Toyota T100 in Australia?

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Enthusiast III

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California
Hi.
I am in the beginning stages of planning my next overland trip. It will be through Australia, Southern Asia, and down through Africa.

I currently drive a Toyota T100 and am considering keeping it for this trip but am worried about parts availability. I know T100s didn't make it out of North America, but they share a lot of parts with other Toyotas so I am wondering...

Was the 5vz-fe (3.4L V6) engine common in Australia?
Was the 5vz-fe offered in the tacoma or 4runner?
Does anyone know if the independent front suspension "Hilux" in Australia has the same suspension as the Toyota "Pickup" in the USA?