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We weighed 50 4WDs - How many were over GVM Shocking common suspension issues you need to fix NOW

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Do you know how much your 4WD weighs, or even what your GVM is? You better check, because all of the 4WDs we weighed were a big surprise! Fulcrum have top quality GVM upgrades for all popular 4WDs like 200 series Landcruisers, Hilux's & more PLUS they've got the expert staff on hand to install it all for you! More info at https://fulcrumsuspensions.com.au/

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    @martyk11563 years ago Whistling diesel did a pretty thorough test on a hilux. It looks to have an impressive overweight capability. 60
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    @ladypeiandtheclown54103 years ago Sittin down a bit like a dog with worms havent heard that before. 33
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    @fouUili6843 years ago Almost every overlander especially in the us is guaranteed over payload capacity, good info, many people overlook weight ratings. 123
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    @kalebnorth93543 years ago 1996 gen 3 toyota surf, 1kz 3l turbo diesel. First trip with me new suspension would be straight out to the wondai forestry and onto some tough tracks . ...Expand 1
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    @COP03513 years ago What i love about australians is that beers were the second item on this guy' s camping pack list. 2
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    @ken1833 years ago We were so inspired from watching these vids for years that we bought a 120 prado and started to deck it out. Suspension is one of our last items on our . ...Expand 2
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    @liken00ther993 years ago 2014 hilux, i' d be taking it straight over the kerb at the macca' s drive thru. 40
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    @ThyDark0ne3 years ago 2021 mr triton dual cab.
    my family and i are heading to the creb track for the first time just before the september school holidays. To have id="hidden4"the extra clearance from suspension and comfort will make it a dream to drive the legendary track!
    . ...Expand 2
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    @porterdallenbach16393 years ago Nissan frontier owner here! Scraping by with a college budget, also scraping with stock height! I would drive my lifted truck to moab, co this august if i won a full kit! Thanks guys, love your informative videos!
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    @wcbmh843 years ago Hi guys.
    i' m from the uk and moved over 4 years ago.
    i brought a ford ranger wildtrack on eve of covid and been no where yet. Travelling. i' m a builder in melbourne and pull around a tradie trailer and have a tub full of tools. I' m looking at upgrades.
    when things go back to normal.
    ill be travelling around oz with a new caravan.
    in the mean time i' ll keep watching you guys.
    love the show.
    my twin bro in uk loves show too.
    keep safe guys
    .
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    @sasquatchfoote82353 years ago 2007 ml triton, first 4wd for our family, our first trip is the coorong and on to tasmania, planning well on the way, kids are excited, can' t wait, it' s gunna be awesome.
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    @Pablito15123 years ago For videos like this, you guys are the best of the best. Cheers from dominican republic.
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    @mickg95633 years ago I wonder how many of those vehicles were over their " roof load rating" with the roof top tents, tool boxes and all the other crap up there. Especially the off road roof load rating. 77
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    @adsbennett60673 years ago 2020 ford everest. Slowly setting it up as a touring rig so we can do the big lap in a few years. In the meantime, we' re on the doorstep of barrington . ...Expand 3
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    @meisterpinko96603 years ago 1992 nissan gq tb42. Have had the car for 3 months been doing a full re-build and shes finally ready for suspension!
    ill be heading straight dow . ...Expand
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    @DA-yf5dn3 years ago 2018 ram 2500 cummins. First trip off-road will be where ever the first search & rescue calls comes from, here on the western side of oregon.
    id="hidden11" />great video highlighted very common mistakes made by owners. Could be a life saver for somebody. Thank you for posting!
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    @paulvictor93683 years ago 2015 prado. Ill definitely go the frenchmans track, it is so much on my bucket list. 5
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    @finnhenderson92423 years ago 2012 landcruiser prado gxl, this is my first ever 4x4 and this will be its first ever trip. Straight from victoria all the way across the simpson with my pop and uncles! 3 week trip all round.
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    @nathankrecak55203 years ago 2001 hilux, looking forward for a trip to bunnings! 16
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    @bug2763 years ago 2013 toyota fj cruiser. If its done by mid-july, first big trip will be the 50k round trip with the simpson desert included.
    west qld, northern sa and back to brisvegas. Well talk gvm upgrade too.
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    @WhyWouldYouDrawThat3 years ago Isuzu mu-x. 2018. First trip would be vic
    high county. Love it there. Weve managed to go stock on a fair few tracks. We now have new off-road t . ...Expand
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    @campbellwilson40193 years ago Hey guys, mq triton blackline, recently moved to cairns so with new suspension ' the creb' track is my next adventure. Great video guys, as always!
