TAKING THE FJ45 OFF ROAD - Its First Camping Trip in 20 Years!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Hope you enjoyed today’s video, big thanks to Skillshare for partnering with us on this one! The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/jmxploring03221

[@Mal_S]

I thought That I would not like this FJ series but you did it so well I couldn't get enough. Love you guys

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks so much! glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@AngryMackAdventures]

The chilli on the rear vison 😂 you guys must be Italian like me 😜 awesome video, can’t beat that v8 sound

[@itsJackandMegan]

Soo good hey! The Chevy has some bloody good power! Loving the boat build mate 👍

[@GR8Tmate]

Great toy, looks good, job well done ……..park it & GET BACK IN THE TROOPY 😎. Nothing can beat ❤️❤️T R O O P Y L I F E ❤️❤️

[@itsJackandMegan]

That’s the plan mate can’t wait to be back in the Troopy!

[@markc-aus]

Very nice. Maybe an electronic thermo fan will help keep her a bit cooler. Increase the airflow.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Could go this way it’s definitely crossed our minds

[@DARANGULAFILM]

You have that looking good with none of the sway-backed mule body drop at the front of the cab. No doubt as a long term owner your oldie will be onto it but for yourself, be watchful of the left side wheel nuts coming loose. Getting water on them crossing a couple of floodways was enough to set them off from dead tight at the beginning of a trip to a wheel coming off after 215 miles on a mix of dirt road and sealed road but mostly sealed road. The front wheel began to rumble and fortunately rode on the Warn hub into the moment I halted when it popped off and the front dropped. Four of the rear left wheel nuts had also lost tension. Another newer Arkana-bodied Toyota also used to loosen the left wheel nuts. There would always be one or two which would snug up when checked. Also watch out for an internal rust in the hollow ends of the track rod and drag link. There is a sort of collar rot happens inside where the ball joint threads reach inside the hollowed ends of the drag link and track rod. Maybe the steel was better on the 1980s vehicles but on a 1967 FJ45 I had, I got a decent scare when I saw just how thin the metal had become from rust. Water gets in through the slots under the clamps.

[@Terranmmhl]

What an episode. The FJ looks bloody unreal and is totally in its element on the beach! You guys certainly haven't lost the vlogging touch. Awesome video again!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks you legend!!

[@Amarillobymorning777]

GR8 VIDEO CLIP!!!! Greetings from North Texas!!! Min 18:49✌️

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Mario! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@craigbutler623]

Awesome video and wow what a truck and scenery!!! Just fantastic. Thank you from cold Canada !!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks so much Craig! Glad you enjoyed this one 😊😊

[@cleemensassmannshausen8354]

hey, random videos are great, makes everything easy going... I‘m following your videos for some time since we have also built our Troopy over the last few years, not yet finished. love your yellow FJ beauty, great job, what you both have created and achieved can‘t be expressed in simple words 👍👍 if you plan to take the loved yellow FJ more often down the beach, think about having a good rust protection for the frame inside and outside and the chassis, it pays out quickly. we did the same for our Troopy, since it was completely unprotected inside and outside undebody. you‘ve spend somuch effort, time and money in your beauty, would be a pity to have rust in or on it... looking forward to following your future adventures ! cheers guys 👍

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for following along legend! Yep fish oiled the whole lot!!

[@GeorgeSoan]

Love it guys! The FJ45 looks stunning on the beach!!

[@itsJackandMegan]

It looks awesome and preformed even better it loves the sand!

[@andrewheffernan5240]

I would love to know the place you camped, looks amazing.

[@Tony-bn6sm]

Love Wedge Island... the dunes there are a blast... Dimples handled so well, but at todays prices, I would hate to have paid for the fuel used driving the 350 on the sand... especially soft sand.... But it handled well... Have you been able to work out the economy of the engine yet? Both on sand and road? Is it the normal 90 Litre tank you have on Dimples? So looking forward to your next video guys... Take care

[@itsJackandMegan]

Wedge is a great place hey! The car went really well off-road it is a 90lt tank and we got around 350km before I filled it back up didn’t wanna risk it as we haven’t fixed the fuel gauge yet. The old man has told me his certain it will get around 450km a tank.

