nuclear_jk
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Standard is boring, mundane. I've always had a need to modify cars, making them unique and often completely awesome and impractical. After many sports cars (BNR32, 240z, xr5, classic mini cooper s) I realized that I should buy a vehicle that aligned with my love of exploration and adventure.
In 2013 I bought a bone stock JK Wrangler and drove it off the showroom floor.
Over the next four years I did so much to the Jeep . 2 sets of wheels, 3 different suspension setups, 2 winches, bar work, roof racks, armour... I learnt lots. This vehicle took me on adventures in 4 states, including Cape York and Fraser Island.
After our last big trip to South Australia the reality of Jeep ownership sunk in... Its amazing offroad. With good suspension nothing new can really touch them, but ongoing reliability issues and completely atrocious onroad handling meant I needed to move on. Around this time I got a interstate contract and when we moved our new apartments garage was too low for the jeep - the decision, whilst hard, made sense. I sold the Jeep.
Ultimately I wanted to build an expedition spec 200 series cruiser but as we know they're not cheap. I decided to buy another import and save my pennies. Here's my 98' Toyota Chaser.
Add WORK wheels, TEIN suspension, a fat exhaust and dark tint and you have a reasonably cheap, fast and fun street car. Apparently some mongrels at Melbourne Airport's Wilson security capital thought the same because it was stolen when I flew out for business overnight.
I was angry and at a loss. My plan had been to save money and wait to build an international expedition 200 series yet I'd lost money (it was insured). I was back in the market for a vehicle 2 months after buying the Chaser. GRRRRrrr..
I decided I'd test drive some utes and it won't be a surprise to hear the 'lux came out on top. I managed to find one with 3500km on it and picked it up for a song.
I am still planning on building an truck capable of long term international expeditions as well as domestic travel. To that end I'm saving pennies to ensure that everything done is of the highest standard.
First step: get some better tyres. 265/65/r18 ko2. I am really impressed with this tyre. I had the on my jeep and despite me hammering them I got great mileage, never had a puncture or major chipping issue.
Extended breathers. There's a million of these buggers on the n80! I brought the rear diff up to the engine bay and got the front diff done add still. I still need to do the gearbox and transfer case. I extended the smaller breathers higher.
I have put some seat covers on. I'll post some photos soon.
Lastly, this weekend past I put on the uneek 4x4 empire bar.
I'll be back soon with more updates.
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In 2013 I bought a bone stock JK Wrangler and drove it off the showroom floor.
Over the next four years I did so much to the Jeep . 2 sets of wheels, 3 different suspension setups, 2 winches, bar work, roof racks, armour... I learnt lots. This vehicle took me on adventures in 4 states, including Cape York and Fraser Island.
After our last big trip to South Australia the reality of Jeep ownership sunk in... Its amazing offroad. With good suspension nothing new can really touch them, but ongoing reliability issues and completely atrocious onroad handling meant I needed to move on. Around this time I got a interstate contract and when we moved our new apartments garage was too low for the jeep - the decision, whilst hard, made sense. I sold the Jeep.
Ultimately I wanted to build an expedition spec 200 series cruiser but as we know they're not cheap. I decided to buy another import and save my pennies. Here's my 98' Toyota Chaser.
Add WORK wheels, TEIN suspension, a fat exhaust and dark tint and you have a reasonably cheap, fast and fun street car. Apparently some mongrels at Melbourne Airport's Wilson security capital thought the same because it was stolen when I flew out for business overnight.
I was angry and at a loss. My plan had been to save money and wait to build an international expedition 200 series yet I'd lost money (it was insured). I was back in the market for a vehicle 2 months after buying the Chaser. GRRRRrrr..
I decided I'd test drive some utes and it won't be a surprise to hear the 'lux came out on top. I managed to find one with 3500km on it and picked it up for a song.
I am still planning on building an truck capable of long term international expeditions as well as domestic travel. To that end I'm saving pennies to ensure that everything done is of the highest standard.
First step: get some better tyres. 265/65/r18 ko2. I am really impressed with this tyre. I had the on my jeep and despite me hammering them I got great mileage, never had a puncture or major chipping issue.
Extended breathers. There's a million of these buggers on the n80! I brought the rear diff up to the engine bay and got the front diff done add still. I still need to do the gearbox and transfer case. I extended the smaller breathers higher.
I have put some seat covers on. I'll post some photos soon.
Lastly, this weekend past I put on the uneek 4x4 empire bar.
I'll be back soon with more updates.
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