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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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...
by 4x4Grant
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
by 4x4Grant
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?
by 4x4Grant
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...
by 4x4Grant
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.
by 4x4Grant
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
by 4x4Grant
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
by 4x4Grant
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
by 4x4Grant
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
by 4x4Grant
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
by 4x4Grant
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
by 4x4Grant
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.
by 4x4Grant
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.
by 4x4Grant
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...
by 4x4Grant
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 ...
by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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 ...
by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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...
by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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...
by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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 ...
by 4x4Grant
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 ...
by 4x4Grant
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. ...
by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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...
by 4x4Grant
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.
by 4x4Grant
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...
by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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...
by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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

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.. :thumbup:
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.

Thanks for the replies guys.
by 4x4Grant
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 ...
by 4x4Grant
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

Mud 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. ;-)
Thanks Andy

I have heard that the D4D box is a straight fit and also good for these motors not sure how true?
by 4x4Grant
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...
by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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 :shh: :shh:

Just what i was thinking to.. :shh:
by 4x4Grant
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...
by 4x4Grant
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
by 4x4Grant
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?
by 4x4Grant
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?

george wrote:
4x4Grant wrote:R14.09 in Scottburgh at Shell for 50ppm

What are your guys thoughts on Bio Diesel?
AFAIK the bio diesel eats through the rubber gaskets and pipes and you will need to change all that.Rebuild your diesel pump
Interesting wonder why is does that.

Thanks for the info
by 4x4Grant
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
by 4x4Grant
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?
by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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 ...
by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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by 4x4Grant
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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