Hilux 4x4 Forum

I have one lying in the garage.

I opened it up - says on the battery:
MF12V - 18AH (12V. 18AH/20HR)
CONSTANT VOLTAGE CHARGE
VOLTAGE REGULATION
CYCLE USE: 14.4V - 15V (25 ^oC)
(INITIAL CURRENT : LESS THAN 6A)
STANDBY USE: 13.6V - 13.8V (25 ^oC)

Hi all. Any ideas on if it is worthwhile replacing the battery on my "Jump Start 900"? If so - where can I get such replacement?
Any info much appreciated.

Any advice regarding a good place in Gaborone for service and general repairs, for my 2001 KZ-TE. I try to avoid the dealers as a matter of principle. Thanks in advance.

I am in the market for a replacement for swambo's platkar. We are leaning towards the RAV4, due to its raised height, and being able to do backroads, gravel etc (I already have a Hilux for the hard core stuff). Also - it's Toyota! Considering 2012 (new or low km 2nd hand). Undecided about petrol or ...

I am looking for info on any decent overnight accommodation in Maun near the airport (need to catch a morning flight back to Joburg). Ideally within Walking distance, but could take a taxi if need be.
Thanks in advance.

My trusty 2001 KZ-TE has just clocked 180 000km (daily use, mainly tar, but average two or three bush trip per year - sometimes pulling a big trailer. 1. What sort of distance before the clutch needs replacing? 2. How do I know when the clutch is starting to pack up - what are the warning signs? 3. ...

OOOOMS wrote:

I have the Iron Man springs and shocks fitted

Russel, do you know which Iron Man 'packs' you have fitted, there are three different types?

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AFAICR its the Sport (?) kit (not the Load Carrying kit).

I have just completed a 2-week trip to the Kaokoland with my trusty KZTE. I usually pull a trailer, but this time on account of the expected road conditions I left it behind and loaded up everything into/onto the vehicle. Not sure of total weight, but load included: long range tank, +/-80 litres of ...

Looks very nice. I am thinking of doing something myself (for IFS d/cab) instead of paying between eight and ten grand for a factory-made job. A few questions: 1. What fridge is that (looks like NL 50 liter weekender)? 2. Is it a double-cab (couldn't quite make it out from the photos) 3. What about ...