AUSSIE SHOWCASE 2.8 TROOPY 2024
A celebration of Australian family businesses serving the 4wd communities of Australia
In August 2023 the first auto transmission 70-Series was announced by Toyota. In one step it laid rest the rumours of the end of 70-series production and instead installed new excitement in the hearts of Land Cruiser fans all over the world.
This is my 4th Land Cruiser build in Australia since I arrived in 2016. In my way I want to thank the Australian 4wd community for welcoming me they way they have. This build is an Aussie product showcase.
From Jan 2024 we are building an all-Australian showcase Land Cruiser 4-cyl auto Troopy.
Accessories and links
There are a lot of changes with this model, and that means the development of kit to fit will take some time.
- Bull Bar: Off Road Animal
- Wheels Rims: ROH VAPOR 16X8.
- Axle width correction to be done using rims alone. Follow us to see how.
- Front smart coil springs & rear parabolic leaves by Terrain Tamer
- Shocks: ECDS in-cab adjustable monotube remote res shocks by Superior Engineering.
- Tyre fitting services: City Discount Tyres, Joondalup
- Roof tent conversion: Headspace Campers
- Armests by One-Stone
- 12V Oven by TravelBuddy
- Electrical parts supplier PerthPro
- Electrical & water by EGON
- Seats. Considering Sheel Mann.
- Light bars & spots: Lazer lamps
- Work lights: Lazer lamps
- Water Heater: AusJ Duetto 10L
- ABS plastic door trims including speaker pods: Consolesonline.com.au
- Back door trims and molle panels: Mission 4×4.
- Gull Wings front, glass: Explore Glazing
- MaxTrax table: Mission 4×4.
- Fridge: National Luna 72L dual compartment.
- 220V: Victron 3000VA.
- Solar charging and battery monitoring: Victron.
- Starter battery by Century Dualforce.
- House batteries: 2x100a/h Amptron
- Water purification by GuzzleH2O STEALTH
Diary of the build
- August 2023. I ordered the Troopy the week that it was announced.
- December 4, spotted at the dealer, but it’s not ready for delivery yet.
- December 20. Collected from Grand Toyota Wangara and weighed.
- January. First impressions video released.
- February. Build begins.
- March. Camper roof conversion and glass gull wings fitted. Electrical installation into pre-fab interior started.
- April – May. There will be limited progress because I am completing my AFRICA build.
My new 2.8 Troopy is due November 22 2023. Make sure you follow the build on YouTube PLAYLIST