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by Grootseun
Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Negative battery Pole when Charging
Replies: 7
Views: 1351

Re: Negative battery Pole when Charging

No need to disconnect
by Grootseun
Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Ok so after a lot of fabrication for customers we got back to old Viking this afternoon
Here is the thick wall rocksliders before we send them of to powdercoaters on monday
Just have to sketch up a stainless steel plate that will go on between the middle bars with a logo lazer cut into it
by Grootseun
Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:56 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Mud Dog , still measuring for the shocks , will talk to some suppliers on monday to see what they've got
by Grootseun
Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Ok so ive been away from the forum a bit but im back with some more pics of the Viking
by Grootseun
Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Het met versterking op voor diff housing begin die week
by Grootseun
Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Lollie - hy kry nie n roofrack op nie en waarksynlik gaan ons met meer spacing op rims speel om die hoogte te ofset
by Grootseun
Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:16 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Is n tydjie sedert ek gepost het , was vrek besig in shop gewees maar kon darem nou weer by viking uitkom vir so vinnige peuter sessie
Begin nou aan die suspension hoogte werk en hier is n foto van die hoogte wat ons beplan , neem in ag ek is so 1,97m lank
by Grootseun
Fri May 23, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Muz ek sal jou more skakel dan kan ons gesels of jy kan kom draai eks ook in randburg
Rigardt , hulle is raltief universal en met n plasma cutter en mig welder vra ek lankla nie meer of iets erens sal pas nie , sal more fotos post
by Grootseun
Fri May 23, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: SFA Brake Calipers
Replies: 24
Views: 4206

Re: SFA Brake Calipers

Bought a set for R200 from my part guys only to discover the piston were pitted so badly i cant repair them so i have a seal kit and caliper casing in stock minus the pistons , i can check the part number tomorrow when im at the shop for you
by Grootseun
Wed May 21, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Julle ken die reel as die tyres te groot is is die engine te klein - daai magnusson supercharger le nog op my rak - uhmmmmmmmm Muz - give me a shout or a pm we can certainly talk about the old PS box as i wont be using it Will also post some pics tom of some of the stuff i took of Viking that wont b...
by Grootseun
Wed May 21, 2014 11:50 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Now i can plan my suspension setup and do the lift
by Grootseun
Wed May 21, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

En you wragtig netn dag na my verjaarsdag kom lewer hulle my bande af
Daddy has got some mew eye candy - droooooooool
by Grootseun
Wed May 14, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Het gou die bodylift begin vanaand en die kajuit klaar gemaak , die abkwerk sal ons more inwerk so tussen werk deur Ook nou besluit om die petroltenk te lig saam met die body sodat ons die grondvryhoogte daaronder wen , ek is bereid om die verskil aan COG te vat inruil vir die grondvryhoogte Het laa...
by Grootseun
Wed May 14, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

kry die week ook die IFS steering box dan sal ek kyk na die cross over steering konsep en besluit of ek arms invoer of wat gaan ek maak , oorweeg ook die hydraulic assist ram daarmee saam
by Grootseun
Tue May 13, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
Topic: Advise on CAT removal..
Replies: 8
Views: 5861

Re: Advise on CAT removal..

As jy net pre cat sensors het ruk die ding uit as jy pre en post cat sensors het moet jy so paar truuks uithaal Pre cat is vir fuel mixture lesing vir rekenaar Post cat is vir cat efficiency en daarom moet jy of mini cat of sensor simulator insit - jy moet die ecu laat dink dat die cats nog daar is ...
by Grootseun
Tue May 13, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Die 8 spacers met 10mm gate is vir kajuit en die 6 met die 12mm gate is vir die laaibak
Hoop om more tyd te kry om dit te instaleer
by Grootseun
Tue May 13, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Ek kan nogsteeds net twee fotos op n slag laai , seker nog nie genoeg gepost of iets nie maar in elk geval hier is die bodylift spacers wat ek gemaak het se fotos
by Grootseun
Mon May 12, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Sukkel met fotos oplaai , lyk my daar is n daaglikse limiet of iets , sal more weer probeer laai
by Grootseun
Mon May 12, 2014 10:58 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Nog so paar
by Grootseun
Mon May 12, 2014 10:56 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Goed so hier is so paar fotos Kon vananad so 4 ure aan Viking spandeer en die volgende doen Body lift spacer maak Voor vented discs test fit Agter sideshafts uithaal en machine om ou voor discs te vat en terugsit vir fotos Alles sal natuurlik weer afgestrip word vir skoonmaak , nuwe laers en seels e...
by Grootseun
Sun May 11, 2014 10:39 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Goed ek weet - was ver te stil en fotos ver te skaars maar daar was eers n paar ander dinge in die shop wat moes uitgesort word so die week begin die werk aan Viking weer optel Vordering sover Body Lift materiaal in vooraad Vented front discs in vooraad , minus calipers nog - hulle nog op soek Rear ...
by Grootseun
Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Het die naweek Viking se FJ75 vented discs opgetel ,Calipers kom die week dan kan Viking weer stop soos hy moet , ook nou opsoek na die rear calipers vir rear disk conversion
Sal more fotos neem en post
by Grootseun
Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Cleaning a starter - D4D
Replies: 9
Views: 6356

