Overland Troopy Build: EPIC UPGRADES in Episode 2! You won't believe the transformation

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Enjoying your build series guys. Watching with interest! 🙌

[@Phil_McAvity]

For someone like myself who’s waiting for their 70 to arrive I’ve been hanging out to watch these build series videos. It would be real good/helpful if you could mention the RRP of the products you’re using. I appreciate prices may differ but a rough guide would be extremely helpful.

[@OverlandTravellers]

We are keeping a spread sheet of all our expenses so I reckon a video just on that would be helpful.

[@RoamingRooma]

You are not the only one Phil

[@jdttyson2238]

I concur Phil $$$

[@ABC-js7lz]

Hey Matt, car looking great!! I didn’t catch who installed the ppf for you? Cheers.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Hey mate, it was a local guy in western Sydney his name Trevor and his company is Kinetic Signs. He did a great job.

[@ABC-js7lz]

Thanks very much

[@HammerRocks]

Good work on getting PPF before you took it on the road. PPF are really a "must have" these days. Specially when new 4WDs cost tens of thousand of dollars. They are a cheap protection for your rig. IMO, just as important as pre-filter fuel filter kit, and catch-cans on diesel engines.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Honestly I think the money will at least be made back if not more when the car is sold.

[@paulclarke4431]

Love the trimming on the seats. Was gonna say it looks just like an 80s G wagon. Goes well with the Sandy Taupe

[@OverlandTravellers]

It’s the same fabric. The forbidden paring

[@michaelzanotto8469]

Great to see you fitted the big bogan tyres, convenience is less important than looks. Good on ya for going for the look and admitting it!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Yeah if people ask me what tyres to put on I’d genuinely tell them to strongly consider a sensible size 😅

[@OverlandTravellers]

@@lastknownlocation8760 yep they are zero offset so still center to the bearing

[@KarlEller]

The Bushwrapz PPF is good stuff. I've got their Cape (budget) kit on my Triton, and it's still going strong after 6 months of abuse. When it's due to be replaced, I'll probably be going up a level to the mid-range kit you have, it's a lot thicker and self-healing, so shouldn't show marks as easily as the budget kit does. You absolutely need two people to install it, I made the mistake of doing it by myself and there are definitely a few spots that it shows. Should only take a couple of hours with two people.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Good to hear other people’s experiences with it thank you!

[@GB-cm6yy]

Coming along nicely guys. Cant wait to see more build episodes.

[@lukeblackeby28]

Great video! What’s that last song playing at the very end of the video? Can’t find it 😅

[@MC-rc5dh]

Hello, we are installing the same flares as you and wanted to ask what bolts you used and if you have any photos of the installation?

[@michalkosek6276]

Hello, can I ask about the color code of the car?. I like them a lot. thank you Michael

[@warrencramer4516]

Loving this new machine!! You won't know yourselves coming from Elsie!!

[@jowly1462]

So many expensive upgrades needed for a 100k car....

[@OverlandTravellers]

I don’t know where people get the 100k from, we got ours for 70k unregistered.

[@HardstylePete]

If you adjust for inflation all the old classics are expensive. My 99 gu patrol would cost about 95k in 2022 dollars.

[@OverlandTravellers]

@AVRO already have the video filmed but I got the price wrong for something so I have to re shoot it. But it will be out in a week or two.

[@bradw9556]

Really enjoy your build series videos. It was the build series on Elsie that introduced me to your channel. So good. Quick question, and apologies if I’ve missed it, but are you going to run a bull bar?

[@OverlandTravellers]

Yep defiantly running a bull bar that will be a future episode

[@TheForthElement]

best looking troopie i seen on YT yet 🤘

[@shanenorwell8580]

I’d be genuinely interested to know your feelings between the 2 troopies once you’re done. Apart from power and front coils they’re very similar vehicles when you think about it. Still just basically a steel box and a coupe of seats really considering you did all the sound deadening, seats ect in lc as well.

