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  • S.Mac
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    • Nov 2008
    • 143
    • Adelaide, SA
    #1

    Arctic Trucks Hilux reach South Pole ... is it a 4wd?

    Arctic Trucks' Toyota Hilux reaches South Pole
    http://www.caradvice.com.au/96424/arctic-trucks-toyota-hilux-reaches-south-pole/
    We've seen the Toyota Hilux, modified by extreme-weather specialists Arctic Trucks, reach the North Pole, and the Icelandic volcano, (10 points if you can pronounce it) Eyjafjallajökull. Now, the Hilux has taken on the challenge of reaching the South Pole again, and in doing so, has set the bar for average speed on an expedition.


    very interesting, seeing as they reckon the motors are completely stock and were used to run a heating system and so werent turned off.

    have a look at the 2nd photo, the one from the back of the Hilux, the rear axle looks like its just a dummy axle, no drive shaft etc ... any thoughts?
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  • bakerboy
    "valued 3000+ member"
    • May 2008
    • 3423
    • Perth
    #2
    Each vehicle carried 1280 litres of fuel
    Given that the tanks can be seen to be far larger and lower/deeper than stock I'm not surprised the rear drive shaft had to be removed, bear in mind terrain is far easier than the north pole
    If I agreed with you, then we would both be wrong

    '89 NG Paj, 3L V6, now running 2" suspension lift, 33" Micky T Baja Claws's, Front LOKKA & 12,000lb winch

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    • psproule
      Valued Member
      • Jun 2007
      • 3680
      • Googong, NSW
      #3
      Yup - looks like no diff.
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      • S.Mac
        Member
        • Nov 2008
        • 143
        • Adelaide, SA
        #4
        so its a Front wheel drive Hilux hey?

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        • Stevie-Ray
          Valued Member
          • Jun 2009
          • 3274
          • Peakhurst, Sydney
          #5
          Seems a bit crazy to me!

          Obviously the other HiLux, has 4wd to be the tow vehicle & you can see the rear diff on it, but I imagine it would spend too much time pulling the fwd on the journey!
          Plus that's a lot of weight in fuel!
          Cheers
          Steve

          Runner-Paj; '95 NJ SWB 2.5L TD GL J-Top, low kms Project-Paj; '92 NH SWB 3.0L V6 GLS Hardtop Triple-pack, also low kms. Donor Paj; '92 NH SWB 3.0L V6 GLS Hardtop Triple-pack, with some parts & goodies to go onto other GLS.
          "I try to take life one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me all at once!"

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          • bakerboy
            "valued 3000+ member"
            • May 2008
            • 3423
            • Perth
            #6
            Actually it wouldn't spend all the time pulling the fwd one around, the flotation provided by those huge tyres, and the fact that for most of the part antartica is a lot flatter so to speak, a far cry from the topgear episode you seem to be referencing this trip to
            If I agreed with you, then we would both be wrong

            '89 NG Paj, 3L V6, now running 2" suspension lift, 33" Micky T Baja Claws's, Front LOKKA & 12,000lb winch

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