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- Fri Jun 12, 2020 3:31 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What are you doing during Lockdown? Show your projects.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 11391
Re: What are you doing during Lockdown? Show your projects.
Speaking of the "honey-do" list; this one had been on said list for two years. WhatsApp Image 2020-05-02 at 16.15.21.jpeg WhatsApp Image 2020-05-16 at 11.42.04.jpeg Turned out ok, could have made it deeper, DVD player, or rather the cables barely fit... Shutterply and 32 and 25mm steel squ...
- Fri Jun 12, 2020 3:20 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What are you doing during Lockdown? Show your projects.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 11391
Re: What are you doing during Lockdown? Show your projects.
Next was painting ..... . 20200525_155818.jpg 20200527_174420.jpg Made a bracket for the post and after all the painting / sealing was done, I mounted it. . 20200604_144419.jpg Klaar gelag ... all done. :D: That is a completely different outcome to what I had expected and oh so awesome! :thumbup: M...
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:25 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Thank you
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2373
Re: Thank you
Loving the vehicle, should have upgraded long time ago! Usually commute by motorbike, but it's a tough choice nowadays, because even sitting in traffic doesn't bug me in the V6 Auto :cooldude: Nice trokkie. We get good feedback from the WildDog bumpers. They streamlined and not as thick as many of t...
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:13 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Thank you
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2373
Re: Thank you
Finally remembered to take a photo of the new family member while out and about: WhatsApp Image 2020-06-01 at 11.01.13.jpeg WhatsApp Image 2020-06-01 at 11.00.59.jpeg Nothing has been modified yet, only transplanted the load bars with RTT and awning. Although I like the clean look, the list of "...
- Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:35 am
- Forum: Any Other Vehicle
- Topic: BMW Cruiser - Big Boxer - 1800cc
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1942
Re: BMW Cruiser - Big Boxer - 1800cc
Not a Harley fan either, but this is something I would consider looking at and taking for a test drive :crazy2: Although, I must say that coming from an adventure bike, the RnineT was already rather harsh to ride on our roads, not sure if this one will be any better. Being a BMW Boxer; at least the ...
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:58 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Thank you
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2373
Re: Thank you
:thumbup: Still getting the 2.7 ready to be sold, but load bars and awning have already been transplanted. :D: Will be taking the new family member onto her first trip this weekend and will take some decent pictures (out in nature and not in the concrete jungle). The 8 year old girl has been used as...
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:18 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Thank you
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2373
Thank you
I haven't posted in a looong time, but frequently come here for technical issues/questions. Thought, I should at least put a thank you out there for all the guys taking the time to answer questions, post photos of solutions etc. Recently upgraded from a 2.7 Bullnose to a V6 Vigo and obviously the wh...
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 2:27 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Whining sounds still present after replacing bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2491
Re: Whining sounds still present after replacing bearings
Often if the diff pinion has play you will get a low whirring or humming sound over a certain speed range and generally under load. Get under there and give the pinion flange a good tug in all directions - there should be bugger all to no play. Any movement relative to the housing of more than 0.3?...
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:46 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2003 hilux diff drop kit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1876
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:46 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2003 hilux diff drop kit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1876
Re: 2003 hilux diff drop kit
Good Morning, herewith the photos as promised. Please excuse the dirt and grease...
I see there is some surface rust on the spacers under the anti-roll bar, probably worthwhile getting those powder coated before installation...- Thu Sep 06, 2018 2:21 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2003 hilux diff drop kit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1876
Re: 2003 hilux diff drop kit
I used the drop kit from 4x4 Direct to lower the diff and stabilizer bar. Will try and take some photos tonight.
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 4:12 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2003 hilux diff drop kit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1876
Re: 2003 hilux diff drop kit
Hi Ranesh, CV joint repair/replacement isn't cheap, hope you are prepared.. I've installed the ball joint spacers and diff drop kit and have no complaints so far. The propshaft angle is well within limits and I have not had any rubbing. IMO the only way to make the front end more robust is to replac...
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: TO FIX OR REPLACE --- THAT IS THE QUESTION
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3566
Re: TO FIX OR REPLACE --- THAT IS THE QUESTION
To be brutally honest, if you were to keep the Hilux as a Weekend getaway car: definitely a keeper But as a daily runner, it may be money well spent on something newer, provided you can find a decent previously loved vehicle, since new ones are just insanely expensive... I have been through this min...