[@OverlandTravellers]

I’m actually going to do an old vs new video just for a bit of fun. I’ll tell you now the 40 flexes better 😂

[@TheSukhbirgrewal]

Thanks for the video, as I’m waiting for my Sandy 78 next year its good to get an idea on these upgrades. Not going with a lot but some for sure.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Always good to see what other people are doing :)

[@HardstylePete]

Yes. 35s. Heaps of benefits over the 33s. Much larger and deeper lugs.

[@OverlandTravellers]

And they look so damn good

[@marktindall4753]

I wish Toyota did a Troopy that is bare no seats no bumpers just to try and keep the costs down

[@OverlandTravellers]

They are put on to be taken straight off

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic video, showcasing some fantastic products. Good old fashioned service is a rare thing these days

[@OverlandTravellers]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jamesmazurstudios]

I love the seats. Did the new seats fit directly onto the original seat tracks/sliders? Did you need any additional hardware to fit them?

[@OverlandTravellers]

They fit with an adaptor kit but it uses the stock rails :)

[@tobyjacob8701]

Love the cruiser company wheel carrier, great design, better then Kaymar in my opinion! Mint looking rig! Greetings from PNG!

[@alxa6421]

Does Superpeg beat Kings Awning?

[@OverlandTravellers]

Absolutely

[@davecurry8300]

I've come in late here, but who & how is this all being paid for ?

[@OverlandTravellers]

We do. We have a business completely separate to this KZbin channel. Some of the gear on the car is sponsored, but there is a big difference between sponsored and free, nothing is free. I’m doing a video soon about everything that has been sponsored and everything we paid for so you can make more informed decisions about your purchases 👍🏼

[@merinofarmeragriculturewor4623]

Can’t beat the old 75 series Landcruiser troopy .. all new 4x4 are not that good

[@OverlandTravellers]

The 75 was defiantly one of the best Landcrusiers made.

[@merinofarmeragriculturewor4623]

@@OverlandTravellers yer it sure is mate. Would love to meet u both & take a picture of our rigs together 👍

[@17Viking]

Great content thanks. I'm interested to know what the hype is with gearstick extensions. I have a 70 series and if the driving position is correct (not like you're in a banana lounge) the standard gear position is great. Wouldn't the extension increase the arcs you have to move through when changing gears making it counter productive?

[@OverlandTravellers]

It’s probably personal preference, whatever feels right for you. Maybe I’m used to the old 40 and that gear stick is very high.

[@17Viking]

@@OverlandTravellers Cheers 👍. I'm looking forward to see your build progress. Especially how that rear bar performs - I've got one on order.

[@laloolhouvum1634]

A mate of mine with his little suzuki gypsy (zek) cross a river with a bit to much momentum cause of the unstable river bed. Water splash back into his forward facing snorkel (it was bad day). It won't be a big deal on a big and tall rigs like LC troopy, Lc79s etc on 35s with 3/5 inch lift.

[@petermercer5968]

I have magnetic panels for my JK jeep wrangler. I got them from the US the website also had magnetic panels for Toyota. The idea come from a KZbin channel You can remove the panel anytime. I've been using them for 4 years and they work great .

[@dougneville9097]

Thanks guy's,we are really enjoying the build everyone has different idea's.We did our 79 build in2017 and still loving it.Look forward to the next ep.Thanks.👌🏾👍🏾

[@aussiemetalkid00]

Personally for a vehicle of this price, its use and future abuse I would've gone FULL custom PPF as they apply it in all the nooks and edges. Bushwrapz DIY doesn't cover everything but I'm sure you'll figure that out in time, but for it's price and diy application you can't really compare it to a proper PPF fit. Make sure you get all the door jambs/sills covered with PPF.

[@harryridley2714]

Hey guys If you end up selling the factory seats let me know or get in touch , located Tuross head so pretty close to Tumut as the crow flys , also where did you get the clear indicators , I brought stedi but they blooming don’t fit , anyway congrats on the build an enjoy guys 👍🏼stay safe

[@chrisgovan6612]

According to Peak Offroad the Troopy has to be almost standard for the engineer to approve the roof conversion. Check out their youtube channel.

