Hilux 4x4 Forum

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Hello all,

My Hilux currently has an OME suspension upgrade. 2” lift.
I was thinking of adding a levelling kit or body lift kit.
Adding another 2” to the vehicle.

Can this be done without compromising cv angles etc.
is it worth doing one or the other.
Thanks all.

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Hello all.

Can someone assist with were this part goes on a snorkel installation.

Thanks.

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Morning guys.

So I found a ferrite bead on a old charger and installed it to the cable.

What a difference.

There is still a small amount of interference but here has been a 80% improvement.

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Ok cool thanks gents. Il give that a bash

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Thanks gents

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Evening all.

So with me lookin for new spots lights I decided to love my light bar onto the roof rack (I know it’s been made illegal but anyways)

I now have interference on the radio when I turn the light on.

Does anyone have a solution for this?

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Good day all,

Can anyone suggest good reliable spot lights that won’t break the bank?

There are so many choices between HID, LED and incandescent.

Plus the price ranges for R800-R5000

I’d appreciate the help.

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If I put my multimeter on 20A setting I read 0,71

VxA=W

Would these spots not be give or take 80 watts

I may be way off though I’m not an electrician.

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no nothing on the spotlight or the box they came in.

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I don’t know what the specs are for the new fog lights. That’s one of my issues.

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Thanks.

I didn’t think of that actually.
Il have to figure the wiring out.

Thanks

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Hello all. I have purchased a new set of LED fog lamps that I’m fitting into a custom bumper. I want to use the current wiring and switch within the vehicle. Just makes sense. My concern however is that the original wiring is a smaller gauge than what the new fog lights have. I don’t know what the w...

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How does one test the shocks?

I know how to do it on a normal car is it the same for a off road vehicle?

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Thanks for the responses.
Il look into alternatives.
Il not sure that they do need to be replaced, was just wondering as they could be 10 years old

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Hello all, I have a 2005 Vigo with an old man emu suspension set up. Now I bought the vehicle five years ago with the set up. I’m not sure how old the shocks are and was thinking to replace them. I got a price for four shocks @ R16000.00 these are OME shocks Can one use other shocks instead of OME w...

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Hello all

We are planning to go up Sani Pass.

From what I’ve heard camping on top at Sani mountain lodge is not good and the camp site is terrible.

Has anyone camped at the bottom at Sani Lodge backpackers?

Or anywhere else you would recommend to camp.

Thanks.

Ryan

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It’s a D1 spec bought from auto style about two months ago.
If you do get one make sure the inlet/outlet is 15mm and not 9mm. I made the mistake and had to modify the ports

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I have installed one on my D4D.

It is similar to the one from Mr Turbo. The only issue was it had an inlet and out let right next to one another.

I extended the inlet with some copper tube and then put a bunch or steel scourer into the camber.

Seems to be working well

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Hello all. Recently I’ve heard a lot of the 3.0 D4D guys are removing all the boxes and putting a straight pipe to the back. What’s the best mod for the exhaust on the D4D? I’d love more grunt and better fuel economy but don’t think I can handle that free flow noise all day every day. Thought and co...

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So I picked this up over the week end.

Should be alright to use on the sensor?

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Thanks guys.

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So an update guys.

I can't find any sensor cleaner anywhere. The outlets are saying that Wynns throttle body cleaner is the same thing.

Can I use throttle body cleaner. Totally clueless here.

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Thanks. Il give it a clean. Where can I get that sensor cleaner from? Il also get some injector cleaner.

Two birds with one stone.

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Is the sensor plug located on the top of the air box?

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I'm not sure it the air meter was cleaned. Is this something I can do?

Don't think a breather has popped off as it is a definite smell from the exhaust.

Well I hope the injectors aren't on the way out. Il put some injector cleaner in the tank and see.

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Evening all. I'm having an issue with my 05 D4D at the moment. When vehicle is running, doesn't matter if it's just started or I've been driving for a while. I get a very strong smell of diesel comin from the exhaust. Seems like the vehicle is running rich or smells that way. I had the vehicle servi...

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So what I've found is. I had a fuse installed on the positive between the battery and the fridges. Not sure what the fuse is called but if there is a short etc the fuse opens thus cutting power. The fuse was faulty and with both fridges Turing on the draw from the fridges open the fuse and cut power...

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Ha ha.

There are over 1000 on the camera once we have done the download. I will do an upload.

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Hello all,

Just to let you know we arrived back from Botswana last night. Kubu was amazing and lived up to all the hype.

Thanks to all for the contributions.

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So a few more days and we are outa here and up to bots.

Can't wait.

What's the recommendation for driving on pans.

Tyre pressure?
High range 2nd gear?

Appreciate all comments.

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Evening guys

Our trip up to bots is fast approaching.
What's the general consensus on traveling with water.

