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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:52 pm Post subject: colorado
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any views on off road capabilities on the colorado , also anything to look out for , cheers
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paul_humphreys Off-Road Guru
Joined: 02 Jan 2005 Odometer: 1272 Location: Oswestry Shropshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:44 pm Post subject:
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All the normal stuff and make sure the rear locker works.
__________________________________ LC 80 series 1993. 285/75/16s Cooper SSTs, OME 850s on the front with 25mm packer, 868s on the rear. 4.88 diffs. Winch bumper with 12000lb winch.
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ben_uk Just got MTs
Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Odometer: 358 Location: Previously shropshire, now Melbourne Australia!
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:05 pm Post subject:
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They are good trucks.
My mate has got one and on a recent laing trip, it went everywhere my twin locked 70 on 37"s went.
He let me have a go in it and it felt very nice to drive.
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:43 pm Post subject: colorado
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thanks chaps , ben love your 70 ive got one to but she is old and feel that i need something a bit newer thats why im going for the colly spent a fortune on the 70 great litle truck but being my daily drive a little uncomfortable for an old man lol ps how to check diffs
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ben_uk Just got MTs
Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Odometer: 358 Location: Previously shropshire, now Melbourne Australia!
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:49 pm Post subject:
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Thanks.
The colly is definitely a nicer drive on the road than the 70. The IFS makes it feel a lot more car like.
70 is awesome off road.
90 is nicer to drive on the road.
Having both seems like the best solution.
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paul_humphreys Off-Road Guru
Joined: 02 Jan 2005 Odometer: 1272 Location: Oswestry Shropshire
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:29 am Post subject:
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ben_uk wrote: |
Having both seems like the best solution. |
Get an 80 series then
__________________________________ LC 80 series 1993. 285/75/16s Cooper SSTs, OME 850s on the front with 25mm packer, 868s on the rear. 4.88 diffs. Winch bumper with 12000lb winch.
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ben_uk Just got MTs
Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Odometer: 358 Location: Previously shropshire, now Melbourne Australia!
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:27 pm Post subject:
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Same problem Paul!
70 and 80 are both live axle, so their never going to be as nice to drive on the road as the IFS Colorado.
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mudplugga Mud Obsessed
Joined: 23 Oct 2004 Odometer: 2798 Location: Shropshire mostly, and Mid Wales
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:52 pm Post subject:
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I've done some gentle, non damaging, lanes with my Colorado and it's excellent - for a big lardy 4x4. My rear diff lock has the usual corroded actuator and doesn't work, but I got it through some decent X axle stuff, and mud, without any drama. I can't afford 'drama' anyway, my wife kills me well before drama ensues. She has a terrible back problem and being thrown about is not good, so the ride quality off road is actually very good.
I've driven LR's, Lada's, Rangeys, Daihatsu's Jeep's and all manner of trialers off road for over 40 years and the Colorado is a 4x4 that I would feel very confident in driving in much more extreme conditions than I have done so far.
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:48 pm Post subject: colorado
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well drove over to skipton only to find a dog of a car so walked away , thinking of sticking to the 70 spent a small fortune on her too
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the boo crew Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Odometer: 345 Location: BOLTON, LANCASHIRE
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:26 pm Post subject:
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Collys are brilliant on and off road bit thirsty but they weigh in at just under 3ton so you cant expect much over 23mpg. You dont need to rev very hard not really more than 2000rpm buy an auto. I loved mine but mr insurance has jast taken it away and wont let me buy it back RIP Johnny Landcruiser
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Not too old to give it a try anyway
'98 2.8 hilux crew cab, '97 Colorado RIP and another '97 Collie sorted
'01 hilux 2.4td crew cab
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:29 pm Post subject: colorado
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might be having a look at another on auto trader lwb mmm only 85 k miles , but 1995 and big money , question for you colly lads d4d or 3.0 ltr what is the better
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the boo crew Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Odometer: 345 Location: BOLTON, LANCASHIRE
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:32 pm Post subject:
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they are both 3ltr either 1kzte 96-99 or d4d 2000-02. 1kzte 123bhp d4d 161bhp. 1kzte expect 23mpg d4d a tad more. Go for the auto they are ace no need to rev above 2k rpm round town ad will pull a house down. Watch out for cyl head issues on 1kzte. Oh and the rear diff lock is more than likely knackered because most people don't use them! Gor for it Tilly you kow it makes sense
ps they also did a 2.7 4 cyl or 3.4 v6 petrol version
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Not too old to give it a try anyway
'98 2.8 hilux crew cab, '97 Colorado RIP and another '97 Collie sorted
'01 hilux 2.4td crew cab
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leebernard Gate Opener
Joined: 15 Jan 2013 Odometer: 12 Location: sheffield
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:39 am Post subject:
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Hi is there anything wrong with a manual as my dad is on the look out for one now. He just hates autos in general that's all.