- Wed May 09, 2018 4:47 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Coolant Replacement
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8727
Re: Coolant Replacement
I had the exact same thoughts, but the coolant should definitely not be diluted. It is formulated to keep your internals corrosion free and your water pump running smoothly. Saving a couple of Rand by diluting may end up costing you more than a few grand to replace water pump and perhaps a blown eng...
- Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:30 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Coolant Replacement
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8727
Re: Coolant Replacement
Thanks Andy and Louis! Did a bit of shopping around and found that the Toyota fluid is marginally more expensive than the Castrol, so I am going to stick with the original Toyota fluid.
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:51 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Coolant Replacement
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8727
Coolant Replacement
My 2.7 will get some TLC this weekend and I was just wondering if I should purchase the original Toyota Coolant (Pink fluid) or if anyone can recommend any other brand?
- Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:34 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Namibia: Please help with advice and recommendations!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4060
Re: Namibia: Please help with advice and recommendations!
More, Thabo, het jy na Gondwana se opsies gekyk? Dit is dalk die moeite werd om 'n Gondwana kard te kry. Die kard kos R200 per persoon, maar jy kry 40% afslag op akkomodasie. Daar is die Kalahari Anib lodge naby Mariental, die Namib Desert Lodge naby Sossusvlei en "The Delight" by Swakopmu...
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:29 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: '12 Toyota Hilux 4.0 V6 Exhaust system options/advice.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3459
Re: '12 Toyota Hilux 4.0 V6 Exhaust system options/advice.
Hi George, being a fellow Windhoek resident, I can give you one advice and that is not to involve Powerflow here in Windhoek, they messed up my steering column when I had Branches and Freeflow exhaust fitted to my 2.7 Hilux. Whatever they tried to install was not meant to be installed on the 2.7 and...
- Fri Aug 04, 2017 11:05 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Lets talk Dashcams
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5315
Re: Lets talk Dashcams
Got a Garmin 20, very happy with it. Quality is good, 720p and the Garmin Dashcam program bundles it nicely (still a huge amount of data, but it could be worse) and allows you to cut the video, as well as take screenshots. It is important that you can "tag" while recording, otherwise you a...
- Thu Jun 08, 2017 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: kzte load bed weight
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1396
Re: kzte load bed weight
Hi John,
I don't have an exact value, but two fairly slender guys can lift it with relative ease, so I'm guessing less than 200kg, probably around 150kg. Hope this helps.
I don't have an exact value, but two fairly slender guys can lift it with relative ease, so I'm guessing less than 200kg, probably around 150kg. Hope this helps.
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1523
Re: Advice
Perhaps the radiator fan? Something may have broken off creating an imbalance that is now causing the noise? Does the noise change with the revs of the engine?
The interior fan is working fine?
The interior fan is working fine?
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 12:23 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Sanding Paper
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6937
Re: Sanding Paper
I know what I'll be doing this weekend Thanks Cassie for bringing the topic up (again?), some great tested and proven methods available it seems!
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:58 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Pod Rooftop tents
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2155
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:51 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: LEXUS V8 VVTI
- Replies: 83
- Views: 31406
Re: LEXUS V8 VVTI
km/l is pretty impressive already, can't believe that it would be l/100km?? Really got me thinking to convert as well
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:47 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Mamba sê dag
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1810
Re: Mamba sê dag
Greetings and welcome fellow 2.7 owner
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:41 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Project Bumper
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6969
Re: Project Bumper
Great job! What's the thickness of the steel?
The angle is quite a lot better from the looks of it. Just remember that your spare wheel may now be even more of a target for sharp rocks etc... Do you have a spare fuel tank under the spare wheel?
The angle is quite a lot better from the looks of it. Just remember that your spare wheel may now be even more of a target for sharp rocks etc... Do you have a spare fuel tank under the spare wheel?
- Wed Jan 18, 2017 4:14 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
Thanks guys!
- Wed Jan 18, 2017 4:06 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: My Hilux Rebuild - pic heavy
- Replies: 58
- Views: 16597
Re: My Hilux Rebuild - pic heavy
Well done Jofre! That is one sturdy tray you have there. What are you going to put on the frame plain steel sheet or aluminium? Is the frame spray painted? What product did you use? Plenty of space under the tray for additional fuel tanks or water tanks, or general storage. Those boxes I ended build...
