Latest 79 series Modifications by Ronny Dahl

[@mavericmorph5358]

Hard core off roading. So addictive. So expensive. So rewarding.

[@seanflanigan4508]

G'day Ronny. Refreshing to see the evolution of just one vehicle and your process and explanations behind each evolution. One thing you have been very proactive with is addressing weight. I would expect with this new tray and all the weight well forward and down low, the angles you can now tackle (with confidence), particularly side slopes, are noticeably steeper than previous builds would have handled. Wheels... Have been a fan of alloy wheels for years, but a number of bad experiences with losing alloy wheels by myself and several friends, has returned me and friends to using steel wheels too. One thing about steel wheels, required wheel nut torques are always higher, and while it may only be an extra 10-15 ft/lbs, this is a significant gain in clamping force of a wheel onto an axle. On a more social note, enjoyed meeting you recently at the Perth 4wd show, and enjoyed ribbing my mate Shane with "no useful encouragement at all" when he had a crack at your tyre plugging challenge (despite chewing on the plug, for lubrication to save time, he pushed it all the way through and had to start again!!!).

[@jetset8888]

The dust over my kit with an open tray would drive me crazy - canopy all day every day for me

[@jasonmark6942]

10 years old 79 but looks pretty damn good Ronny you do really know your ride well good stuffs brother keep it coming

[@k.h.4245]

After so many kilometers and adventures, you have a binding to that truck. Reasonably its just a thing, but emotionally its more than that. So repairing and improving, trying different things is the way to go. Keep it going that way 👍🏼

[@caltravels9454]

totally agree, had my Hilux 10 years, haven't changed much, more just replacing worn out parts, mainly driveline, clutch and suspension, the engine is a rock. learned so much doing it myself and saved a tonne of money, to change vehicle would make no sense.

[@DriftaholiC]

I run Hutchinson Rockmonsters. Bead locks ae nice. I'm not scared of alloys because I check my lug torque before every trip. I think everyone should steel or alloy wheels.

[@newport5504]

So you lost your sponser?

[@NathanKingOverland]

Great video, Ronny! Love the new setup.

[@mazevx2451]

Building a new vehicle every year or two is not nice to say the least, building various iterations of the same vehicle over some years is much closer to the reality of people. I appreciate that!

[@entropyachieved750]

I like the fact that its an older vehicle and your trying new things, shows that just show case the latest is just marketing for those products not how they really hold up over the years

[@caltravels9454]

Why the CC? Where's Torbs? Live streams? Why only ten minutes per week now? love the new setup cobber. Congrats on being on channel 7, although it is all stuff we've seen already.

[@SUPERTRUCKER166]

They need it to be 10min for ad sense revenue. Not that it matters as it’s all 2nd grade content because he is still under the assumption that the free to air strategy is the way to go. Sat afternoon slot in summer means he is dead in the water before it even aired

[@reconadventures9257]

Mitch you have no idea lol.

[@SUPERTRUCKER166]

@@reconadventures9257 ok mr 373 subscribers, i bow to your infinite wisdom on the matter of youtube analytics

[@reconadventures9257]

@@SUPERTRUCKER166 lmao coming from someone who's only got 163 you must know everything.

[@SUPERTRUCKER166]

@@reconadventures9257 except difference is I’m not trying or upload videos at all, so yeah. Oh and in just 1 video I have more views then your entire channel 5x over, and that one video gave enough revenue for a new tv

[@lewisirvine8065]

I drive a modified XJ here in the UK, im soon migrating to WA, if heard the laws there are savage for modified 4x4, how can you guys get properly lifted landcruisers and tyre sizes? Is it just WA thats so strict?

[@Dan-rg7jj]

Here's one for you. Box trailers generally come with a cage. Ute trays? Never. Whats going on in the industry. There is zero worth in not having a cage up to roof height. 300mm side are only good if you are hauling gravel. No cage if you are running a canopy. Cages should be a thing and standard accross the industry. Trust me after having them i would never complian about having to jump over or open doors. They look tough too. Imagine all these sheet alloy try guys start making cages. Something to dream about.

[@adrianlanciano4454]

modifying your rim is illegal, should have just brought legal hutchinson rock monsters double beadlocks

[@tonycook2347]

Great Stuff Ronny, easily been the best channel for information regarding my 76 and 4x4 info in general, since I got into offroading 5 years ago.

