Readers' Rigs: December 2023

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2001 Toyota SR5 HiLux

7

I’ve done 100 per cent of the work at home, which has taken me two years to complete. Mods include an ARB front bar with Warn 9500 winch; custom paint job which is Nardo grey; custom steel tray with tube guards; and custom rock sliders. I’ve also fitted a custom front-mount intercooler and TIG-welded stainless steel intake piping to suit, and welded up a custom three-inch exhaust system. I’ve converted the EFI diesel pump to a 12mm mechanical fuel pump with a high-flow turbo for just enough power to spin the muddies when I stomp on it.

For the front, I’ve cut all the IFS suspension out to fit an 80 Series LandCruiser diff with a factory front locker (rare as hen’s teeth), welding in coil/shock towers and custom flipped radius arms to make it a solid axle-swapped HiLux. It’s also running an 80 Series steering box.

For the rear, a custom diff housing has been made to accept an 80 Series diff centre, wheel bearings and brakes, with a custom set of true hardened axle splines at both ends. I’ve folded up my own leaf spring u-bolt flip plates and inverted the rear shocks, making all the custom mounts to suit - Mitch Kucinskas

1982 Toyota FJ40

7

Barn-find wreck transformed! Kit includes a full reverse-shackle conversion; 80 Series diff conversion with a 350 Chev motor; Turbo 400 three-speed auto; six-point roll cage; bucket race seats; Auto Meter gauges; 35-inch tyres; and a six-inch lift. Full build from Eureka Off-Road - Jayde Serre

2022 Nissan Y62 Patrol TiL

7

We’ve had the DMW Industries 4499kg GVM upgrade with two-inch lift. Tricked it up with a Raslarr front bar, carbon winch, Elite Podium wheels and a Bushwakka 270° awning. We’ve towed our 21ft caravan 35,000km around Australia so far and it’s going to be hard to beat going along the Gibb River Road. An absolute amazing part of the country and an epic journey to get there as well - Brenden Clark

2011 Toyota LandCruiser 76

7

I have modified it a bit, with the main mod changing the tyre profile from the original 7.5-R16s to a Black Bear 315/75R16, a brilliant tyre that handles the terrian in the Great Escapement of Southern Africa perfectly - Reuben Siame

2022 Mitsubishi Triton GSR

7

Still pretty much stock. I’ve just added a Mitsubishi alloy tray and canopy, and upgraded the rear suspension. Will be built for touring when finished. So far the best place I’ve taken it to is K’gari (Fraser Island) - Raymond Barry

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor

7

By far the best place I’ve been is Lakefield National Park in Cape York – camping, barra fishing and no phone reception. The Raptor has a two-inch King spring lift; Hussler rims; Falken Wildpeak tyres; 23zero roof-top tent; dual battery set-up, and a Uniden Hideaway UHF - Jadd Cohu