@@spudboy1328 so you paid how much for this, then change the mirrors, diff, ect.. ???.. sad..even an arm rest.. why i dont & will never buy a toyota.. overpriced rubbish..parabolic leafs, are 1 or 2, convex..& only fitted to the front diff.. if i paid 120k for a 4x4. i dont want to change the rear diff, or fix anything..
@@harrywalker968 I haven't changed any diff. I paid $84,000 for the vehicle. It'll be another $20K on mods probably. What would you suggest as an alternative?
Thx for sharing. Even if we don’t have the same vehicle, always interesting see other people’s build. Look forward to seeing the Jackson’s camper on the back. I may have missed it in the video, did you use different f & r rim offsets to help correct the track difference? Cheers
@4bnewb969 Yes, I've got negative 5mm on the front and negative 25mm on the rear. I did another video about the offsets, but basically I've done it on the cheap by widening the rear axle 50mm overall, so I am still legal, and not too much extra loading on the wheel bearings. Having said that, on my Troopy I had negative 51mm both sides, to get me back to the same track as the front, but I was not legal. Never had any issues with the bearings, but it was a pretty light build, well below factory GVM.
@ thx for reply….apologies, after I posted comment I went hunting through your previous videos and came across the one explaining what route you took to help correct the track. I wasn’t aware the MDT tru-tracker had gvm limits. Nb the rims you chose look great!
TPMS? I normally use the ProMata stuff with internal sensors, which has always been excellent, but the screen is a bit small for my old eyes. But this time I am using the Oricom system with internal sensors. It has a colour display which makes it a bit easier to read BUT the designers didn't try it with polarised sunglasses, and if you're wearing them, then the screen is just black. You can either turn it sideways to see things, or you have to take your glasses off :( But as a TPMS, it is pretty good.
I like your mods. I've found the MSA mirrors to be signicatly simpler and better view than Clearview. Looks like you didn't choose the electric option. That might be a mistake - you need to readjust the mirrors whenever they are fully extended. But if not towing, you might get away with it. I love te parabolics but not a fan of airbags - had a set on my HDJ79 in years gone by and they reduced the articulation by 110mm in total each side. Hope the ARB are better. Will be interested in your fuel consumption - reports coming out with the 2.8 auto show similar consumption to my VDJ78 manual. I think the autos always will suck a bit more fuel - especially offroad and towing.
@philg2468 I didn't go electric for the mirrors as it seemed an extra complication - fitting the switch gear and running the power etc. It only takes a sec to adjust them, so I'm happy with manual. As to fuel consumption, yep, not so impressed, although it is a brand new engine so it should improve a bit over time. I am currently getting 13.1 out of it with 700Kg on the back (that's from ~ 800Kms of driving so far). That's not terrible, but I was hoping for mid 11's. I reckon my Troopy was in the mid-14's to 15L/100Km so not terribly different. It's a bit better than the V8, but not significantly.
No - they are ARB 800Kg 3 leaf parabolics. You have to use them with ARB airbags, but you can run the airbags at zero PSI. I had Terrain Tamer parabolics on my Troopy, and they were great apart from them squeaking like mad when they got sand/mud between the leaves.
@@spudboy1328 Yes yes that's what I meant, ARB / OME parabolics. How do you rate them compared to the Terrain Tamers? Personally I like they don't have the low hanging leaf, but unsure about the idea I have to install airbags.
@justinreeders2541 Sorry - I am an idiot! In my brain, I somehow read your Old Man Emu bit as Terrain Tamer. So far the ARBs have been quiet but it's only had light off road use so far. I loved how comfortable the TTs were, but the ARBs are equally comfortable. But I am super impressed at how comfortable they are given they are rated at 800Kgs. The Terrain Tamers were rated at 500Kg constant load so a bit lighter specification. I'm not too fussed about the airbags on the ARB. I will just use them if I have more than 800Kgs on the back which will not be all that often. But you can't get the ARB parabolics without the airbags.
@@spudboy1328 Yeh shame you have to install airbags with the OME. If I go parabolics I would most probably go the lightest ones possible as I won't often be carrying much weight. Not that these things flex much anyway, but do you think the airbags would limit what flex there is?
@justinreeders2541 You can run the ARB airbags at 0 PSI though, with no damage, unlike a lot of the other brands, so effectively they are not there until you need the extra load carrying capacity.
How are you finding the ARB / OME parabolic suspension. I am trying to decide between the ARB kit or Terrain Tamer kits and it’s almost a coin toss to decide between them.
@arronjack3507 I am very happy with the ARB parabolics - they are much more comfortable than I expected. But I had Terrain Tamer on my Troopy and they were also excellent apart from being VERY noisy (squeaky) when they got sand/dust in them. Like, not just a small noise. You could hear me coming for half a kilometre! I went with ARB as they offered a good GVM upgrade package, with the BP51 shocks. In Adelaide, it wasn't so easy to find someone to fit the TT's as Don Kyatt really just supply the parts and it's up to you to get them fitted, which is complicated if you need a GVM certification.
