4x4’s & Overlanding

[goosehd]

Hmmmmmm….

[focer]

@Giles which make and model is this? i’m interested in one myself.

[Giles]

Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo Extra....

That is the extended cab version with 4WD, Hi/Lo and 5 Speed Manual......

Plenty of pimping options available in Japan, and plenty on Rakuten, so I think I may be getting regular care packages sent over.....

[Ross]

@Giles said in 4x4’s & Overlanding:

Plenty of pimping options available in Japan

Something along these lines, perhaps?

[Giles]

I think in Japan I may get away with it, Gos Vegas, not so sure.....

[Tago Mago]

@Giles too subtle?

[Giles]

Of course......

[catdad1]

Been a minute since we took some time off!

[worn2fade]

The GX is finally lifted!

[catdad1]

@worn2fade CLEAN. I want one of these so bad. I bet it makes a great daily.

[GoodtimeJohnny]

@worn2fade sooooo good!

[worn2fade]

@catdad1 said in 4x4’s & Overlanding:

@worn2fade CLEAN. I want one of these so bad. I bet it makes a great daily.

Honestly man.. it does! Rides smoother than the 5th gen but the gas is absolutely TERRIBLE! V8 life haha

[worn2fade]

@GoodtimeJohnny thank you brotha!!

[Giles]

Shit's getting real.....

[goosehd]

@Giles leaving Japan or in country (UK)?

[goosehd]

…and follow up question: what kind of upgrades have you purchased?

[goosehd]

https://minitruckdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/Fisher-Snow-Plow-Package-for-Mini-Trucks-Daihatsu-Hijet-the-perfect-plow-truck.mp4

[Giles]

I wish we had enough snow here for me to need one of those........

[goosehd]

@Giles but if you had one, then you have guaranteed parking spaces whenever you want. An added benefit is no longer waiting for pedestrians taking their sweet time crossing the streets…

[Giles]

It is due to land in UK on 19th Nov. That stuff was DHL'd to me in advance. I think it will take 4-8 weeks to get UK approvals etc etc before it will be ready for me to pick up.

No upgrades purchased yet. But, I do have a longish list. Most of which will be ordered from Rakuten via Sarina.

The first 2 jobs will be:

1. Get the silver steel wheels powder coated olive green
2. Install Apple AirPlay and reversing cam. There is an empty 2 DIN whole in the dash, so that should a simple DIY job. Should be.......