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    @williamfry75893 years ago 2003 prado. Heading up to wyperfeld np this weekend to play in the sand - 370k on the clock and still going strong!
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    @jonhornfeldt76453 years ago 2015 bt50. Going to cape york for the month of august. Cant wait. Itll be my 3rd holiday ever. 1st one was cut short by 4 weeks. 2nd wasnt great becau . ...Expand
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    @shehanwilfred90543 years ago Toyota lc prado 120 2004, first trip would be to the cape york via old tele with dad. 13
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    @zeroeffect893 years ago 1989 gq nissan patrol with 475x k' s on it so the suspension has seen plenty of use. Id love to go to the snowy mountains. 7
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    @JN-rj9uj3 years ago 1998 landcruiser, picking it up this weekend and its my first 4x4! Living in alice springs so hoping to explore everywhere!
    great channel guys!
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    @michaelvanegdom50813 years ago 2011 nissan pathfinder suspension upgrade would certainly help me get the family around the glass house mountains more comfortably.
    love the show guys - cant wait to see the rest of the cape episodes.
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    @brandynpacl7783 years ago 2020 toyota tacoma off-road, wife and i are just getting into overlanding and we want our first trip to be at lost coast in california. We just ordered a rooftop tent so i hope we dont go over our weight. Love your videos.
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    @DaGeneralLeigh3 years ago 2019 holden colorado. My bucket list with my family is the simpson dessert. My wife has terminal cancer and it' s a dream we can only dream about at the moment.
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    @dylpickles-outofthejar51723 years ago 2012 mn triton. I would love to head home into the pilbara western australia. 8
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    @csx49683 years ago 2012 hilux.
    would dream to join shauno and graham on their next trip with my new suspension!
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    @jaip58963 years ago G' day guys, fairly new to 4x4s and recently bought a stock 2013 sr5 hilux to get into 4wding. First place i would love to try out the new suspension is out at lithgow as i' m still learning. 1
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    @waldolo91253 years ago My old girl is an 06 120 series prado with 4100 ks on the clock. One place id love to go is up the cape. Cheers lads.
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    @diamondshill57333 years ago New y62 patrol, to take this beast off the beaten track in the vic high country for its first run on a new set up suspension would be the best. This would also allow us to tow a van with ease and safely when we get one. 1
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    @LokiMelb3 years ago I' ve got a 93 landcruiser 80 series. I' d love to do a snow trip into the vic high country for the first trip with the new suspension. 2
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    @mystirio773 years ago 2019 mitsubishi triton. Heading to the west-coast of tassie straight away for some gnarly tracks! 20
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    @ryanhayden27773 years ago Ive got an old 1997 gq patrol family airloom passed down from pop to dad to me. Done 3000 kms. She is heavy, bushes are flogged and suspension is d id="hidden23"efiantly needed. Done a little bit of trips but i would love to take her to vic high country the sights up there are amazing!. ...Expand
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    @georgeoram84593 years ago 2017 mitsubishi triton mq
    im in the military and im posting up to darwin tomorrow so i first chance i get im gonna hit kakadu, the kimberly and litchfield asap! Keep up the good work boys.
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    @wannabejeweller60793 years ago 2016 px11 ford ranger xlt with canopy and bullbar+winch really need this suspension upgrade, i have done cape, sa, and vic high country. Really need this ...Expand
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    @jpowll3 years ago 2021 toyota prado vx. Olney state forrest will be our first destination once our car arrives. Really excited for adventures with our family but keen to . ...Expand
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    @kristoferfc65253 years ago I have a 1996 k1500 suburban with the torsion bars turned up, i added a leaf to the leaf pack and it fits 33' s pretty well. If i won! I' d totally best of luck to the people looking to win! Love the content guys!. ...Expand
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    @daltonhoskins3 years ago 2014 jeep jk, first trip with a new suspension would have to be the rubicon trail once the border opens up. 3
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    @willread31933 years ago Hey shauno i' ve got 2010 mn triton single cab on stop suspension i' m only 17 but and turning 18 early next year in feburary i can' t wait to . ...Expand
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    @ethanpage51403 years ago 1993, 80 and id love to take it over to frazer for its first time! 1
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    @downanddirty689910 months ago Well done, i see so many over loaded vehicles in the bush. This is the reason i dont have a rooftop tent and steel wheels. Ive recently brought a blow up gazebo to save space and kilograms.
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    @matthewmurray44173 years ago Hey guys, i' ve got a 2015 navara, we' d love just to get out of melbourne at the moment but planning moreton island. Keep up the great content. 1
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    @milesurbi55703 years ago 2011 mazda bt-50. Its the love of my life and ive gotta take it to the victorian high country because ive skied the terrain, so now i must drive it.
