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  1. ben.dicoot

    Back to the Future! '99 solid axle Landcruiser

    More progress, starting to carpet this week!
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    Back to the Future! '99 solid axle Landcruiser

    Quick update on the cruiser! I've started building my own drawer system in the landcruiser! I've been thinking of doing it for a while (even before Michael!) And have finally pulled the trigger. Design constraints are very similar to Michaels; easy for partner to use, increased space and...
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    Back to the Future! '99 solid axle Landcruiser

    Sorry for the lack of action here, more happens on Instagram at @highcountrycruiser Tyres are on! 285/75 16's keep it legal while filling out the guards. Dick cepek extreme countrys got the nod and are performing well so far. Maintenance and handling improvements are the focus before more...
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    Back to the Future! '99 solid axle Landcruiser

    Yeah the factory springs weren't up to the task and had drooped. With a rear wheel carrier it should sit level and settle with some miles added. 285/75 tyres will add an inch but remain street legal in aus.
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    Back to the Future! '99 solid axle Landcruiser

    The lift is in! What was supposed to be a 2" lift has ended up with 3" front and 4" rear! I've also been busy fitting an alloy roof rack weighing half of the original steel rack fitted. Mounted to the rack is my trusty foxwing awning, upgraded with a bag from drifta allowing the poles to be...
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    Back to the Future! '99 solid axle Landcruiser

    Sorry for not updating this thread guys. I have shuffled the rear storage and removed my kitchen. It now lives in the drawer and wolf pack on the sliding top. ARB winch bar installed, warn winch with rope bolted up. New radiator, hoses and belts.... the list goes on. Sitting in the shed is some...
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    Back to the Future! '99 solid axle Landcruiser

    Yeah this is a petrol but you could also get a diesel solid axle 100 from the factory. Us Aussies are lucky sometimes!
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    Back to the Future! '99 solid axle Landcruiser

    So I keep all my "universal" mods when I change vehicles. This includes: -warn 9500lb winch -second battery and dc-dc charger -gme uhf radio -arb 47l fridge and slide -foxwing 270 degree awning -clamshell roof top tent -recovery set and tools So I'm not exactly starting from scratch.My My...
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    Back to the Future! '99 solid axle Landcruiser

    Thanks Chris, I haven't looked back! I will post more regularly on Instagram so keep an eye on @highcountrycruiser
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    Back to the Future! '99 solid axle Landcruiser

    Hey crew! A couple of months back I made a big call in selling my 2016 Nissan Navara (thread here: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/index.php?threads/3382/ 2016 Nissan Navara (diesel frontier) build (Australia)) The little Nissan never skipped a beat. It was economical, reliable and...
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    The Ultimate 7000mi Australian Pilgrimage: Cape York!

    Snow at Cabramurra The Big Trout-Adaminaby First night camp at Narooma Typical lunch stop on the road Big prawn-Ballina Inskip ferry Strolling out to champagne pools, Fraser Island Camping on the beach at Fraser Making tracks towards Maytown Old Laura Homestead. The only local source...
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    The Ultimate 7000mi Australian Pilgrimage: Cape York!

    Heaps more. I was planning a bit of a photo dump when I get a chance! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    The Ultimate 7000mi Australian Pilgrimage: Cape York!

    Sorry for the lack of updates on this thread. As soon as we returned I started a new job and moved house... life hey! The first week went by without incident. Beach hopping our way up the east coast. Our friends wedding overlooked the incredible Glasshouse Mountains... WOW. Will definitely be...
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    The Great "daily driver" Debate... Help me out OB Family!

    So I went and bought a daily driver... All the 2wd Utes in my price range had lots of miles and were pretty rough... I ended up buying this! It's a 2003 Ford Falcon station wagon. It has the legendary "Barra" 4 litre twin cam inline six. 4 speed auto and leaf spring/solid axle rear end. It is...
  15. ben.dicoot

    Overland Rigs Australia

    The way the floor is zipped on means that the rain can run down the walls and through the zips at the bottom. Tent part is great. I just added an eggshell overlay to keep the better half comfortable! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Overland Rigs Australia

    Cheers! It works great just don't rely on the annex being water proof! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Overland Rigs Australia

    Here is my little Datsun... Build thread here: https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/index.php?threads/2016-Nissan-Navara-%28diesel-frontier%29-build-%28Australia%29.3382/ Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    The Great "daily driver" Debate... Help me out OB Family!

    The brumbies are a cult hero! And as such the prices are a little silly... rough examples are fetching $5k [emoji15] Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    The Great "daily driver" Debate... Help me out OB Family!

    Hey OB Crew! Ok here is a little background... I am coming to the conclusion that I may need a daily driver in the coming months. I live in Wodonga,Victoria in Australia. I live in town and my girlfriend lives 50km away in a little village called Stanley. I love it there and plan to move in...
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    Victoria

    I person with their hand raised! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk