😍$180k+ DREAM 4WD!🤑 Custom Coil-Converted 76 Series Tow Tourer

[@paulhardie9450]

Nice to see someone’s Dreams turn into reality, ya working hard for it but gee ya going to enjoy every Dollar ya spent and take us along for ya ride ! Thanks for all the effort you guys put in 👍 Much appreciated .Keep on Cruising 70’s style lol

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much, mate. We're extremely grateful 🙏

[@frankguernier2280]

An excellent review of your set up with a lot of thought gone into it. The choice of vehicle is certainly a personal one congrats.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much 👍

[@justinduffield3098]

We own a 76 and that rear setup is the best I've seen. thanks for sharing.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

That's awesome to hear. Thanks so much!

[@outandaboutinoz]

🎉its a great truck, well done, we love our 76.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers guys!

[@jorobson1]

I like your thinking with the cruiser. We run a fleet of single cabs and double cabs in my workplace. I love them for their simplicity but hate them for their agricultural drive. They are over priced for what they are but they are tough but not like they used to be when they ran the 6 cylinder engine. We had a 200 series landcruiser to tow our 22 van for several years. It towed it very well but it was always on it limits. We have recently changed out to a 2500 series American truck. What a difference, it's the next level up in comfort, power and economy. I look at all the Toyota builds with chopped and extended chassis and gvm upgrades etcand the chev looks very good buying in comparison. Yes the American truck is big but you can still take it places (we got out to south lefroy without any pinstripes). Love your setup but extra payload and room of a American truck takes your travel to the next level.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks, mate. Appreciate you sharing your experience and perspective. The American trucks are definitely appealing when it comes to full-time towing. It would've really pushed our budget though to get it to this level.

[@stevereed6334]

Great video. Love your setup. My dream vehicle ! Keep up the good work

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Awesome. Thanks 😊👍

[@coolstar2398]

I really like this set up mate. I wouldn't be surprised if I see more setups similar to this out on the tracks.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers, we're stoked with it 👌

[@__lancaster]

You deserve a way bigger following than you have. Great content and keep pushing! Safe travels.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Ah, thanks for that. Much appreciated 👍

[@PeteWilsonAHCPhotography]

Amazing to watch how you have built your ultimate tourer. So plaased you are happy with it.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks again!

[@rogercole9942]

I think some people need to take a breath before posting such negative garbage in the comments. You guys have done an awesome job and have every right to be proud of your rig.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks mate. Appreciate it 👍

[@paibena]

AMAZING AND SAFE TRAVEL SIR

[@stuartbriegel85]

WOW!!!! its a bloody rippa guys i love the 70 series

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much 🙏👍

[@DW-10]

Beautiful Cruiser guys. Impressive to approach it with a function over form attitude and still come out with such a cohesive and unique vehicle. Just a little bit jealous....... kidding......a LOT jealous!!!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much mate. We're stoked with it and you've nailed what we set out to achieve so it's great to hear we've pulled it off.

[@NeilFritz]

I had an issue with the side mounts for our Max tracs, one of them cracked and broke on our trip to the Cape this year, fortunately I found a nice man in Wepa to weld it up for me.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Glad you found someone to help you out! These are the Rhino-rack ones.

[@NeilFritz]

@@TheLifestylePioneers mine are Rhino-Rack brand, any way hopefully you don't have any major issues during your travels

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

@@NeilFritz Oh, right. There you go. No issues so far and we've done some pretty rough roads so 🤞

[@Dingopups]

We love our 76 Truck.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Us too!

[@ratstriton]

Love the set up are they front runner boxes just rearranging my set up and trying to work out the best type of storage box. Great videos keep up great content. Thanks

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers! Yeah, they're the front runner ones. We're thinking of changing them to the TRED ones soon though. They're a bit higher so will be able to fit more in and use the space better.

[@craig3113]

Great content on the build of your dream touring rig. Was great to catch up while we were over in the west. Hopefully will see you back on the east coast soon. Just wondering who done the PPF wrap on the car, as it looks fantastic.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks mate. We got it done by Scrubs Car Detailing in Brissy.

[@darrenschmidtke2843]

Hi Guys, a great walk around. Re the mounting of the hand set, you can get a magnetic mount for the GME radios which work very well

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks mate 👍 We have one of those, just deciding where to mount it. They don't stick to the dash particularly well.