[@jase6827]

Tray looks like a over sized Norweld , Need a Chassi extension. But still looks like 99% of 79 series getting around

[@op2352]

15.5L/100 ... jeez and I thought my FJ was hungry

[@johnpeake-livingretired]

When will learn that the 79 are not great, who build a off roader with the alternator in the lowest point, yes you forgot the spare alternator for when you go away, Diesel is going through the roof about time you changed in petrol, turn it out get a Jeep, you’ll never look back only to see how bad the Toyota was once you do !

[@MrRoskoPeko]

How many K’s you clocked up in those 10 years Ronny?

[@4xhoser]

Ronny, the way you run your channel I prefer over everyone else's on KZbin, except maybe @StoryTillNow from Canada 🙂🤘🇨🇦

[@chrisfanchier2318]

I don't recall anything with the roof rack and table. Some input on that would be great

[@mdkol9346]

Great video once again! Been seeing the changes all those years from full blown canopy with the disco lights, to 1/2 canopy with the secret axe placement sparkling water maker and now no canopy. I supposed it depends on how your trips are eg getting shorter and you also got the PC trailer for long trips. Was wondering how much rear winch will be used. Thanks for the info Ronny. The Sleipnir has put up well from all the adventures in went through..

[@richardfoshee3244]

What are some of the downsides of Line-X'ing your entire tray?

[@patroln48]

Yep! There's nothing like the old school steel rims. 👍

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

Tubliss for trucks. It works great for Enduro

[@thomasjeges1592]

Are you not worried about theft with all your exposed gear in the tray?

[@pieterengelbrecht6202]

Great show Ronny, been watching the show since the Hilux days. Curious to know the brand of the steel rims, $105/ea is a bargain

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Got a discount with my mates at SWAT

[@chairmanoftehboard]

So how did the PCOR tray hold up then?

[@outdoors5352]

4:15 No longer sponsored by Engel fridges?

[@Mosesk1988]

As illegal as RUNNING NO DPF 🤣🤣😘

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic episode, love the new tray, will be interesting to see how it goes

[@explorelife2968]

So no more PCOR rims, tray or camper 🤔

[@paulmeadow1764]

Ronny I average 12.3 l per hundred km in my 2019 troopy weighs in at 3.2 t 270 litres fuel 80 litres water half draws front false floor sleep inside with Engel draw fridge and 60 litre Engel fridge freezer. Standard motor no mods just BP51 with 3780kg gvm upgrade warn 12s winch very happy.

[@erickillg811]

So one thing that I have noticed with people from Australia is nobody is building full cages on their 4 x 4‘s. You’ll spend 20 or $30,000 in camping gear and other accessories on a rig that cost over $50,000 to start with but you don’t build cages of some sort and only resort to aftermarket protection parts. Why is that. Doesn’t anybody in Australia know how to weld. Not trying to be rude I’m just curious because I’ve been watching videos in Australia for many years and 99.999% you never see anyone with a cage to protect their rig. If you look at a lot of rigs in the states will take any old crappy beat up Toyota Ford ranger jeep Cherokee etc. and put a cage on it so that when we do take it out on the trails it doesn’t get bashed and you can keep it relatively nice for a long time. Just some thing that I’ve noticed so my question is why don’t more People have cages on the rigs

[@SimonElenor]

They are not a pain in the arse to fit! I have been running the Staun version for many years. The Staun's valve stems go 180 degrees apart though. Strange on that brand. I will have to check them out as Staun no longer make theirs. OH look you went back to steel wheels, amazing! Its so funny. I alot of people argue with me about steel wheels. I have been offroading for about 31 years now and i learnt my lesson about aftermarket alloys a long time ago. Now i run only steel and NEVER have a problem.

[@andrewnabos937]

Hehehehe we're using that in the Philippines for 4×4 competition since 15 years ago. I order in Melbourne and send to Philippines. Hahahahah. Very nice product. Yeahhhh bid locks.

[@johnflynn556]

It is interesting see the evolution from the usual "bigger-is-better" canopy set-up back down to a basic tray and ditching all the bling (e.g. rear winch) that is not really needed.

[@nathanduly572]

Are you still running parabolic suspension? If yes, what brand? Do you recommend on an n80 daily?

[@taranis616]

Did you balance the Treps with the inner beadlocks? I’m interested to know if tyres with the beadlocks balance.

[@eudpauf]

Saw your 79 and little bear going west on the Eyre Hwy last week. We just did the drive to Perth and back from east coast.

[@Lancelot.666]

Gday Ronnie mate love your work. I have a 100 series V8 petrol do you think you lose HP by fitting 285 muddies or 33s?

