Cheers @trevorspary134 missing North Queensland right now while I'm down here in the big smoke of Brisbane, especially missing the tropical rainforests and waterholes. But coming back in a week for a holiday so I might post a video of my travels if I have the energy.

Which country are you in? I have an LN106 in Canada 🇨🇦 I imported from Japan. I really like the simplicity of it. The truck will definitely outlast me.

@@ShikokuFoodForest Hiya, we are in the UK...am too looking at Japan for a LN106; the lack of abuse and spec of the JDM models is amazing! Enjoy your ride!

@@harrietgibbs4086 Thank you! My impression is the old LN106 diesel pickups are getting harder to find now. I believe there are some around, but not so many nowadays. How’s your experience?

@@ShikokuFoodForest We never got the LN106 in the UK, only the LN105 with the smaller 2.4 engine, non aspirated. There are a few here with the 2.8 diesel engine which have been imported from Japan but not many! Even in Japan the LN107 seems more common, same engine but without free wheeling hubs on the front...also most JDM's have auto gearboxes so choice is really limited if you are wanting a manual gearbox! Which I do. Also, in the UK the majority have been really worked hard on building sites and farms and even if the engines are solid, the undersides and bodywork have suffered; rotten chassis are rife! But, well worth waiting for and looking for (and now paying for) a good one as they are the best of their type (IMHO), all the others from the same era aren't even around to count as challengers!

@@harrietgibbs4086 Very interesting to hear! I bought my LN106 about 15 years ago now. The time flies, feels like yesterday almost. My understanding was mine (1988) was one of the last years with the solid front axle, then upon doing some research I discovered later models can have the SFA. But, I’m no expert on their history. What amazed me was for a 1988, my truck was almost in new condition when I bought it. It was super clean and rust free. A real gem in my opinion compared to what we had available in Canada from that era. I have the naturally aspirated 2.8L diesel and 5-speed gearbox, double cab. The only thing I would have liked is perhaps a longer bed for carrying lumber or sleeping... lol! (I believe it is 5 feet, but forget now, since I’ve been living in Japan for 12 years now and my truck is back in Canada. Do you know the bed length?). But, not a deal breaker. I have been considering adding a turbo to increase the power by about 40%. I’ve heard as long as the boost is kept low at 8-10psi and the fuel is kept lean, the 2.8L engines and transmission can handle it. I’d like to hear anything you’ve heard as far as the safety and increase in power of adding a turbo to these. Shops like Barrima Diesel in Australia (lots of videos on KZfaq) have been adding turbos to these trucks for 30 years now with no trouble. But, it has to be done properly. Finding a mechanic with experience with these in Canada 🇨🇦 is difficult. I may consider just doing it myself. I could install the turbo kit, but I wouldn’t know how to make the required adjustments on the boost and fuel, etc., so I’d need help with that or do a lot of research. Let me know if you find the truck you are looking for.

Hi from new Zealand. Ln106 is the best.

2L small engine but the low gear ratio 4.88 with LSD help alot. You have to be patient with LN65 because its lack of power, you would rely on gear 1 and 2 to go to the hill

In case you’re wondering, I’m living in Japan now, but my double-cab truck is back in Canada 🇨🇦. I forget the box length. I think it is 5 feet, but I forget exactly since I haven’t driven my truck for 10 years. I’m thinking the box could be even shorter than 5 feet. I’m currently researching canopy options. Thanks!

​@@ShikokuFoodForest Fellow Canadian! How do you find they perform in the cold in Canada? Any chance you looking to sell your double cab in Canada?? aahah

@@samguenther3177 Hello! Where in Canada 🇨🇦 are you? The Toyota LN106 performs very well in Canada. The cold doesn’t affect the performance at all. I’ve always known, the air has a higher concentration of oxygen at colder temperatures, so perhaps improves performance. That’s why cold-air intakes are popular. I’ve done some driving in the snow only when I’ve had to around town. This truck can go anywhere. Snow is no problem at all up or down hills. I haven’t considered selling it at all, since I know this truck will last for generations because it’s built so well. This truck was like new when imported from Japan. It’s hardly been used over the past 12 years. But, it’s been maintained and driven to and from a summer home throughout the spring, summer and fall. I may consider selling if I received an offer I couldn’t refuse. I know these solid-front axle, diesel trucks have become harder to find in recent years.

​@@ShikokuFoodForest awesome information!! I am seriously considering importing a Hilux into Canada right now. I am in the Kootenays near Nelson. Well I might offer you an offer you can't refuse 😅. Do you have WhatsApp where you could send me some photos? I can give you my number if so.

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