- Thu Jan 12, 2017 3:39 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
Finally an update, only exactly a year later :blushing: I had initially thought I could get the sheet metal work done by a specialist company since I didn't have the suitable equipment to tackle it myself. But the first quotation sort of left me in a state of shock. The price was dropped rather sign...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 9:12 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Hoeveel weeg IFS loadbin?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2866
Re: Hoeveel weeg IFS loadbin?
Ek het my bak/loadbin verlede jaar afgegooi en met 'n platbak vervang. Nog nie een oomblik spuit nie! Die bak kan van twee mans gedra word. Ek vermoed dit weeg rondom 150kg met die "tailgate", maar sonder rollbar of einige ander goed. http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=41&...
- Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:11 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Cable sleeves
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1877
Re: Cable sleeves
Thank you for your inputs Jurgen and Stef. I had a look at braided sleeving, but am concerned that not everything that can enter through the mesh will also fall out again, adding to the abrasion? The corrugated or convoluted sleeving is the one that was previously installed and wasn't looking all th...
- Sun Apr 24, 2016 7:21 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Cable sleeves
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1877
Cable sleeves
Good Morning, after having removed the old cables between the starter and the secondary battery and finding most worn or full of sand etc, I find myself wondering if it is necessary and if there is a better product perhaps?
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Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:22 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: How to check for faulty electronics?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2631
Re: How to check for faulty electronics?
Have a look at this: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36444&p=434566#p434566" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; If you scroll down a bit you will find a document called "Uncovering Battery drains" that will give you a step by step instructio...
- Thu Feb 18, 2016 4:57 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 99 2.7 4x4 DC - gearlever/gearbox hot
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1381
Re: 99 2.7 4x4 DC - gearlever/gearbox hot
Not sure if I can help, but my 2.7 Gearbox lever can also become rather hot. It used to be much worse before the gearbox overhaul which was only necessary because the previous owner must have used the fifth gear carrying or pulling heavy loads. While they had the gbox open, they also replaced all be...
- Thu Feb 18, 2016 1:23 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
Thanks! Practicality vs look is not an easy decision to take: Heart vs Brain...
A good looking rig you have, I like the way store your High Lift Jack How badly does it collect dust down there?
A good looking rig you have, I like the way store your High Lift Jack How badly does it collect dust down there?
- Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:24 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
Saved myself one trip and a whole lot of fuel today. Would not have been able to load the launches with the more aerodynamic section facing forward, never mind both at the same time. Once you go Platbak you never go ba(c)k.
- Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:11 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: I Joined the 90 club
- Replies: 54
- Views: 17572
Re: I Joined the 90 club
Congrats!!!
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:57 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Cellphones in the workplace
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4246
Re: Cellphones in the workplace
Hi Chris, I was in a similar position about two years ago. I had learned off the web that apps are available to open (and even edit to some degree) AutoCAD drawings from phones or tablets. I had already made use of the practicality of Office Excel and Word being available in app form allowing viewin...
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 10:21 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
Very nice job. :thumbup: :thumbup: I was also thinking of donig it just have not gathered the courage to remove the load bin and start the process. The big thing is to get the basic mounting positions. If You have that you can design the camper or what you want and once you done you can install it....
- Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:18 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
Hi Duane, ACAD is short for Auto CAD and the full version (run off a fairly top spec PC) is fully 3D capable with a couple of tricks up its sleeves for mechanical services. I have only worked on Solidworks at Technikon, and unfortunately don't remember much :oops: The ArchiCAD program to my knowledg...
- Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:02 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Oil filter on 2.7 IFS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1557
Re: Oil filter on 2.7 IFS
Excellent idea! I shudder to think how many innocent interlocks had to suffer because I didn't think off this
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 11:09 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
Great job. Looks really neat.. Before i bought Tarquins canopy I was also thinking of copying the Ausy canopies that are shaped to suit your new set up.. looks like they gat much more space. If you need an easy 3D drawing program you should try "sketchup" it's a free download under a stud...
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:11 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Oil filter on 2.7 IFS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1557
Re: Oil filter on 2.7 IFS
Oh, that's how I've been doing it ever since I got my 2.7, didn't bother going through the wheel opening and now I know whyB-)
Still a mission to do with the bashguard off, and impossible not to spill or do you have a handy trick to avoid spilling?
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Still a mission to do with the bashguard off, and impossible not to spill or do you have a handy trick to avoid spilling?