Thanks David, we are also putting a Jackson’s camper on a new 79 series so your build videos have been very helpful. I reached out to Terrain Tamer and they said they have changed the material between the leafs within the last 12 months to stop the squeaking. The Terrain tamer kit is a bit better priced than the ARB as no airbags are required. Fitting of the kits in here Melbourne is a lot easier too so we are going to go with the Terrain Tamer kit.
@arronjack3507 OK that's good to hear the Melbourne TT are perhaps better set up than Adelaide. And also good to hear that they improved the material between the leaves, so it can't just have been me with that issue! I was pretty wary about going the 800kg version, and nearly went 600Kg, but the 800's have been fine even when the Jackson's is taken off.
I normally use the ProMata stuff, which has always been excellent, but the screen is a bit small for my old eyes. So this time I am using the Oricom system with internal sensors. It has a colour display which makes it a bit easier to read BUT the designers didn't try it with polarised sunglasses, and if you're wearing them then the screen is just black. You can either turn it sideways to see things, or you have to ake your glasses off :(
I got it for the canopy mainly. The Jacksons Carry-Me-Camper is 2100mm long, and you can 't really fit it on a double cab - too much weight past the rear axle. So it had to be a single cab.
I had a single cab 79 before and now in a Troopy - I actually find them both good. The seats have been upgraded over the years by Toyota and are a lot more comfortable than the past. Can't recline the single cab seats much, but don't find thats an issue.
@philg2468 yeah - I reckon the new 2024 models have much better seats than my 2021 Troopy. I was going to get some Recaros, but don't think I can justify that, given how much better the OEM seats are now.
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Thanks David, appreciate you sharing the build.
No problems.
@@spudboy1328 so you paid how much for this, then change the mirrors, diff, ect.. ???.. sad..even an arm rest.. why i dont & will never buy a toyota.. overpriced rubbish..parabolic leafs, are 1 or 2, convex..& only fitted to the front diff.. if i paid 120k for a 4x4. i dont want to change the rear diff, or fix anything..
@@harrywalker968 I haven't changed any diff. I paid $84,000 for the vehicle. It'll be another $20K on mods probably.
What would you suggest as an alternative?
Thx for sharing. Even if we don’t have the same vehicle, always interesting see other people’s build. Look forward to seeing the Jackson’s camper on the back. I may have missed it in the video, did you use different f & r rim offsets to help correct the track difference?
Cheers
@4bnewb969 Yes, I've got negative 5mm on the front and negative 25mm on the rear. I did another video about the offsets, but basically I've done it on the cheap by widening the rear axle 50mm overall, so I am still legal, and not too much extra loading on the wheel bearings.
Having said that, on my Troopy I had negative 51mm both sides, to get me back to the same track as the front, but I was not legal. Never had any issues with the bearings, but it was a pretty light build, well below factory GVM.
@ thx for reply….apologies, after I posted comment I went hunting through your previous videos and came across the one explaining what route you took to help correct the track. I wasn’t aware the MDT tru-tracker had gvm limits.
Nb the rims you chose look great!
Love your videos. What TPS system are you using?
TPMS? I normally use the ProMata stuff with internal sensors, which has always been excellent, but the screen is a bit small for my old eyes.
But this time I am using the Oricom system with internal sensors. It has a colour display which makes it a bit easier to read BUT the designers didn't try it with polarised sunglasses, and if you're wearing them, then the screen is just black. You can either turn it sideways to see things, or you have to take your glasses off :( But as a TPMS, it is pretty good.
@spudboy1328 thanks mate. Love your work
Gday, thanks for sharing mate, cheers
Great video, i have the 76
I did the Simpson Desert in a 76 a couple of years ago, and it was terrific. Am loving the ute setup though!
I like your mods. I've found the MSA mirrors to be signicatly simpler and better view than Clearview. Looks like you didn't choose the electric option. That might be a mistake - you need to readjust the mirrors whenever they are fully extended. But if not towing, you might get away with it.
I love te parabolics but not a fan of airbags - had a set on my HDJ79 in years gone by and they reduced the articulation by 110mm in total each side. Hope the ARB are better.
Will be interested in your fuel consumption - reports coming out with the 2.8 auto show similar consumption to my VDJ78 manual. I think the autos always will suck a bit more fuel - especially offroad and towing.
@philg2468 I didn't go electric for the mirrors as it seemed an extra complication - fitting the switch gear and running the power etc. It only takes a sec to adjust them, so I'm happy with manual.
