Hello Ronny, I love the 79 build. You have built it to suit your needs and not everybody else’s.

The four seat conversion is the best 👌 thing you did to this vehicle. I'm sure alot of other 79 owners will be thinking of doing this, after seeing yours. Your kids are going love it.

A double thumbs up for your expert videos, they're so well done Ronny. I love the new 79' mods and the lightweight mentality. Bring on those trips. You have made us eager to hear your third reason before the trips could happen. 👍🏼👍🏼

Totally awesome build. Many other people throw everything on when they do a build, because they can. Anyone can do that. It's fantastic you have used your experience, preferences and discretion and included just what you need for your intended use. It's an effective and efficient application of components, accessories and money. Less is definitely more. Very clever. Again, awesome build. It's also fantastic you are attached to the car.

One of the biggest things you can give us Ronnie, is #1 your honest opinion and #2 why you did/do something. Thanks for the vid 👍🏼

All in all - thanks for a great video. Your honesty, your attitude, your thoughts & open minded reasoning is highly appreciated.

Hi Ronny, always appreciate your sincerity in your reasoning. Can't wait to see the 79 on trips again. All the best

Love all the answers you gave. Makes perfect sense. You build for you and your purpose.

Enjoying your pragmatic approach to this rebuild. Have to respect your lived experience with some of your choices as well. 79’s always look more capable without a canopy. Probably gonna upset some of the bolt-on send-it crew out there but there’s always another 4WD 24/7 around the corner for them!

Ronny, love it mate. I love the fact you've not changed things for the sake of it (snorkel), haven't put a canopy on (like everyone else does) and the reason you kept your leaf springs. Awesome 79, love the 'light weight' setup you have. Keep up the good work, look forward to it featured in a trip soon, it's been a while :)

Fantastic vid Ronny. I completely trust your advice regarding 79's and has helped me a lot with making decisoins about mine, especially in relation to coils vs. leafs and extensions vs. no extension, both of which I'm heading down the same path as your good self. Cheers mate :)

Looks absolutely amazing! Agree no scrub bars looks better, the 4 seater conversion is nice, love the colours and just wow.

Love the build and love the videos Ronny! Really appreciate your perspective and the knowledge you provide.

Really, really looking forward to a decent series of travel video's. You make some of the best tutorial video's on KZfaq but your best travel video's are easily TV quality and I've missed them a lot in the last couple of years.

Good stuff Ronny! Can't wait for the footage of it's maiden voyage!

Thanks for the updates Ronny. Cheers from Sydney 🍻

Hi Ronny, Sleipnir looks awesome in its new fitout, the new series of the 79 will be epic

Yep looking forward to seeing it do what it's built for. Looks mint yeah very bloody nice indeed. I have to admit I was hoping for a portal axle conversion with coil overs, 37's, stack exhaust and dual stainless custom snorkels LOL just jokes.

Ronny Another amazing video mate really enjoyed it. That 79 series what a weapon looks like a absolute beast! Beast mod activated! 💪🏽 There is one question I would love to know. Out of all the lift kits you have ran over the years what would you favourite one be?

Looks absolutely amazing and thrilled you decided to cut weight on it the truck. I tell my friends this all the time, keep the weight down but they never listen...

I like your logic Ronnie, Sleipnir looks terrific. the weight in the tray behind the back axle is a concern for all dual cab's IMO.

Agreed on the rear seats. Much better than a bench. Doing it in my Jimny might be added to the bucket list.

Hey US viewers: older 70 series are now old enough to import. I've seen a few in Portland OR. It's always cool to see one in person, especially after watching Ronny driving so much.

Hi champ love the hair cut and beard your Viking ancestors would be proud , looking sharp keep up the great info love your channel .

Ah… you’re getting a trailer… good choice to get the fam more involved! I could be completely off base, but that’s my guess. Great Q&A video by the way!

I love the 4 seat conversion, I have wanted to do it to my car since I bought it, for the same reasons as you

All of the 70’s are soo bloody sexy looking. They’re just the best vehicles 👍

Vechile looks awesome. Congratulations

Hey 😊 I love the sound of your rig. eargasm 🤤

Ronny, well done mate looks sharp 👌mint as mint

nice project!!! hello from Latvija.... i bild my self diferent 4x4 car , hope this year finish...✌👍👍👍

Just starting to watch the episode. Yeah leaf springs are good for outback. Maybe if they put rhe pack on top of the axle to increase clearence it prob would be better like a hilux. Yeah it would involve a flat spring with maybe a leaf on top to reduce the axle twisting. Coils = vic high country

I love the sound of that engine. The first minute I watched again and again.

It’s looking mint mate I think you finely got it right

Good video, mate! Love the wheels.

