r/4x4Australia

Im looking at selling my 1Hz troopy, as reliable as it’s been the last few years, I’m keen to drive something with a bit more power and that’s not older than me.

I’ve narrowed it down to the 76 series and the Hilux, both I like the look of and have seen incredible touring set ups in both which is what I’ll be doing with it.

After advice on the best specific models, things to look for or avoid, experiences, preferences, and anything that can help inform me better on both of these as my knowledge is very limited. Cheers 🤙

Hey all,
I’ve got a Amarok and am looking at doing some touring and camping, camping will be in a RV5 tent. I will have a fridge, lighting and other bits and pieces to power.
I can’t decide on whether to go for a dual battery in the Ute or a portable battery solution.
What options or recommendations do you have? Would love to hear about or see your set ups!
Cheers!

Gday lads, My car went to mechanics not long ago for a good check over, there wasn’t many things that it needed but some big ticket items. They were more of a later thing though. They said there’s nothing wrong with the injectors but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get them done, he said the radiator is fine but the plastic on top has changed colour he also mention just doing all the hoses because they’re showing age obviously being 20 yrs old. I got quoted about 4K for the injectors because he said you’d do injectors a pump at the same time, he also said a valve clearance adjustment is a good idea because it’s all apart. Now I don’t have a lot of money so is it worth doing before they go bad, and should I do the rest of the stuff aswell. Cheers

Year: 2021

Make: Ford

Model: Ranger wildtrak

Engine: 2.0

Transmission: 10 speed auto

Mods/Upgrades: Snorkel, airbox, 2 inch lift, 17 inch wheels, 33 muddies

Description of issue: Warranty about to run out

I have a 2021 ford ranger Wildtrak with 30000km and the warranty is about to run out. Is there anything worth getting ford to glaze over?

Reason for low ks is because of being away for work 2 weeks out of 4. It probably gets a good one hour long drive each time I'm home. i use fuel doctor every time I fill up.it has a two inch lift and a snorkel/airbox. Apart from that all standard. It gets serviced once a year not through ford but through a reputable mechanic that does factory approved servicing.

Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask.

I’m picking up a new GXL soon and I’m adding an unhooped bull bar and a 2-piece sump guard. We’re planning on doing trips from Adelaide up through the Flinders Ranges, Darwin, across to WA etc.
Two questions - I’ve seen quite a few people upgrade to aftermarket wheels, as well as fitting L/T tyres like Geolandars: are the standard Prado wheels up to touring (or are the wheel upgrades just for wankers), and are the Grandtreks I’ve always used worth replacing?
Cheers!