Does one fill up all your water tanks at home before departing?
Can you fill up at camp sites (Khama rhino)?

Any advice welcomed.

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Ha ha ha.

Sounds like a plan. Swambo will be so confused.

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Ha ha

That would be u huge amount of whisky. I'm sure my son would love that.
Ok so treating the small amount of water left over seems to be the way to go.

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Evening all I have a 60L water tank permanently mounted in my vehicle with a small 12v pump to get a decent pressure when needed. How does one make sure all the water is out the tank when not in use. Or do you Have to steralize the tank before one uses it again. Old water causes a lot of issues with...

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Thanks for all the comments guys. Appreciated.

Thanks Mushroom. We are up there early August.
I was given some of those sand tracks that are made from rubber pieces. Just never used them as I thought they were crap.
Maybe il take those.

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Going up on our own.

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Thanks for the response guys.

I already have a high lift jack, and have played around with it in different situations.
Im glad most of you aren't keen on them. Can save some cash and packing space.

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Morning gents.

Thys come on you can't say that and not tell us why.

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So I've been looking around for recovery tracks. The maxxtrax are obviously right up there but I can't bring my self to paying R4000 for a pair. 4x4 mega world have a similar track called desert track and outdoor warehouse also has a track. These are a lot cheaper. Has anyone had any experience with...

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Thanks guys.

We are going early August. So hopefully won't be an issue.

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Evening all

What is the general feeling on booking a camp site at Khama.
Or should it be fine to just arrive and camp.

Has anyone had issues with just arriving and camping?

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So this is kinda what I'm looking for.

I thought about using tubing, but strength wise and bolting items into hem could be an issue.

I have searched high and low. Maybe I need to go higher and lower.

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Evening all,

I'm wanting to install load bars onto my aluminium canopy.
I have all the feet but was wondering where the best place is to get aluminium extrusion for the slats?

is it cheaper and easier to purchase the slats I've seen advertised at front runner?

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Hi all.

The company is go wild
Contact Amadeo (082) 9301106

He also makes custom drawer systems and aux battery boxes.

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Hi guys. Aluminium canopies are the business. I've got an old outback on my Bakkie. A friend of mine is manufacturing canopies, they are amazing and like nothing you have seen on the market. More importantly his pricing is a lot less than any other company. Message me if you would like more info.

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Evening guys.

I've got two 80w solar panels and was wondering where you guys store your panels on it in your vehicle.

I don't have a roof rack at the moment and space is getting very tight in he buck.

Any suggestions?

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Will do so when I'm home

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Ya I shortened every wire to see if I was having issues there. But still does the same thing.

It must be the regulator then. Well I hope.

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The fridges are right next to the battery maximum 300mm of cable from the battery to the fridges.I used 4mm cable I don't see an issue with the wiring.

Il try going straight to the battery and bypass the steca. Maybe that's he issue.

Thanks for the help lads. Appreciated.

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Howzit knuppel

So I shouldn't take the connections for the fridges through my solar regulator.
I should go directly to the battery?

The wiring is 4mm ripcord. From the battery to the fridges.

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Yes Brad Harrison directly onto the original wires. I don't see how the wires supplied with the fridge can be too thin.
The Brad Harrison was installed just to make sure the connections cannot pop off.

Do you think the wires supplied by the manufacturer are to Thin?

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Cut out as in the fridges turn off.
No lights or display what so ever.
If they reach the correct temp the compressors turn off as should but display shows current temp.

These just shut down totally and won't turn on for a few mins.

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Morning.

The cables are the standard cables for the fridge at a 1m length. Only thing changed is the cigarette plug has been changed to a Brad Harrison

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Evening all, I've got two indel B 32L fridges running off of a 100 ah gel battery. The fridges connect through a steca solar regulator. My issue is that the fridges cut off for no apparent reason. If running one or both fridges they will cut out at random times. Then the fridges won't turn on for a ...

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Evening all, I've got two indel B 32L fridges running off of a 100 ah gel battery. The fridges connect through a steca solar regulator. My issue is that the fridges cut off for no apparent reason. If running one or both fridges they will cut out at random times. Then the fridges won't turn on for a ...

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Nice one.

Thanks Chris.

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The plan is to got early August. So he rain shouldn't be a problem.

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Thanks for the comments guys

Whats the general consensus about traveling alone. I've heard some horror stories of people getting stuck in the pans. We are planning on going at this alone is that a good idea?

What should be taken when traveling alone?

Cheers.
Or is it

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Hi Louis. Thanks for the advice. The winch and bull bar were installed before the suspension. But I purchased vehicle with suspension and winch fitted. I did check the shock and see it has a 883 sticker on it. Il have to bring it past bryanston. It's closer for me. I take it it's not as simple as ad...

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