Landcruiser 300 Series Build Upgrade | LC300 Modifications | Ironman 4x4

[@micknaughton3749]

Looks great, really like how you have replied or interacted with all the commenters.

[@JourneyUnknown]

Cheers, Mick. we love the effort everyone puts in to comment on our channel 🍻 thanks for noticing 👍

[@sambulli]

Congratulations guys the truck looks mad, top job.

[@JourneyUnknown]

Cheers Sam thanks for tuning in again mate 👍

[@kathleenwhelan6500]

Car looks great! Yes, we too are waiting for a gvm upgrade and clearview mirrors.

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks Kathleen, hopefully they're not too far away 🙏

[@JayWilFo]

Love the power jacket Laura. Oh and also love the LC300 build! Great video, thank you so much for sharing your journey. 😍

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thank you, Jay 😊

[@lindaneumann3301]

Great fitout, thinking outside the box with the tyres and side steps - good ideas. Absolutely agree, way buy new when you already have something to do the job. Will be interested to see what is included in your massive GVM upgrade. 👍🙂

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks Linda, Very true it is easy to get carried away with your car build. We're both really happy with the outcome 😊

[@JCB-qp3ui]

If only I could ship mine to Australia ❤ love the look great video

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@mickburns5546]

Looks great guys. Well thought out. I agree with the idea of not going nuts with more and more bells and whistles. Money is a limited resource these days.

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks Mick, it's definitely a lot harder to earn atm 😬

[@yusufsayed1583]

Awesome 👌 Enjoy the trip 😀 thanks for sharing 👍 Greetings from south africa 🇿🇦

[@JourneyUnknown]

Cheers 🍻 thanks for watching and commenting 😊

[@liveyonder]

Hey guys! Congrats on the 300 series. Looks great. We are also waiting for Clearview mirrors and a GVM upgrade. Hopefully, they come through soon!

[@JourneyUnknown]

Hi Guy's thanks for watching and commenting. yes, it seems a long wait. Hopefully, we can all get some answers shortly 🙏 😊

[@andrewhooke2890]

Hi Guys, Build looks great. Can I ask why the dash was removed ? Was is just for the installation of the UHF radio, cheers 0:22

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks Andrew, yep the CB and the light bar

[@paultabone2010]

Very nice set up 🦾🦾 Your adventure is going to be great with the right 300 .🍻👍😎

[@JourneyUnknown]

Hi Paul cheers mate 👍 we can't wait 😊

[@WilliamLudbey-jv9gh]

As usual very informative, and thanks for the mention

[@JourneyUnknown]

Nice one, KB👍👌

[@darrelwright7871]

Wow congratulations to you both , the vehicle looks great and the detail of what you needed for the trip has been well and truly covered, as you mentioned it is a lot of your hard earned money but when you need the gear to perform it will be ready to go due to your due diligence 👏👍best wishes cheers Darrel

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks, Darrel. we appreciate your kind comments and wishes 🙏

[@daviddawson2411]

Nice job guys with the GVM check the rims are load rated for 4200 GVM. 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks David, apparently they are. we'll be double-checking before it goes ahead 👍

[@MrBaba1955]

Great work, all you need now is some real adventure Namibia and Botswana 😊

[@JourneyUnknown]

Haha, we will get their some day 😊

[@tim18118]

Looks great! Nice work. I actually don’t mind the noise from the snorkel, but that said I don’t really need one… more of a ‘want’ item for me. 😂

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks Tim, it does sound better 😀

[@grahamyates3353]

Well thought out hope you enjoy your trip

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thabks Graham, we can't wait to hit the road.

[@cathbp4089]

Exciting guys...bit by bit!!

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks, Cath we're chipping away 🙏

[@Carpo74]

Looks great guys!

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thank you Tracey 😊

[@gilesy7169]

That’s transformed the Cruiser a bit👌 have a look at Falken tyres, my daughter has the all terrains on her car and I’ve just put the mud terrains on mine and they are great. The muds are not crazy chunky just a good aggressive all terrain imo👍

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thank you, slowly getting there. Cool l will have a look into Falken tyres 🍻

[@noahjbarr]

Looks good guys👍

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks Noah 🙏

[@steveturner263]

I am interested to know how you intend on getting the solar panel wires inside the vehicle?

