Hilux 4x4 Forum

Im keen, if there is still space - how many vehicles have you got so far?
ok ! - just seen your update. So what do you need for a confirmation - a deposit?

It is actually saver to have drum breaks at the rear than discs on load carrying vehicles. Hi Guys - Yes - that is basically what Powerbrake said to me. Also my apologies - i said earlier that they DID have a REAR disc set for SFA's - i was wrong - they do not have one - only front. FYI - a copy of...

Just for interest: 1990-1994 Lexus LS 400 4.0L V8 4 speed Gearbox - A341E (30-41LE) 1st Gear 2.531 2nd Gear 1.531 3rd Gear 1.000 O/D Gear 0.705 Reverse Gear 1.880 Final 3.916 1995-1997 Lexus LS 400 4.0L V8 4 speed Gearbox - A340E (30-40LE) Ratios 1st:2.804 , 2nd:1.531 , 3rd:1 , 4th:0.705, Reverse: ...

I spoke to the guys at Power Brake directly.
they do supply for the rear - but they do not recommend fitting discs to the rear. When Im back from the wekend I will dig up the email conversation i had with them and copy you if you are interested.....

Naas I saw yours in on Tuesday - man its looking good ! Mine should be in by end of the week. Question for you - how big are your rims (8J / 9J ?) and where did you get them and at what cost? They look very good. do you know the max size tyre you can go on a standard 7J steel hilux rim ? As far as i...

That polished silver look on the VVTi has me drooling already, Mark.So I am 98% happy with it as is, with the flat black covers.. But do you have some pics of a VVTi with additional colours ? Not sure about adding Olive Grey/Greyish Olive/Toyota 6H9, though? Wait till you open her bonnet and get a ...

Hi Mark
re the powder coating - i may as well go for red. maybe a bit OTT but what the hell.
lets be loud and proud as they say!
cheers
Jim

Mr_B wrote:

Tumble wrote:Because of mine being manual i will theroretically not take as long as yours - Mark said 3 weeks for me.

Mark meant 3 weeks after Naas's is complete...

oh no! really - i will have slip a few more greenbacks mr marks way ha ha !! :0

Jim Mine has been there for almost 3 weeks now, hope mine wil go out before yours :beg: Ha ha Naas !!! I didnt tell you but i slipped Mark a little soemthing extra to get mine out by Friday :) :) :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: No only joking of course ! - And I am very much looking forward to seeing...

Well the old diesel 2.8 is in for the upgrade now! Mark Watson in Springs is doing the job and has started on the new engine - the 2.8 is already out and im looking forward to seeing the prgress on the new ... Mark - i know you are helluva busy - but how about some pics here on the forum?? :D: :D: :...

Hi Jim Im taking auto, and this engine comes with the newer 5 speed, not 4 speed, so my first gear ratios should be better for pull away. Then I decided VVTi as its mor economical, and gives you a better torque curve. Its got more torque at lower rpm than non vvti, so its better for 4x4. Thats abou...

Hi All, As stated in a previous related post on this forum... (See "97 SFA - Lexus V8 1UZ Conversion.... AUTO vs MANUAL")... i've taken the (mental) plunge and i'm doing it... that is - Converting my 97 SFA 2.8D DC Lux to a Lexus V8. Yes - many, many questions and lots and lots of research...

96-Luxi 4x4 wrote:Sounds good.

Im putting the original management system and harnesses, what do you suggest we do there?

Would love to have the same!

Naas,
given TOYOTA 4YEFI comments and a few more of the above comments - its sounds like you should be considering swapping that OEM ECU for a Spitronics !

Hi the new spitronics gearbox managment has a function that allows you to have engine brake in lowrange it has a profile switch that you just switch when you put it into lowrange and it has engine brake that will go down to 600 rpm where it has to disengadge the lockup in the gearbox just to protec...

Cassie, manual is great, and before I spoke to the okes that have been there and done that I would have said manual as well... but now having seen with my own 2 eyes... Lexus V8 auto is the way to go! Allan has had to convert a few manual Lexus V8's to auto... fact is that this engine eats gearboxe...

Hi Naas just saw your Luxi on Saturday in mark's workshop - nice rig u got there - especially the front & rear bumpers. i ahev excty same model (bar the fact it was a 2.8D - i blew the engine in namibia last year) and am 99% going to do the same with mark - that is - a 1UZ conversion. 2 question...

With any petrol you will have less compression than that of a diesel. Q: why then put a V8 in ??? You want more power, not so? However it does have it's disadvantages off-road, be it Auto or Man..... Q: How often do you use it? Or can it be avoided on a trail, if you drive trails? I had the 2.8D wi...

Cool!! Thank you Blom, for sorting out the V8 installer mystery. :D If it's not too much trouble, please will you have a look at the queries I posted, just so I can get some perspective on the Lexus versus other motors. All the best Dave Hi Dave im going to do the same conversion - havent committed...

Hi All I've just committed to go this route - having spent MANY hours reading the posts on the topic here on this website - which have all been very useful - and following up with various people, again found from this site. (Thanks to all for that! :thumbup: ) Now I have another decision - AUTO or M...

Jim On the top right of the screen/OOPS Left :oops: , it gives you the option of user control panel, click it Select profile and from there the options are endless and you can change 99% of what you'd like. I think to change your user name Jim, you;ll have to request this from the mods but I'm unde...

Mud Dog wrote:Welcome James and enjoy the forum! Just ask if you get stuck and someone will help you.

thanks :) - even though I havent been on here for a year it has been very useful over past 2 weeks
I hope to be more active from now on!
Cheers
Jim

OOOOMS wrote:Welcome Jim / James, geniet die forum, vra gerus indien jy nog iets wil weet

Baie Dankie Mark - even though I havent been on here for a year it has been very useful over past 2 weeks
I hope to be more active from now on!
Cheers
Jim

Hi-Hilux wrote:

Mud Dog wrote:: Just ask if you get stuck and someone will help you.

But if it is in a LR we will ask money for the recovery

ha ah I like it ! - and of course I would expect it!

Welcome Jim Most of that you will find in the user control panel. The link to the very top left is what you are looking for, or go to http://hilux4x4.co.za/views/ucp.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; how do i update my profile - add or change information on it? Go to cont...

Hi there, I'm a brand-newbie - so maybe its just me, but im finding it difficult to find my way around the site.... And so i have some questions: how do i update my profile - add or change information on it? how do i change my signature? I would also like to change my username and real name. current...