[@pb8582]

Did you went from 33 to 35???

[@yorkchris10]

I like the evolution. Have you thought about adjustable windscreen height...

[@jasonpen777]

I'd be super pissed slicing a sidewall on a brand new tyre. As life changes so does the set up. Though I don't see any protection from the weather, sun or rain. Does that weigh on your mind?

[@paulmeadow1764]

Hey Ronny looks good you'll be back to narrows next . Then you'll have a tough vehicle😊👍

[@kgositheophilusbakwena3632]

More on the Truppy Please

[@Fernweh4x4andadventure]

The thing I like is what you said trial and error. The part I kinda want most is wether buying a now 100k vehicle is worth the extra fuel cost, low articulation, is the reliability and price worth it?

[@mouss198]

Nice set up Ronny it looks more practical. I like the wheels set up. I have a question for ya please! The fridge at the back exposed to all that heat, dose it still work with no issues? As I am setting up a ute and don't like the canopy idea. TIA

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

I want a video explaining the history of the 79,like when did he buy it, or how it look like when he bought it, and that stuff.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Plenty of videos on this already across the channel mate 😉

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

@@Ronny_Dahl which one is the early one you have?

[@the_curry_cruiser]

New 79s are made in India 🤣

[@leonkane8240]

Hi Ronny I get a great deal of satisfaction from doing upgrades & mods to my vehicle, for the most part it is not on the level that you do it, is a bit more sticky tape & paper mashe. It is as much a journey in process as it is going on a 4wd trip. I wonder if you did not answer the following question on purpose. This internal bead lock, is it road legal?

[@triggerhappy8872]

Why ya pull the handbrake on for when ya pulled up at the start????? LOL 😂

[@overlandworld2253]

New vehicle with new stuff...I love the dig at certain others and one person in particular 😉😀

[@jag131990]

Sensing a trend here, first the wheels now the tray. Will we swap out that trailer next? Wait and find out!

[@Jesus0027]

Hi Ronny, great ep the tray looks awesome, just wondering what brand of rims you have ? Cheers

[@shanenorwell8580]

Love it mate. If you have the opportunity to continual evolve your vehicle why wouldn’t you.

[@papaloo2000]

The downside of open tray is when you have no choice but a full send scenario, might have to walk back to see if everything is still there or fallen off.

[@kevinryan7649]

Hey mate I’ve always wondered what do you do when it rains and your fridge is out in the open

[@shanegolding436]

English subtitles when you’re talking English 🤔

[@mrlux80]

Steele's 🤣🤣🤣🤣 back to the 50's ay Ronnie 🤣🤣🤣🍻

[@QueenslandOverland]

Just for a laugh, you should fit the smallest possible rims and tires and then take it for an offroad test

[@Av3nGeRX]

Project black??

[@247geoffers]

Great to see some better whiskeys making their way into your cabinet mate 🙌

[@jesse980315]

Why was the fuel so hard to fill/measure?? Was a brown Davis tank setup right? Don't they come with separate fill points too??

[@Ronny_Dahl]

My previous tray only had one filler option which I was forced to split

[@jesse980315]

@@Ronny_Dahl gotcha! Thought it was a new tank. Sounds like the pipe to the back was just too small and was backing up making the bouser switch off?

[@Sh4dow682]

Why the subtitles?

[@fawshaw3361]

Hey Ronny, if the factory steel wheels came in a wider size, would you consider using them on the 79?

[@West4ea]

The old tray looked better. But the options for Better storage on this one make sense.

[@damienfrizzell9394]

hows te powder coat goin on your front runner? cause mine was poo

[@dirtroads.sandycoves]

I've ran internal beadlocks before and they work a treat... terrible on road but puts the tyres out of balance alot

[@chir0pter]

Awesome rig, interesting to see what you got up to with the Treps

[@cormblue]

Love to see you changing your kit! Keep it up, gives the rest of us the knowledge of where to spend our hard earned $$$ Cheers!

[@anbu999]

Can store spare prop shaft and axle in that secret box.

[@benjaminnissen7977]

Keep it up mate Always good content Good work

[@mountainconstructions]

Will never end

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I don’t think so mate 😂

[@outbacknomad9939]

Can't wait to see wat his changed on the 79 next week lol 😂

[@willian.direction6740]

Thanks Ronny great to see some nice growth back on the Bendleby Ranges after so many years of drought.

[@thenameiwantedwastaken]

I'm not a huge fan of 79s but this rig is sick

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Thanks mate, I think so too 😄

[@Ztunr]

@@Ronny_Dahl guessing swat done the beadlocks too

[@harryp6915]

Hahahaha, the bloody wink got me good.

