Isuzu Rodeo/DMAX 3.0L TDI Auto, UK, £12,500
Tough and durable 4JH1 engine (not a common-rail!), gear driven so no timing belt or chain
A Unichip by Dastek is installed, for improved torque and safely increasing power to 170bhp
Custom built suspension, comprising heavy duty OME leaf springs and Tough Dog torsion bars
The damping to all 4 corners is with twin Fox Racing Shox, each having its own remote reservoir
35" BF Goodrich mud terrains on 15" black steel modular rims, with front free-wheeling hubs
ARB air-lockers to front and rear diffs, running from an in-line Viair compressor with reservoir
12,000lb Mile Marker hydraulic winch, on ARB bull-bar with side-rails, steps and rock-sliders
Kaymar rear wheel carrier for single 35" spare, including an additional 20L jerry can holder
The Kaymar rear bar also includes a heavy duty slide-in tow-ball hitch, with trailer electrics
Black African Outback roof-rack with 4 Piaa spotlights - 2 in pencil beam, 2 in spreader beam
A genuine Safari snorkel providing clean air, to a new high performance K&N air filter element
African Outback drawer system in rear, with 2 polyethylene 75L water tanks, hoses and taps
Australian Twine power shower, including heat-exchanger and Shurflo deluxe fresh water pump
Additional transmission oil cooler, and up-rated brake discs and pads have been fitted for towing
Front factory seats replaced with Cobra touring seats, still spotless and in brand new condition
Outback Products overhead roof console, which provides extra storage and houses radio and CD
The Australian Long Ranger stainless steel fuel tank, increases diesel capacity from 67L to 120L
Full under-body protection (steering, transfer, tank) in 6mm thick aluminium, made by Armadillo
Auxiliary electrics with IBS battery management system, and 2 Optima batteries (red & yellow)
Up-rated alternator and additional supplementary wiring, increasing capacity from 60A to 100A
Steel canopy, which has been proven strong enough to support a second roof-tent and occupants
Bull-bar has 2 Piaa spotlights in pencil beam, and factory headlights replaced with up-rated halogens
All windows have been professionally tinted with security screen, to overcome heating in the Sahara
This vehicle has always been operated on the best quality fluids (Castrol Enduron Plus, TranSynd etc)
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This truck is built seriously tough, and has impressed many experts and laymen alike
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