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Originally Posted by E-Traxxer
Is that an aftermarket mod, or is it an option from the factory?
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The Hilux has been fitted with parts like heavy duty locking differentials, thick skid plates, fuel heaters etc. The mods have been done by ‘Arctic Trucks’ a company that specializes in prepping 4WDs for extreme conditions. Here’s the list of mods if you are interested.
* Studded snow tires of 38 inches in diameter on 15 inch arctic trucks aluminium wheels replace the standard 255/65 R16 wheels and run at pressures as low as 4psi to give good flotation over snow. Two valves per wheel.
* Heavy duty winch mounted on a heavy duty bulbar with lifting points.
* Xenon auxillary driving lights for areas with bad visibility.
* Arches flared by 30cm to protect the tires.
* Standard 169bhp 3.0 D-4D engine modified for ultra-low air temperatures.
* Extra coolant added to boost coolant temperature before start-up together with fuel heaters and a heavy duty battery.
* Fat 5mm aluminium skid plates protect the bumper, suspension, transmission and transfer case.
* The position of the front suspension was moved 50mm towards the ground, then moved forward 40mm.
* Lots of kits including shovels, pry-bars, jacks, towing strap, tool kits, first aid kits and a chain saw.
* Locking front and rear diffs modified to cope with the cold.
Special exhaust, raised air intakes and an extra 90-litre fuel tank to increase the total capacity to 170-litres.
* Shotguns were carried for protection against polar bear attack.
http://www.redlineblog.com/extreme-t...ar-expedition/