Land Rover Perentie 6X6, Modified.

The Land Rover Perentie 6X6 wheel drive, yes the first 6WD vehicle featured on modified is a Ex-army 6x6 Land Rover. This one was used as a rocket/missile launcher.

Land Rover Perentie. Ex-army 6x6 Land Rover.

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This is a major DIY build with some excellent mods by Steve himself. Loads of inspiration and ideas will come from this truck. This truly is a very unique build & vehicle, not just because it’s 6x6 but more so due to the camping & living mods done to this ex-army truck.

Full build in the video…

Vehicles factory stats (NOTE* modded details below):

Make model: LAND ROVER PERENTIE 6X6 1990

Engine: TURBO CHARGED 3.9LT ISUZU

Drive train: 6X6- SALISBURY 24 SPLIN DIFFS

Suspension: COIL FRONT, 11 LEAF REAR

Steve’s mod list for his 6x6 Land Rover Perentie:

Engine:

· BIGGER EXHAUST- 2.5INCH CUSTOM ALUMINIUM STEEL

· TWIN 14 INCH THERMO FANS TO HANDLE HOTTER DAYS

Electric upgrades:

· NEW PIONEER 50W STEREO – TWIN 4 INCH SPEAKERS

· USB POINTS

· 12V INVERTOR – 3000W

Lights:

· 7INCH LIGHTFORCE 100W - BULLBAR

· 28INCH LED LIGHTBAR ON ROOFRACK

· 7INCH LED HEADLIGHTS

Comms & GPS:

· 7 INCH REVERSE CAMERA

· HN6 AND HN7 HEMA

· UHF- GME 5W 1988MODEL

Suspension and tyres:

LOVELL GAS 30MM LIFT SHOCKS

Driveline mods:

· NA

Bar work and exterior mods:

· ALL STANDARD FROM THE AIR DEFENCE ISSUE

· ROOF RACK- CUSTOM FABRICATED

· CUSTOM MADE SUN VISOR

· AIRFOIL

· CUSTOM SNORKEL

Fuel capacity and range:

· 2X FACTORY 62LT TWIN TANKS

· 1 60LT AUXILLARY TANK UNDER TRAY

· 2X 20LT JERRY CANS

· 1200KMS TOTAL WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE

Back of the truck canopy:

· STANDARD AIR DEFENCE CANOPY

· CHANGED ROLL UP CANVASCURTAINS TO FRAMED CURTAINS TO ALLOW THEM TO LIFT UP LIKE AN AWNING

· CUSTOM PANTY, KITCHEN, CLOTHING STORAGE, TOOL COMPARTMENT

· BED

· CUSTOMER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

· TV, DVD, HIGH VOLUME 10 INCH FAN, 12V VACCUUM CLEANER

Interior (cab):

· COMMS PANEL

· SOUNDPROOFING

· CARPET

· CUSTOM ROOF CONSOL

· CANVAS ORGANISOR FOR BACK WINDOW, DOUBLES AS A CURTAIN

Recovery gear:

· REMOVED PTO WINCH AND INSTALLED 17500LB WINCH

· HIGHLIFT JACK

· DIFF LOCKS

Steve’s top 3 trips in the 6x6 Land Rover:

1. HILL END

2. LIGHTENING RIDGE

3. SIMPSON (PLANNED)

Unstoppable moment in the 6x6 Land Rover Defender:

DESERT DRIVING- POWERS THROUGH

“STEVE SAY ITS LIKE A CAMEL, ISN’T IT?”

Steve’s modification tips:

DON’T OVERCOMPLICATE THINGS, FIRST THING WOULD BE TO INSTALL DIFF LOCKS. SECOND WOULD BE AIR CONDITIONING

Top 3 tips with the engine:

1. SERVICE!

2. EXHAUST- LET IT BREATH

3. LEAVE IT ALONE

Things to look out for if buying one: -

WATCH FOR LOOSE BOLTS, DIFF WEAR FROM LACK OF OIL, LOOSE PROP SHAFTS

Best mod/s you have done and why:-

DIFFS, NEEDS LOCKERS.

EVERY MOD HAS BEEN DONE WITH A PURPOSE

What made you decide to choose this vehicle?

AFTER DOING A LOT OF CENTRAL AUSTRALIA, TRAVELLING IN A NISSAN PATROL AND A ROOF TOP TENT, I WANTED MORE ROOM AND GREATER REALIABILITY. HAVING EVERTHING IN ONE VEHICLE IS CONVENIENT.

What type of Overlanding is it setup for?

DESERT

Best thing about the 6x6 Land Rover:

COMFORT, RELIABILITY, AUSTRALIAN BUILT

Worst thing about the 6x6 Land Rover:

SLOW- NOT BUILT FOR SPEED-

What Inspired you to build the 6x6 Land Rover:

CONTINUING OUR TOURING OF OZ IS SOME SORT OF COMFORT WITH GREATER RELIABILITY