[@cave_earthworks]

Good job on the build mate

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks mate 👍

[@b.m.8770]

What a beaut run through. Thanks. With all the beach workouts it gets is there a preference for anti-corrosion?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks 👍 Just regular cleaning at this stage. Do you have any experience with it?

[@b.m.8770]

@@TheLifestylePioneers I knew someone who was using an ‘Electronic Rust Protection System’ on the vehicle which from which I understand sends a negative charge through the body of the vehicle and the draw on the battery was apparently minimal. I haven’t put one on our rig yet but looking at a solution that works long term and gets to the spaces I can’t inspect for corrosion. All the mega best in the travel btw 👍

[@frankcurulli1244]

Great overview! Very practical.......though surprised you didn't mention seat comfort, especially since you are driving full time. I would have thought you may have fitted Recaro after-market seats...... Thanks, Frank

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers, Frank. We might one day, but we're surprised how comfy the factory ones are considering the bad reputation they have.

[@paulgambo01]

What was the company you mentioned for the side steps? Barnies? Thank you

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Legendex 👌 (owned by Barney)

[@peterdebus8717]

Awesome build, very impressive, love it. You highlight how the 3M PPF wrap repels water and dirt very effectively. 3M have been in the headlines re their PFAS (aka forever chemicals) and related products causing high cancer rates and countless cases of environmental PFAS contaminating in AU and overseas, they have poor transparency record on this. PFAS is/was used in water repelling products, so wondering if they use PFAS in their PPF products, IDK, but would be worth finding out, my brief googling on it didn't find anything. Would be great if 3M confirmed PFAS or related chemicals are not in PPF products, so we could be sure use of PPF is not causing more PFAS contaminating and exposure to car occupants. All the best to you, thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures and insights.

[@benfarmer94]

Hey Guys another great video! With the shorter wheelbase (compared to the ranger) do you find that the caravan pushes the rear end of the car around any more when you hit a bump at speed, or is it comparable? We have a PM canvas wheel bag as well and love it, we got a length of electrical conduit and a few t's and corner fittings and made up an internal frame to 'perk' the bag up, we call it a "bin bag boob job"

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Hey, Ben. It's not something I've noticed, or payed close attention to. Overall though, I'm stoked with how well the 76 tows. Great idea for the PM bag, cheers.

[@konyac1]

Greeting from SA. Love the build and has given me inspiration towards my own overlander. Out of curiosity when you say the build has cost you guys around $190K is that including the caravan or just what's shown?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks! $190k is for the car, it's about that again for the caravan.

[@dc-rb1ui]

Hey guys, nice job. Tons of good info for my upcoming Troopy build, thank you. What's the new gvm/gcm?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Awesome, thanks 👍 GVM 3900kg, GCM 7400kg

[@travellingourcountry4949]

Hi Simon or Liz what is your GCM of your fantastic 76 build and mods ,very informative of cost analysis on why you require reliable and fit for purpose mods to a 4x4

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much. Our GVM is 3900kg and our GCM is 7400kg. Keeping in mind how light the 76 is from factory (about 350kgs lighter than a 300 series) gives us over 1600kg of payload in the car.

[@troymarshall3621]

Love it fella I have 79 very similar they are bloody great truck all the sooks that bag it are just jealous Gu boys 😝😂

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Right on

[@markh6676]

those rivets would do my head in😉 a panel beater would make them disappear like magic, or, get some TLP & 76 badges made up to cover them. Talk to Chris at Desert Spec in Dalby for a vinyl floor kit, did it for my single cab, goes over carpet.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Awesome, thanks for the info 👍

[@harleyboo6951]

Nice rig but was thinking how expensive it was but just watched ADUs walk around of there GMSV 2500 HD which costs over $400,000. Makes the 76 almost look like a bargain..lol..

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😆 yeah, it's all relative

[@lappingozoffgrid]

Pull grommet from clark rubber might be better option for blocking side mirror hole. If not round plastic internal chair tip from clark rubber.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks, we'll check it out 👍

[@stevegordon-hall2732]

I think a NPS 300 is a far better truck to set up for full time travel like some other tubers have. Don’t have to worry about weight and where you going to put things for roughly the same amount of $

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

We can definitely see their appeal. We wanted something more capable as a 4wd though and more practical for day-to-day needs. An NPS was never going to meet our requirements.