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- Sun Jan 10, 2016 4:04 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
Thanks all for the compliments :D: Very neat work, looks great! Well done! :thumbup: What is the reason that you have placed the roll-bar supports so far into the flat-bed. From what I can see they are removable but surely this interferes with the practicality of an open load space? Or are you plann...
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:14 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
I think the pictures might be too big. If you load them on the normal forum software, the forum will warn you that they are too big, but Tapatalk does not warn you. The load bin looks very nice. :thumbup: Thanks Pieter, size must have definitely been the issue. Just shows how long ago I have posted...
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:13 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
Photos are up;)
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:12 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Re: Copying the Aussies
Seems Tapatalk pulled a stunt on me. Will add the photos as soon as I am at the PC again.
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Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:35 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Copying the Aussies
- Replies: 47
- Views: 18474
Copying the Aussies
This idea has been running through my head and been put on paper a while ago already. This year I took the plunge and took the standard "bak" off and built my own flatbed. This is the initial outcome: I fabricated a platform to the dimensions I hoped would work out large enough, yet not to...
- Fri Jan 01, 2016 10:14 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Where the hec is the indicator unit?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2117
Re: Where the hec is the indicator unit?
Thanks, will order one right away
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 6:16 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Where the hec is the indicator unit?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2117
Re: Where the hec is the indicator unit?
Hi Pieter, by any chance can you remember which of the units (FLASHERCF14 or FLASHERCF13) you used for your Hilux? Also it appears there are two units or am I mistaken?
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 1:33 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Cube in a cube, in a cube.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1155
Re: Cube in a cube, in a cube.
Awesome, thanks for sharing
- Wed May 27, 2015 8:49 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Heart Attack imminent
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1092
- Thu Feb 19, 2015 8:35 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Sucker for punishment
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4729
Re: Sucker for punishment
Awesome bike and I'm sure the restoration work required is part of the fun. Can't wait to see her restored to her former glory :subscribed: With my recent trip up north, I was surprised to see a couple touring our country (and possibly neighbouring countries) with two TW200. They may be slow on the ...
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 9:02 am
- Forum: Any Other Vehicle
- Topic: Die Volkswagen UP, nogal heel nice.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7308
Re: Die Volkswagen UP, nogal heel nice.
Love the throaty roar of the three cylinder :cooldude: Tiny little car, ideal for city zoom-zoom (sorry, know its a Mazda thing, but it best describes the scenario), not sure how well it would handle long distance travel, especially overtaking manouvers. But then again the 1.4L 55kW Conceptline Polo...
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:55 am
- Forum: Any Other Vehicle
- Topic: Need vw polo help please.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 9782
Re: Need vw polo help please.
+1, sounds like an oil pump related problem...pietpetoors wrote:Oil pressure low, maybe the oil pump packed up or whatever drives the oil pump is broken.
Does not sound good, good luck. :wth:
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Best way to clean off old mud from under bakkie?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2945
Re: Best way to clean off old mud from under bakkie?
Try Dirtnurse, worked wonders for my engine! See before after pictures: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26938
- Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:34 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Brakkenjan is dead!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5510
Re: Brakkenjan is dead!
Ag nee
As ek so vir daai bestuurder kant se dak kyk, sel ek vas dat jy nogal baie gelukkig was om met net 'n paat skraape uit te klim, bly jy is ok!
As ek so vir daai bestuurder kant se dak kyk, sel ek vas dat jy nogal baie gelukkig was om met net 'n paat skraape uit te klim, bly jy is ok!
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 9:49 am
- Forum: Braai and recipes
- Topic: Beer chicken
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4430
Re: Beer chicken
I second that!!Stuart Baak wrote:A must try!
Works perfectly well over the coals, especially if you wrap some aluminium foil around it, to maintain the heat. Treat it almost like a peotjie; the longer you leave it, the better!
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:50 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Battery drain problem finally sorted
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11117
Re: Battery drain problem finally sorted
bad circuit down to the "dome" circuit/fuse by checking the amps drawn in each of them What I find interesting about this post is; remember when Tumelo's Hilux almost caught fire and he burnt his harness, it was also the "dome" circuit. :shock2: Definitely worthwhile investigati...
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:45 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Battery drain problem finally sorted
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11117
Re: Battery drain problem finally sorted
A colleague of mine had found this write-up somewhere. It proved to be most helpful!Cinco wrote:How did you measure this current of 300 to 400 mA?
i think I may have a similar problem , regarding battery drain.