[@JourneyUnknown]

I ran it through the rear door

[@steveturner263]

@@JourneyUnknown Is that a temporary thing or does it seal ok? Im thinking maybe something more permanent.

[@JourneyUnknown]

It seals absolutely fine runs through the rear seal. We might change our seat up down the track.

[@richardboff6636]

nice love the bumber bar do you know how much it weighs

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks Richard, the bullbar weighs 85kg

[@peterdoyle3205]

I have a 200 series with the bonnet protector and water flicks up from it to the windscreen so I am guessing it will be the same with the 300 series.

[@JourneyUnknown]

Hi Peter, So far, so good, especially with the amount of rain we're getting atm.

[@barrythompson8813]

Yeah, nah, the bull bar ‘hoops’ provide a lot more protection against animal strikes.

[@JourneyUnknown]

Yeah, I agree 👍. still won't prevent your car from getting damaged when you hit a roo, though

[@RobnDi]

Nice

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks Rob 🍻

[@Jason-au-vip]

I wonder if you build an upgrade, will you breach the warranty?

[@JourneyUnknown]

We've had two warranty claims since the upgrade. Toyota had no issues in repairing both problems

[@Jason-au-vip]

@@JourneyUnknown THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY~

[@bri200490]

Congrats , looks great . Just one concern , how much weight have you added to the kerb weight so far ? Before your GVM upgrade ?

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks for tuning in. We were just under our GVM after the installation. The GVM upgrade episode will be out in the next few weeks.

[@bri200490]

@@JourneyUnknown thanks. Yeah , I think you’ll need that as I just saw the video with the pro weighing , and noticed that the roof rack and accessories were not on . By the time you add the lad if he’s going with you , and supplies , wine and beer of course 😁, you’ll be close I think . In NZ the max for car and van is 6000kg , regardless of any upgrades . Want more ? Get a truck and truck licence .

[@JourneyUnknown]

Yeah 💯. That's WY we've gone down the track of 4200kg GVM 7700kg GCM. Gives plenty of payload for the beer and wine 😃 . oh, and our son 😂

[@clark11ification]

in regards to the hooped bar, if you hit a kangaroo its less likely going to damage your radiator therefore you can still drive the car back especially if your going remote. where as hoop less doesn't protect any of that

[@JourneyUnknown]

True, we'll have to take that risk. We much prefer a hoop less bar 🍻

[@johndeveraux8472]

Whos doing your gvm upgrade?

[@JourneyUnknown]

Hey John, Lovells will be upgrading the GVM/GCM

[@davidmilledge221]

Good looking rig 👍 but with the hot V under the bonnet i personally would get air vents installed on bonnet to let the massive heat build up out , Toyota forgot to install them or like the rear off the 79 series couldn't be bothered its the owners problem to sort out at their cost , hmm looking forward to see how u go good luck drive safe 👍

[@JourneyUnknown]

Cheers David, this was one of the reasons why l decided to go with the Ironman bullbar. It has plenty of air intake 🍻

[@bluecent]

Everyone’s an automotive design engineer !

[@davidmilledge221]

@@JourneyUnknown it's hot air out take ya need up top on that bonnet or its a pressure cooker under there, it's great the air coming in from the grill they have always got that right 👌

[@davidmilledge221]

@@bluecent na just simple basic knowledge mate how things work efficiently to breath and expell and not be a pressure cooker under the bonnet 😀

[@Mick_4591]

Why do you need to get clearview/ msa mirrors? Milenco mirrors would be much cheaper if your looking to save some $

[@JourneyUnknown]

Just personal preference, we'd prefer the mirrors not to shake or blow in onto the door whilst driving into a headwind or truck passing.

[@Mick_4591]

@@JourneyUnknown milencos dont blow in on my d max

[@JourneyUnknown]

Yep it only happens with the 300

[@Mick_4591]

I thought GVM upgrades could only be done pre rego anx not post rego

[@JourneyUnknown]

You can do either now, pre, or post.