[@lappingozoffgrid]

Steve, You need to get on NPS go for good drive. They are not good for touring. Hats off to people riding it while they doing the lap. It drives like dogsh*t and cant take alot of places due to size. It’s nightmare going into City. Driving 70 series which isnt great comfort car but 1000% better ride than NPS. Personally i would get chopped 300 over 70series but it’s another $100k on top.

[@tonyf7997]

Nah - if you want a real off roader OKA mine spec - would walk all over the Isuzu every day and with many spending 170 on the vehicle and same again on their van, not much more in cost .

[@eebags1]

Have you thought about painting the mirror blanking grommets to match the body colour? They’d essentially disappear then for next to no outlay. Can of paint match paint at super cheap and some matte clear and you’re in business.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

That's probably our best option at this point, we're also looking at alternative badges to cover them.

[@17Viking]

Great job 👍. From experience - chuck the mirrors straight over the LandCruiser badge and don't give it another thought. It's better than patching the holes. After a couple of weeks you won't even notice and you won't care what anyone one else thinks about it.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

I see what you're saying, but it looks so bad. We prefer this look for now, but we'll see.

[@17Viking]

@@TheLifestylePioneers it's stylish 🤣

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

@@17Viking 😕

[@quinnmarsden9375]

Looks like a nice rig. Been following your videos and a lot of you tube content creators on my smart tv after work. Good way to unwind after 12hours. If you’re happy with the overall finish product happy and safe driving out there mate. Would be so interested in your honest product review of the JMAXC electric shocks cause I reckon you would give them a good work out. Searched for product reviews for the Alphas and it doesn’t to be many

[@IanBaker-th1vq]

Looks like an awesome touring vehicle. Unfortunately don't have that sort of coin to put into a vehicle like that. I appreciate its your home away from home and full time living on the road, but for some of us just way outside what we can afford. Keep enjoying your travels wherever they may lead you.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks, Ian. It's nice to hear. Like you say, we don't own a house or the things to fill it, which certainly makes a difference.

[@roberthelbig3774]

Do you ever expect to get more for the car at sale time

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

More than what we paid? I doubt it, I think those crazy times are over.

[@barrydyer6543]

Simion i agree with you, spend wright and once,

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers, Barry. There might be some wisdom in there somewhere 😜👊

[@BordertotheShore]

Nice 💯🇦🇺

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks ✌

[@gregwade6719]

bahaha ...Liz he looks at you like the wedding is tomorrow

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😆👊

[@bjjaymilgrau8208]

You guys are legends, thanks for sharing, very good detailed Which gvm did you install? 3900 or 4200?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks, that's great to hear. There's only a 3900kg option for the wagons on coils.

[@SUPERTRUCKER166]

Just think you could have spent 30k less and got a 300 series which is better in every single way, from comfort, to power, economy, ability to tow, technology, offroad performance and reliability. And the last point is interesting because the jmax kits are pretty notorious for damaging diff bearings as the housings aren’t always perfectly true due to heat penetration. Then of course you have the whole wheel stud saga

[@Mr.XRED1976]

Well said that's why we sold our 76 and bought a 300 series better in every way possible

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Appreciate your perspective and opinion, but I think we'd have to agree to disagree. I just don't see a 300 that way. Completely different vehicle with different compromises. You could offer me one +$50k my way and I wouldn't even consider it. No doubt the 300 is more economical and comfortable with a lot more teach (which I see as a negative) but I'd love to see one go head-to-head with our 76 off road and beat it.

[@SUPERTRUCKER166]

@@TheLifestylePioneers there is no compromises with the 300 vs a 76, especially for what you do (which btw is nothing challenging you could go everywhere you have been in a bog stock straight from the sales floor dual cab or wagon in any brand) but the biggest thing you get with a 300 that you can never get with a 70 no matter how much money you throw at it is internal space and comfort. There is a reason why the 200 and now the 300 were by far the most popular touring vehicle out there. And why they sell almost no 76’s at all.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

@@SUPERTRUCKER166 enjoy your 300, I'll enjoy my 76. No regrets here.

