Hilux 4x4 Forum

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I agree with Thys; traction control is nice for wet roads, perhaps even gravel, basically anything where you would be travelling at moderate to high speeds on lose surface. But as soon as you don't have momentum on your side; diff-lock is the answer. If you have 4 minutes to spare, have a look at th...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcBE8HEAyi4 After struggling for a while to get the video embedded I decided to just post the link. Although it's exactly the route that was not recommended, it works. Kind of reminds me of the Lister engines still being used on many farms in connection with Mono-pump...

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Theunis, I can confirm that :thumbup: Recently got my radio license. Was a matter of a week from application sent in; to receiving the license. Their website is: http://www.cran.na/ and for the forms: http://www.cran.na/Forms.html . Licenses used to be difficult to get hold off and would take foreve...

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Any special reason it has to be Sand piper resort? Unfortunately not too familiar with Langstrand :oops: I can highly recommend the "Alte Brücke Resort" which is based in Swakopmund though. http://www.altebrucke.com/accommodation.html Their prices range from somewhere above N$100 for campi...

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I couldn't watch the thing live

Hope some of the IT boffins will post the jump on You Tube soon.

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The greater percentage weight should be on the vehicle side or else you'll end up with a similar instability problem as with the tow bar mounted too high. Definitely seems like the Fortuner is the way to go for your purposes :thumbup: Hope you're not planning to tackle a lot of difficult 4x4 trails ...

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Hi JJ, have a look at this article: http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/General_News/Fortuner-instability-claim-refuted-20080515 I'm sure this will answer your question regarding the Fortuner towing abilities. Personally I'm a bakkie person, but it always depends on the personal needs. The towing capabil...

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That's exactly what I thought Andy, but I assume he would like to use it as stop when the drawers are fully extended. Am I right Johno?

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You don't happen to have any specs?
Would be interesting to know what speeds that beast can reach

It'll definitely conquer terrain that only a Hilux can manage

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Johno, I used 24 bearings in total, 6 per side and still want to put another bearing in per side, 28 in total, because a lot of weight is in the front, but thats just me... Werner. Selfde hierdie kant. Waar die bearings BAIE gewig dra is wanneer die slide 3/4 uitgetrek is! Dan rus die hele raam net...

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I wanted to mention something about him not taking risks etc, but: why would he then try and reach the speed of sound by freefalling towards earth :alvarin:

I guess there is a lot at stake and they want to be master of the elements as long as they can

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For all those interested: follow this link to view the jump by Felix Baumgartner live via the web.

http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/

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I would like to add "touch wood" as I voted No and would like to keep it that way.

Frank, het jou kar darem baie skade gehad of was dit gelukkig nie te erg nie?

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One think I wouldn't do is make so many holes to fit the frame to the bak. The frame I built for my drawer is bolted onto the sides/walls of the bak, i.e. no holes in the bottom of the bak :thumbup: . But it depends on individual needs and space requirements. If I count correctly, you are going to ...

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Unfortunately I must admit that I have done a bit of homework on this topic when the Ford was due to be released in SA :blushing: . For my purposes I compared the super cab 4x4 models and have come to the conclusion that the Ford only has a higher towing capacity, higher wading depth and slightly lo...

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Mud Dog wrote:Just learn to live with the Pricks in your life

Very cute pictures and even better lesson to be learned

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No such issues on my 2.7 with the Wildcat manifold. Thanks 3RZ; that's what I expected when purchasing a decent brand :evil: Spoke to my mechanic today, he suggested that I get the Powerflow guys to heat the exhaust pipe and bend it further inwards. I hope they can get it fixed. Sounds like your en...

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They are 50mm OD and 14.5mm ID, but not sure if it varies between the different models :?

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Dasei, ek hou baie van Nam nommerplaat!

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Dit behoort eintlik ook nie in "Humor" nie, maar eintlik in "Open Discussion"?

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Hierdie het in 'n koerant in Namibie verskyn. Ek is seker dit "apply" ook vir SA...

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Replacing the rubber is definitely my next step, but actually only to eliminate any doubt that it's the problem. :| The manifold should have been constructed with plenty room at least for any of the moving parts. It seems to be the first time someone experiences this, so replacing the rubber might a...

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IMO there signs that they must have bent it when installing the manifold. Scratch marks higher up on the bend (visible in the photo) are not from the steering rod touching when turning. :eh: But as you already said, it will be difficult to prove. :evil: Straightened the rod as good as possible and a...

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Great idea

Perhaps we can get a couple of Namibians interested as well

Surely will depend on the location. Will keep an eye on this thread and hopefully be able to help on the namibian front when it comes to spreading the word.

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Amazing pictures!!!

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The steering rod is definitely bent :alvarin: Was almost certain, but just had someone turn the wheel while I check. Why do I get the feeling that they bent it while removing/installing the manifold? :| If anyone has experienced something similar, please let me know, especially what was done about i...

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Hi Hiluxers, I have finally taken the plunge and asked Powerflow to install a freeflow and performance manifold on my Hilux. Service was great, very friendly, all questions answered. BUT, when I went to pick it up just now, I felt the steering wheel did not turn smoothly. Opened the hood to check ou...

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Glad to hear that you were able to convince them that it's a misunderstanding

It's sad to what measures we have to resort to defend our property

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Not sure if this report is biased or not, but it sort of proves my point:

http://www.carbibles.com/productreviews_tornado.html

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If anything, that gadget might even give you a higher consumption because it probably restricts the air flow more than doing anything good to it. It may speed up the air for the first straight piece of pipe, but the so called vortex will not last all the way into the intake through all the bends etc...

