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Joined: 15 Aug 2004 Location: Franklin, Tennessee USA

Mark from the US. I have a '95 Trooper LS (jackaroo) w/ petrol 5spd. Modt of the mods are listed in signature.

Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Location: melbourne

Hi all,

Probably should has introduced myself before asking to many more questions. Great to be able to find info on isuzus locally. mines a 98 3.0td, with all the associated problems. have had 3 oring replacements, 2 sets of glow plugs and 1 clutch but seems to be running sweet at the moment. presently its got a two inch lift with koni shocks but ordering ball joint spacers and coil spacers from the states for three inch total, 2inch bodylift which wasnt that big a job to install, bullbar, uhf and 27mhz, lights, custom skid plates(after contact with fire hydrant) all the usual SE additions, mp3 player with amps under rear seats,3 18in woofers(very little cargo room). tyres are 265 75's bfg on factory alloys and 33 12.5's claws for weekend. tweaked rear diff ,nothing in the front one yet. live just around the corner from usa4x4 in melb so transfer case gears are on the cards. thats all at the moment....

Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Location: Port Macquarie, NSW

Hi,

I have a holden HZ overlander (not original) pretty basic at the moment, DANA M20, turbo 350, 253, 31's, salisbury 10bolt diffs with landcruiser ends on the front.

Looking to go DANA M20, turbo 400/700, a bigger efi engine, 37's, and complete landcruiser diffs.

Cory

Joined: 09 Sep 2004 Location: Brisbane

Hi all!
Ive got a 2k Rodeo, V6, Bull bar, lights, Warn 9000, Tray, 31x10.5's, GME3400 & GME handheld, Engel 40, Redarc bat isolator, Optima blue, Haines tow. . . .. I think thats all. . . .

Wish list: (soon) front air locker, Koni adjustables, torsion bars, reset rear springs, snorkel.

Recently decided that rather than trading the old girl in (100,000k) on a new Rodeo, Id do some work on her and get her up to scratch. So after speaking to the accountant/handbrake and getting permission, Im allowed to do the things on my wish list Very Happy

I live in Brisbane am in IT and love to tinker. . .see my last project at: http://www.240z.id.au

4WDing, Camping, fishing, Scuba and tinkering with 240z's are my interests.

Ive got a mate who's also into the 4by scene (Grazza) who also frequents this forum.

Cheers - Zbuild

Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA

Hello,
I'm Phil from Sacramento, California.
Here's my 93 Trooper RS (Jackaroo SWB). No mods yet...it doesn't really need any, but some bigger tires would look nice. Very Happy

Joined: 02 Nov 2004

Hi all,

This is my old girl that I only recently purchased.

Its a 1984 Jackaroo and as you can see, it has been very well cared for.

Amazingly its got what certainly appear to be genuine logs of grease and oil changes and the early services.

Very likely true as it still sports the original motor and its still going strong.........well as strong as a 4 will go.......lol

I have made a few changes since this original shot was taken including some Hella 140s, CB, CD player some mods in the rear cabin area so I can use it for work better and also a few quick camping mods such as a table on the rear door that will double for work.
Also built a hand throttle and have had to do quite a few small repairs to things that had been let go like the battery cables etc.
Added my own set of locks all round.

Im keen to do something about the highway power but am not in a hurry and will weigh up the various options over the next 6 months or so.

Im looking for a name for her at the moment and really wanted Old Yella but have noticed someone else is using that so Im gunna have to find somethin original.

I have spent most of my life off the beaten track in one way or another and I expect this old girl will build up into something quite special and be there for a heap of special moments.

Apart from 4wdriving we also enjoy bikes, deep sea fishing and just touring in general.

Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Location: QLDER

Hi i'm paul, I've got a 92 V6 jackaroo with a few mods. 2" body lift, 2"Dobson spring kit, ball joint flip, 33x12.5 maxis mudders on 15x8 alloys. Next on the list ARB air lockers.

Joined: 18 Jan 2005

Good evening to all. this is my first time on and am working my way around the system. Just stunned how much Jackaroo talk goes on this is great.

My ride
92 Jackaroo,3.1 Turbo Diesel,Intercooled
Dark Blue , Alloys, UHF in roof Console, AM CB, MP3 Player, Full alloy roof rack,Cargo Barrier, Draw system, Side steps that are water tanks, Alloy Bull Bar, Snorkel.
Love my Jackaroo just having trouble dealing with the power loss coming from a 82 Jeep Cherokee that I installed a 6.2 Chev Diesel.
Love hitting the beach around Rainbow & Noosa.
Can anyone help with info for beefing up Turbo, I hear the injectors should be done around 150,000 klm has anyone had this sort of work done.
Does anyone have a contact for a Jackaroo Club in Brisbane
Regards
Lumers

Joined: 24 Jan 2004 Location: sydney

Some recent pics of my truck..