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    @yaraltya3 years ago 2020 mr triton. And i would defs take it to the kimberly after seeing the rocks thats a good place to check your suspension. 6
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    @hamishedser99843 years ago 2019 ford ranger. Id take my new suspension to the cape! Really put it through its paces. 1
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    @michaelkent84733 years ago Hey guys love the show(arse) so im heading to bromwel station to work on the roads for the next few months.
    i have a 105 cruiser standard( and a lift would be a dream come true, im saving everything i can, which is not to much with my habits if im honest! Lol,
    im traveling from the gold coast, just me the dog, cruiser and swag. So any extras would be greatly appreciated.
    end goal is to turn it into a go anywhere i daremachine, so having the suspension sorted= perfect start.
    again, love the show, keep up the great work.
    cheers
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    @bennyummer3 years ago This is great, but i wish you would' ve weighed sooty and some of the others we know so we could see how they all stack up to these ones that are over. Thanks again for all the great content! 3
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    @sorchellkennedy94893 years ago 18' triton. Still running the factory suspension, which really limits where we can currently take it. Have done parts of glasshouse but there' s . ...Expand 1
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    @mikevh773 years ago 2010 toyota landcruiser 200 series gxl. I have attempted gibb river road on 3 trips only to be rained out twice and had to return home sooner then expected . ...Expand 1
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    @jarrodcoombe96823 years ago 2019 mr triton, first trip would be to the flinders ranges in south australia. 14
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    @joshsidey79323 years ago 2010 d22 navara, would love to go see the vic high country in winter! Your video on it really got me hooked! 2
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    @cjjenson82123 years ago My dad, back in the day.
    1985 stock chevy suburban, 6 kids and wife, all our gear and toys for 2 week' s in so. Utah.
    every nook filled, i learned his lesson and i can overpack a 4x4 like any good yank. ...Expand
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    @SOLDADITO763 years ago I built up my suspension even before thinking of doing an overland build on my hilux, fully loaded for a two week trip not even close to being over weight. . ...Expand 1
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    @MrBokka223 years ago 2010 space cab isuzu dmax! Absolute dream of a first 4wd, the standard wilbinga dunes with some new upgrades, as well as a trip to lano!
    another day in wa.
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    @bmansgarage1023 years ago I own a 1994 gq patrol, i' m moving to wa at the end of the year and plan on doing a trip up north, im very much looking forward to it.
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    @joshash63453 years ago 2019 triton ill be headed straight up the watagans. 6
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    @abusa20043 years ago 2016 navara st dual cab. Heading to the cape at the end of the month. Great video!
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    @ThomasCurran3 years ago 2021 t60 megatub. Just got back from our first trip to fraser and would love to go back with a bit more clearance and tackle everything it has to offer! Great video guys!
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    @finnvercoe21703 years ago 2006 n70 hilux, definitely pushing the gvm limit with the whole family in the car so keen to get a suspension upgrade before a simpson crossing next year.
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    @schuey55373 years ago 2007 jeep gc wh/wk 3. 0 crd
    boys! Your videos have inspired me to take this thing off road and really explore but my suspension has had it. Id go . ...Expand
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    @josfamily3 years ago Nissan patrol 2011 3. 0 crd wagon - victorian high country to see the snow. Kids will love it!
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    @davidrobinson44613 years ago 2019 mr triton, as i live in sa i would head up to the flinders rangers. 6
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    @ThePete24323 years ago I dont understand half of the words you aussies use, but i love the shot outa this channel.
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    @ZedF3 years ago 1987 toyota hilux, was theold car handed down to me. Would love to get the old worn out suspension sorted out and upgraded to head down to the otways in victoria - his favourite place.
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    @christiannebe45803 years ago 2008 120 prado, doesnt quite have the clearance on some of the tougher tracks so with a new suspension setup id definitely take it through its paces up and around the glasshouse mountain trails. 1
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    @rvfriendly24773 years ago Challenger 2010 at with rear locker, west coast of tassie! Loved the challenges you guys been through and would like to nail some of them! 1
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    @zachmarsh70683 years ago I have a 2014 ford px ranger. The suspension is getting tired and would love an upgrade. Would love to take my wife and the 2 little ones up to fraser! Love ya work guys!
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    @judthesizzler19753 years ago 2012 amarok ultimate. After 4 long years of saving ive finally just finished getting all the accessories on my rig so now the last piece of the puzzle . ...Expand 6
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    @paulchrisbyrne3 years ago 2009 nt pajero 3. 2td will take it up the jump up on the burrup peninsula in dampier wa already have crunched side steps twice on both sides.
    cheers guys great show.