[@ronellekristensen5400]

Just start watching you guys. I am hooked.

[@shaunmoller2666]

Epic episode the FJ 45 is an awesome 4x4 thanks you to greetings from South Africa

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks so much Shaun! So glad you enjoyed this one 🙌🏼

[@MrUltraworld]

The price for gas here in the states right now is about $1.18 Australian per liter. A lot less than you are paying, but the price of fuel here jumped nearly 50% over the past few months. At the beginning of the year, it was about $.90 per liter Australian.

[@itsJackandMegan]

As I write this comment price per litre diesel is around $2.20

[@johnwebb2232]

My Dad had one of these truck's for quite a few year's, Pretty much restored it, but then he sold it and now i think he regretes it. myself i drive a 2016 4runner trail semibuilt for overlanding, can't go wrong with Toyota truck's.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Your right mate good old Toyota. You can’t go wrong!

[@brentmcd12]

Nice video guys ! I wonder if @Roothy has seen this yet? ! what a fantastic location! well done looks like a good trip

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Brent! Such a beautiful part of WA, even on a cloudy day like we had!

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Down under they turn hubs counterclockwise to lock in ?? I've picked up an fj45 in 2019, it was in a garage sitting 25 yrs!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Wow 25 years it must be a beauty!

[@65cj55]

Very Cool Guy's, you can't beat the old V8, have you thought about a Turbo on the Troopy ? it was the best thing i ever did on my 100 series, they love it.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Have definitely thought about a turbo bu so many options what to choose 🧐🧐

[@freespirit_traveller_australia]

What an awesome feeling it must of been to finally drive her on the beach and camp. Good way to test out anything that needs tweaking. Great effort and great video. 😉👌

[@itsJackandMegan]

Was honestly so good and the car did so well!

[@chazzer1969]

Am I allowed to buy prezzies for Ollie? He looks great. Looks like he has done grooming recently. WA door is reopened for vaccinated travelers around the globe. You guys will see a lot more people on your future road trips. All the best to you guys! 💕💑🐕💕

[@itsJackandMegan]

Haha he’s such a happy bear in the back we were so surprised. We gave him a massive shave at the start of summer and he’s just starting to look like his normal self again now 🤣🤣

[@russellbailey2148]

Megantronjack another great video!always look forward to your videos! Keep on trucking thanks?🤜🤟🤛

[@itsJackandMegan]

Megatronjack 😂 love it

[@steve-deltasdad3906]

ah back to basics, good shake down on the build to make sure nothing falls off when ya dad takes it for his first run - like the roof console 🤪🤪 really enjoyed that one guys. Oli was happy just being away and having a play on the beach. 👍😎

[@itsJackandMegan]

😅 that bloody console haha all sorted now tho. Ollie loves a good camping trip!

[@paulwilliams6745]

Awesome video Thanks for Sharing things about your childhood and how your dad got bogged

[@itsJackandMegan]

No worries Paul 👍😊

[@MrDirtBikess]

Since use have had time to reflect from your lap , do you think you could make a video listing your must go places that you miss the most . Thanks :)

[@itsJackandMegan]

Check out this video mate- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHS3aXWpfLOUrdE Listing all of our favourite National parks which to be honest were our favourite part of the lap! I think our only other top spots that weren’t national parks would be the Dampier Peninsula just north of Broome, the great Australian bite and the Eyre Peninsula in SA 🙌🏼

[@kirkyboy5426]

Super cool right man👍

[@skinnytroopy]

You need a hexa tarp. Packs up small and good in windy conditions.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Will look into this haven’t heard of these.