As to fuel consumption, yep, not so impressed, although it is a brand new engine so it should improve a bit over time. I am currently getting 13.1 out of it with 700Kg on the back (that's from ~ 800Kms of driving so far). That's not terrible, but I was hoping for mid 11's. I reckon my Troopy was in the mid-14's to 15L/100Km so not terribly different. It's a bit better than the V8, but not significantly.
Nice rundown. I have a 76 on order, hopefully arriving first - second quarter 2025. One question, are they Old Man Emu parabolics?
No - they are ARB 800Kg 3 leaf parabolics. You have to use them with ARB airbags, but you can run the airbags at zero PSI.
I had Terrain Tamer parabolics on my Troopy, and they were great apart from them squeaking like mad when they got sand/mud between the leaves.
@@spudboy1328 Yes yes that's what I meant, ARB / OME parabolics. How do you rate them compared to the Terrain Tamers? Personally I like they don't have the low hanging leaf, but unsure about the idea I have to install airbags.
@justinreeders2541 Sorry - I am an idiot! In my brain, I somehow read your Old Man Emu bit as Terrain Tamer.
So far the ARBs have been quiet but it's only had light off road use so far. I loved how comfortable the TTs were, but the ARBs are equally comfortable. But I am super impressed at how comfortable they are given they are rated at 800Kgs. The Terrain Tamers were rated at 500Kg constant load so a bit lighter specification.
I'm not too fussed about the airbags on the ARB. I will just use them if I have more than 800Kgs on the back which will not be all that often. But you can't get the ARB parabolics without the airbags.
@@spudboy1328 Yeh shame you have to install airbags with the OME. If I go parabolics I would most probably go the lightest ones possible as I won't often be carrying much weight.
Not that these things flex much anyway, but do you think the airbags would limit what flex there is?
@justinreeders2541 You can run the ARB airbags at 0 PSI though, with no damage, unlike a lot of the other brands, so effectively they are not there until you need the extra load carrying capacity.
How are you finding the ARB / OME parabolic suspension. I am trying to decide between the ARB kit or Terrain Tamer kits and it’s almost a coin toss to decide between them.
@arronjack3507 I am very happy with the ARB parabolics - they are much more comfortable than I expected. But I had Terrain Tamer on my Troopy and they were also excellent apart from being VERY noisy (squeaky) when they got sand/dust in them. Like, not just a small noise. You could hear me coming for half a kilometre!
I went with ARB as they offered a good GVM upgrade package, with the BP51 shocks. In Adelaide, it wasn't so easy to find someone to fit the TT's as Don Kyatt really just supply the parts and it's up to you to get them fitted, which is complicated if you need a GVM certification.
Thanks David, we are also putting a Jackson’s camper on a new 79 series so your build videos have been very helpful.
I reached out to Terrain Tamer and they said they have changed the material between the leafs within the last 12 months to stop the squeaking.
The Terrain tamer kit is a bit better priced than the ARB as no airbags are required. Fitting of the kits in here Melbourne is a lot easier too so we are going to go with the Terrain Tamer kit.
@arronjack3507 OK that's good to hear the Melbourne TT are perhaps better set up than Adelaide. And also good to hear that they improved the material between the leaves, so it can't just have been me with that issue!
I was pretty wary about going the 800kg version, and nearly went 600Kg, but the 800's have been fine even when the Jackson's is taken off.
Hi mate, what TPMs sensor package you are using?
I normally use the ProMata stuff, which has always been excellent, but the screen is a bit small for my old eyes.
So this time I am using the Oricom system with internal sensors. It has a colour display which makes it a bit easier to read BUT the designers didn't try it with polarised sunglasses, and if you're wearing them then the screen is just black. You can either turn it sideways to see things, or you have to ake your glasses off :(
are they kings wheels? -5 front and -25 at the back?
@espkh1549 Yes, they are exactly that! Hurricane II pattern, rated at 1600Kg.
@ nice! I’m putting mines on in about 3 weeks. I will run Baja boss AT
ha,ha,ha,ha.. so you carry 2 spares.. joke.. buy a real 4x4..
@@harrywalker968 Nope - just a single spare with zero offset.
What would you suggest as an alternative to a 79?
why a single cab mate? they are very uncomfortable when touring
I got it for the canopy mainly. The Jacksons Carry-Me-Camper is 2100mm long, and you can 't really fit it on a double cab - too much weight past the rear axle. So it had to be a single cab.
I had a single cab 79 before and now in a Troopy - I actually find them both good. The seats have been upgraded over the years by Toyota and are a lot more comfortable than the past. Can't recline the single cab seats much, but don't find thats an issue.
@philg2468 yeah - I reckon the new 2024 models have much better seats than my 2021 Troopy. I was going to get some Recaros, but don't think I can justify that, given how much better the OEM seats are now.
@@spudboy1328 i have the genuine seats and drove from vic to Fraser island and back. Seats are fine if you are a healthy individual