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- Fri Oct 23, 2015 8:48 am
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: Meet n Greet KZN
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4855
Re: Meet n Greet KZN
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- Tue Oct 20, 2015 9:15 am
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: Meet n Greet KZN
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4855
Meet n Greet KZN
Right Gents its time. So its time we all have a meet and chat and get the KZN members together. We have two choices. 1. Wednesday after work meet up at Firken at the Pav, We can sit relax have a chow and chat. 2. Saturday Meet up venue to be confirmed still. Which would suit most people as i know we...
- Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:58 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Colt issues
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1670
Colt issues
Hi Guys
Hope someone can help and mate is having and issues with his colt.
2003 2.8 4x4 double cab.
Complete prop recon : new universals, centre bearing and prop lengthened.
Vibration starts at 90km- 120km vibration comes and goes. +- 1 second apart.
any advice would be appreciated
Hope someone can help and mate is having and issues with his colt.
2003 2.8 4x4 double cab.
Complete prop recon : new universals, centre bearing and prop lengthened.
Vibration starts at 90km- 120km vibration comes and goes. +- 1 second apart.
any advice would be appreciated
- Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:09 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: KZN - Day of the Clubs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 868
Re: KZN - Day of the Clubs
This is fantastic and sounds like it will be great fun. However if all goes according to plan we will be moving our office that weekend so i might not be able to attend Saturday but might be able to attend Sunday.
Anyone else from KZN keen on this?
Anyone else from KZN keen on this?
- Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:41 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Gazebo on Groupon
- Replies: 0
- Views: 799
Gazebo on Groupon
Hey Guys So i bought one of these Gazebo's on groupon and its awesome. Good quality stuff i was rather impressed. Only downfall is it doesnt come with a bag for storage, But will make one up. Its a steel frame so a little heavier than normal but feels much stronger. I will try post some pics next we...
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:39 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Spare a thought
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2495
Re: Spare a thought
Thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:14 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: So i took the plunge
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3255
Re: So i took the plunge
No the toyota is here to stay. My wife knows how much i love my hilux and that i would sell her before the van hahahahaha.
But now that wedding is done its modding time. gotta a long list and a lot of saving ahead but it will happen
But now that wedding is done its modding time. gotta a long list and a lot of saving ahead but it will happen
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 2:43 pm
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: KZN Members and Non Members
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5291
Re: KZN Members and Non Members
Bump for more KZN members
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:35 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: So i took the plunge
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3255
Re: So i took the plunge
Thanks guys and Congrats rigardt
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:31 am
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: KZN Members and Non Members
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5291
Re: KZN Members and Non Members
Yeah Andy its time for the KZN guys to meet up
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:24 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: So i took the plunge
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3255
Re: So i took the plunge
Dankie Chris
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:23 pm
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: KZN Members and Non Members
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5291
Re: KZN Members and Non Members
Awesome hi guys. Glad to see some kzn guys here
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:52 pm
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: KZN Members and Non Members
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5291
Re: KZN Members and Non Members
Awesome Quintin.
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:37 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: So i took the plunge
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3255
Re: So i took the plunge
Thanks Cassie.
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:25 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: So i took the plunge
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3255
So i took the plunge
Been busy paying and helping my now wife plan our wedding. What an awesome day it was. Everything besides the weather went perfect. our Venue was Insingizi lodge http://insingizi.co.za/ they were fantastic super helpful and outstanding service. Have to say glad its all done as now our lifes can retu...
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 2:27 pm
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: KZN Members and Non Members
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5291
KZN Members and Non Members
Greetings all So its been awhile but now that life has settled down i have time again to focus on the KZN side. So lets get a get together going guys. If you can all post up your names and locations we can judge where will be a good spot to meet up and chat about 4x4 fishing camping braaing and all ...
- Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:05 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Tuff Winch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1181
Re: Tuff Winch
Not sure where its from. Just had a friend asking me. Said he found it on gumtree brand new 12000lb for close to 4k
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- Sat Apr 18, 2015 9:06 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Tuff Winch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1181
Tuff Winch
Hi Guys
So I have had a few people asking me lately what the Tuff Winch is like as they selling cheap. Has anyone had one or heard anything about them?
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So I have had a few people asking me lately what the Tuff Winch is like as they selling cheap. Has anyone had one or heard anything about them?
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- Mon Jan 19, 2015 6:13 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: 4x4 Direct.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3462
Re: 4x4 Direct.
Think with Eskoms great supply of electricity lately anything relating to alternative energy be it for camping or home its going to be hard to come by and in great demand.
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- Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:29 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Battery for a KZTE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2308
Re: Battery for a KZTE
Thanks guys thats been a great help. Now to go and check a few options
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- Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:00 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Battery for a KZTE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2308
Battery for a KZTE
Good day gents. So the other day I came out of work to go to lunch and the battery was dead. Charged it again and it lasts 3 days. So cheers to that battery time to replace I made some calls and got alot of different views and some advice that makes you wonder how some places stay in business. So I ...
- Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: What happened in and around your hilux today?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3594
Re: What happened in and around your hilux today?
Went to work this morning with the hilux. Come lunch time the battery was dead.. so no lunch and had to jump start it to go home. Time for a new battery in my baby...
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- Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: What happened in and around your hilux today?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3594
Re: What happened in and around your hilux today?
I did 1 trip to the dump with rubbish and 5 trips to move stuff from my house then took my helper home which is always fun nice off roading. Oh and towed my project car to my house.
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- Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:33 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Why I love my Hilux
- Replies: 3
- Views: 830
Re: Why I love my Hilux
Chris that will be an awesome trip. I have a few mods for this year lined up that will help for longer trips and for people who wont move. :evil:
But at the moment I am just loving it.
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But at the moment I am just loving it.
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- Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:28 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Why I love my Hilux
- Replies: 3
- Views: 830
Why I love my Hilux
So its been a busy December for me. We been busy moving house and its a mission and a half. But on the plus side I have had the use of two trusty hilux's. My 3.0 KZTE and my fathers SC 2.7i Hilux and man I now remember why we love our Hilux's so much. They just work and work and work. We have done a...
- Thu Dec 25, 2014 6:44 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Wishing everyone a merry Christmas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1801
Re: Wishing everyone a merry Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone.
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- Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:30 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Solar power help for the not so smart
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6589
Re: Solar power help for the not so smart
Man I love this forum. Ok so here is what got me thinking about this. I can get 2 x 80watt panels for a very good price. (Will post specs soon) so I figured I could use them to charge my battery in the van when we parked off. So far the battery only runs my led lights and a spot from time to time. M...
- Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:53 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Solar power help for the not so smart
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6589
Re: Solar power help for the not so smart
Ok so tell me how do I work out what watts I need to charge a battery?
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- Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:20 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Solar power help for the not so smart
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6589
Re: Solar power help for the not so smart
Thanks Hoppy makes my life easier now
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- Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:24 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Solar power help for the not so smart
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6589
Solar power help for the not so smart
Ok I have searched and read a bit but i don't seem to grasp this so i need to ask. Right i would like to install a solar pannel on my camping setup to charge my battery (second battery) when i am parked off. Now the question is what size pannel do i need? The battery has not been purchased yet so i ...
- Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:56 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Beat load shedding with solar ...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4299
Re: Beat load shedding with solar ...
Thanks guys. Lots to think about and mull over at this stage. For me a genset is still an over kill. Backup lights is all I need at this stage. I currently use 12v leds from my camping setup but i would like to have something more fixed that is wired in and easy to use and not a question of get out ...
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:13 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Beat load shedding with solar ...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4299
Re: Beat load shedding with solar ...
Thanks ChrisF. Ok on the subject lets talk 12v lighting for a house. Would you recommend it or would you say go 24v with inverter for backup? With 12v my thoughts are solar to charge the batteries to run them. There for taking my lighting off the grid as such. With a backup battery charger in case. ...