[@TheCambelltown]

Digging the spares box idea. Having a semi-permanent sealed box keeps everything out of the way and not a complete pain in the arse to access in a pinch.

[@destnations5588]

I'm of the same thinking as your last statement, but I am doing the same with the Dreaded and Hated AWD Subaru Forester, I want to R and D to help others make an informed decision. Great video btw Ronny, I really enjoyed the break down and walk through.

[@dbadventures9869]

I have a GU patrol ute that is my 4WD adventure/touring vehicle of choice, however, my daily driver is a 2007 Subaru Outback with 30mm suspension lift (about to get a Subieliftoz 50mm lift) larger A/T tyres and the centre diff lock switch. I can vouch for how capable the Subaru AWD system really is. Of course, the Forester is better again with more clearance. Good luck with it mate. I wish you well. 👍

[@blairskevington6631]

looks like a cool tray, good to see the explaination of the littles things eg the corners of the tray, also its great to see a touring setup that within a few minutes you can have a flat deck ute

[@NBM397]

So, basically you now have tubed tyres, generating a lot of heat. Yes, defo don't run on them on the highway in Oz.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Yep 💯

[@MicahBell_1860]

When are you going to update that hat?

[@warrenpfo]

Some really great changes to the 79, it looks great. Could you let me know the name of the storage boxes on the back they look great for keep gear in. Thanks

[@West4ea]

Front runner wolf pack pro

[@chrispurdie2394]

Nice Ronny - liking your work.

[@MrBraden17]

I've always wondered how do you pronounce your number plate?

[@paulfleming7246]

My thoughts too on the number plate - do tell please Ronnie and keep up the great work!

[@bamafencer12]

Amazing mate!!! So badass!

[@jamesgregory1877]

Are you not worried about things getting stolen out the back?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Most of that stuff is only in there when I travel. The boxes are lockable to.

[@jimmcallister8907]

Great to see you keeping & modifying/ updating your vehicle. I have only ever ever kept 2 cars less than 10 years. One was a bucket of S#$t & the other stolen! Your car becomes a part of you & your identity ! Keep up the good work

[@robras2850]

No it doesn’t I have a Honda get fucked 😂

[@theworkshopmechanicchannel3296]

I’ve fitted that style of bead lock, The amount of lead weight that was needed to balance them was beyond the joke

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Yep 😂 that’s why I only have them on my play/extreme tyres

[@cyclemoto8744]

Thanks Ronski. Cheers

[@OffroadandRemote]

That’s a good looking tray! Are you going to put a canopy back on Ronny?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Not at this stage and not likely in future. I’ve got a troopy as an enclosed vehicle and I like the 79 in ‘Ute’ form. Sealed boxes and bags keeps the dust from spoiling my fun 😉

[@craigquann]

Bet you a 6pack that your next trip out.... You're gonna need that rear winch....

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I’ve used it 6 times just for the sake of convenience of not turning the 79 around. The only time I really needed was when Torbs winch was disabled. You sure a time might come but there is always a workaround if that would ever be the case 👍

[@craigquann]

@@Ronny_Dahl yea, personally I'd never fit one either... But you never know, especially with how remote you travel and while towing. Too bad you couldn't find a removable solution to mount and dismount depending upon the trip you're taking.

[@grantlouw3182]

Every time I see your 79 makes me want to this and that mod to mine. Then I look at my bank balance, reality strikes and I just make do.

[@the_curry_cruiser]

Just get a Curry Cruiser mate 🤙

[@grantlouw3182]

@@the_curry_cruiser Yeah na, I won't be selling my 79 anytime soon mate🤠

[@RobbMinion]

love your content, Im interested to know if the hole of your weight savings came from the winch delete or is the tray itself a little lighter then the previous one?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Both lighter tray and less weight by removing winch

[@Tom-lf8hx]

Curious to know how much it changed the over all weight, im guessing its about 3.2T 🤔

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Loaded or unloaded is the biggest Question. I’ll get both figures done and let you know in the first quarter of 2023

[@Tom-lf8hx]

@@Ronny_Dahl cheers mate, have a good xmas/newyears aswell 👌

[@mikaugo]

How many k's has the old girl done now?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

252525 but in reality more like 280k

[@scribehades]

Steel rims rule 😄

[@alfiegreen8924]

portal difs

[@davidnalls8628]

Love the updates!

[@luvuyompapa9366]

Champ🤝