Excited Ronny!! Whoohoo!! :)

[@jailbreakoverlander]

1brother I am GREEN with Envy good on ya mate.

[@grahamowen7152]

Just saw u and your trooper I dont no how long I'm behind that video u made then but I will look out to your videos trooper looks good there's a reason they call it that name (Army ) basic RELIERBLERTY GO'S, Doesn't STOP, good choice We r off around Aussie, with hybrid and Ranger w ith mod, sus, reason Ford very comfy, and power.( Keep moving)

[@rotasoljah]

Troopy makes sence 👌

[@slateslavens]

What should you do with the troopy? Accompany ASPW on his upcoming Canning Stock run, of course.

[@ElTacoXD]

Awesome! Cant wait to see videos on it.

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

Great choice in a rugged , reliable 4WD with plenty of room . It’s an open canvas. Make it into what you want it too be like Andrew St Piere White . I’ve always wanted a modern Troopy but could never afford one . I love everything about these Troop carriers , but I’ll never understand why Toyota never made them 600 to 800 millimeters wider.

[@johncampbell3628]

Wow Ronny you are going to need some deep pockets to make the troops all it can be. But they are awesome vehicles for touring. New seats, tyres, suspension upgrade, interior fit out, roof conversion, 12v system, water storage - the list is endless. Just talk to your mate Andrew White about his latest rig.

[@v8s01]

Just like watching 4xOverland just 6 months later 😜😜 look forward to the build series should be a good car for a base

[@joshattwood97]

Don’t take the seats just slide a mattress on top put some fly screen material over back windows my recommendation

[@Andrew-dg7qm]

So exciting. About time

[@jasonhowe1697]

the biggest fix to the troopy you can do is source the 2017/18 or 2018/19 gear box.. I believe they finally gears 2 and 5 is i remember correctly whilst it is great you want to base vehicle over east you might want to look at rego costs pert state before you choose which state/territory base it in..

[@cruiser7567]

Did not see the video and already like it!

[@adolfadolfovich7297]

Toyota land cruiser 70 series 🇯🇵❤️💪👍👍🎥👍

[@jowelhyne344]

Do a rear dome light bulb delete. Least reliable part of all 78 series I've come across.

[@rodh2168]

I'm not sure that UV-deterioration would be an issue on cable-ties not exposed to sunlight. It's not as if you drive around with your hood up.