swivel hubs and air-operated free-wheeling hubs. These are
activated at the push of a button in-cabin, and allow quick and
easy shifting to 4WD without having to get out and manually lock
in the hubs.
Upgraded brakes are part of the package and include slotted
rotors, high-performance pads and braided stainless-steel brake
lines. This truck also features the Marks 4WD hydraulic brake
booster conversion, which transforms the vehicle’s stopping
ability. Anyone who has driven a 70 will know how poor the
standard brakes can be, but the stoppers on this truck are
powerful and assuring, both on- and off-road. They provide a
positive pedal feel, where the OE ones would get very spongy. A
worthy modification for any 70 Series Cruiser.
Speaking of stoppers, another 70 Series weakness is the OE
park brake’s inability to hold the vehicle on a hill. Marks 4WD
fixed this, too, fitting a drum-style brake on the back of the
transfer case (Nissan-style), for sure-footed hill-holding. We
confidently propped the 79 on a steep rocky track near Melbourne
while we photographed it, something you would never entrust to
the standard park brake.
The portal axle conversion also gives the 79 a GVM upgrade to
3780kg, so you’ll appreciate the better brakes with the heavier
loads on board.
PERFECT MATCH
THE next big change to this 79 is the six-speed auto conversion.
Marks has fitted dozens of these conversions since they debuted
more than a year ago, and they make living with a 70 Series easier.
The transmission is a 6L90 unit from General Motors. It has
been mated to the Toyota V8 engine block at one end and factory
This LC79 double-cab is a showcase of the upgrades and
products that Marks 4WD can do for the 70 Series ute
Uneek 4x4 bullbar and
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