FULL TOUR | Our DIY Land Cruiser Troopy Overland Build
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- 1985 12H-T swapped HJ75 Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy w/ Trakka pop-top conversion.
This vehicle was nearly entirely self-converted. Over the course of three years, we taught ourselves everything from sewing to welding in order to prepare our Troopy, Jambo, to take on the Pan-American highway. We wanted a fully mechanical vehicle that could be fixed anywhere in the world with simple tools and that is exactly what we got.
BUILD DETAILS BELOW!!
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FRONT END
ARB bull bar
Warn VR10S winch
Factor 55 FlatLink
Hella off-road lights
Koito H4 semi-sealed beams
ENGINE BAY
Toyota 12H-T inline six
G Turbo Grunter Extreme (Green Wheel Vortex II)
Fuel/water separator (from HZJ75 )
ARB CKMA12 air compressor
RedArc Smart Start
Dual Optima Yellow Top
Lizard Skin sound insulation
PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR
MaxTrax MKII Recovery Boards (Titanium Grey)
MaxTrax mounting pins
CVT awning
DRIVERS SIDE EXTERIOR
Factory snorkel
Dual fuel tanks (23.5 gallons EA)
70% ceramic window tint
UNDERCARRIAGE
17-gallon fresh water tank
33x10.5x15 BFG KO2 (load range C)
15" steel wheels (Wheel Vintiques)
Old Man Emu Dakkar suspension
Koni Heavy Track shocks
Old Man Emu steering stabilizer
POP-TOP/ROOF
Trakka pop-top shell
Renogy flexible solar panels (100W EA)
Airline style L track
Front Runner Stratchits
Midland 6dB GMRS antenna
CAB
Scheel-Mann Vario w/seat heater
Nardi Torino steering wheel (Momo 7713 adapter)
Auber Instruments gauges (SYL-1813A)
Auber Instruments 100PSI pressure sender (AUBER-P207)
Auber Instruments EGT probe (TC-KEGT)
Auber Instruments 48PSI boost sensor (AUBER-303)
Tuffy Security 6.5" center console
Lizard Skin Sound & Thermal insulation
BACK END
Dual swing-out rear bumper (Cruiser Outfitters)
Custom-built propane tank carrier
MSA rear wheel bag
Pelican BX135 Cargo Case (required custom internal steel support ladder)
LIVING AREA
Gunner Kennels G1 medium
9" deep sink w/extendable faucet
Butcher block countertop
Dometic 2 burner drop-in stove
Goal Zero Yeti 1500
Acuva Arrow-Max 2.0
Planar 2D-12V high-altitude diesel heater (advanced digital controller)
Cuddy composting toilet
Dometic CFX75 dual-zone
ExPed MegaMat Duo 10
Exped Widget pump
That wraps up the build list! If there is anything we missed and you want more info on, let us know in the comments.
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How did we get here?
We're Cody and Olivia, an American couple from Oregon, who found a love for 4x4 driving and camping after we purchased a 3rd gen Toyota 4Runner. After exploring much of the American west in our 4Runner, we found our dream overland rig, a 1985 HJ75 Toyota Landcruiser Troopy, in Bend, Oregon. We plunged head first into fixing up and building out the Troopy with a lot of misadventures along the way. Finally in 2022, we realized we had an opportunity to live our dream of full-time overland travel. We quit our jobs, sold our house and all of our belongings, and set out on the road trip of a lifetime following the Pan-American Highway south to Ushuaia, Argentina.
#overland #landcruiser #troopy
A 38 year old Land Cruiser?
Its probably just about run in by now. It will go another 50 years
Great video, I am in Australia, recently retired and currently fitting out a 2024 model Troopy. My previous Toyota I have had since new & it is still going well after 21 years. I expect my grandsons will be driving them both long after I am gone. Safe travels
I like the simplicity and practicality of your set up.
It was tempting to throw a bunch more gear onto it, but we are happy with the simplicity
Agreed some people just get so complicated with the build.
Pragmatic setup... I love it. I especially love that you kept the exterior simple compared to most overlanders I see these days.
The temptation to “kit” out the exterior is real. But honestly, we have no need to look super aggressive. The vehicle gets the job done and has almost nothing excessive
Good job on the conversion. 👍🏻
Thank you!!
Very nice setup. Enjoy life💓.
