NOW, for the revised towing test with comparable tyre sizes

Thorough, informative and fun to watch. Love your work guys!

Congrats on 500k subs Ronny

One of the best reel life test i have ever seen, very well done and the result is phenomenal 🤠👍 Great job Toyota, now just waiting for the towing results on 35s.

Great video. The quality is very high, excellent shots/angles, great audio and very good editing. Keep it up.

These videos keep getting better and better, well done!

finally at 500k! Congrats Ronny!

It's one of your best videos, mate. The editing was excellent. Love the ghosting effect, and it was clever marketing using your new patches as a marker and Trav using your armrest. Great results, too, for the 76. I will never sell my V8 Troopy mate, nor should you. Say bye to your 79 though. Cheers, John from Darwin

In the United States 35 inch tires are considered small and everyone changes the gears in the axles. No one goes on a two week expedition like the way it is considered normal in Australia. It’s just so interesting to see how different it can be in another country.

Channels gotten really good Ronny glad to see you doing well this was a great test

Who’d have thought? Just keeps on impressing. Good video, cheers

Congrats on 500K subs Ronny!

Dang!! Are you guys sure 😂😂😂 Thanks Ronny… just keep all three rigs 😊🎉

Really nice video guys. Thanx

That ghosting is coool !! 👍 (comparison) congrats on the 500k🎉

Great video, thanks

Nice review guys, I like the auto as well. Cheers

This channel: best thing on internet.

Wow this modified 76 series is such a beauty😍

This series has changed a lot of peoples minds I reckon, well done Ronnie...

Upgrade to dba disc rotors and extreme pads, no fade and braking is super smooth on steep downhills. Then add 165kw Toyota tune from Rogue/South African models and it’s a weapon. Don’t forget aftermarket transmission cooler.

Certainly interesting. That said I want to see how the towing does with the 35's. One thing I still want to note(even though I was a little surprised) is a Automatic will always do better at transferring Torque allowing for a smoother operation. That doesn't necessarily mean that it will do the best job overall as that will depends on the vehicle with engine. Some will do better than others

nice .. a great rig

Did you compare the fuel economy? Apart from that, I think the conclusion is clear, sell the V8 whilst value is still there! There's going to be a crazy waitlist on the auto 76! The remaining test is of course, longevity/duration and on that point only time will tell! Thanks, Ronny, another very informative video.

They did make a 70 auto in the nineties. The 70 Prado.

Great video mate, extremely interesting 👍

Interesting comparison, I’ve had the 79 V8 for 10 years and it’s been a reliable platform. Seriously thinking about the 76 Auto mainly for the wife but also the convenience around town. The 76 is pretty adaptable and has some advantages for sure.

Another game changing 76 build😂😂

😂 the hill decent feature is literally just riding the breaks 😂

10:24 Toyota did, there were auto-options in the very early years. JDM BJ7x often come with an auto.

Y’all are lucky I want a yota diesel in the states!! I want that 70s series Land Cruiser! I have an Fj still below 200k but that thing is cool

Search KZfaq for 3 videos: 1) Fullboost: GVM test where both cars are factory but they put an additional 500kg on the 2.8 with the steel 33” and only alloy 31” on V8 and it still looses. 2) Car Expert: Towing tests both standard everything hauling a dynometer to set a controlled test. 3) Auto Expert: Search for a video with a Troopy and listen to an actual engineer and learn.

fuel comparison over this test would have also been a great info

Finally 500k!

Nice comparison test. I guess we’ll have to wait a while for longevity results.

Did you regear? Or plan to? And does the torque converter still lock up?

Its interesting. As we get older we like comfort and convenience ie auto over manual. As an employer, I would have a duty of care to provide a rock to staff driving the manual to mitigate handbrake failure. Boys old school needs aside, the auto will be a better choice for modern comfort work in a 79.

I've been wondering about this since I saw the fullboost comparo. It sort of reminds me of my Prado auto only it has real power and proper axles! Autos are super easy to drive offroad.

Thank you for killing the on screen close captioning!! ❤

I would be adding a tc lockup clutch kit

Im scared to test drive one 😂, looks awesome with 35s and the new look front end

Very interesting, but I would be concerned about the long term with the 4 Cylinder I guess it depends on how long you intend to keep the car for

I find on 34s with the v8 i take off downhill in first low i couldn't imagine the auto, my holden colorado auto though was fantastic just as good as my 79 in first low on the same tracks but I'm talking extremely steep tracks at 3.5t

Be good to get a modified on Travis' cruiser to see what suspension set up and tyres are on his and how he has set everything up

Hey do you disconnect your front sway bar when you run rough trails so you can articulate more?

It's a sign of maturity, admiting the more advanced 2.8l auto is better the the old 4.5l manual. I'd be curious to know the l/100km fuel consumption comparison for each speed for each vehicle.

A eight speed auto would be excellent behind the V8, and fuel efficient, but cost of conversion would probably nulify any savings.

Its great you can run 35s but for remote travel I will stay with stock sized tyres and steel rims that are available in the remote parts of Australia, it would be a interesting comparison to see if the wheel bearings are effected by the larger and heavier wheels.

what was the fuel use difference with the 35s?

I would love to see the new Landcruiser up against a v8 with a 6 SPEED auto conversion. I recon this is what I would do instead of buying a new Landcruiser it would be much cheaper too.

Really nice comparison. Those steep long descents may be a bit tricky. Any chance you could test how well toyota breaks coolong works? One more thing I was wondering about are the dunes. I usually had the biggest power issues when climbing sandy hills. This could really manifest after upgrading to 35" MT.

What viking plate you gonna get on the wagon?

Select 1st or 2nd gear in the auto , and see if that changes the way it handles hill decent.