[@rogersayer5714]

Hey this is a great video. I would come and join you someday but you all drive on the wrong side of the road... I like what you have made of the Land Cruiser. Fun times

[@itsJackandMegan]

👍

[@filomenooficial]

Hi , acabei de escrever em seu canal

[@filomenooficial]

😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@adolfadolfovich7297]

Toyota land cruiser 40 series 🇯🇵💪👍👍🎥👍

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

Very tidy rig !!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Phil! We are so happy with how it turned out!

[@TheRat71]

As I said before the battery needs to go back under the tray. It will always be getting in the way by having it in the tray.

[@itsJackandMegan]

👍

[@Hazardbone]

You guys need to do a colab with overland travellers and Elsie the 40

[@itsJackandMegan]

That would be brilliant!

[@MrDirtBikess]

Ive been watching you guys for a long time now , and to see how much you guys have grown in all aspects is absolutely amazing , im super excited to start my lap of australia in the future and i am defiantly noting down the places you go to , keep up the good work guys and thankyou for sharing your journey. the FJ is looking absolutely amazing aswell!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for following along Braedon we really appreciate your kind words 👍😊

[@MrDirtBikess]

@@itsJackandMegan Thanks for the reply , Since use have had time to reflect from your lap , do you think you could make a video listing your must go places that you miss the most . Thanks :)

[@adolfadolfovich7297]

🐕👍

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Congratulations it's awesome you were able to visit those same places. Great story about your dad getting bogged down. Good it didn't happen again. Incredible beaches even with the wind

[@Macka.]

Gday Megan N Jack ... gave thumbs up before i watched LOL ... really looked forward to this one ... at least you have tested that awesome looking rig Now ... ok so sleep wasnt the best but cant have everything hey LOL ... a few kinks to sort ... but ... fantastic resto on it well done to you guys ...

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Macka yep a few kinks to sort but other then that it was a beauty of road!

[@Macka.]

@@itsJackandMegan so when do you tell Megan you are keeping the rig and giving the other one to your dad LOL

[@itsJackandMegan]

@@Macka. the fj is pretty good but the Troopy I dunno haha.

[@kato695]

She has come up a treat, job well done guys!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks mate!

[@lukeb2048]

@ 3:56 lol, too funny

[@indrajunaidi1155]

👍👍👍 the best

[@billlewis7074]

Brilliant video you guys and the reconstruction of the FJ looks outstanding. Absolutely mustard. 🇬🇧🇭🇲🇬🇧🇭🇲👍👍👍

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks so much Bill! So glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@Gordon_L]

Great to see an endangered species such as the 45 alive and healthy in its natural habitat ;-) Have fun guys 🙂

[@itsJackandMegan]

😂😂 was definitely in its natural habitat!

[@outtyrider]

Best comment on here love it

[@Real29824]

Great

[@chotuusian4127]

Good one

[@dougneville9097]

Hey guy's love the vid,welcome to the old school,regarding swag (no poles),imprevise,overcome,adapt you will survive.Thanks loved it😎..

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Doug! So glad you enjoyed this one! Haha definitely too used to our troopy comforts but was so good to get out in the old girl 🙌🏼

[@ishakdadadadabhai9639]

So much fun with u guys Ollie is superb but be careful for him

[@glennpitman6161]

Wow, there’s a road to wedge island ? It’s got to be 26 years since I was in Lancelin. Absolutely love that place, much like you Jack, we had a shack on the beach just north of Lancelin and would go up there in dads fj40. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Yep a sealed road all the way to the shacks now was much better before with no track more of an adventure 😅

[@werdnarellom1529]

Spine shattering ride, leaf springs all round, no power anything, 4 wheel drum brakes ahh the memories, driving FJ 45 s was a full body work out.........

[@itsJackandMegan]

😂😂 you’re spot on mate.