[@shaddonaghue]

Nice one guys, it’s coming along nicely. It’s a beast 👍👍🤠

[@ouradventerousdays]

I totally understand about comfort. Cannot wait to see your new troopy coming together.

[@furtherupthetrack7583]

Holly & Matt thanks for the video 👍👍👍

[@Accolades70]

Noice.. gonna need a ladder for the RTT now 🙂

[@cleemensassmannshausen8354]

Looks really cool ! Did it work with the 315s and the stock front bumper? On my Troopy I had issues -even when putting 285s on- with scratching at the fog lamp housing, not on highways but offroad and in roundabouts…. Issue solved with ARB suspension and 3 inch lift…. Looking forward to watching your next mods ! Cheers , mate !

[@OverlandTravellers]

Nah mate scrubs like hell haha…. But the stock bumper won’t be on for long :)

[@jacksneddon2106]

Running the 315s on the TT 2 inch, are you getting any rub at all on full lock or over terrain? Reckon you could get away without rub on the rear without track correction in that lift and tire size?

[@OverlandTravellers]

Yeah mate it rubs quite a bit haha…. Love the falkens and I love the way they look but definitely more convenient sizes to put on.

[@jacksneddon2106]

@@OverlandTravellers are you going to look at stepping down to 305 or 285? or keep the mod plate with engineering and go extra lift?

[@OverlandTravellers]

@@jacksneddon2106 probably leave as is mate.

[@nickleeuwendal7721]

Hi Matt, Love your videos and content , can I gather your sponsers are paying for all the expensive gear being installed to your cruiser. Cheers Nick

[@OverlandTravellers]

We are getting some gear, but also paying for a lot. That being said, all the gear going on is exactly what we want to go on. This is our dream car we won’t put anything on that we don’t like or isn’t any good for the sake of it being free :)

[@reddustadventures]

Loving this build. Watching every step as this is our future Dream Rig. We will Always keep our 105 but really want a Troopy in our lives. Watching you guys build your Dream Rig is really exciting 👌👌

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thanks for the comment appreciate it!

[@fatmanoverlanding]

It's looking good. PPF is a good idea. I'll be wrapping my 80 series once I get it re-sprayed. Are those 35s you fitted? 'Coz if they are, any particular reason you went with that size considering the type of 4WDing you do (ie. touring/overlanding)? Won't that be worse for your fuel economy? Or are you planning to do some hard-core 4WDing soon?

[@OverlandTravellers]

Good question, they are 315’s so close to a 35. A few reasons. Adrian our travel buddy runs the same size so we can share on trips, some people have said they noticed a difference Offroad. But honestly I like the way they look 🤷‍♂️ they are a bit of a pain, they scrub the bumper so I need a bull bar, I probably get worse economy, smaller tyres would probably be better for the touring we do. But I did it mainly because it looks good…. I would suggest people go with more convenient sizes.

[@ROHWheelsAustralia]

The build is coming together really well guys! The Blak Trak's look awesome paired with some big chunky tyres! 🔥

[@OverlandTravellers]

You can't really beat a good set of steel rims for a 70!

[@alainstasse4602]

I bet you'll go back to the valve system for your tyre pressure monitor. I have internal system. I found the caps an absolute pain in the proverbial when you are constantly airing up and down. Your doing an awesome job.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Yeah I did think of that, if I have to remove the small nuts every time then I don’t think it will be for me. They work great so far though :)

[@sturt4043]

I cannot wait until i see your Bendlebys experience. It's one of the best camping spots and definitely the best 4WD spot in the Flinders. We're back for the 4th time next Easter.

[@OverlandTravellers]

We have already made plans to go back!

[@kyleroughley2384]

Love the build and looking at doing my own version soon, what size lift are you running to fit the 315s?

[@OverlandTravellers]

It’s just a 2 inch, it scrubs the stock bumper. Not a convenient size but I like the look

[@Nick-sd7um]

I might have missed it but did you or are you going to regear to run 35s?