[@DW-10]

@@SUPERTRUCKER166 Yep, one of the reasons is supply. Oh and the auto transmission. Is the 300 a better passenger car. (Space, comfort, economy, tech)? No argument. Is it a better touring vehicle? Well if you like tech and heated leather seats maybe. If you want solid axles, a manual transmission and tech isn't a positive probably not. Better is subjective. YOU think the 300 is better, so does wade apparently. Sadly, that does not make it a universal truth. Just your opinion.

[@bradcarey7617]

Nice run down . Loved chatting to you guys at Bullara recently . Despite swapping to the dark side with the new van 😂😂 love the authentic approach to your vids . Brad and Kyles #westraya_adventures

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers guys. Great to meet and chat. Safe travels!

[@bradcarey7617]

@@TheLifestylePioneers Simon, whats the name of the supplier for the fire ext bracket pls mate ? I think you mentioned 70 Fab ? but i cant seem to find them, cheers

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

@@bradcarey7617 search for 'svnty offroad' and you should find them 👍

[@bradcarey7617]

Got it cheers

[@jaredvenema8643]

Man, to spend that coin on the suspension to run a 33in tyre is crazy to me.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

It's engineered for 35's, but 33's make a lot more sense for touring

[@guydraper]

Well done guys ! Was quite the journey , but that’s half the fun. Enjoy !

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Yes! Thank you! 😊

[@peterlevy7679]

Why not a 200 series which has coil

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

A few reasons. The main one being, I don't really like them. They're big. They've too much tech. Independent front end and not enough payload without doing a dual cab chop.

[@scrighto]

Alot of work gone into that, i hope you get plenty of use out of it. May i ask, who do use for insurance, are you able to cover it for all the upgrades?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

That's the plan! We're insured with Club4x4 who didn't have an issue with covering the upgrades

[@ota-outthereadventures510]

Half the people on here have no clue about cars lmao , and think everything is about convenience and comfort not reliability and longevity . I get my v8 76 in two weeks and cannot wait to start the build. Yeww 🤙🏼🤙🏼 and it will still be going strong a long time after half the cars on the market .😂😂 #ifs

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

The funny thing is, it's plenty comfortable enough and like you say, the longevity is key.

[@Jez-a-live]

They say if you park your car and can walk away from it without looking back, you have bought the wrong car...... I bet you look back, I know I do!!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

💯The amount of times I've nearly tripped over walking backwards away from it 😆

[@tonyf7997]

Ha ha ha - your car has just gone up $$$$ as Toyota just banged the gate shut on the V8’s - replacing with a 4 cylinder 😂. Stay tuned as I feel a class action about to happen as the V8’s are falling over like a one legged drunk ! Now for YT’ers it’s going to be interesting when changing out vehicles… towing big vans ..

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Yeah, maybe. Time will tell I guess. It's going to be interesting for sure.

[@Accolades70]

Hmmm NO TPMS? Winch, Rear Bar and recovery points, and power/throttle controller EV9 ?? so another 10K and should be good :-)

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

For sure. We could easily spend more, and probably will. We do have the Torqit throttle controller, though. Forgot to mention it 😜

[@scotthuxtable5121]

Very nice set up, but sorry guys it’s far from a ‘minimalist’ one. You’ve got to be kidding right to describe it that way?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

I guess it's all about perspective. Everything we own could fit in one room of some people's houses. It's not minimalist as a weekend tourer, but as a full-time tourer it's a lot less than what a lot of people have.

[@boc3499]

Uncomfortable, underpowered and worst of all unsafe.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Interestingly, it's probably the most comfortable 4wd we've owned. It's definitely the most capable. And it's got more power than we need.

[@stevegordon-hall2732]

@@TheLifestylePioneers More comfortable than a Ranger you would be the only person on the planet that would think that I reckon.Didn’t you spend another 60k on it to make it more capable.

[@boc3499]

@@TheLifestylePioneers ok, in fairness comfort and power are subjective, so if you are happy with it then you are happy with it. But the safety of a 70 is objectively terrible, with the amount of travel you do how can you justify spending that much and putting the family at risk?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

It's capability on a whole different level. A lot more comfy than the Ranger, especially off road.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

@boc3499 You're right, very subjective. I don't look at the safety aspect the same way. It's not how I think about it. Everything is a compromise.