[@carolyndavis4517]

i spent 2.5 years living in my fj45 in the mid 80s , nearly the same set up , dog included. gib river ,cape york fraser island. first 9 months didnt even have an esky. had a ball. thanks for the memorys . i would still travel like that. there is something about doing it basicly

[@itsJackandMegan]

What an adventure that would have been! So good to hear how many people have sentimental memories with an FJ 🙌🏼

[@deirdrefisher2773]

Awesome video, love your enthusiasm so infectious. When your/we are continuously smiling and laughing through your videos, you guys have nailed it. So glad I’ve found your Chanel 😎

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thank you so much!

[@downunderbrandon]

Thanks KZbin for taking me to this channel. Enjoyed your vid and you got an amazing the FJ45. 👍

[@itsJackandMegan]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊👍

[@iantracy6290]

Great fun. I am heading to Fraser over Easter and am looking at a compressor for the tyres. How did the "Thumper" go? First time on sand for my 76 Landcruiser so wish me luck!!

[@itsJackandMegan]

There actually ended up being a petrol station down the road from where we camped so we didn’t end up testing the old thumper 😆 the cruiser will have no problems on Fraser! 😜 enjoy mate!

[@craigjensen4179]

Great Video guys. What a beautiful place to give the FJ a good shakedown. 💪💪

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks so much mate! Such a beautiful coastline up there 🙌🏼

[@HammerRocks]

The FJ is really looking schmick guys ❤️ But it seems a few more shakedown trips are needed to iron out all the bugs. Well, that's what you can tell your ol' man anyway so you can continue using it 😁 Did you get a few thumbs up from fellow 4WDers while driving the FJ? Some just know a legend rig when they see one. 👍

[@itsJackandMegan]

Haha yeah we did get a few! And a lot of looks of disbelief when people saw how fast this old looking car goes 😆😆

[@billcollis431]

some carbuilders ad a head liner on the roof would work well i feel

[@craig1lengyel]

That is a cool vehicle and the fact you use it is just awesome. Wish I had a garage. What a wonderful doggie. I used to love camping when in my 20's, thank you for sharing

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for watching Craig! Really appreciate it 🙌🏼

[@jasonsmith-cu1xg]

Congrats guys on a job well done on the FJ build, looks period correct and sounds awesome. You still do a great job on your VLOGS looking forward to seeing many more.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks so much mate! So keen to get back to the travel vlogs every week 🙌🏼

[@marcodimeglio6667]

I love the chilli hanging from the rear-view mirror

[@marcodimeglio6667]

Whos the italian??

[@itsJackandMegan]

It’s a classic isn’t it!

[@TheMultisportGeek]

Is Ollie a Wirehair Pointer? Awesome dog.

[@itsJackandMegan]

He’s a labradoodle 😊😊 such a clever breed he’s like a little human 😆

[@TheMultisportGeek]

@@itsJackandMegan Damn! I should have thought of that!

[@keithmesser1408]

Great video guys. The FJ looks the part driving on the beach. Take care.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Keith! Really looks like it was back in its natural habitat on the sand 🙌🏼 Thanks for watching mate

[@terryr5062]

Hi Jack and Megan love your show , always great and loved to see the last episode it was so heart warming , just loved it. Keep up the great work..

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Terry appreciate it 😊

[@kempseyadventures7277]

Really pleased and excited for both of you. Great effort to get the legend FJ on the beach. Watching right now - love the 350

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks for watching Graham! Was so good to finally get it on the beach 🙌🏼

[@ssaa8664]

Guys u shouldn’t close up the canopy the heat inside would be bad for the dog leave it open

[@itsJackandMegan]

The canopy was open just can't see it in the video :) plenty of air circulating through the canopy.

[@richarddettmer6021]

Awesome video. Great way to finish off your restoration project

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Richard! So glad you enjoyed the video 🙌🏼

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Great vid guys , the FJ looks and sounds great , goes to show , you dont need all the mod cons to get out there and camp .... tc :):)

[@itsJackandMegan]

It goes so well especially on the sand! A swag Eski and bbq and your set!

[@jasonbarnes5605]

Cool episode once again! What’s with all the wiring hanging at the windscreen?

