Kind of confusing you pair say. I don t want to be rude but, how about a lot of other people being confused, myself included. Might be nice to talk about each 4wd system in depth for that vehicle ie. Hilux manual or auto, new or old. Then talk about the next 4wd system 70 series manual, then the new cruiser 4wd system with the 2.8l & auto box. I have a 105 series petrol auto & 2019 Hilux manual. With the Hilux its all auto locking wheather that is 4h or 4low.
The auto hubs first came out on a late model GQ (not 100% sure if they had em on the first model 80) as nissan had an ad about being in snow and showing off you didnt have to get out in to the cold to "lock in ya hubs"
I reckon if Ronnie bought a Troopy 2.8 his final decision of which 70 to sell would be harder. The 76 really doesn't fit the mould for him, the 79 and Troop can do anything the 76 can. Would've been great to see decision if keeping a V8 or 4 Troopy. You missed his explanation of the auto diff locks it's not a 2.8 spec, it's been on all 70s since 2016. Good work though, looking forward to next podcast
Fantastic episode, will be interesting to see if the 2.8 still tows as well after it receives the Dahl treatment. I feel that all drivers should do a bush mechanic/driving course. Looking forward to Ronny's Sunday episode and the tattoo episode from the pod
Iv owed both the 79 and 76 V8 with all the fruit, I must say if you want to toe and drive long distances the VX and Sahara hands down blows both of them out of the water.
Enjoy sleeping on the ground while you can young guys, won't be long and you'll be going "it's time for a van"… body won't take the punishment for too much longer.
I like to poo 💩 in the bush too . I just don’t like the mozzies 🦟 biting my bag 👜 and the big blowies 🪰 really tickle my ring 🍩 and doodle . Commenting for a friend , just sayin’ !!! 😂
The auto hubs can be manually locked with the wheel nut bar. When manually locked you can engage and disengage 4wd while driving. Totally agree with free wheeling hubs, when reversing a boat up a steep driveway you can put in low range and take advantage of the low gearing while not engaging the front axle.
with rear diff designed for towing you shouldn't be doing more than 80km/h
your combined mass in the v8 would be close to 5.3 ton
not sure what combine mass you would be under the 4cyl diesel
i would like to see you test on going up and down greenmount
because at your caravan size for weight lone you would be compared to between a 35-40 foot caravan my old 23 foot viscount van was shy on 2 tons
Great podcast!
Needs more Suzuki content 🤠
Just kidding
Cheers from Denmark🇩🇰
How about a comparison to a Ford Ranger
Kind of confusing you pair say. I don t want to be rude but, how about a lot of other people being confused, myself included. Might be nice to talk about each 4wd system in depth for that vehicle ie. Hilux manual or auto, new or old. Then talk about the next 4wd system 70 series manual, then the new cruiser 4wd system with the 2.8l & auto box. I have a 105 series petrol auto & 2019 Hilux manual. With the Hilux its all auto locking wheather that is 4h or 4low.
The auto hubs first came out on a late model GQ (not 100% sure if they had em on the first model 80) as nissan had an ad about being in snow and showing off you didnt have to get out in to the cold to "lock in ya hubs"
I reckon if Ronnie bought a Troopy 2.8 his final decision of which 70 to sell would be harder. The 76 really doesn't fit the mould for him, the 79 and Troop can do anything the 76 can. Would've been great to see decision if keeping a V8 or 4 Troopy. You missed his explanation of the auto diff locks it's not a 2.8 spec, it's been on all 70s since 2016. Good work though, looking forward to next podcast
Fantastic episode, will be interesting to see if the 2.8 still tows as well after it receives the Dahl treatment. I feel that all drivers should do a bush mechanic/driving course. Looking forward to Ronny's Sunday episode and the tattoo episode from the pod
Great podcast again lads. 👍🏽
Iv owed both the 79 and 76 V8 with all the fruit, I must say if you want to toe and drive long distances the VX and Sahara hands down blows both of them out of the water.
Just talking about Toyota.
Not Rams, Nissan’s etc
Puts 35’s on the 76 and compare apples with apples
Be interesting to see this test with the cars weighing similar (verified on scales) and both on say 33’s hey. Or even compare to a unmodified 76 V8
When your talking temperature Harry has a bullbar and driving lights. The 76 is stock. Makes a big difference to air flow.
I have a 2022 Fortuner it tows crazy good. Tandem trailer on the back no issues. There awesome 🎉
Keen to see how the 2.8 goes on 35s
Good work boys
Enjoy sleeping on the ground while you can young guys, won't be long and you'll be going "it's time for a van"… body won't take the punishment for too much longer.
I like to poo 💩 in the bush too . I just don’t like the mozzies 🦟 biting my bag 👜 and the big blowies 🪰 really tickle my ring 🍩 and doodle . Commenting for a friend , just sayin’ !!! 😂
Sounds like the v8 was wearing 35s against stock 31s on the 76. That would make a big difference in performance.
The auto hubs can be manually locked with the wheel nut bar. When manually locked you can engage and disengage 4wd while driving. Totally agree with free wheeling hubs, when reversing a boat up a steep driveway you can put in low range and take advantage of the low gearing while not engaging the front axle.
re defender… "Not leaking oil… just marking my territory! " 1996 Sh!tbox 4wd club slogan, Yarra Valley.
Another great program guys. 👏
Awesome Ep gents. We just take our hubs out on long trips on the black top. The new 2.8lt auto sounds like it mite be a good 4wd
Bloody loving this podcast boys!!!
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