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Posted: **Wed, 05 Nov 2008 4:36 +0000**

Guys,

I.hope.this.is.the.first.signs.of.toyota.changing.direction.......

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/sema-200 ... k-concept/

At.the.recent.SEMA.show toyota built and displayed a live axled current shape Tacoma dressed up in mid 80's styling.

Incorporating an 80series landcruiser front end.....im hoping toyota is gauging the reaction to as hopefully a trigger to live axle their pickup truck range.

If so.....my hilux is for sale as soon as i know they are coming.

what are your thoughts on this?

easy 4inch lifts.....some trimming.....315's slapped on :shock:

come to pappa :lol:

Posted: **Wed, 05 Nov 2008 5:26 +0000**

mmaaxx, i would love them to go this way but the real question is why would they do it?
I think the day of the live axle in a the front of a Toyota 4wd is long gone!!! :lol:

Posted: **Wed, 05 Nov 2008 5:27 +0000**

i'd say they probably will do it, just going by the fact that i've allmost finished spending a small fortune on this one. :cry:

Posted: **Wed, 05 Nov 2008 6:55 +0000**

Didn't they offer live and independent front ends in 100 Series LandCruisers for a while?

They might well offer it as an option, couldn't see them switching to it completely?

I'd buy one!

Cheers
Matt

Posted: **Thu, 06 Nov 2008 1:23 +0000**

Nice thoughts Max, but I would'nt bank on it happening, especially given that we can't even get access rear doors on a Xtra-cab Lux in these regions..............!!!

Besides, in recent years, when has Toyota ever listened to customers to build what they want....????

(case in point - build a Xtra/double cab 70 series ute........)

But yeah - it'd sell like hotcakes to those that actually use 4WDs off-road.

Personally, I'd be happy enough for them to just bring back a LN 106 Hilux with the new motor in it........!!!

Posted: **Thu, 06 Nov 2008 9:57 +0000**

4hilux,

I share your sentiments.

To me the LN106 Hilux was a real off roader with leaf springs all round and fantastic ground clearance.

Hook it up to a 1KD-FTV or even the older 1KZ-TE engine and she's fundamentally ready.

:mrgreen:

Posted: **Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:52 +0000**

Brendon, I've still got a 1995 double-cab - 355km on the clock & still going well!! If Toyota can recreate it with the new motor & coil springs F & R, I'd happily back-order one for delivery.........

Posted: **Fri, 07 Nov 2008 1:03 +0000**

I'll second that.

Posted: **Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:07 +0000**

Theres 2 sold anyway mate..............

Posted: **Fri, 07 Nov 2008 3:18 +0000**

4Hilux

Like your 70series, extra cab, (suicide doors), V8 oiler (200 spec's), Coils all round, Long Range tank, Snorkel, Winch Bar, Suspension lift options, Huge GVM, all offered as stock.

I'm going to wake up soon, :shock:

Macca

Posted: **Fri, 07 Nov 2008 3:37 +0000**

Macca01 wrote:4Hilux

Like your 70series, extra cab, (suicide doors), V8 oiler (200 spec's), Coils all round, Long Range tank, Snorkel, Winch Bar, Suspension lift options, Huge GVM, all offered as stock.

I'm going to wake up soon,

Macca

X2......and for only 40 grand :cry:

Posted: **Fri, 07 Nov 2008 4:42 +0000**

Like your 70series, extra cab, (suicide doors), V8 oiler (200 spec's), Coils all round, Long Range tank, Snorkel, Winch Bar, Suspension lift options, Huge GVM, all offered as stock.

I'm going to wake up soon,

Macca
Put me on that list as well. I will take the dual cab option automatic. With front and rear lockers with a tub and canopy as well.