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Jason. It was from all the radio and speakers that sit in the console I forgot to screw it up properly 😂

[@trevorspary134]

Thanks guys , really enjoy watching 👀 your progress with the ride . Really appreciate the time and effort that you put into your channel. Beth and Trevor, Far North Queensland ♥️

[@itsJackandMegan]

So glad you enjoyed this one Trevor! Have absolutely loved sharing this whole journey, thanks so much for watching!

[@nelskieda1fishing104]

🌅 finally it’s going OFF road! Truck is looking good!

[@itsJackandMegan]

Cheers mate!

[@kerrysongui9582]

Toyota vehicles brings a smile to everyones face 👍😊

[@itsJackandMegan]

Absolutely right there! 🙌🏼

[@jeetts59]

Are you concerned about driving a car without airbags?

[@itsJackandMegan]

Not at all mate.

[@danielalmeida2091]

Great video and editing. Love your FJ and your carefree videos

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Daniel!

[@outtyrider]

Dog in the back of the ute and off camping can't get more Aussie than that.

[@itsJackandMegan]

That’s it mate 😂😂

[@jeetts59]

Great video guys. Driving on the bech is such a novel idea here in vic. Where its illegal.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Didn’t realise it was illegal in vic. Thanks for watching mate

[@bobrodgers2335]

Hi, Job well done, good to see you got your beer at the beach, enjoy you both deserve it. cheers

[@itsJackandMegan]

It was a good bloody beer! Thanks mate.

[@bobw9297]

That is a real jeep V8 no computers no beepers , two stage ac,

[@itsJackandMegan]

That’s it mate old school!

[@arsenalphill742]

Excellent as always. The FJ looked majestic. I was trying to work out where you were, based on where I passed you. I didn't recognise the first spot. I am thinking that maybe you had already gone home to charge your gear and were on way to farm? LOL

[@itsJackandMegan]

Yeah mate we had headed home already and left to go towards the farm! Still a bit of greenery going on around chittering. Even know we have had all this heat lately bloody great area hey!

[@arsenalphill742]

@@itsJackandMegan I love it up here for sure. Coming from South London, having the space is pretty special. LOL At least you know what to buy your dad for Christmas now........ a two-way! LOL Hope to catch ya's again.

[@nathanfitzakerley5805]

Haha. Those wires…. Great job guys.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Was a classic hey 😅😅

[@corbindanylycha5246]

It sounds soo good!! What a beast 👍👍

[@magicworldbyjorg]

..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks so much!

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@itsJackandMegan Thank you very mutch... have a nice Start of the week.... see you….

[@jamescrump8482]

the truck looks awesome

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks mate! We are so happy with it!

[@jamescrump8482]

my Favourite truck the 1970s Fj40

[@kimlock9440]

👍

[@lindmill85]

Congrats guys, well done it looks great. You must feel so proud.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks so much Evan! Definitely feeling proud now that it’s all over 🤣

[@cherylrayes8015]

Well done, glad all the work paid off, enjoy it

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks so much Cheryl!

[@Podge.]

Bloody brilliant guys

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks so much mate!

[@unclemilton815]

Your dad allowed you to take the Beast?

[@itsJackandMegan]

He couldn’t wait for us to take it on an adventure!

[@grahamjones504]

Good to see you guys out again, Ute looks great.

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Graham! It was so good to be out camping again 🙌🏼

[@warrencramer4516]

Congratulations guys! FJ looks stunning 😍

[@itsJackandMegan]

Thanks Warren!

[@Bigchaser01327]

Love the video, back to basics 👍

[@itsJackandMegan]

Cheers mate!

[@rockbiterhd]

Don’t mess up the old mans beast

[@itsJackandMegan]

The old man couldn’t wait for us to take it out on an adventure. It went so well

[@rockbiterhd]

@@itsJackandMegan haha I thought he would be waiting to get his hands on it great job turned out well