This beast has got us all ready to go exploring. It’s finally here!
We have been eagerly waiting the release of the next Gen 79 Series LandCruiser! We couldn’t wait to get our hands on one, so we can add our magic touch! The 2.8 Auto transmission Land Cruiser came to us brand new out the box, and the boys in the fitment bay wasted no time, getting straight to work!
First things first, we fitted our ever reliable Tough Dog suspension, which added comfort and about 55mm of height to the vehicle! The Ralph shocks have a massive 50mm bore, and 20mm chrome piston rod, all housed in a 70mm casing. These big dogs carry so much oil, they will run cool over even the toughest Botswana terrain. If you drive a fully kitted off road tourer, these are definitely the shocks for you! With all the height and reach, the Land Cruiser needed some beefy tyres to compliment the new look! We went for Maxxis RAZR A/T 285/75/16. The 285 size is the magic number for the Land Cruisers!
Our customer spends most of his time deep in the bush, which means he carries plenty of wood and extra gear on top of the vehicle. The perfect fit for this is the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab Pickup SLIMLINE II ROOF RACK KIT from Frontrunner! Made from High strength steel, the roof rack is also very light coming in at only 32.4 Kilograms. The Frontrunner roof rack is completely modular which means your mounting options are endless when paired with Frontrunner and other products. Instead of having to compromise on passenger space, a roof rack allows you to easily transport bulky items, which frees up head and legroom for your travel companions. Not only that, but it also protects the interior of your car from potential damage.
The most striking part of the build was definitely all the LightForce lights we incorporated. On the Frontrunner roof rack, we fitted 4 LightForce Strikers which gave the Land Cruiser a mean look! The Strikers pack 15 electrifying Lumileds LEDs, and has an output of an incredible 1 lux at 754 Metres! We didn’t stop there, and mounted 2 LightForce Genesis SpotLights to the front of the Land Cruiser, finishing the lighting set up superbly! The Genesis SpotLight boasts a hard- wearing UV stable powder coat finish, making it highly resistant to weathering and corrosion! The best of the best! The beast was now ready to stretch its legs on the back roads of Botswana, where it would feel right at home.
However, one cannot go exploring without some quality sound. We did a full sound upgrade, including a 12 inch subwoofer behind the rear seat, as well as a powerful amp underneath the rear seats, to power the upgraded speakers to their fullest potential!
The NEW 79 SERIES 2.8 AUTO build is DONE, and ready for delivery to a very happy Customer!
We look forward to doing many more builds for the next Gen Land Cruiser 79 Series! As more and more aftermarket products become available, we will surely continue to document our journey, as we always do!
Get out there! Be safe! And Keep Exploring!
Should you have any questions regarding our products, or this particular build, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! We are Hi-Range Safari City, and we are here to assist!