Skip's 4x4

Skip's 4x4

My 4WD's - A history of all the 4WDs that I have owned

1st My Toyota LandCruiser FJ55 Wagon My 1st 4WD. I called it the "Sharman Tank" as it was unstoppable!

Landcruiser FJ55 Wagon (1983 model)
1989 - 1991
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But after a few years, it started burning a lot of oil and rusting quite badly, so it was time to update!

2nd Holden Jackaroo DLX Wagon My 2nd 4WD was bought brand new. How nice to drive a new more modern 4WD!

Holden Jackaroo DLX Wagon (1991 model)
1991 - 1997
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After 6 years, I decided it was getting a little old, and wanted something bigger, and more suitable for towing my boat...

3rd My Landcrusier 80 series My cruiser was my best 4WD, being most reliable, and most capable off road. I regret selling it. Purchased 2nd hand at age 1.5 years and 40000k on the clock.

Toyota Landcruiser HZJ80 DX Wagon (1995 model) 
1997 - 2000
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After the 80 series, I wanted better fuel economy, and so considered...
Hilux Project and Rodeo Project.

4th Holden Rodeo Turbo Diesel I decided on Rodeo Project, and forged ahead doing up my little truck. Purchased 2nd hand at age 1.5 years and 30000k on the clock.

Holden Rodeo Turbo Diesel Dual Cab Ute (1998 model)
2000 - 2002
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But after nearly 2 years of mechanical repairs (gearbox, transfer case, clutch, starter motor, wheel bearings...etc) it was time to get a more reliable truck...

5th Toyota Hilux Turbo Diesel Dual Cab Ute I decided on Hilux Project, bought a brand new one, and have never looked back. What a great 4WD!

My Current 4WD...

Toyota Hilux Turbo Diesel Dual Cab Ute (2002 model)
2002 - current
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Contact Skip (Alan - that's me) for more info. Email me.

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