31" muds
OME lift, 40mm
CIG front locker...he he Razz

Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Location: Parramatta / Central Coast

G'day everone, Jackhammerman (AKA Bill) Laughing

. I am a teacher, Married, baby due in 5 weeks (shitting myself). I have a 97 Jackaroo 3.1 TD 5 speed

Mods:
Alloy bullbar
Spotties
UHF radio
Uni filter
Homemade rear shelves
Homemade cargo barrier
40mm suspension lift / Rock Crawlers springs and shocks
Rear bump stops extended
Highway tyres 31x10.5 r15 BFG A/T Cool

Bush tyres 255x85 r16 BFG M/T Twisted Evil

I have some neat picture from my adventures.
http://community.webshots.com/user/jackhammer131 check it out.

I hope to meet some of you guys soon.

Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Location: Sydney - north

G'day all,

Been 4WDriving for over 20 yrs now, current vehicle is '96 Turbo Diesel Jackaroo. Very happy with it, as it's got me places other (read: Pajero, Cruisers, Patrols) fear to go.
ECB Alloy Bar
Std H/D towbar
Tough Dog Shocks & rear springs
Cibie Oscors
Uniden Grant XL 27MHz in a Dept. of Interior Rood console
GME TX3200 UHF
Milford Cargo Barrier
Safari Snorkel (did have Donaldson Precleaner till it got pinched last week!)
Rhino Rack sports Roof Bars
Front Seats out of a 1999 SE - for the arm rests!
BES Turbo timer
Berima Diesel fuel Filter kit
Dual Battery with dual power sockets (1 for fridge) in rear
Hopper Stoppers
Bridgestone Dueler A/T

Joined: 09 Apr 2005 Location: north england

heres mine! Cool

sorry about its frame!!
i was messing with the photo! and hit save and its the only one ive got of it! Rolling Eyes

Joined: 09 Jun 2005 Location: Melb

Hi there,

I have owned my 1998 Rodeo R7 turbo/diesel crewcab for about 2.5 years,

Canpoy
Allloy Bull bar
ARB Turbo timer
Long range fuel tank
Duel battery
k&F filter,
Hayman Reece towbar

Wish List,
Snorkel
Uhf radio
Steel bull bar
install winch
2inch lift
31" tyres

Everything I've read about this car has been positive, after a tweak or two, Great site

Update:
Now fitted
Snorkel
TJM T15 Steel Bull Bar
Warn XD9000 Winch
EFS Full suspension and Torsion Bars
Ball Joint Flip with Bump stop cut
GME 3400 UHF
Raised Diff Breathers
31" M/T Tyres
15 inch rims
Raised Gearbox breather

Still to come:
Raise Gearbox breather
2 inch Body Lift
Heat Changer(Shower)

Cheers
Harry, Vic Laughing

Joined: 26 Nov 2002 Location: Nannup, Western Australia

Smallish update: My other spotties crapped themselves so the Jack now wears a set of Lightforce 170's. Cool

Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:39 am

Hi, My name's mick and I'm an alcaholic.... Oops wrong forum Embarassed

I'm from the blue mountains and I have a 1986 jackaroo with 2.3 litres of throbbing 4 cylinder power. Very Happy

Current mods... Not much, just bought a set of 31x10.5x15's, I have some nite stalker 140 driving lights on the front, an old 27mhz CB which was in the car when I bought it. That's about it for now.

I'm a security tech by trade, and my hobbies include a bit of 4wding, rock climbing, mountain biking and such things.

Hopefully I'll get a pic of the old tractor up soon. I call it bread... Don't ask.

Joined: 20 Jun 2005

Hi figured i'd add mine.

Rodeo Single Cab 97 Petrol 2.6 litre. so far only minor mods.

