Isuzu Trooper Owners Club UK™

[crocket]

I bought the Bighorn very much as an offroad tool but with some onroad comfort in mind as I'd had a Daihatsu before which was surprisingly good in the rough but not too comfortable on the tarmac.
I thought I'd try it out standard first to better judge what mods I'd need before going ahead.
First time out was a waste of time on road tyres and so I added some Colway MTs.
These are a revelation and, now I've tried it out a few times, I realise it doesn't need much more other than a small lift, a bit of underbody protection and some jack points that's it really - you'd be surprised (if you've never tried it) what it'll do and these pics don't really show how difficult the terrain is that I'm driving so I'm chuffed with it all in all.
I'll post more pics as it gets more mods.

Mods so far:
MT tyres
Removal of side steps
Better protector plate under transfer box and auto gearbox

Planned further mods (for now):
Front/rear Hi-Lift points
Sill protectors/rocksliders
Suspension lift
Mods to the front for better wheel articulation

My Mate's looking a bit apprehensive at the start


It's actually leaning quite a bit here and sliding sideways towards a potential rollover but we got away with it ok



Troopers have brilliant rear articulation as standard




Another Mate loves his Chevy but, you'll notice, it ain't the Troop' with the bonnet up!


Back home for a bit of a wash after a brilliant, fun day with no damage done even though I'd driven EVERYWHERE that all the Landies (modified or not) did and even pulled two of them out of the mire.


And, it'll take a family of four with enough camping gear for a small platoon and a boat for a holiday in Scotland, no probs.


Launching the boat into a Loch



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1994 BIGHORN 3.1TD LOTUS
1995 MONTEREY LTD 3.2V6

[Google]

[siweb]

Nice pics m8.
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[jjcymru]

theres a lot to be said for the isuzu 4x4 setup.

[crocket]

Thanks, guys.
I am dead chuffed with how good it is in standard trim (apart from the tyres, that is) and, with a bit of judicious tinkering it'll be brilliant.
On one extremely difficult trail I once had to get out the hi-lift and get myself out of a bit of a hole but I got through under my own steam in the end.
There was a bloke with a very well sorted Landie (lifted, big wheels etc.) having a bit of a scoff but he later had to retire with a broken diff. so nuff said, really. I finished the trail, he didn't. I'm not having a go at Land Rovers though, they're great (weak axles notwithstanding) but so are Troopers and I love to be different from the rest of the pack.
This Trooper is going to evolve and it'll be interesting so watch this space.
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1994 BIGHORN 3.1TD LOTUS
1995 MONTEREY LTD 3.2V6

[leehorspool]

Good pics. Looks like fun, where were they taken
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[crocket]

They were taken at a local quarry and on the shores of Loch Fyne near Otter Ferry (Argyle) where you can camp for nowt right at the waterside as there's no-one around for miles.
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1994 BIGHORN 3.1TD LOTUS
1995 MONTEREY LTD 3.2V6

[leehorspool]

check out my Troop http://photobucket.com/albums/f67/leehorspool/

What do you think ?
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Wine is fine, whiskey's quicker.
Suicide is slow with liquor.
Grab a drink to drown your sorrows,
And todays' problems will become tomorrows !

[crocket]

That looks like a lotta fun (if you like mudplugging, that is ) I like the old, square Troopers a lot - I nearly bought one too but happened upon a Bighorn seller who was desperate for money and accepted my daft offer.
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1994 BIGHORN 3.1TD LOTUS
1995 MONTEREY LTD 3.2V6

[crocket]

I know loads of green lanes now (easy and hard) and am going to start organising some days/weekends out this summer as I've got loads of mates who're up for it - especially weekend trips camping out.
Mostly the trails are in Derbyshire and Wales but a couple of us (the ones with the best recovery kit) are recceing loads more this spring.
If anyone is interested in joining in just let me know.
I'll post more details around March after researching more trails.

Some pics below of Welsh trails done in my Daihatsu and Delica.


















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1994 BIGHORN 3.1TD LOTUS
1995 MONTEREY LTD 3.2V6

[Twister]

Some really good pics there. Crocket, I'm definitely up for some green laning, don't get out half as much as I'd like to. Live Sth Manchester, so Derbyshire & Wales is my usual hunting ground anyway. When you've done your recceing ( ), let us know. Some really good lanes around Bala, and LLangollen / Wrexham area.
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[crocket]

Hi Mr. Twister,
I'll definitely arrange it, there's already quite a few interested and I'll get in touch with all in a month or so to talk dates 8)
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1994 BIGHORN 3.1TD LOTUS
1995 MONTEREY LTD 3.2V6

[andyh]

Hey Crockett

Thought the troop looked better the side steps on , still the wifes happier now their on hers

God they catch some mud

Andy
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3.1 Duty - horse trailer puller & fun in the mud

[crocket]

Excellent! Glad you're happy with 'em. They are nice steps but I would've only ruined them eventually anyway.
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1994 BIGHORN 3.1TD LOTUS
1995 MONTEREY LTD 3.2V6

[crocket]

Please see new topic "Green laning days - dates sorted" for dates/venues if you're interested in a couple of good days out.

http://www.itocuk.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=20825#20825
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1994 BIGHORN 3.1TD LOTUS
1995 MONTEREY LTD 3.2V6

[Peter Bonnell]

looks a good venue where was it