Hilux around Australia

Joined: 19 Mar 2003 Location: Sydney

I am about to go travelling around Australia in a Hilux dual cab.
Is this a suitable vehicle to "do" the outback in?

What are it's faults and what are it's pros.

Any information would be appreciated.

Joined: 22 Oct 2002 Location: Your Mummas House!

Ive heard of everything from old holdens to old landcruisers, depending on the yaer it should be pretty good!

id say go in a toyota as parts are readily available, and i know how to fix broken shiat on them! but go with what you know!

If i had enough money or a choice, id probably take a GXV lexus for the comfort thats is the vehicle to "do" the outback in!

Joined: 22 Oct 2002

My uncle took a Dual-cab Hilux to the Cape and back 3 times and it didn't have a problem.

He then wanted more power so upgraded to a V6 commodore engine and did a trip around OZ!

By having the Dual-cab (and no kids) he removed the rear seats and fitted it out with a fridge/freezer and heaps of other cool stuff to make those long days more comfy!

Oh i forgot the third time to the cape he was towing a camper trailer, that was the main reason for the power upgrade!

Joined: 22 Oct 2002 Location: Your Mummas House!

To each there own, the hiluxes are much better than old 40 series' for touring thats for sure, sounds like a top rig!!!

diff/axle wise they are VERY strong too!!

Joined: 16 Mar 2003 Location: Brisbane, QLD.

Took my 2.8 with ARB turbo, 3" lift, long range tank, bars front and rear, snorkel around no probs. Had the following issues:
1- Make sure you have good diff and box breathers.
2-Check everything each day if you are on rough dirt roads. The strangest thingd get loose.
3- get a snorkel and use an air ram with pre sock on it, if you donthave a turbo the cyclic will be fine.
That was about ig really. I took 3 mths and had a ball. Loved the hilux and it performed well for me.