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    @squidable1743 years ago Rc colorado. Planning on heading up to the cape early next year, definitely over my gvm after seeing this! 1
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    @aubzkatene81143 years ago Hi boys,
    we have a 2013 mitsubishi pajero next trip with the family we are heading up to the beautiful kimberleys region. Inspired by your latest video.
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    @tatie18043 years ago I own a 20 model nissan patrol and am planning a trip to go to fraser island very soon. Love these types of vids from you guys. Keep it up.
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    @damonlaan2443 years ago 1985 60 series. Took her out last weekend and did robe to beach port. Found the leafs are bugged and due for some new ones. Keen to go over and to coffin bay national park. Cheers.
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    @danherbert16393 years ago 2019 hsv sportscat colorado
    &we' ll be going straight out off vic lockdown! Amp; into the high country snow for a camp.
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    @grantpreece12213 years ago Great video guys, 2013 hilux, slip up to the grampians to break it in.
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    @dilanakpak76543 years ago We got a 2002 prado, we bought it with a new 2" lift on it, and after watching this video i went out to go look at the upper control arms and there so me and the family are going to rainbow beach for chrissy and camper trailer in tow. So please boys, i' ll gladly accept the 2" lift done correctly. ...Expand
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    @ahrendreaming6203 years ago 1997 fzj80 landcruiser. The old man has asked if i want to do the canning next winter. Some fresh legs to make the trip would be awesome!
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    @largemarge16033 years ago 2003, we converted a 1997 ford cf80 commercial truck to our concept of an
    gvwr - 29, 0 american pounds.
    across the scale, our front axle carries the cummins 8. 3 at 8, 0-pounds.
    rear axle carries 6, 0-pounds.
    about 14, 0-pounds loaded.
    leaving a nice margin of about seven ton.
    as you can imagine, components wear on thischassis is significantly reduced compared to always loaded at/near max
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    @dylanwesarg49193 years ago 20 toyota hilux. We will be heading straight up to fraser island. Always a great place to get away to.
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    @AndyMcBlane3 years ago 19 toyota echo, would love to do a video installing a snorkel or something. My partner hates when i say i want to get a snorkel. 35
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    @reidalderton79603 years ago 2008 hilux. Planning on doing the simpson desert! New suspension would be a treat! Great ep!
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    @mattpali88543 years ago 2021 toyota prado 150. First 4wd ever owned.
    first trip would be from illawarra nsw to fraser with the family. First time beach camp.
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    @Jason-uu3pz3 years ago 1997 toyota landcruiser gxl 80 series, first trip is to go up from down south wa and make my way up to broome, on and off the sealed road.
    cheers lads.
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    @theonlyrooster55073 years ago 1996 fzj80 series cruiser, got 480, 0kms on the clock but still going strong, plan on kitting it out to tackle all mighty big red and widowmaker in glasshouse . ...Expand
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    @eddielaw3 years ago 2020 mr triton, wanna do the kimberleys just like your recent trip. Best trip you guys have ever done. Come back to wa soon. 1
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    @chriscicchitti20933 years ago 2014 toyota hilux, would love to go up to moreton island with my mates for my first trip since buying the rig. 4
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    @matthewbrockman5793 years ago 2016 hilux sr. First place would be up in the high country chasing snow. After last year' s lockdowns, i' ve got a lot of trips to make up for!
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    @glencormick66503 years ago 2005 toyota landcruiser 100 series. Have been fitting out the old girl slowly and steadily for touring and have begun to get concerned about gvm. Have . ...Expand
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    @stevenmercado2403 years ago 1993 80 series land cruiser. I would like to take my rig out and about around blue mountains. This will actually be an awesome upgrade.
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    @dominicsmigliani61203 years ago I own a 2019 mitsubishi triton. I live in queensland i would love to travel across australia and see the sunset in wa and enjoy it with the family! 3
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    @sarahmichellefenech50073 years ago 2018 toyota gxl prado, just brought my first proper 4x4 located in vic. First trip will be to explore the high country!
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    @coreygoodwin80843 years ago 2019 mazda bt50, plan on testing it in the watagans for a few days then headed straight for fraser island as that trips been planned for a while now. 6
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    @coreywest36073 years ago 2019 dmax, i have a feeling she would be getting close to gvm so a suspension upgrade is probably a must. First trip id test it out would be a weekend at glassy. 5
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    @gore-some28313 years ago 2013 sr5 hilux. First trip will be wherever my dad goes with his 200 series just to show that the little 4 pot is just as capable.
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    @waynejeanneret11723 years ago Wayne j - 2021 d-max, first trip to fulcrum at springwood. Then 4wd training camp b4 i go overlanding, alone.