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    How Much Worst is an 80 in an Emergency Maneuver (swerve) than a 100?

    I just viewed a video where dude with an 80 sold it to buy a brand new Prado. Main reason was safety on pavement - which in reality ends up being 95% of the driving you do on expedition. (yes the 80 is better/stronger on trails) I ask this as I am considering an 80 for expedition use (NA to...
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    Mint "80" - Would You Have the Roof Cut Off to Install a Campteq?

    If you owned an 80 series that checks off all the boxes -no rust - 3 lockers - diesel - manual - the right color etc etc. You wanted to set it up for expedition use. Each time you think through the traveling/living/sleeping/cooking/beer drinking configurations, in the end, the Campteq checks...
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    How miserable is it to drive a RHD "manual" 81?

    I drove my 1st RHD "automatic" 81 yesterday and was pleasantly surprised by how intuitive & drama free it was to drive on the right. To qualify my question - I learned to drive on a manual LHD and still own a few fast manual cars. So - Now that I have been convinced to get a manual for...
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    Corrosion on Campteq or Alu-Cab Pop-Up Systems

    It was pointed out to me - so I thought I would ask if anybody knows of possible corrosion issues that may have occurred because of the 2 metals in contact after having one of these pop-ups installed over the course of several years? Also any issues with water or dust getting in.
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    Automatic or Manual Transmission for Expedition Use?

    Am looking to buy a RHD Diesel 81 series to turn into an expedition vehicle to go as far as South America. I have the chance to choose a Manual or an Auto Transmission. The manual will be more stout and will likely have more power available and better gas mileage. I have a few cars with a manual...
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