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Show us your rig: Stephen Daniels’ 1993 Toyota TownAce Royal Lounge Limited van
Drive Train
4-cylinder turbo diesel 2-liter.
Aisin manual locking hubs.
Push button transfer case engagement, hi-lo range capability.
Limited slip differential.
Body and Suspension
Unibody van (no frame).
1-inch lift to allow for oversized all-terrain tires.
14-inch rims, so only one all-terrain tire available that will fit.
TEMS (Toyota Electronic Module Suspension) removed as no replacements available and switched to Heavy Duty shocks.
Skylite roof with six roof windows, four of which pop up 2 inches or so, middle windows completely removable.
Extra Equipment
Onboard air compressor.
Cosmetic bullbar holds LED light bar.
Sonar proximity locator.
Factory cooler/warmer/icemaker.
Overland batwing awning with a zip on wall.
Interior Modifications
Removed a second row captains chair to make room for portable Aspicool refrigerator/freezer.
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