Cooler 4x4 Toyota trucks from all over the world.
The first 4x4 Toyota were of course originally made for military purposes and provided a sturdy driveline but little comfort. Nowadays 4x4 Toyotas span the spectrum from the simple HiLux to the luxurious Land Cruiser - all capable off-roads.
Ever growing in popularity the Toyota 4x4s are taken to the extreme in the Icelandic offroads. For years the relatively simple Double Cab with 38 inch modification has been the de facto standard in snow riding. Lately the more luxurious Land Cruiser is gradually filling that space.
Toyota 4Runner on 44 Inch Tires Jon G. Snaeland is one of the most active 4 wheelers in Iceland. He is in the board of the Icelandic 4x4 club and owns this "slightly" modified Toyota 4 Runner. The 4Runner is fully equipped to handle the most demanding terrain and is supported by a set of 44 inch Dick Cepec tires.
Arctic Trucks - Each part of the globe requires somewhat particular specifications to the off road cars that trek its plains. Desert explorers will have different specifications than swamp or mud cars or any other type of vehicle. One particular country to own a 4x4 vehicle is without doubt Iceland.
1985 Toyota Hilux - Jason Z from Trinidad takes his Hilux wheeling to various terrain. Beaches, sand pits, rivers, muddy trails, and scenic trails.
Toyota Hilux 1985 YN65 Hard to tell but Malcolm has done no wheeling yet - he is still BUILDING! It has all the extras, Body Lift Kit 3 inches - TJM suspension 2.5 inches lifted - 15x10 rims running 35 Baja Radial Claws - Lots of Spot Lights Alpine stereo Head unit, Amp, Subwoofer and 6.5" Splits -22RE engine conversion, soon to be a V6 conversion.
1991 Toyota Hilux - Sigurbjörn Vopni got this Icelandic extreme 4x4 Toyota this summer. It's fully modified with 350 LT1 engine and 44 inch tires.
1988 Toyota 4Runner Devon from Canda likes all kinds of wheelin' any chance he gets - from the mud hole on the side of the road to the mud flats up at Stave Lake and every rugged mountain road that southern B.C. has to offer.
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 series 4500 Petrol - Phil Scott is so pleased with his Cruiser: "The Toyota Land Cruiser with the right suspension, the right tires and all that power must be as close as one can get to the ultimate offroad vehicle for South African conditions."
Greg purchased the Sunrader in June of 2003. When he bought it he knew that it had a week springy floor and had intentions of adding support underneath. He took out the carpet and laid down some plywood and that made all the difference! Before the first trip he filled the gas tank and discovered after getting home and parking for awhile that the tank leaks at the top access ports.
Magnetic North Pole OffRoad - BBC's television show Top Gear, approached Toyota GB with the idea of undertaking the Challenge in a car, something never before attempted. Because of its proven toughness the Toyota Hilux was chosen for the job. They planned to pit the car in a race against the tried and tested method of getting around in the Arctic - dog sled.
SEMA Ready - Radiant Red 2014 Toyota Tundra - No event culls the herd for exceptional builds as well as SEMA, as they meticulously select the highest end custom rigs for their annual show. This is why it was such an honor for Rick Lopez to be chosen to bring his 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax TRD 4x4 to the 2014 SEMA show.
Toyota Land Cruiser Australia - An Icelandic truck modified in Australia. perhaps of the only 4x4 in Australia legal on 44 inch tires!