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Thanks Andy

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Pieter, I am aware of the function of the unit, found a similar thread on the forum, but thanks for the pointer :thumbup: As mentioned, my trokkie has been running without any of the pipes connected, i.e. looking at other engines I noticed that the canister is not connected to the fuel tank anymore ...

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I did not manage to get any further regarding the canister and pipes and relay supposed to be connected to it. But I did manage to get hold of Dirtnurse and am very happy with the results! :thumbup: So, thanks for the Tip Legend35-ZN ! I was so chuffed with the results, I have to post an after pictu...

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Thanks Sifu-Lux for the link :thumbup: It's exactly what I was looking for and I feel really ashamed having posted a picture of that really dirty looking engine :oops: Thumbs up for a really clean engine Mud Dog ! :thumbup: The brush and engine cleaner idea is not bad, might even combine a bit of ev...

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Thanks for the cleaning tips Legend35-ZN and Traveler . Will try the Dirt nurse stuff before I resort to Elbow grease :blushing: As to the canister and connected pipe(s): As mentioned there is only one pipe attached to it and when I remove it, nothing seems to change about the engine's idle or highe...

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Morning Hiluxers, The canister circled in yellow in the picture is apparently a charcoal canister? I noticed that besides the one small tube connecting it with the inlet manifold, nothing else is connected to it, mechanically or electronically. Can I remove the unit all together, or should I rather ...

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Glad you your trokkie out of there, and did not convert it to a submarine! :shock2: Ilke it was mentioned, bearings will give you plenty notice that they need replacing. ......okay, scuse the dof question, but I'm still learning.... what "notice" do they guive - squeling, coughing, shoutin...

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Thanks everyone! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Beter late than never! :D: .... and of course, you're more than welcome! :thumbup: By now you must have seen that there are a few guys on the forum from your area, .... you guys should hook up. Have fun! ;-) So far I have seen two bakkies proudly displa...

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Mark, was dit 'n Suntank of 'n ander brand gewees? Want ek is nie tevrede met die Suntank se kwaliteit nie. Sou ierder vir 'n Solarhart,Solsquare of Kwikot gaan. Die Suntank brand vinnig stukkend van die son. Myne is nou bietjie meer as 3 jaar oud en lyk nie meer te goed nie. Die 'efficiency' is ook...

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I have had a thermometer from 'TFA Dosmann' in my truck for years now. Battery lasts about a year. Outside temperature sensor mounted in the grille of the car and the unit itself mounted next to the AC and fan controls seemed to give fairly accurate temperatures inside and out. Unfortunately I could...

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Baie dankie almal! @Jaques: ja het die bumper ook self gebou: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?t=13066 @4x4Maniac: Ek het materiaal gebruik wat ek nog van die bumper se bou oor gehad het, omdat toe ek begin bou was al die winkels toe vir kersfees vakansie. So, ek sal dit definitief van ...

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Wel, ek is nog jonk, so vir nou is dit nie 'n probleem nie

Maar dis seker makliker as om dit op 'n RR te sit :?

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For a start I would like to mention that while browsing through the forum that the canopy as seen in the pictures is similar to kaspaas and another which I was unable to relocate to include the name. My actual inspiration was however; and I hope I won't get into trouble for this, the H1 Hummer and s...

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When I browsed the forum the past couple of days I came across a couple of modifications of the backseat of Hilux double cabs. Most were to allow for extra storage. My modification was carried out with a similar purpose; only I wanted to move the refrigerator to the front to have more space in the b...

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Hi Everyone, I know, I'm a bit late with the proper introduction of myself, but as they say; better late than never :D: My forum name may be 'smokintyres', but friends also call me Speedy, since my real name seems to be a bit difficult to pronounce (maybe there's more to it, maybe not). I currently ...

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Die meeste van hulle koes uit die pad uit soos niks

Maar hoe cope jy met 'n voertuig wat nie eens op ' radar se skerm verskyn nie?

Maar ek neem aan, daar waar jy met die lux ry, sal jy nie eers taxis kry nie :derisive:

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Whoops, kind of was too quick for myself there. Still wanted to add the following: The taxi attempted a u-turn right, but did not take into consideration how long it would take my hilux to stop, so bang. I actually tried to brake in time, especially since I did not have my taxi killer bumper in plac...

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Rebel 4x4: I do not really intend to take out taxis and definitely no kudus either, but an incident last year actually was the reason for the bumper. I had to locate the pictures first. Had burried them somewhere not to be reminded too often. Here it goes: I think I do not need to explain a lot and ...

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Mud Dog: You convinced me to stay away from the 'bumper as a pressure tank' idea. My dad installed a small (+/- 20l) tanks used in refrigeration plants (the proper name is at the tip of my tongue) as a tank for compressed air. I already have a small single piston compressor installed, but pumping ty...

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Thanks for all the comments so far. I conclude that the riser is the bit that "annoys" everybody. In my defense, I wanted it to stick out, so that I could see it from inside the car. I can lower it a couple of centimeters to still be able to see it. It does seem tiny in comparison to the r...

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The following are a couple of pictures taken during the construction of my own somewhat different bumper. It is a work in progress as I did not have the resources to construct the mounting brackets off thick gauge steel. The rather flimsy bracket will be taken care off during the December Vacation p...

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Just stumbled across this conversation from a few months back. I was wondering if the proper seal and grease solved the problem since I seem to have the same problem. Cleaning the brake drum from all the oil is definitely the worst part of replacing the seal. But I assume your dealer at least gave y...

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