Our FZJ105 Cruiser tow vehicle

[Moto Mech]

Have only towed our van 100kms so far so have no idea on fuel consumption yet.
Abit about our FZJ105- Purchased it from NSW, flew up to Sydney, trained down to pick it up, drove it back to Melb. then boated it home.Previous to this I owned a HZJ105 turbo'd, intercooled with every/anything on it. Towed our camper everywhere with ease but repairing a diesel has its disadvantages plus a few others that I never liked. So the diesel was sold and replaced with a petrol, also with a list of mods a mile long and in everyday running around it was better on fuel than the diesel.
The list so far-
ARB WINCH BAR 3413010
ARB ROOF RACK 3813010M
ARB FRONT AIR LOCKER RD132
ARB REAR AIR LOCKER RD152
ARB AIR LOCKER COMPRESSOR CKSA12
ARB HIGH OUTPUT COMPRESSOR CKMA12
ARB INFLATION KIT 171302
ARB TYRE DEFLATOR ARB505
SAFARI SNORKEL WITH CUSTOM INLET
OUTBACK DRAW SYSTEM
OUTBACK CARGO BARRIER/MESH DIVIDER
REDARC DUALL BATTERY ISOLATOR WITH INCAR LINK SWITCH
GME ELECTRAPHONE TX3520/ AE4702 AERIAL/EXT SPEAKER
BAINTECH FUSE BOX
OEX BRAKE CONTROLLER
FACTORY CRUISE CONTROL
FACTORY ROYALLE ALLOY WHEELS
DIFF BREATHERS
TOUGH DOG ADJUSTABLE PANHARD RODS
OME 60070 FRONT NITRO CHARGER SPORTS SHOCKS
OME 60071 REAR NITRO CHARGER SPORTS SHOCKS
OME 2850J FRONT SPRINGS
OME 2864 REAR SPRINGS
OME STEERING DAMPER
IRONMAN FRONT SWAY BAR DROP BRACKET
CUSTOM REAR WHEEL CARRIER/JERRY CAN HOLDER
TINTED WINDOWS
GENUINE BLACK BONNET PROTECTOR
GENUINE HEADLIGHT PROTECTORS
NO.7 PIN MOD
GENUINE DASH MAT
ENGINE GUARDIAN
GENUINE WEATHER SHIELDS
IN DASH DVD/GPS/REVERSE CAMERA
HEADREST DVD PLAYERS
3 BOLT RECOVERY POINTS
BAINTECH VOLT/AMP METER
BOOSTER FUSE
MSA DROP DOWN FRIDGE SLIDE
ARB/ENGEL 60LT FRIDGE
600W ABR PURE SINE INVERTER
PROJECTA DUALL BATTERY MONITER
26" LED LIGHT BAR 120W 12LED
10W REAR LED FLOOD LIGHTS
SOUTHERN CROSS ROOF TOP BAG
IPF XS 900 DRIVING LIGHTS
PROJECTA DS250 TRICKLE CHARGER
SHEEP SKIN SEAT COVERS
EUROVOX ROOFTOP DVD PLAYER/AMPLIFIER/SURROUND SOUND
Fuel economy will never be as good as a more modern engine but Ill bet my bottom dollar that my engine will still be going strong when these new "modern" engines are long retired. Plus there is a good chance of a "bush" fix to repair it.
And I have a Long Ranger Aux tank sitting in the shed ready to bolt in, along with some OME868 rear springs.
(the day we picked it up)

 

[AAJB]

pretty sure theres not much else you could add. it's running all the gear

 

[Big Gee]

Gosh that's a huge list! Should be very capable:wink:

 

[Pace]

wow, what list. welcome.cheers.

 

[bully66672]

I,m jealous, I love my 105 series.
Fuel consumption is a little high but it never stops me going where I want.
Easy to fix too.

 

[Moto Moto]

Damn, now i have list envyhwell:

That sure is a beast mate. Bet that thing eats up all the best tracks in Tassie:first:

 

[Moto Mech]

Fitted up my Long Ranger LRT tank yesterday and installed OME868 rear springs.Rear sits nice and should sit level with LRT full. Gunna hurt the hip pocket filling the sucker up now, all 270lts of fuel.

 

[cruza driver]

No doing things by half MM :first:

 

[Moto Mech]

Do it once, do it right.
And now for a poser shot

 

[Moto Moto]

I love a good poser shot MMhoto:

Where are your favorite tracks? Have you had much of a chance to get it offroad?

 

[Moto Mech]

The Cruiser is more our Tourer, built to go everywhere while away touring. Back home my play 4wd is my shorty Forty.

 

[Moto Moto]

Yes yes yes, now your talking. I want a play thing/toy like that for the fun stuff:first:

 

[Moto Mech]

With our van getting all the attention lately, I decided that the Cruiser needed a little rear end protection to protect our van. I had a customer in the other day with a set of rock stompers? so took a few pictures to build a set.
So far I have got this(yet to be completed)





I am now wondering if I have the rubber wide enough, thoughts on this? And length is yet to be trimmed.

 

[cruza driver]

I guess they could be a little bit wider as you can't have enough protection

Although it does allow for plenty of airflow under the Cruiser and allow hot air to escape from driveline temperatures

 

[Fun Farm 2 U]

Nice ride, love the mods and accessories. I wish my list was that long ! One day.

 

[Millsy]

Nice cruiser mate, and a pretty impressive list of mods. Looks like you're pretty handy with the welder too!

Cheers
Shane

 

[Moto Mech]

Bargain of the year
Came across a set of clearview mirrors second hand for $350, so the gopro I was getting for christmas is staying in the shop and these will now grace the cruiser.

 

[bigcol]

I love your Shorty mate - what a nice clean unit

and your list on your Cruiser.............. D A Y A M
looks like my list on my car, except I dont have any air lockers - yet -
great looking rig, and should give you lots of enjoyment

 

[Moto Mech]

Replaced my 1/4 worn Wrangler MTR's with a new set of Wrangler Duratrac's seeing as we will be towing van everywhere now, dont really need the more agressive tyres.
Brake controller has been replaced with a Redarc Towpro
Recently replaced the injectors too, believe one or two to be leaking slightly.
And now use a Rhino roof bag instead of the southern cross bag(damaged due to flying off). The Rhino bag is great, better than the southern cross bag IMHO.
Will soon replace the clutch too, not because its slipping but its easier to replace in my workshop than on side of road next year(and rear seal is leaking very slightly)
Getting it ready for our year on the road in 2016.

 

[Moto Mech]

Vehicles ready for 12mths towing our Discovery round Aust, got my mod plate back last week for GVM upgrade, seating capacity change and Long Range Tank. Fully loaded now we are right on upper limit but once fuel load goes down(290lts all up) we'll lighten up substantially.