I think if I had a dedicated 4WD I'd run a manual, but when it has to be my daily too, automatic is way easier. Love the videos Ronny, can't wait to see on the East Coast sometime soon.

watching here in America long time fan of Your channel every time I watch I gotta look up kilometers to miles out here in America lol.

Rear seats is a definite winner, family is the winner, and as the kids get bigger over next 9 years, they will appreciate it 👍👍

Thanks Ronny big thumbs up.

Very sensible build.

Hey Ronny love the build looks awesome especially the interior 👍

Some day o some day. Chers Rony. 🍻

Awesome video mate 🤙

Well done mate looks great 👍. Garmin navigation review are there worthwhile

Great episode, I disagree with about the auto box and coils and canopy (1/2)

As someone who owns and daily drives a stretched vehicle, you need to know there are downsides: First is a _significant_ increase in turning radius ..My 48 Willys was stretched 24 inches. This increases the 'U-turn' capability from two lanes to _four._ To effectively pull a U-turn in traffic, I need a four lane divided highway. Period. This makes parking lots a tremendous pain in the ass. Second, this adversely affects the break-over angle of the vehicle. If you're off-roading _at all_ this is a big deal. Why? Because after stretching a vehicle, the breakover angle is significantly decreased for a given tire size. The only way to increase your breakover angle is to lift the vehicle and/or fit larger tires. In my case, I'm _very_ limited in fitting larger tires (stock is 29", currently running 32.5"). Why? Because my vehicle has a wide frame compared to its overall width. Larger tires get less turning angle and exacerbate the already heavily-impacted turning radius. Then, the design of the vehicle is such that even a 6-inch suspension lift wouldn't create any appreciable clearance for larger tires with respect to turning angle. What I'm saying is that there's a lot more to consider with stretching a vehicle than just weight distribution.

Great Q&A

I love your honesty about the coils, I say the exact same thing to people and they just call me a tight arse. Haha

Hi Ronny, since I start to watch your channel (2019, maybe) I think you change your car 2-3 times. Am I wrong? Any way I really like this 79. I must say I get a lot of value content from your channel. Keep doing. Best, Ariel

I love leaf springs they're amazing. Lot of flex, you can take leaves out, you can put more in, you can get longer shackles

i see nobody complained about the rear narrow axle. people spend over 100, 000 on a troopy but there is NO option for Tyre pressure pump, These days you should be able to let your tyres down while on the move to sandy tracks and start pumping them up as you come of the sandy tracks, then you dont have to stop. i have a old hj75 my forever bus. standard everything. i am 71 and i am using the 4x4 every day as i am a surfer. cheers

Plus the 4 seats is just sick!!

Amazing job on the 79! I have a question tho, a itch that dosent go away so to speak, so, this is hipotetical, one can splurge on a vehicle, what would be the cost to building lets say a 76 into something similar be (not counting shipping to australia and back) north of 200k or lower (vehicle price included)?

I've had two leafy cruisers and two coil setups , coil cruiser is the king different animal you won't be strutting the high sides like a ifs or leafy. Parts like coils are very easy to find not that I've broken one, you also can tune your suspension so much better with good supirior remote res shocks with coils. Bit of an outlay but so much better drive and way more capable vehicle with coils

Congrats again on the build mate - hey considered a little fridge in the middle at the back there? Have seen some getting around with an armrest for the lid?

Hey Ronny, You're video's inspired me to build my own overlander. My base is a Ranger Raptor. On the roof I installed the Front runner roofrack + a 42" lightbar , solar panel, 2 front runner boxes and a jawn. On the back I installed a front runner bed rack for my tent, table holder and water supply (tube 90mm) My question for you: My roof rack makes a lot of noise whining ouzing whistle... How can i reduce this.

Awesome build mate. What model of Scheelmann seats did you use front and rear? Front looks like the Vario model but not sure....

hey Ronny, lovin' the build. just out of curiosity what are your thoughts on arb vs tjm accessories?

Hay Ronny there I was thinking the colour skeem was in regards to Sony explode 🤯👍

Hi Ronny, love the eps as always. Got to ask, isn't a canvas cover over the tray the best of all worlds? (perhaps looks aside)

Thanks for your comments Ronny, really interesting to hear why and why not you chose stuff.

Hi Ronny...I know making videos, editing them and finally putting them on KZfaq, takes a whole lot of time, however, what I would love to see, is links of all the stuff/things you have on your vehicle for viewers to check them out and possibly/maybe buy

Nice to see the DK flag 😉😉 and sporting Vikings hair cut 😃 cruiser is looking awesome

Thought one of your top 3 mods would have been the sealed alternator ............it is for me.Cheers.

Love the build, and good info. You're dead wrong on the auto though, and I think you know it ;) auto is much more capable off road. Try Vic high country auto vs manual.

