LC 100 Series pros and cons / Solid Front Axle vs IFS (E21)

Overland expert, Paul Marsh, continues to plough through viewer questions, weighing up the pros and cons of the mighty Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series V8 petrol, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of a Solid front Axle truck versus the more modern Independent Front Suspension (IFS) on 4x4s.
We also cover: Should you take a trailer overlanding? How Covid19 affects 4x4 vehicle sales. How the weak Rand is good for building trucks in South Africa. Building trucks in SA vs Aussie, and the fabrication advantages.
Talking about the 79 series standing the test of time, and why it is not available in USA? Dangers of overloading without upgrading your GVM. Should you get a 300mm 79 series extension? The width issue of the 79 series rear axle. We ask Paul, would you go into Africa in the new Land Rover Defender? The soul of the old 110, and the dangers of swapping engines between vehicles.

This and more, on episode 21 of Responsible Overlanding, presented by Paul Marsh and Gregory Simpson.

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