Full EFS Suspension upgrade with Torsion bars
Diff Breathers
Cooper ATR 225-70-16 (not monsters)
Pioneer Radio / CD Player
Uniden 088 UHF
4.5 Db Aerial Bullbar mounted
ARB Steel Bullbar
Dual Battery set up
Fridge
Twelve volt external sockets
Security

Happening in next couple of weeks
Canopy
Snorkel
Gearbox breather extended

Want list
50 mm lift
lightforce lights
Electronic Rust proofing
Under Tray Draw set up
More recovery gear

Wish list
Front and rear diff lockers
Long range fuel tanks
Win lottery Very Happy

Will put photo up when i figure how Laughing

Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Location: Morayfield brisbane

I GUESS IL SIGN IN TO INSTEAD OF JUST READ THE NAME IS ANTHONY BETTER KNOWN AS UNIT LIVE IN MORAYFIED IN BRISBANE MY SECOND 4X4 FIRST WAS A 86 4RUNNER WHICH CAME TO AN UNFORTUNATE WRITE OFF NOW RUNNIN A MUCK IN A 94 3.1 TURDO DIESEL (TOP MOUNT INTERCOOLER) SUPPORTIN 31" BFG AT'S A REBUILD AND A NEW TURBO FLOWIN THRU A 2.5 EXHAUST FROM TURBO BACK. THE REDUILD AND NEW TURBO WAS FROM AN INSIDENT WHEN I LEARNT NOT TO PICK WHEELS UP TO HIGH AS IT RESULTD IN THE FRONT DIFF COMIN OF THE CHASSIS TAKIN THE OIL FILTER WITH IT.

FUTURE PLANS FOR THE BEAST INCLUDE:
2" BODY LIFT
2" SPRING LIFT
CALMANI FRONT END
AND 33s

SHE SEEMS TO GO MOST PLACES I TRY TO TAKE BUT SUFFERS A BIT OF BELLY RASH AFTERWORDS. I AM HAPPY WITH BEAST SO FAR BUT ABOUT TO LOOK INTO MORE BOOST

Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Location: Chile

hi all

Dani here from Chile...this is my diesel ute:

cheerios !

Joined: 02 May 2005 Location: Nowra (NSW)

OK so I've been reading everyone elses stuff I should send mine in.

I'm Todd on the south coast (NSW) and just over a year ago I replaced the trusty old zook (with a full body lift and raised suspensin and all the beefed up stuff) with a new "Family Car". The Family car just happens to be a 2002 TD SE Jackaroo now sporting a 20mm lift thanks to OME, a TJM bull bar, IPF 130W spotties, Safari snorkel, 150lt long range fuel tank and Milford Cargo barrier.

So far very happy with the whole set up 2 big camping trips one with some low range action and some day excursions show the big beast to be very capable. Has a lot more family room than the old zook did too.

Hoping to get a UHF soon and like to dream about a front diff locker.
The next real priority is some 245 75 BFG AT's or maybe some 255 75 Cooper ST's.

I am currently planning the storage system to go in the back and am interested in any ones ideas.

Todd

Joined: 02 Nov 2005 Location: Perth, W.A.

Owning a Holden 4x4, where do I start ...

Got our first Jack in 1998 - a 1986 model LWB 2.3 lt

In 1999 - bought 1991 2.6 lt LWB manual Jack, huge improvement over the old girl. Sold the 1991 coz the missus wanted an auto, so bought her a 1988 LS LWB, 287,000 ks on, still driving it. This old Jack is not modified at all and we still got him.

In 1996 we bought a 1994 Rodeo single cab 2.8 lt diesel. Done many outback trips in WA and a couple in the east. He had done 386,000 ks when we sold him to buy the new Jack in our lives.

The new Jack is a 2000 TD auto. Pretty standard, but some mods will come.

Jeff

If you live in W.A. and want to join a 4WD club, check out the Holden 4x4 Club of Western Australia at www.holden4x4.com (I'm the PR officer .... just doing my job!) Wink

Joined: 04 Dec 2005

Well im Andrew from kurri (hunter valley) and i have an 02 model Rodeo dual cab V6 Cool

Had her for about 6 months now and and couldn't be happier with it Laughing

Im not a die hard 4x4 man but dont mind putting her through her paces now and again, but mainly just love the freedom it gives me for my fishing trips being able to put my baby in the water just about anywhere Cool

The deo is fairly stardard at the moment with an ARB bar which has some IPF combination lights on it, as well as some IPF work lights mounted on the headboard for camping/fishing. One thing id like to do is fit a long range tank to it Rolling Eyes

Andrew

Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Location: Alice Springs, NT.

Hi, David From Alice Springs here.

I am a big believer in Isuzu, its a great product.

I have a R9 dual cab with a 3.0L Td.
2.5" mandrel bend exhaust
245/75/R16 Cooper ST Tyres on ROH rims
Dual Battery system with Waeco fridge for the essentials

Other than that its pretty standard but i still love it, its done a lot of hard work and has never let me down.

This is my second Rodeo, and i hope that when i caan afford the third its just as good as the last two.[/img]

Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Location: Nowra

WOW

... I cant beleive it, lots of shorties, I thought I was the only one who liked 'em, good to see others out there.

