Hilux 4x4 Forum

Thomas its a leopard not a cheetah. It's easy to speculate without knowing the facts, yes I'm sure it could have been handled differently by those present however we must remember that Over a million people visit KNP yearly and encounters with dangerous animals are bound to happen to normal people v...

Ok so here is the latest update. Took vehicle to Bridgestone head office in isando. They inspected tyres, 3 out of 4 were out of round and they replaced all 4. Must say they gave me excellent service with no quibble! I'm impressed! Can't say the same for Supaquick, they never came back to me with my...

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wazungu wrote:Looks like a successful weekend! u guys know of anyone doing anything similar in Jozi ? ,I would like to get the new accreditation.

You can contact Alan Goodway of Isibonela Adventures. He does exactly what we do in Cape Town up in Gauteng.

Thanks Thys will contact him

Marnus the shocks are new only done about 3000km on them

Hi Darrl
Please send me your guys details. You have a valid point my tyres are 6 months old and the vibration is a new issue, The prob I have now is that the vibration is not 100% gone so now I need to start looking at other things and checking the wheel balancing etc again.

OK so here's the update. Took vehicle to SAJCO in Randburg this morning. Prop shaft is poked apparently. Center bearing and both universals are shot. :o: so its been an expensive morning prior to the long weekend away in KNP. At least I know the issue now. Vehicle is on 277000km so it was probably d...

My Tyres are brand new Johann so I'm thinking its possibly prop shaft, I'm getting checked tomorrow and will report back.

why didn't I think of that you guys are right it does feel like a prop shaft shudder if I come to think of it, thanks for that.

anyone prop shaft places in Jozi or centurion u can recommend?

been to two different supaquicks for wheel balancing (3 times in all) both shops tell me the balancing is out then they correct it, but low and behold when I hit the highway the shudder is still there. its only at about 100-110kph then goes away, its not a classic steering vibration, the whole vehic...

Looks like a successful weekend! u guys know of anyone doing anything similar in Jozi ? ,I would like to get the new accreditation.

Poor Bloke! he must have buyers remorse big time!! :wth:

With a lot of trepidation and a a Rose pot plant in hand I came home and showed her the thread , sy het lekker ge lag ( sy is a boeremeisie not a rooineck like me) so I was very relieved. I just think woman think differently to us and look at things in a more practical manner sometimes,( esp this on...

Let her go with in the LR. You just follow as a backup vehicle in your Hilux and let her experience first hand as to why it was a bad idea to go with them in the first place. Then you can reap the rewards and gloat at the same time :thumbup: :thumbup: Now that's an idea Kevin ! Do you think I shoul...

i would rather gargle with wasps than sit in a LANDROVER for 10 hours as a passenger. I also don't want to be laughed at standing next to the road with my hands full of oil!! Tarquin I like your idea of saving the money for more goodies but I just don't think I could bring myself to betray my belove...

I need to share something with some like minded folk who could possibly sympathise with me. So I've been spending a lot of time on the Lux getting her ready for short and long bush trips. The list is endless as you all know, RTT, Alu canopy, dual Battery, etc etc etc. The Girlfriend is very keen on ...

A Question- Just had roof rails fitted to my DC Hilux so I can fit a roof rack later.They used Riv Nuts to secure the rails. Now I've been told that riv nuts are not strong enough for a loaded roof rack? apparently the weak point is that they don't prevent vertical movement in the long run just late...

Hi Conrad

Welcome, keep looking and you will find one, the SFA is becoming more and more scarce and the prices are rising , but don't give up.
Wish I still had my SFA they are truely bullet proof !

Going tomorrow , please make a turn at the SANParks Honorary Ranger stand and show your support please!

Hi Hans my Afr is baaie swak so excuse me. in my opinion a RTT on roof of vehicle will definitely add extra drag therefore higher fuel consumption. It depends on your needs . But pulling a traileror caravan will burn more fuel than having a RTT on roof of vehicle. im planning on mounting the tent on...

That's an excellent idea Thys, will do that. So Murphys law I buy the plywood and the next day I decide to go look for the bases where they were last seen and voila ! I find them! but in pretty bad shape, someone stripped the ladder and alu side plates (prob for scrap). So now im gonna rather fix th...

nice one Roger!! Can I steal your RR design ?? want to build a smaller one for my trailer to take RTT.

Bonjour Stephanie, welcome to the forum.

my opinion is also 2.7 petrol IFS.

happy travels! let us know how the shopping goes. You will find lots of helpful advice here.

Thanks Riaan, will check them out. So today I bought the plywood which I will cover in fiberglass to reinforce which also waterproofs the wood at the same time.

Hi Guys, I was given a damaged RTT some time ago, I removed the tent to have the canvas fixed but in the process of moving somehow the base and support poles have disappeared. So now I need to make a whole new base from plywood and have some alu poles made up to support the tent when it's erected. W...

Thanks Louis I will wait patiently for you, hope your move goes well and don't take too long you have a bumper to build for me!!

Welcome Brett and congrats,
Agree with all that's been said, the bottom line is the capability of your vehicle largely depends on the skill of the driver. Go learn the skills and enjoy!!

Hi Louis
I'm ready for my replacement front bumper. I sent you a mail.

Regards
Neil