Re: Cleaning a starter - D4D

Can be various things causing the symptom of a slow turnign starter Engine earth def the first thing to check Those D4Ds run reduction gear starters and they have some common problems also - bad contacters that can cause a drop in current going to the starter and they run bearings in the gearbox ive...
by Grootseun
Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Venster en deur rubbers - SFA
Replies: 10
Views: 2036

Re: Venster en deur rubbers - SFA

Ek was toevalig vandag bu Pro Auto Rubber Boksburg , nie tans vooraad op SFA rubbers nie maar kry glo so binne twee maande weer vooraad in , wel gesien daar is ook een naby my shop in Malibongwe drive , ek sal daar gaan uitvind
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What do you think of this camo wrap for my SFA?
Replies: 17
Views: 2389

Re: What do you think of this camo wrap for my SFA?

Maar camo fail ook soms manne
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:36 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Terwyl ek nou sit sonder nuwe fotos om te laai van projek Viking is hier solank iets Vir die wat nie weet nie ek is al n paar jaar betrokke as deelnemer in internationale kragman kompetiesies ( ja daai mal ouens op espn wat trokke sleep en so aan ) en ook in powerlifting en is van herkoms aan die ei...
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:17 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4Y Rev counter not working
Replies: 14
Views: 5778

Re: 4Y Rev counter not working

Havent worked on a 4Y in ages but if i remember correctly it has a 2 pin plug on the distributor - one is ignition feed in to the system and other is Revcounter output , cannot for the life of me remember if it picks up Revcounter signal from the Igntition module or directly from coil though but the...
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:13 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Vandag die HDPE rod georder die naweek speel ek op draaibank en kry Viking sy body lift , will eers die body lift doen en dan suspensie , man moet plek maak vir daai groot voete onder hom
Fotos sal volg soos bodylift gaan saterdag
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: York AC Compressor
Replies: 8
Views: 1464

Re: York AC Compressor

Ekt n York van n ou merc af op my vorig Lux gehad , onthou om n oiler in di esuction lyn te sit om die piston te help smeer , die ding is beastly groot maar werk rerig goed Ek het n 2 pin plug op die clutch gehad wat ingeplug het aan n koord wat aan my air pyp vas was to by press button teenaan die ...
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Wat is die naam van jou HILUX
Replies: 322
Views: 149037

Re: Wat is die naam van jou HILUX

Driko - 1988 SFA Lexus V8 - Viking
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Rear Disk brake
Replies: 8
Views: 2688

Re: Rear Disk brake

Im looking into converting Viking to rear discs also so any pics and info would be sweet
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:21 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lexus engine
Replies: 15
Views: 3440

Re: Lexus engine

Jaques - ja en nee - die outjie ontwikkel volgens dyno graphs net so by die 400nm teen n tad oor 1000rpm - is ontwerp vir torque nie revs nie - daarom wil ons kyk na hom in ons sleepvoertuig
by Grootseun
Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Alu Canopy
Replies: 10
Views: 2257

Re: Alu Canopy

Louis not sure of the cost of Alucabs etc but for the AC tig welder start looking at 11k and upwards - jsut got qoutes for one last week so im on the money with them currently - the DC units are cheaper bit as you know for Ally you need AC
by Grootseun
Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Dankie vir inligitng Willie , ek het ook die 8mm ally spacer raakgeleed , hou meer van dit as om n ander stel calipers en master cylinder op te sit - sal bietjie maandag my verskaffers bel en hoor vir KX of FJ discs ek verstaan die FJ45 sin pas ook Aangaande die 33" en as skuif - ek is bewus da...
by Grootseun
Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:35 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Dankie vir die komplimente manne , shop sal nog form vat , daars nog werksbanke ensovoorts wat gebou word en milling machine en daai dinge kom eers oor paar weke saam met die lifts in Terug by die thread - so die besluit is gemaak - 4.3 VVTI met 6 spoed auto - ek weet dar is allerhande pyne daarmee ...
by Grootseun
Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Goed so hier is solank n paar fotos , nog nie veel kon doen nie , julle sal sien in agtergrond ons le nog shop uit en maak nog reg en skoon en netjies maar kon darem so tussen in peuter aan Viking en die F100 Viking se remme het vasgeslaan so 15 minute nadat ek hom gekoop het so ekt vandag die calip...
by Grootseun
Fri Apr 18, 2014 9:47 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lexus engine
Replies: 15
Views: 3440