Hi, my name is Ray...
I have just bought a SWB 93 V6 5sp,
its excellent, but standard at the moment, do hve wider wheels and tyres on the way though.

where can I find more pics of swb jackaroos?

Thanks

Ray

Joined: 24 Sep 2005 Location: Central West-NSW

Gidday, Andrew here,
Just picked up a 96 3.1 MU to keep my 99 Dual Cab Rodeo company. Nothing leary planned more "sensible" stuff, you know like intercoolers, 3 inch lift, decent bullbar etc

Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Location: queensland

Top Cat wrote:

Hi all,

This is my old girl that I only recently purchased.

Its a 1984 Jackaroo and as you can see, it has been very well cared for.

Amazingly its got what certainly appear to be genuine logs of grease and oil changes and the early services.

Very likely true as it still sports the original motor and its still going strong.........well as strong as a 4 will go.......lol

I have made a few changes since this original shot was taken including some Hella 140s, CB, CD player some mods in the rear cabin area so I can use it for work better and also a few quick camping mods such as a table on the rear door that will double for work.
Also built a hand throttle and have had to do quite a few small repairs to things that had been let go like the battery cables etc.
Added my own set of locks all round.

Im keen to do something about the highway power but am not in a hurry and will weigh up the various options over the next 6 months or so.

Im looking for a name for her at the moment and really wanted Old Yella but have noticed someone else is using that so Im gunna have to find somethin original.

I have spent most of my life off the beaten track in one way or another and I expect this old girl will build up into something quite special and be there for a heap of special moments.

Apart from 4wdriving we also enjoy bikes, deep sea fishing and just touring in general.

hey mate this buy wasn't through ebay was it i remember a similar looking vehicle on the net,looks good man,i also have a 84 jackaroo i have 2 actually,im in the CBD and work as a metal fabricator in archerfield.

currently both are off the road
one is a parts vehicle but is 95% intact
my toy is getting panel work,engine transplant and a few bits replaced
also making a set of sliders up and going to change my tyres from 31's back to 235's as these ones scrub out badly atm.

Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Location: brisbane

Hi I’m Ron, I have a 05 RA LT dual cab 3.5 V6 auto. Mods include ARB air locker diffs front and rear, EFS springs, 4” lift rear, 3” lift front, flipped ball joints, dropped front diff 30mm to correct CV angles, OME long travel shocks, snorkel, TJM canopy, ORE rear bumper with tyre carrier and jerry can, Globil Front bar, CIBIE lights, ROH mags & 265/75r16 BFG Mud terrains. Extractors, sports exhaust. Spent a lot of money but it does perform, I have to keep up with my sons GQ shorty.

Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane

Francesco

1996 MU, manual 3.1
2" suspension lift, with Lovells HD rear springs and ball joint flip on front end. Bilstein Shocks.
Dual battery, snorkle, Front bar with Lightforce 240's spotties, Hannibal roof toptent sitting on Rhyno racks.
2.5" exhaust from turbo back and front bash plate.
Inside - TX4400 CB, Waeco 50lt fridge, 35lt water tank sitting under false floor behind front seats, with rear seats removed. Drop down table on rear door. Baja claws & Air-up system.
Full alarm system.

Joined: 10 Sep 2006

hay guys
Ive got a 99 rodeo td

basicly stock bar the BFG's
bull bar
tow bar
canopy
live in the moutains sydney

Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:10 pm

hey guys kel here, "94 deo dual cab
bull & tow bar.
lots of lights
2" body lift
2" rear springs & front wound up.
31" cooper st's
50l weaco fridge
dual battery
sports seats & steer wheel
cd,uhf- etc
2.8 intercooled inport motor out of jap MU
bit of tweaking here & there

wish list

arb/tjm catalog is a good start
2.5" zorst going on soon & maybe a snorkle too

this is pre most mods

Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Location: Western Suburbs Brisbane

Here is my '93 Manual 2.8L TD ISUZU MU

She has:

Modified TJM Steel bar
3" Rear 2" front Suspension Lift with Ball joint 'flip'
2" Body Lift
EFS Elite Shocks
Lokka in the front
LSD in the rear tightened up by superior
2.5" Mandrel exhaust with dump pipe
Top mount Intercooler with thermo fan and water spray
Running 16PSI and putting down 100HP and 880Lb at the wheels

On the to do list:

Pyro meter to be fitted
33" Tires on new rims with bigger offset (Suggestions please)
Install the ROO lights Spotlights

Jimmy