Older leaf spring troopies (wanting to buy 75 series pre '98)

[Pumbaa]

Hi everyone

What do you all think about the older troopies with the leaf springs in the front compare to the newer ones without...?
Would appreciate some opinions and what people think are the pros and cons for the different set-ups.
I'm looking at getting a troopy (looking for an older one - kinda 98 model or there about). Will be using it as tourer(really bad roads with lots and lots of corrugation and washouts and prob a lod of mud as well) rather than hardcore stuff. this doesn't however mean that i won't tackle tough tracks though...
Thanks all!!!!:)

[rynocruzer]

Im old school mate and when it comes to cruzers my opinion is that they went down hill as far as built to last goes, after the 75 series.Leaf springs are stronger (wont sag as quickly) but are not as comfortable ride and also tend to have less travel,which means you lose traction on the rougher tracks.I own a 1988 75 series stock as a rock with a standard 2h engine and I travel with both 79 series cruzers and gu patrols and am constantly surprising the boys in their new toys.This is only my opinion but I reckon the older the better!Nothing is built like it used to be.

[Goliath]

I second that, My 1977 FJ55 goes a long way rust and all. You cant beat an tuff old buss with your own ....... adjustments.

[tuffnup79]

as long as your health insurance is up to date and you dont mind using your spine as a crumple zone then go for it!! but seriously take one of each for a drive and make your own mind up, when i bought my 79 series iwas in the market for a 75, but after taking the 79 for a test drive there was no going back, obviously the troopy is a little different cos the cab size between the 75 and 79 ute although not huge, does make a huge difference. but in my opinion if your looking at a 1998 75 troopy why not look at the 1999 78 troopy, they drive 100% better (esspecialy for touring and roads with lots of corrugations)