Hey Im a newbie from Australia. I surely hope to find some useful information and hope to make some friends along the way and have a lot of fun. I am looking for a 4x4 vehicle for recreational. and want to try rock crawling step by step.
I would like to ask help from the forum.

Regards

Ron Thorey

Cant go wrong with a turbo diesel Hilux. Doesnt everyone drive one in Australia? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hi Ron!

Yeah, a Hilux, Pajero, Jackaroo or Bighorn will be plentiful and very easy to upgrade in your part of the world. Not to mention that with some very minor upgrades, 33" tires can be fit. 33s with lockers (that are widely available in Aussieland) will make your rig highly capable and will probably get you into more trouble than you want to be in until you learn to drive offroad. One of those trucks would be my recommendation...

Welcome to the Wire!

Thanks friends... but are they tough enough to handle all the rough stuff in the toughest conditions on off road.... Any advice? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

"but are they tough enough to handle all the rough stuff in the toughest conditions on off road.... "

Not sure on the last part where you say "on off road"... do you mean "on AND off road"?? If so, then on road yes, but off road depends on where you go and how you drive (not to mention how the vehicle is equipped.. i.e., lockers, winch, lift, etc., etc.

No vehicle is bullet proof off road. If you want something that is "tough enough to handle all the rough stuff in the toughest conditions", then YOU need to build a vehicle that will suit YOUR needs....

I don't mean to sound rude, but only you can decide how tough a vehicle you will need.... snorkel for river crossings?, lift to overcome clearance issues?, gearing to navigate rocks?, mud tires or all terrain tires?

I hope you understand what I'm trying to say.... only you can determine what is right for you, but as mentioned above, those vehicles will do you well with the modifications you decide on (unless you plan on getting to the top of a mountain, then a goat would be better suited). <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

HTH
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