Re: Lexus engine

Ek het met Mark gesels en hy het beslis al n paar V12s ingebou Doen nog die mavorsing oor elektronika - ideaal sal n front cut wees maar alternatiewelik sal dit Halltech Platinumun 2000 wees vir engine en spitronics TCU vir ratkas mits hy 6 speod kan hanteer maar wil nie die Drive By Wire verloor ni...
by Grootseun
Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:16 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Kevin die v12 is vir n F100 Ford om shop trailer te sleep , die Lux sal lexus v8 bly net besluit - overhual ek die non vvti wat in is , druk ek n vvti in of gaan ek beserk en sit n 430 vvti in - gaan vandag verder krap en dink en ook fotos laai - het hom gisteraand begin strip
by Grootseun
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Ok so ek kom nou van engines and more af - daai V12 gaan kyk wat ons in ander post van praat - daai gaan ek wil aanvat net so bietjei meer huiswerk doen daaromtrent maar nou spook ek met die emosies - daars n mooi 4.3l vvti lexus met 6 spoed auto en drive by wire sisteem - bygese nog nei sorted dat ...
by Grootseun
Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Lexus engine
Replies: 15
Views: 3440

Re: Lexus engine

Ek sien Paul morreoggend , het n F100 wat ons bou en daai outjei gaan mooi pas - watch this space
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Just an update so far , met with the guys this arvy - looks like itll be 35" Maxxiz Trepadors on Viking - gonna be some work to fit them but hey - my pa het nie ons bang grootgemaak nie
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Sal opsit soos ek gaan
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Re: Project Viking

Willie doen dit alles self , ek het n werkswinkel so ek is spoiled
Kevin - voorlopig rooi met swart accents
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:27 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Project Viking
Replies: 66
Views: 9057

Project Viking

Ok so die nuwe baba is nou in werkswinkel , ek is nie tevrede met vorige eienaar se Lexus installasie nie en dan kort die Hilux nog so bietjie houding en hoogte ook N vinnige rundown op wat in pyplyn is vir Viking ( moenie vra nie dit is n kragsport ding die viking storie ) Lexus non VVTI en 4 spoed...
by Grootseun
Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: voor sitte vir sfa hilux
Replies: 13
Views: 2171

Re: voor sitte vir sfa hilux

Kevin ek weet nog nei of hulle gaan pas nei , het die trok gister in shop ingetrek maar toe sneuwel n klaint se prado so hy staan nog net so , sal waarskynlik die komende langnaweek kyk hoe hulle gaan pas en of my unique physique gaan werk met hulle
by Grootseun
Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: SFA TLC
Replies: 78
Views: 9356

Re: SFA TLC

Baie interesante bumper ontwerp daai Martin , sal graag voltooide item wil sien
by Grootseun
Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: voor sitte vir sfa hilux
Replies: 13
Views: 2171

Re: voor sitte vir sfa hilux

Ek kyk nou na die inbou van 2 Ford Sierra sitplekke in my SFA - my 170kg pas nie in meeste sitplekke in nie maar die outjies voel gemaklik , sal julle op hoogte hou
by Grootseun
Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:12 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Fuel pump won't turn off
Replies: 7
Views: 1429

Re: Fuel pump won't turn off

Probably faulty relay if wired correclty it should be running through a relay , pull out the relay and see if it swithces of , if it does test for continuoity between pins 30 and 87 of closed circuit relay is at fault , must be open circuit untill relay is activated
by Grootseun
Wed Apr 09, 2014 7:19 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: OBD II protocol
Replies: 27
Views: 54349

Re: OBD II protocol

Yes the ELM327 does cover some systems but mostly OBD protocol or Euro spec vehicles again As HOPPY so rightly says OBD readers in SA not so good - Launch , Bosch or other makes - let me put it this way if been in my own workshop for 19 years and have been supplying equipment and training to other w...
by Grootseun
Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:40 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member
Replies: 17
Views: 2080

Re: New member

Ja ja my fault i repleid in wrong place , in the thread where i posted a pic a comment was made regarding the oil in the driveway , will be pulling the beast into the shop tomorrow to start the mods then ill get some better pics guys
by Grootseun
Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member
Replies: 17
Views: 2080

Re: New member

Luckilly not the LUX that leaked , pic was when i fetched her and the previous owner plays with old bikes so hence all the oil
Thanx for all the welcomes guys looking forward to some discussions etc
by Grootseun
Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: OBD II protocol
Replies: 27
Views: 54349

Re: OBD II protocol

Ok guys now your in my playing field so lets talk Most of our Japanese vehicles in SA are not OBD II compliant due to the fact that its not law here as in Europe and USA so we get calls daily from guys asking why the OBD code reader he imported of ebay or wherever doesnt work OBD II is a set of para...
by Grootseun
Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Fender flares.
Replies: 5
Views: 2793

Re: Fender flares.

Wil nie thread hijack nie maar ek sien die post van die Monster flares is 2013 - is dit nog n opsie om sulkes te kry ek soek ook n stel flares vir my nuwe speelding ?
by Grootseun
Fri Apr 04, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: My new project / toy
Replies: 7
Views: 2518

My new project / toy

The new Lexus powered Lux
by Grootseun
Fri Apr 04, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member
Replies: 17
Views: 2080

New member

Hi So after selling my beloved 1983 SFA monster in 2004 and playing around with all other makes of 4x4s yesterday i bought myself another SFA again so now i can truly introduce myself to the family again Name - Driko Henningse Age - 36 Lives - Centurion Drives - Nissan Navara 2.5 Kingcab Honda Accor...

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