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smudge · ** Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 106 Location: North Wales

Need more info on my new truck. Like does anyone know where in UK parts are available. And what MPG should the 1HZ engine return. I have spoken to various folk and answers seem to vary from 10 to 30 MPG!
Also I have an Aluminium hard top for the rear I wish to sell if anyone's interested.

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hazelman · Newbie Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Location: New Forest

Hey smudge,

I bought an HZJ75 a couple of years ago - it is quite frankly the best vehicle I have owned yet. Lucky you! Where did you get it from?

Milner offroad for service parts, otherwise get friendly with a decent offroad specialist who is into this kind of thing. Chris Bashall at Surrey off road has been really helpful, but I appreciate this is a bit if a hike for you.

You have two different pics - one a 'trayback' and the other with the original toy pick-up back - which does the hard top fit?

Cheers for now

kohipoint · Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 5 Location: Cornwall

I too have come really late to this string, but thought I would throw my two penny worth in.

I am also off round Africa (down the west coast and up the east) next year (Oct 2008).

This will be my second African trip - the first in a series 1 disco which fell apart.

I am thinking of fitting my troupie with 285 75 16 STT's.

Most people go for an all terrain which is certainly better than 'nobblies' in the sand of N Africa, but are just hopeless for Cameroon etc in the rains.

The biggest issue for me is the issue of strong side walls (avoiding puctures) - coopers claim to be tougher than BFG's.

does anyone know if this is the case?

All the best

John Clark

denkar · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 17:46 Post subject:

Hi John,
I worked for an Aboriginal Medical Service in Central Australia and we ran all of our Troopies on Michelins fitted to the standard Toyota split rim. From memory they were at least an 8 ply wall but could have been 12!! Great tyre for all conditions, sand to mud and everything in between.
Good idea to have an on-board compressor, tyre levers and a good set of patches (we used Rema Tip Top).
Hope this helps,
Dennis

kohipoint · Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 5 Location: Cornwall

Thanks Dennis

I believe the Michelins are 12 ply. a lot of travelers use them. The major issue with these is the limited range of wheel sizes (I won't get a wider tire, certainly not a 285).

Smudge....

I get approx 25 mpg from my HZJ 78 which I believe is the same engine as in your 75. This is on a run, keeping to 60 mph. However, my car is quite heavy being expedition prepared and has a pop up roof which is a bit taller than standard, creating a bigger wind resistance.

Like always, the heavier your right foot the lower the MPGs. I can get much less than 25, but on tarmac no less than 15 to 18 no matter how I drive

Cheers

John

denkar · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 19:40 Post subject:

Hi John,
I had my own Troopy fitted with Desert Duellers (31/10.5R/15's), thinking I had the ultimate tyres for Outback travel but was very surprised to see just how well the Michy's performed in sandy conditions, embarrassed even, lol.
Seriously, I would recommend a standard split rim, fitted with the Michelin as the most versatile combination to suit all conditions you are likely to encounter. Carry 2 spares and you should be right.
Good luck.
Dennis

roscoFJ73 · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:30 Post subject:

I just come back from a Perth to Alice Springs via Uluru trip and travelled along the Great Central Road.
I destroyed 3 BFG 33x10.5x15, 2 from punctures and another with a splinter through the sidewall.
I couldnt find a dealer with any 33 BFG in stock in Alice and they were talking about a 1 week wait so I bought 2 split rims and 750x16 at an exhorbitant cost.
Wha treally irked me was I already had a full set of split rims sitting in my shed.
Next time I go bush it will be split rims and tubes for me 8)

A lot of owners who use these report good performance all round.
Although for the trip home I had 33x15 on the front and split rims with 750x16 on the rear ,it seemed to make the rear end a little twitchy.
I guess the 33s are a little more road friendly
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