MARKS 4WD TOYOTA LC79
ENGINE Owner-modified V8 turbo-diesel
CAPACITY 4.5-litres
MAX POWER 172kW
MAX TORQUE 680Nm at the tyres
GEARBOX 6-speed automatic
CRAWL RATIO 39.07:1
4X4 SYSTEM Part time 4x4 with low range
CONSTRUCTION Double-cab ute on ladder chassis
ON-TEST FUEL CONSUMPTION 16.13L/100kmSTEP BY STEP
LEIGH Hardman of Marks 4WD started with a brand new LC79
for this vehicle. To be eligible for second-stage manufacturer
‘type’ approval, modifications need to be completed before
a vehicle is registered for the road. The same goes for GVM
upgrades, chassis stretches and other major modifications,
otherwise the vehicle needs to be individually inspected and
approved by an engineer. Type approval certifies that the
modification has been tested and approved, and if fitted correctly
meets all the national considerations for roadworthiness.
The portal axles effectively give you a 150mm lift in ride height
under the axles (as opposed to over the axles, as would be the
case with an equivalent suspension or suspension and body lift).
This means you don’t have the problems of altered suspension
geometry and handling issues that come with big suspension lifts- not to mention the legalities of such lifts.
The rear axle has been widened 50mm to match the front end
track width and then the portal boxes at either end of the axle
housings add another 100mm to the track width. LC200 style
wheels with a +60 offset are used to bring the width back in a bit
to a total of 80mm over stock.
The modified front axle also features heavy-duty, one-piece
The portal axles give a
150mm ride height lift,
sans handling issues.http://www.4X4australia.com.auCUSTOM MARKS 4WD TOYOTA LC79
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