the_jersey_lilly_2000
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And you got it just in time to ship it to me for Christmas..... 
I´m about to put this beast to work at the ranch.
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the_jersey_lilly_2000
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But...I do see one potential problem with it. Notice the gap between the bumper and the body. I had a lovely experience a year or so ago......a cow got herself hung up between the back bumper and tailgate of my lil pasture toyota. Thought I'd never get her outta there!!!!
Cal
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I hope you like it! Keep us posted, looks like quite an outfit. I added a Toyota Tundra to our mix last weekend......so have caught a bit of flack about "rice burners".Whitewing said:Well, it´s officially mine as of today but we won´t move it until this coming Saturday because of transport availability.
Oh, and I noticed checking it out today that the winch is 20 tons, not 10.
I wonder how many Toyota people are on here? Jersey Lilly, Katrina....... :???:Cal said:I hope you like it! Keep us posted, looks like quite an outfit. I added a Toyota Tundra to our mix last weekend......so have caught a bit of flack about "rice burners".Whitewing said:Well, it´s officially mine as of today but we won´t move it until this coming Saturday because of transport availability.
Oh, and I noticed checking it out today that the winch is 20 tons, not 10.
Whitewing is a Toyota person. Down here it´s the most in-demand brand, and for a reason, reliability.
I´ve owned a few Toyota Hilux here, sort of a mid-sized 4 door pickup, very well-built. At the ranch I use a 2 door Land Cruiser. If I can ever get back to the States for a month or two, I´m going to buy a Tundra and have it shipped down here. There are a few on the road, but they´re rare and costly.
DustDevil
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Helluva beast, I like it. I miss my old '72 Ford 1/2 ton 4wd.
andybob
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We used them in the Rhodesian army in the 70's, very good atv's in severe conditions, several of our mineproofed vehicles were built on these.
The agricultural version had a pto but otherwise was no different, but few of these were imported due to sanctions.
The agricultural version had a pto but otherwise was no different, but few of these were imported due to sanctions.
Cal
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Is the Hilux different than a Tacoma? It's always interesting to see the vehicles not offered in the States. I wonder why the US domestics don't even offer a cabin air filter? After being in the dirt, and then getting out on the hiway, it's usually a dust storm in the cab. Strange thing to scrimp on when the competition has it IMO.Whitewing said:Cal said:I hope you like it! Keep us posted, looks like quite an outfit. I added a Toyota Tundra to our mix last weekend......so have caught a bit of flack about "rice burners".Whitewing said:Well, it´s officially mine as of today but we won´t move it until this coming Saturday because of transport availability.
Oh, and I noticed checking it out today that the winch is 20 tons, not 10.
Whitewing is a Toyota person. Down here it´s the most in-demand brand, and for a reason, reliability.
I´ve owned a few Toyota Hilux here, sort of a mid-sized 4 door pickup, very well-built. At the ranch I use a 2 door Land Cruiser. If I can ever get back to the States for a month or two, I´m going to buy a Tundra and have it shipped down here. There are a few on the road, but they´re rare and costly.
Cal said:Is the Hilux different than a Tacoma? It's always interesting to see the vehicles not offered in the States. I wonder why the US domestics don't even offer a cabin air filter? After being in the dirt, and then getting out on the hiway, it's usually a dust storm in the cab. Strange thing to scrimp on when the competition has it IMO.Whitewing said:Cal said:I hope you like it! Keep us posted, looks like quite an outfit. I added a Toyota Tundra to our mix last weekend......so have caught a bit of flack about "rice burners".
Whitewing is a Toyota person. Down here it´s the most in-demand brand, and for a reason, reliability.
I´ve owned a few Toyota Hilux here, sort of a mid-sized 4 door pickup, very well-built. At the ranch I use a 2 door Land Cruiser. If I can ever get back to the States for a month or two, I´m going to buy a Tundra and have it shipped down here. There are a few on the road, but they´re rare and costly.
Yes, the Hilux is different from the Tacoma. I like the looks of the Hilux much better, though I´ve not driven the Tacoma recently to compare cabin size and ride. I´ll find a pic and post one. The Hilux is not offered in the US or Canada as far as I know. It comes in both 4 and 6 cylinder engine models and is a really tough truck.
An SUV offered here, the Fortuner, is built on the same frame and has the same cabin as the Hilux. However, a pickup is obviously more versatile for the average rancher.
Cal
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That's interesting. I wonder what differences/similarities there are between the Hilux and Tacoma. If they're that close, wouldn't they be money ahead to just produce one or the other? Does the Hilux have a diesel option?
Justin
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well, have you got to get the big yellow machine dirty yet? lets see some actions shots