The head unit (deck) is most likely "Kenwood DMX9720XDS", same one I have on my wish list, but not a priority.

Hi Ronny. Love your channel. I took my 79 on it's first beach sand weekend. i came home with the chasis full, the fuel tank protection full and every other ledge and channel full of sand. is there a way that i can stop or minimise this. as it took a considerable amout of time to flush salty sand out and i still think there is more in there. Cheers

Hey Ronny question about the superior suspension setup, just wondering what size lift/gvm is in it and the ins and outs of getting it engineered here in WA?

so with the hilux up for sale are you going to use the 79 for your new daily once the lux is gone or do you have a new project upcoming ;)

Hello Ronny. Can you let me know what chair you're sitting at 12:50 ish...? Great Machine you have there! Cheers

Game changing

I still don't see a mounting option in the cab for your Dane Viking Axe. Don't act like you don't have one for the bush.

The right mods for you awesome

Damn love the pcor

it was an honor to travel with mo and his 76rock. no questions asked

Hi Ronny your cruiser looks great,what is the Garmin navigation system,would you recommend it cheers

I was with you all the way mate except for the comments on an auto trans but that is a personal opinion as you say . I also have my forever Landcruiser and understand you completely and I’ll never be embarrassed about that…ever !! I love the old girl we match lol , cheers Ronny 😎👍🍺🍺🇦🇺

How come you went with a Superior GVM kit over a Jmacx kit when you already had the Jmacx rear diff housing? Just wondering..

Ronny can you comment on why you always choose black vehicles, and whether you've ever noticed a difference in vehicle color in terms of how hot it gets? Maybe the glass is more important I dunno (and you can get IR reflective coatings etc which help with that)

Hey Ronnie love ya work mate, i would like to know why you have gone for a super light set-up but require the heaviest possible gvm upgrade? Do you own a kickass big boat or are you planning on converting to caravan life?

Hi Ronny...What are those panels you put on your doors (Front & Back) to prevent scratching & scrubbing ? What are they called ?

What material is the centre console frame made from?

Hey Ronny, I noticed your airbox is the standard Toyota spec, have you had any dusting problems with it???

I love the back seats that much I'm going to do the same my resin is too keep my two kids apart they all way's want to touch each other every F#N time we go somewhere

Hello Ronny which is the specific model of the Scheel-mann seats?

Hi Ronny, have you had the car engineered to run the 315/75R16 touring tyres and if so, did you have to do any other upgrades such as brake booster/lines etc? Also, since the workmate 79s come with 225/95s (33s), then shouldn't 315/75s be a legal fitment on a 70 (less than 50mm increase from 225/95). Would really appreciate your insight as I am getting conflicting opinions on this point and the local transport authority (QLD) isn't being helpful at all

top three mods on my 1948 Willys CJ2A? #1: 24" vehicle stretch adding extra cargo space and giving a 108" wheelbase #2: Engine upgrade from a L134 flathead 4cyl to 225ci/3.7L V6 Dauntless for good power that _doesn't_ over-stress the rest of the original driveline #3: four-wheel disc brakes. Honorable mention: 38 gallon / 144L frame-mounted amid-ships replacement fuel tank. Drops the center of gravity and provides about 400 mile / 644km range. I'm hoping to increase the mileage from 9mpg / 26L/100km to at least 15mpg / 15.8L/100km with fuel injection and an overdrive unit. This would increase the range to 570miles/917km with an ultimate goal of 650+ miles / 1050km on 38 gallons of fuel.

What is the suspension kit /lift that’s legal mate .tyres 35.?

Manual transmissions are great Millennial anti theft devices as well 😅. the four seat configuration - i thought your inspiration was the new Lexus LX600 4 seater. all things considered SLEIPNIR looks absolutely Stunning! one of a kind.

I love how this channel isn’t full of sponsors trying to tell you that you need their expensive and unnecessary crap mods

Hey Ronny . If you take price out of the equation , what are the pors and cons of a portal axle conversion ?

Easily the best Ronny Dahl Opening EVER!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩

Hey ronny, I want to ask if you want to put automatic transmission in 79 which transmission you would prefer?

whats your opinion on portal axles, would you put them on the your 79 or do the benefits not really out way the costs?

If you were a longboard surfer where would you put the board without catching rain and without being stolen?

Can you do more on the induction cooker you installed? Harry asked via a mate.

I think....... A lot of people forget this is a workhorse!!

I understand the reasons for no canopy, but what would you do if while on a trip (not towing) that u got hit with bad weather? (Wind and rain) - you seem to have very limited protection and that 180 awning I my opinion doesn’t look like it would help much in a rainy/windy environment...

ya didnt answer my question!! what happend to the twin exhaust mate? still sounds good tho

This video is bible, Ronny!