A comparison of the fuel consumption and the effect of the 35's would have been interesting.

Hi Ronny... awesome content. Thanks! Question - a while ago you explained in a video that 33s on the hilix ruins yet it has the same 2.8l engine. Can you explain why 33s and 35s are ok on the new landcruiser with same engine?

What was the fuel usage comparison? Compared with v8 and also with the standard tyres?

Pretty Interesting how they both compare 🤔 but I see pros and cons in both 😊

Me, I'm still running around in my LN106 and I can't see that changing any time soon. I'll probably be buried with that thing. But the advances in auto transmission over the decades have well and truly caught up and anyone looking at a new 4WD would be nuts to go for a manual. Auto now makes far more sense and gives far greater capability. If I were looking for a new machine it'd be an auto, hands down.

Grate vid mate, any chance you can give us the fuel numbers

Ronny suggest testing against a v8 auto conversation

Should be on 31-33, sweet spot if we consider everything

You should try to regear the axles

I’d like to know the weight difference of these two vehicles?

Brand new off the lot. Did you do anything for the break in period?

Hi Ronny. Your videos are awesome. Just have a question. What suspension are you using?

Fantastic comparison video. Is the new 2.8l Auto due to emissions or to crack a new market, will be interesting to see. I guess the biggest question is, will it be as reliable as the V8 diesel, only time and km's will tell

Hi guys, just want to share my stats regarding LC76 plus 19.6 Jayco over 12 months . SETUP = ,2008 LC76 (315.75.16 tyres) towing 19.6 Off road Jayco. Stock motor ,no tune ,airbags in rear for leveling when fully loaded. Consumption over 12 months = May 23 to Feb 24 Towing speed highway = 90 km perhour is my cruizing speed Distance driven = 16494 km Fuel economy (avg) 17.9 l/ km this is for total km driven Fuel economy (min) 13.29 l/ km this is town driving or slow , easy pace Fuel economy (max) 23.57 l/km this is wind / mountain and heavy sand Total fuel used 2982.1 lt Ave price from Perth to Melbourne , then up to Brisbane ,longreach ,mt Isa , Townsville Frazer Island to Brisbane. So a mixed terrain. Cost 35.9 cent per km. So my experience with an old LC 76 v8, 439,000km on the clock, is the deeper you push the peddle (i.e. increase the wind pressure on the front of the vehicle , the consumption goes up exponetially.) At 85 to 90 km , the old girl and caravan does 18 to 19 lt/km, push it any harder and it cost you a box of beers :)

How high this thing? ❤️ it

Would like to see the same full review done once you regear to the appropriate ratio to suit the 35s....then do it all again.

Now you've done it 🇵🇬

Nice review you did a could job 👍but personally I’d rather have a manual any day of the week coupled to a 1Hd

We run 37s and even 40s with hiluxes and prados in norway and iceland no problem

what lift kit did you go with ?

QUESTION...I have a Toyota hiace diesel manual rear wheel..is possible to put a diff lock in this one

Need some 75 series stickers mate for us old school owners

The last thing you want to rely on is the hand brake pall inside an auto transmission. Any auto transmission

Great vid👌but we need even more details Ronny! Trans temps, L/100kms etc. God I wish we got the 2.8l in 🇨🇦Canada🇨🇦 why does no one make a diesel hybrid

You need to compare the 4cyl against the v8 auto 70

Was the auto in M1 going downhill?

Ngl it’s kinda sad how many people cried over the fact that it was a “unfair test” because of tyres and then there’s people saying to add more weight to the car, I say take some copium since the 4 cylinder is newer and has better performance for only 4 cylinders

Hey Ronnie where can I get some of those armrests thanks?

So which vehicle is going to be sold Ronny?

I'm interested to see some temps. Egt and transmission when towing. I don't think we'll see these things doing heavier work over many years. It really does show up how massive the v8 got detuned by Toyota to make them last longer though.

Don't you need to regear the front and rear axle to keep the downhill speed in check in 4lo?? That's pretty critical to regear for crawl speed.

Is it feasible or practical to add an engine brake or exhaust brake to the vehicle to aid the auto's down hill decent. Electronically similar to a dynatard or other brands?

Now they have finally put autos in the 70's all they need now is a petrol straight 6.

I personally would go for a 275/75 - 16 All Terrain ..... just to not give it more effort , and put a lift kit for sure.

Ya'll harp on downhill rolling speed like proper application of the brakes isn't the same thing. It's just resistance to rolling it, all equals the same thing at the contact patch of the tire. A good driver might have one foot on each pedal and even use both simultaneously.

New versus old, to be expected result.

A mate has the lasted model but still in V8 just how many are there ?

How do you know that it is different in the 35s?

Insightful observations. however no comments on braking capability on 35's, and the last to be defined, towing 3T. Really great. Look forward to more.

Excellent challenging your own prejudices, and acknowledging the facts, even I was hoping the old dinosaur V8 would win, glad to be wrong

How about downhill engine braking in tow haul mode ?

Awesome Ep and 4wds guys

Are you allowed to add an exhaust brake as an aid for going Down hill?

I would love to see the auto 76 series vs a 76 or 79 series with the automatic conversion done on the V8 and see what they are both like. I know the automatic conversion is a $30k extra but does it make the v8 worth it to do or should you just buy the 2.8L

I can't wrap my head around the fact that as long as LandCruisers have been in production for a vehicle giant like Toyota still haven't mastered something as simple as a handbrake. I mean wtf?!

Hey Ronny are you in Denham?? I reckon I saw you and Little Bear on the 30th March 2024.

Could you provide tyre size 35 inch in metric size? Thx. I wanted to upgrade my LC too!