Outstanding job!
Years ago I imported a Japanese 1989 LC69VX with the 12HD-T mated to a H55F tranny. An amazing combo. One of the LC's I wish I hadn't sold.
Haha oh no! We always say we would never sell Jambo because we have heard so many people say they regret selling their Toyotas
I like using the Goal Zero for simplicity but would you do it again. We use a 500 lithium Goal Zero just for the fridge when camping and a portable solar unit. Great job.
Maybe look at the type of fridge 🤷♀ and how much it consumes?
We would not do the goal zero again. It is simple but it just isn't refined enough to be the right fit for us. If anything brakes we have no good way of getting spare parts.
Very nice guys
She's a beast.
What is the plan for the central American countries that do not allow RHD vehicles? Just ship it to Colombia?
Yes, ship around to Colombia is the plan.
Beautiful Overland Vehicle .
Thanks 🙏
Wow, you're living the life mate.
Nuff respect
Bless up
Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW
George Carlin spoke about "Stuff". We all need less stuff. Material possessions, greed and decadence are what is wrong. Why do people go away with all the goods of home ?
Sweet truck do u mind telling me how much did the truck cost you, I’m think about acquiring one thanx!
You may want to have your steering checked. When Nick was driving it, he remarked there was play in it. There shouldn't be any. I had to have parts in my 2005 Nissan Titan steering replaced in 2014 at only about 75,000 miles. Off road can be very tough on steering parts.
A 37 year old vehicle will never drive like an 11 year old vehicle so I am not surprised that Nick felt like there was play 😂
@@gdayjambo None the less, next time it is up on a lift, have the mechanic look at the steering linkage and other parts. I once had a car with loose steering. Turns out it was the ball joints. I had to replace them numerous times because little did I know it had been in an accident and wore them out. Steering is not supposed to be loose or go 5 degrees of a turn of the steering wheel until you feel something happen. Not trying to freak you out. Just get it checked when you have an opportunity. If it is fine, good for you.
Just one more comment. You can restore most vehicles to perform up to original specs. (if they are not too far gone and I trust Jambo was not) With performance parts, a vehicle can be better than original. Nick got performance shocks and it now drives better than ever.
Love your channel I would love to see more interaction with local people how they live etc
Thanks for the support! We would love to dive into that world, but boy is it intimidating to pull out a camera when surrounded by locals and not speaking their language very well
@@gdayjambo Agreed you need to first get consent to film especially if their kids and then most times the spontaneous moment is lost. But in fairness you guys have taken us in to towns a little.
Awesome work! How does the storage box work as it’s mounted vertically? No issues with it? And how have you mounted it to the vehicle? Thanks!
nice to meet you. very cool troopy
Please tell me the length from behind the driver's seat to the back hatch, the width of the interior, and the height of the interior with the pop-top closed.
Very sensible setup. And the Troopy will get you a long way off the beaten tracks.
Epic troopy
Cheers!
Good job on the build. The rooftop conversion is the way to go.
Love it, how happy are you with the lizard skin? I am kinda scared to put it underneath the vehiecle due to rockchips etc.
I attempt to build a overlander from a BJ42 Landcruiser.😂
We love the lizard skin. It has been very durable on the interior, but I don’t know how well it would hold up underneath.
Doing the Aussie beast proud enjoy
Nice work, with such an icon vehicle.
Thanks for the tour, I've been watching you're videos and really wanted to see your layout, especially after seeing that you had a toilet in the vehicle swap vid.
The toilet has been pretty key for international travel. Thanks for watching!
Great looking Troopy :)
I need this on my 4th gen 4runner!
I really liked this video, very interesting. And for your dog's food, where do you store it?
Thanks! Roan's food is stored in a plastic container under the sink and we keep a big bag in the bench.
Love this. Any chance you guys could make a video on the import process?
I wish we could, but it was imported by the previous owner
👍👍👍
Wow! The cost on this setup blew my mind! 🤯
Haha did you expect it to be higher or lower
Very reasonable I thought
Nice to see the walk around. I have been trying to work it all out over the past couple month watching your videos. Would love if you DM’d me on Insta how you did those window overs. Need one like for my daughters downstairs sleeping spot.🤙
Definitely! Are you talking about the bug netting on the sliding windows?
@@gdayjambo Yip Bug netting.👍