Readers' Rigs: November 2022

Enjoy ogling the latest selection of reader-submitted rides and then head to our Facebook page and send us a few pics of your 4x4 - it could end up in the next issue.

2021 Nissan Y62 Patrol Ti-L

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Not many mods, just a Dash Predator bar, Stedi Spotlights, 80-channel UHF, 20-inch wheels with 275/60R20 Farroad Tyres, and a three-inch Torqit cat-back Exhaust. Just bought it recently, so I haven’t spent much time off-road with it yet … time will tell - Jacques Van

2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series

It has been chopped and extended 750mm by DMW, and other modifications include a DMW steel tray and dog box; GVM upgrade to 4490kg; ARB BP51 remote-res suspension and ARB bar work; Armax snorkel; and a GSL stainless-steel exhaust.

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Other kit includes Lazer Sentinel Elite driving lights and rear work lights; Rhino Pioneer Platform; ROH Vapour rims; Smittybilt winch; GMR XRS UHF; dual batteries with Redarc BCDC and solar; and a TJM Pro series on-board compressor and air tank; Airbag Man airbags in the rear; EC Offroad 10-inch head unit; Safety Dave camera system; Redarc Towpro; lock-up kit; transmission tune by Geelong Performance; and Clearview mirrors.

Just did Melbourne to Cape York towing a camper in June this year, and did the Tele Track which was amazing - Bodene Jackson

GWM Cannon

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No mods, as it has all of the 4x4 systems you would ever need for an off-road adventure, as well as a good set of Maxxis AT 811 tyres. Haven’t been on any adventures yet, but I’m in the process of planning some great adventures with the caravan in tow - Gregory Morgan Ellis

1984 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1700L

It has done 400,000km, and it was formerly one of only 4 AAT Kings custom-built Unimogs with Safari bodies built by Centurion Transport Engineering. It’s my home and daily.

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It has had a lot of engine and chassis work to keep up with its age, and I have been working on improvements for a few weeks, as it’s for both home and work.

I get about 10 people a day wanting to talk about it, and other Mog owners are diehard fans. The next big mods will be a crown/pinion upgrade for 110km/h highway speeds, an engine rebuild for more power, exhaust upgrades and bigger, better inverters. Going to be working off-grid, so it’s perfect, and I have a dog that travels with me.

Following a three-year restoration and conversion, this unique 4x4 motorhome is ready to take on just about anything - Sam Wise

2021 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series

This picture was taken at a river crossing on Bloomfield Road, Cape Tribulation, and the best 4x4 trip going to the tip of Cape York.

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Vehicle mods include ceramic coating; custom-made canopy installed with an under-tray compartment; bigger tyres and rims; bash plate; TJM bullbar, side rails and steps; driving lights; winch; UHF radio and aerial; GVM upgraded suspension and springs; Clearview mirrors; fridge slide and tray; Canopy battery system; Redarc battery system; extra-long-range fuel tank; and a reversing camera. So many more things to do. I love it - Leanne Keen

2019 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series

This was taken on an awesome trip to the Cape in between a COVID break in July, 2021.

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Turned out to be a quick trip in the end due to NSW closing the border to Queensland, and we just made it to Loyalty Beach. Long story short, NSW and SA closed their borders to Queensland, so I had to leave my car at Rockhampton. Took nearly three months to get it home on a car transporter.

Plenty of TJM gear including a T13 outback bar; XGS two-inch lift; a 135amp/h second battery built in to the drawer system; and 50kg front, 200kg rear constant springs - Cory Beckett