FULL TOUR | Our DIY Land Cruiser Troopy Overland Build
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Жыл бұрын1985 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.
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@neilmitchelhill9388 Ай бұрын
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
@stevensuttle5931 Ай бұрын
Outstanding job!
@goku.lc80 Жыл бұрын
I like the simplicity and practicality of your set up.
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
It was tempting to throw a bunch more gear onto it, but we are happy with the simplicity
@troopyinafrica Жыл бұрын
Agreed some people just get so complicated with the build.
@fatmanoverlanding 8 ай бұрын
Very sensible setup. And the Troopy will get you a long way off the beaten tracks.
@jeffe1523 Жыл бұрын
Pragmatic setup... I love it. I especially love that you kept the exterior simple compared to most overlanders I see these days.
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
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
@grahames9228 Жыл бұрын
She's a beast.
@gmada Жыл бұрын
Good job on the conversion. 👍🏻
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@jamesmazurstudios Жыл бұрын
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.
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
Haha oh no! We always say we would never sell Jambo because we have heard so many people say they regret selling their Toyotas
@rockbiterhd Жыл бұрын
Doing the Aussie beast proud enjoy
@shaunmoller2997 Жыл бұрын
Epic troopy
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@J0venaz0 Жыл бұрын
Very nice guys
@AKhan-uc3eo 11 ай бұрын
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.
@gdayjambo 11 ай бұрын
The toilet has been pretty key for international travel. Thanks for watching!
@evergreenoffroadoverland 10 ай бұрын
Great looking Troopy :)
@lupitaolson7837 Жыл бұрын
Very nice setup. Enjoy life💓.
@jackmeyers40 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Overland Vehicle .
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@dukerque2324 Жыл бұрын
Love your channel I would love to see more interaction with local people how they live etc
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
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
@troopyinafrica Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@williamgamelisenaya793 Жыл бұрын
Wow, you're living the life mate. Nuff respect Bless up Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW
@colinross6259 Жыл бұрын
Nice work, with such an icon vehicle.
@smashedhulk8492 Жыл бұрын
Good job on the build. The rooftop conversion is the way to go.
@superipodmanvik 8 ай бұрын
I need this on my 4th gen 4runner!
@australianmade2659 Жыл бұрын
A 38 year old Land Cruiser? Its probably just about run in by now. It will go another 50 years
@drewbibby3294 Жыл бұрын
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!
@jad19851 Жыл бұрын
Love this. Any chance you guys could make a video on the import process?
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
I wish we could, but it was imported by the previous owner
@viith9887 Жыл бұрын
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.
@undaijoe Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@_Marc_D Жыл бұрын
Wow! The cost on this setup blew my mind! 🤯
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
Haha did you expect it to be higher or lower
@neilmitchelhill9388 Ай бұрын
Very reasonable I thought
@johndiaz7240 Жыл бұрын
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.
@troopyinafrica Жыл бұрын
Maybe look at the type of fridge 🤷♀ and how much it consumes?
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
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.
@MH-re3kb 11 ай бұрын
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.😂
@gdayjambo 11 ай бұрын
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.
@treedeblue Жыл бұрын
Sweet truck do u mind telling me how much did the truck cost you, I’m think about acquiring one thanx!
@wildheartfamily Жыл бұрын
I really liked this video, very interesting. And for your dog's food, where do you store it?
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Roan's food is stored in a plastic container under the sink and we keep a big bag in the bench.
@russmartin4189 Жыл бұрын
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.
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
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 😂
@russmartin4189 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@russmartin4189 Жыл бұрын
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.
@99Isopropyl Жыл бұрын
What is the plan for the central American countries that do not allow RHD vehicles? Just ship it to Colombia?
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
Yes, ship around to Colombia is the plan.
@adelarsen9776 Жыл бұрын
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 ?
@troopyinafrica Жыл бұрын
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.🤙
@gdayjambo Жыл бұрын
Definitely! Are you talking about the bug netting on the sliding windows?
@troopyinafrica Жыл бұрын
@@gdayjambo Yip Bug netting.👍
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