[@OverlandTravellers]

No not going to worry about re gearing but we will get a marks Speedo corrector

[@Nick-sd7um]

@@OverlandTravellers yea ok, could be a little tall in the gears then

[@OverlandTravellers]

@@Nick-sd7um it still crawls in first low very well.

[@bjgtrev1970]

Love the wild peak muddies have been using these tyres for around 5 years and have been really happy with them .

[@OverlandTravellers]

The A/T’s we’ve been running have been awesome so I’m keen to see how the muddies go!

[@nrmjessop1257]

With Australian UV levels being so high. What is the expected lifetime for wrap material before it needs replacement ?

[@OverlandTravellers]

They have a 5 year warranty for it so I suppose you could expect at least that but probably more.

[@colinmclaughlin9258]

Looking Awesome

[@johndiaz7240]

Oh boy love it so far

[@grahames9228]

Looking good.

[@davidmilledge221]

Pity they stop making the 80series they still are the best 👌

[@OverlandTravellers]

I would agree that they were arguably the best Land Cruiser ever made

[@ovmied00]

Are they parabolic springs?

[@OverlandTravellers]

Yep from terrain tamer

[@2UZFE]

Raptor coat the fender flares it’s tough as nails 👍🍻

[@OverlandTravellers]

Its great stuff but I think I prefer the look of a clean wrap.

[@chriscuppywhitehead6722]

Beautiful looking home on wheels, but seriously when you're done gallivanting around the country side make sure you put it back in my driveway where it belongs..... with a full tank of fuel.

[@OverlandTravellers]

For the right price we could arrange it one day ;)

[@chriscuppywhitehead6722]

😂❤️ Great video guys, I look forward to them as they come. ❤️

[@OffroadandRemote]

PPFs a great idea. Though in my experience, it isn’t cheap once you factor in labour to apply it 💰

[@KarlEller]

I've got a BushWrapz PPF kit on my Triton, took me about 3 hours on a Sunday afternoon to install it solo, and it would have been a lot quicker if I had someone helping me (Note: You need two people to install, I would not recommend doing it solo). A bigger car like a Landcruiser would take a little longer, but not that much. They are a fairly easy kit to install.

[@OffroadandRemote]

@@KarlEller Thanks for the tip on using two people, I think I will give it a go

[@big5astra]

Someone else also asked but it would be good to know basic costs involved for each upgrade/mod. Cheers

[@OverlandTravellers]

As I said I’ll do a video breakdown of costs

[@big5astra]

@@OverlandTravellers Thanks, somehow missed your comment. Cheers.

[@rael6_4wd]

Absolutely beautiful! 🔥

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thank you 🙌

[@lukehutchinson6754]

Any reason not getting tyres and bits done prior to first rego? Figured it would then mean you can adjust tyres if needed without further hassle. And you will get an idea of weight with the new shoes

[@OverlandTravellers]

I didn’t actually need engineering for the 315’s but they poked out slightly so I need an extra little flare so I left them off for rego. But they added an extra 100kg over stock 150kg if I have both spares on. So a big weight difference and something to consider if people are thinking about putting them on.

[@lukehutchinson6754]

@@OverlandTravellers cheers for the reply, my main reason for asking is that rego in WA relies on weight of the vehicle and this in turn might affect legality of the vehicle which can cause insurance issues if it is ever needed. Looking forward to seeing the next build vid. Cheers 🍻

[@jackpott8584]

6g's + for the seats?

[@OverlandTravellers]

Yep that’s about what they cost for a pair. It’s about the going rate for decent after market seats.

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

So what happens to all the factory seats, wheels and leaf springs you're ripping out? Do they have resale value? Those new wheels look so much better the standards ones are so meh...!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Sold the seats and tires but the suspension will go to scrap.

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

@@OverlandTravellers She's starting to look pretty good - just sayin.

[@OverlandTravellers]

@@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578 we think so as well ;)

[@paulkenny7363]

Awesome vid, really awesome build so far, can’t wait to see the finished product and sounds awesome too

[@Hazardbone]

Looking mint👌

[@OverlandTravellers]

Thanks! 😁