Cheers lee.
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the boo crew Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Odometer: 345 Location: BOLTON, LANCASHIRE
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Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:16 am Post subject:
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Nothing at all, I just prefer auto boxes. I would point out though if you have a look at the size of a manual gearbox (its vast) would you like to change the clutch?
__________________________________ Old enough to know better
Not too old to give it a try anyway
'98 2.8 hilux crew cab, '97 Colorado RIP and another '97 Collie sorted
'01 hilux 2.4td crew cab
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:15 am Post subject: colorado
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oh my god went and bought a jeep , why o why did i do that , thanks god i still have my landcruiser , boy can those jeeps drink fuel
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:34 am Post subject: colly
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jeep now gone , that was a very bad dream lol , sticking with the toyota, thank god
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Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 5:49 pm Post subject:
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bin there,
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:31 am Post subject: colorado
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well ive gone and bought a collie nice but still keeping my 70 as i just cant seem to part with it lol
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g1oves Just got MTs
Joined: 08 May 2008 Odometer: 448 Location: Bolton, LANCS. 3.0L TD HILUX & 2.4 TD DCAB HILUX & 3.0ltr td trayback 4runner
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:34 pm Post subject:
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So is this for posing or playing ???? check out the classifieds under toyota, it might be of interest to you ....
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the boo crew Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Odometer: 345 Location: BOLTON, LANCASHIRE
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Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:59 pm Post subject:
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Any photos or at least some details mr tilly? You wont be dissapointed with a collie apart from their drinking habits!
__________________________________ Old enough to know better
Not too old to give it a try anyway
'98 2.8 hilux crew cab, '97 Colorado RIP and another '97 Collie sorted
'01 hilux 2.4td crew cab
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:10 pm Post subject: collie
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cant be a better drinking partner to my 70 lol work to be done lots of before i take it of road my head is battered were to begin
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:12 pm Post subject: collie
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a roll cage
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g1oves Just got MTs
Joined: 08 May 2008 Odometer: 448 Location: Bolton, LANCS. 3.0L TD HILUX & 2.4 TD DCAB HILUX & 3.0ltr td trayback 4runner
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:30 pm Post subject:
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And side bars
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the boo crew Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Odometer: 345 Location: BOLTON, LANCASHIRE
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:24 pm Post subject:
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2" lift and some 33s is a good start! they need to be 16" or bigger rims though 15" rims are a non starter the brakes are to big. 285/75x16 or 305/70x16 = 33" or there abouts. Is the rear diff lock working?
__________________________________ Old enough to know better
Not too old to give it a try anyway
'98 2.8 hilux crew cab, '97 Colorado RIP and another '97 Collie sorted
'01 hilux 2.4td crew cab
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 6:18 am Post subject: collie
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yes rear diff lock is working went under and had a look and was v happy didnt seem to be too rusty , going to drive around with it as standard for the time being till funds build up then maybe off to west coast for the lift / suspension
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:20 am Post subject: colorado
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getting 32 mpg sipping fuel compared to the 70 lol wish weather was better sooo much i want to do done oil and filter changes greased rear prop next will be a coolant and thermostat change
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the boo crew Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Odometer: 345 Location: BOLTON, LANCASHIRE
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:50 pm Post subject:
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Must be the D4D engine then? More power and better fuel economy now that cant be a bad thing! Is it an auto?
__________________________________ Old enough to know better
Not too old to give it a try anyway
'98 2.8 hilux crew cab, '97 Colorado RIP and another '97 Collie sorted
'01 hilux 2.4td crew cab
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:35 pm Post subject: colorado
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no its a manual , the verdict is still out on it
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the boo crew Just got MTs
Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Odometer: 345 Location: BOLTON, LANCASHIRE
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:53 pm Post subject:
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Why is that then? It looks to be a tidy motor at a glance it looks to be an FX trim whats it got? being a late one I would think it is fairly well loaded. The D4D is much more frugal than the 1KZTE by the sound of it!
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Not too old to give it a try anyway
'98 2.8 hilux crew cab, '97 Colorado RIP and another '97 Collie sorted
'01 hilux 2.4td crew cab
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tilly1 Winch Assistant
Joined: 21 May 2012 Odometer: 86 Location: bolton
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Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:37 pm Post subject: colorado
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hi guys , yes its an fx model seems to have all the things i need air con electric windows all round good stereo , but i think it may be a bit too big for me might of been better with a swb but we shall see , nice drive and bags of power and mpg isi great
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