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:00 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Beat load shedding with solar ...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4299
Re: Beat load shedding with solar ...
For a family of 3 what would be my best option in solar geysers and rough idea of cost?
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- Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:46 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Beat load shedding with solar ...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4299
Re: Beat load shedding with solar ...
Has anyone investigated gas geysers? We in the process of moving house and the new house lends well to a gas geyser.
I know gas is fairly costly at the moment but with the way things are heading its better to be able to cook then to not be able to cook.
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I know gas is fairly costly at the moment but with the way things are heading its better to be able to cook then to not be able to cook.
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- Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:06 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1KZ-TE Guage keep on blown
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2764
Re: 1KZ-TE Guage keep on blown
Have you added anything lately that is electrical to you kzte?
I have this same issue and it was an earth issue on the bin. Earth wire was run from the lights to the bin. Problem was it was incorrectly done. Removed it and problem solved.
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I have this same issue and it was an earth issue on the bin. Earth wire was run from the lights to the bin. Problem was it was incorrectly done. Removed it and problem solved.
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- Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:44 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Yellow n Black Number plates - HELP CAPE TOWN
- Replies: 0
- Views: 643
Yellow n Black Number plates - HELP CAPE TOWN
Good Morning members. I would like to find out from our Cape members if anyone could assist me please. :beg: I would like to get a set of Yellow and Black plates made up for my golf ( it will only be for shows) and i would like a set with my surname on to put up in my bar. I know cape town is the on...
- Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:31 am
- Forum: Members in publications
- Topic: Hilux feature in Car Magazine
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11615
Re: Hilux feature in Car Magazine
Congrats man. Thats awesome stuff.
- Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:59 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Front CV boot torn - how easy/difficult to replace
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4386
Re: Front CV boot torn - how easy/difficult to replace
So my passanger side outer CV boot has torn. After doing some googling (which always brought me to the hilux forum :yahoo: ) i have decided to do this myself. Has anyone done this and documented it? I did search but couldn't find anything. if not i will document mine with pictures and details on all...
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:39 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hiluxer's that you meet unexpectedly!
- Replies: 127
- Views: 65228
Re: Hiluxer's that you meet unexpectedly!
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- Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:25 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hiluxer's that you meet unexpectedly!
- Replies: 127
- Views: 65228
Re: Hiluxer's that you meet unexpectedly!
Saw this baby at Spar in Grabouw this afternoon. Waiting to see the owner but I had to leave.
Anyone here?
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Anyone here?
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- Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:16 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: My KZTE DC 4x4
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8441
Re: My KZTE DC 4x4
So this weekend has not been a great one. I stripped the front end to fit the front tow hitch I bought some time back. A bit of modding but got it sorted. Down side is I clipped the radiator and now its leaking... so stripped that out and sending it in to be messured up for a replacement. Oh and the...
- Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:05 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: My track Corsa - and so the season ends...
- Replies: 563
- Views: 99644
Re: Fulfilling a life-long dream
Awesome stuff.
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- Fri Aug 08, 2014 7:48 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Diff and Box for a Project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1592
Re: Diff and Box for a Project
The rear diff i have no clue what diff it is. Its a sealed diff from the looks of it will take a few pic's and post it up.ThysdJ wrote:What diffs are in the Jeep? You can take SFA diffs and change the inners to KZTE or D4D... Ask Hoppy about it..
Thanks for the replies guys.
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 3:21 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Diff and Box for a Project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1592
Re: Diff and Box for a Project
The D4D box should also be good for the same reasons .... just don't know how they compare in pricing but it will save you some moolas and aggravation if it's a 'straight fit'. You would have to check on that to make sure. ;-) Any idea's on what a set of Diff's will set you back? Also the KZ thats ...
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:29 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Diff and Box for a Project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1592
Re: Diff and Box for a Project
Thanks AndyMud Dog wrote:KZ box and diffs should do nicely. Higher gearing so that you're not revving like hell while cruising and strong enough to handle the torque.
