Isuzu Trooper Owners Club UK™

gary820 · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 23:02 Post subject: The replacement

Figured it's about time i'd post a couple of pics of the new truck.

Got a 97 reg uk spec landcruiser 80 vx amazon, 4.5 24 valve petrol. Fully loaded with diff locks, leather etc etc Very Happy

got it with 70k miles with full history. Went petrol over diesel as they're generally cheaper and have lower miles. The extra cost to get a 4.2 with low miles etc buys a lot of petrol Very Happy

It's not exactly a slow motor!!

So far i've upgraded the stereo, fitted a double din dab radio, swapped all the speakers and changed the stock amp and sub in the boot for more powerful units.

Already got a set of 35's in the garage for it and plan on a suspension lift, 2-3 inches will clear 35's but can get a 4 inch lift kit which has everything in and won't have any clearance issues. (on 32's as stock)
Winch will go behind the stock (steel) bumper, plan on keeping the side steps so most likely re enforce them and the auto box might need a bash plate making. tool box from the troop fits in length ways in the boot and i'm gonna mount the spare in the boot rather then fit a swing away carrier or go on the roof.

Was a bit unsure of the wind deflectors but kinda grown on me Laughing

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landcruiser 80 series 4.5, 35's/33's for road, 2inch lift, discreet winch, sliders/armour, factory lockers, stainless side exit +++++

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Cam · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 23:13 Post subject:

Looks really good, always like them but just couldn't afford one lol
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2001 Trooper 3.0 Citation Lwb. 33" BFG's, Superwinch X9, 60mm lift, Monroe Adventure Shocks, Hid Spots and a Yaesu FT7900 2m/70cm's Radio
Ham Radio: MM6KCV

d12 · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 19:05 Post subject:

very nice

very jealous
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96 3.1 bighorn lwb ,widetrack

Gribble · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 19:15 Post subject:

OOOOOH ! Very Nice .
You wont know what to do with lockers though Laughing

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2 New Troopers !

DYLAN · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 19:47 Post subject:

Great motor Gary Wink

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2002 S-TYPE JAGUAR 3.0 SPORT

griffter · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 20:32 Post subject:

looks good how does mpg and insurance compare to 3.1?

lurcherman · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 20:43 Post subject:

nice motor gary Smile

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1997 trooper commercial normaly full of dogs, ferrets and pheasant grub
2001 lwb citation dogs and ferrets banned by er indoors

gary820 · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 20:54 Post subject:

gary820 · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 21:11 Post subject:

gary820 · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 22:04 Post subject:

I've had the polish out and happy to admit it Very Happy

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landcruiser 80 series 4.5, 35's/33's for road, 2inch lift, discreet winch, sliders/armour, factory lockers, stainless side exit +++++

adz1973 · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 22:33 Post subject:

Bloomin eck lad, thats shiney Cool

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WHISKYTANGOFOXTROT · *** Joined: 01 Mar 2013 Posts: 130 Location: NorthEast

Nice motor ! most go LPG with these and totally wreck the engines on them !............I was shocked to see petrol ! but what can I say ! I drive a
petrol T5 V70 like it should be,and I am a total diesel head , it all comes down to 6 of them ! or half a dozen of the others ! you got to pay for what you want to drive ! looks like a very nice choice ! Wink

gary820 · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 21:44 Post subject:

Cheers. Yeah she's petrol with no lpg! Likes a drink but I don't do loads of miles yearly so not too fussed with the gallons to miles.
Sounds great and pulls rather well. It's better on fuel with stereo turned up as can't hear the engine lol.
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landcruiser 80 series 4.5, 35's/33's for road, 2inch lift, discreet winch, sliders/armour, factory lockers, stainless side exit +++++

WHISKYTANGOFOXTROT · *** Joined: 01 Mar 2013 Posts: 130 Location: NorthEast

DYLAN · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 22:45 Post subject:

I have driven (on a few occasions) a Viper, GREAT car, very unconfortable, Feels like it's going to break apart but my god what a motor, I really can't imagine a motor like that in a Trooper Smile

Would turn more heads than a Dodge ram though hilarious

I used to chuck people the keys and say if you can start it you can take it (no one ever did Smile

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2002 S-TYPE JAGUAR 3.0 SPORT