[@russellmartin6140]

Looks good, shame you didn’t fit some towing mirrors though😂 would keep the cops happy and all the other naysayers 😅

[@JourneyUnknown]

😂 bloody mirrors 😄 🤣

[@davidmilledge221]

Wow over 10gees on basic accessories then will need new tyres fitted on later and already 140grand say for the car wooo , then probably more who knows gee thats a bit off kit 😮 , but should be a dream when finished 😀

[@JourneyUnknown]

Hi David, yep, nothing's cheap this day and age.

[@donaldward6]

The actual english version of your intregated items is Intergrated. My partner and yourself would get on so well together as she has a lot of trouble pronouncing some words too.

[@JourneyUnknown]

That's too funny. We might have to redo the episode 🤔 🤣

[@raybourne5781]

I’d be getting the thing “bushwrapped” (or some other type of product)… lot of money to scratch…. .. other than that I don’t think I’d do much more myself… (I’m not letting Laura pick my max tracks 😂)

[@JourneyUnknown]

Cheers, Ray, it might be worth a look down the track. haha, the Maxtrax grow on you after a while 😃

[@Svengali_Fishing]

Nice, but that is not a bull bar..that is a bumper replacement bar and they are about as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle

[@JourneyUnknown]

Haha thanks Rhys, it does serve the purpose of holding a winch, recovery points, and bash plate. To be fair, no bull bar prevents damage from a kangaroo 🤔

[@Svengali_Fishing]

@@JourneyUnknown if you hit one roo with that fashion accessory on the front of your vehicle it is holiday over…i have hit multiple roos with an ARB bar and the only damage has been a bent number plate

[@JourneyUnknown]

We'll let you know as soon as we do Rhys

[@TomWilding1]

@Svengali_Fishing luckily it's not your car (also watch the video fully next time)

[@Svengali_Fishing]

@@TomWilding1The hardest part about watching a full video from these guys is switching off my brain for that long without the risk of death

[@ianmason8774]

As I mentioned early my experience with a Sydney Ironman dealer was really bad. The mods, I had to get redone by another company which turned out to be cheaper and of better quality. Although the Ironman dealer said they had finished the mods, they had not finished and, they would not release my 4x4 until I had paid far more than they quoted. I must say, you say you insist on being treated like everyone else with the Ironman dealer, (mentioned in the previous video) I find that hard to believe. If that were the case it would seem to me you would not advertise for them. Just want to bring a little balance to this and make people aware if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation that I found myself in. Ironman will leave you hanging. I think Ironman is one of the worst companies one could deal with. I am saying this in the interest of the people. I am sorry if this may offend you however I am being honest and it is in the hope others will not have to go through what I went through.

[@JourneyUnknown]

Hi Ian, You've clearly had a bad experience with your Ironman dealer, which we can sympathise with because, as mentioned in this episode, we have had similar problems with other companies. Let us be perfectly clear. We have absolutely no affiliations with Ironman or any other company for that matter and were not given any special service because we are content creators. The reason why we took our Landcruiser to Discover 4x4 is because they built our previous two cars, and we couldn't fault their workmanship.

[@ianmason8774]

@@JourneyUnknown I will have to take your word for that. It would seem to me if you wanted to be treated the same as all the other customers you would not have mentioned them in the first place. Surely you are not sincerely saying they would not be influenced in any way by you promoting them. I know if I were them I would. I would give you a little better treatment. But hay, I would not be affiliated with them.

[@JourneyUnknown]

Thanks lan, it's easy to read into. we weren't asked to film anything, definitely didn't film the store to promote them. It was filmed for the story line of our episode. lm not here to change your mind or promote anything. The car was booked in well in advance it took a week and a half to complete, and we paid full price for their work. not every channel gets kickbacks or special attention.

[@ianmason8774]

@@JourneyUnknown I will have to take your word for that. Begs the question however, why would you promote them if you wanted to be treated the same as all other customers? Rhetorical. Looks like a duck, quacks like a duck ... Anyhow, I hope you have a good time doing your lap and I wish you the best.