I have heard that the D4D box is a straight fit and also good for these motors not sure how true?
- Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:03 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Diff and Box for a Project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1592
Diff and Box for a Project
Hi Guys If this is in the wrong section or been discussed please move or point me in the right direction :beg: I have a replica Willys Jeep that has been sitting begging to be built for the longest time. So now i am thinking of slowly just building her up. My thoughts are Lexus V8. My idea's for the...
- Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:19 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Tracker
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2731
Re: Tracker
What unit are they offering?
Ask about their skytrax unit. Its also R199.00 a month but it has a live feed and you have a assist button where if you get stuck (ford owners) they will come out and help you.
As for discount won't happen sadly.
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Ask about their skytrax unit. Its also R199.00 a month but it has a live feed and you have a assist button where if you get stuck (ford owners) they will come out and help you.
As for discount won't happen sadly.
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- Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:25 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Mini Rock Crawler
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1841
Re: Mini Rock Crawler
ForYota wrote:While bored at work and searching the net for just about anything 4x4 i found this.
I so want to build one for my son.
As ek so ding moet bou mag hy dalk net groot genoeg wees sodat pappa ook daarin pas
Just what i was thinking to..
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:35 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Mini Rock Crawler
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1841
Mini Rock Crawler
While bored at work and searching the net for just about anything 4x4 i found this. I so want to build one for my son. http://www.rhinoforums.net/attachments/general-rhino-discussion/14992d1244698078-mini-rock-crawler-img_4074.jpg http://www.rhinoforums.net/attachments/general-rhino-discussion/14993...
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:17 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Fire in Betty's Bay/Pringle bay area
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1510
Re: Fire in Betty's Bay/Pringle bay area
Holy cow thats not cool. Hope and Pray they get this under control fast
- Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:31 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Fire in Betty's Bay/Pringle bay area
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1510
Re: Fire in Betty's Bay/Pringle bay area
Hope they catch it in time. Any news at all on this?
- Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:26 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What are you paying for diesel?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3339
Re: What are you paying for diesel?
Interesting wonder why is does that.george wrote:AFAIK the bio diesel eats through the rubber gaskets and pipes and you will need to change all that.Rebuild your diesel pump4x4Grant wrote:R14.09 in Scottburgh at Shell for 50ppm
What are your guys thoughts on Bio Diesel?
Thanks for the info
- Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:10 am
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: Hilux SFA
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3538
Re: Hilux SFA
Welcome
- Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:10 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What are you paying for diesel?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3339
Re: What are you paying for diesel?
R14.09 in Scottburgh at Shell for 50ppm
What are your guys thoughts on Bio Diesel?
What are your guys thoughts on Bio Diesel?
- Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:33 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: I want!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1450
Re: I want!
Very nice. I like
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- Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:32 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: I want!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1450
Re: I want!
Think your first vid may be wrong. I see hub assembly video..
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- Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:59 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Washing your vehicle ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5507
Re: Washing your vehicle ...
I use a Karcher with a karcher foamer attachment. You add your soap with hot water (creates better foam) first off I hose the car off. Secret to it is hold the high pressure cleaner 30cm away and never spray direct alway angle the spray so you not directly hitting the paint with all the force. Foam ...
- Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hilux KZT Value - Help
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1181
Re: Hilux KZT Value - Help
I paid R125 000 for mine. 221 000km on the clock canopy and very clean fsh. Its way over value but to find a clean one is not to easy.
I wouldn't pay 138 000 for it. Tell him to beat them down with market value of the kzte
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I wouldn't pay 138 000 for it. Tell him to beat them down with market value of the kzte
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- Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:45 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: How NOT to park a Merc.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1991
Re: How NOT to park a Merc.
Holy..... Cow must have been peddling it to do that. Thankfully no one in the house was injured.
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- Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:09 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Mr T
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4402
Re: Mr T
Thanks Thunder
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