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Hello Marnus No offence taken. The reason the link was from a UK site is that I live in the UK and SA. But am spending most of my time in the UK at the moment :cry: So its easier for me to buy the calibres in the UK and then just bring them with me, instead of hunting around for parts in SA when I a...

Ok so not the plan has changed I have new questions lol Below is a link to a caliper that says is for vehicles vehicle stability control (VSC). Does it matter that mine doesnt, so it is still fine to fit these? https://www.roughtrax4x4.com/toyota-4x4-parts/brakes/front-brake-caliper-l-h-08-16-with-v...

Hello Marnus That is a brilliant idea fitting the new calibres from the new Hilux! I found the below topic on an other forum about Fitting Prado Brakes to Hilux and it seems not to bad but getting all the needed parts in the UK or SA seems almost impossible. I am sure it is possible but all the part...

Hello Marnus

Thanks for the info. Thats good news as I really didnt want to spend that much on pads ;)

Hello All I am looking at putting a set of Powerbrake disks and pads on my Mk6 Hilux and there are 2 pad options, listed below; Bendix Ultimate brake pads = R1,950.40 - Blacks Powerbrake PB05 brake pads = R3,650.10 - Reds Has any one got either of these and know if the reds are worth the extra money...

So I have just check the size of my disks and they are 297mm. Does any one know if this is the smaller version?

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Andy on the SFA it is the 75 land cruiser ventilated discs with the KZ-TE calipers which is just an bolt on.
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Hello Kempton, what is a SFA?

I am not 100% sure at what point the Mk6 brakes were updated but I think it is late in 2006 early 2007 when they increased the size of the rim as well. The later model have a larger brake caliper. I think mine has the smaller calibres as it came with 15" wheels and I dont think the bigger cali...

Mars wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:14 am Hi

What model Hilux do you have?

I have a 2007 Mk6 Hilux D4D ;)

Hello All I want to upgrade my front brakes and thought that there was a conversion you can do using Land Cruiser Calibres and Disk as they just bolt on. I thought this was a common conversion but I can't find much about in on the forum. Is this a thing and if so does any one have any info or forum ...

If the radiator is still good (not clogged and the fins are not choked or corroded) then why not try improve airflow. Is the visco fan working properly? Maybe install a pancake fan in front of the radiator / AC condenser. Cheaper option and will improve the AC efficiency as well. I think this might...

Hello Guys I have a Mk6 that slightly over heats when on the high way and loaded. Its not much but just enough to turn the AC pump off. I know the issue is because of the ARB winch bumper and all the lights reducing air flow, so I want to install an upgraded radiator. Does any one know a company in ...

Once I converted it into BHP it sounds good. What sort of Mods and cost would I be looking at to achieve this?

I just have a Race Chip http://www.racechip.co.za/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; thats all. Its much better then it was but I would just like more :) The problem I have this that if I replace the truck with a V6, I have to pay full price for a working truck and then move a...

I just want more power on the road. I chipped my D4D and now it is acceptable but not really enough. Plus my current engine has done 240K Km so thought it might need changing in the not to distant future.

But do you think the connection and wiring between the car loom and the engine loom will be the same? So all I will need to do is plug the V6 engine loom into the existing car loom? Or do you think they might be complete different?

I am sure that the physical swap wont be to difficult. My main concern is the ECU. I assume that there is a engine loom and a main car loom. I am hoping that the connection between the engine loom and car loom is the same regardless of the engine. I did an engine swap in a Ford Fiesta years ago and ...

Thanks for the info. I will bear that in mind if the issue continues.

Many thanks
MIke

I have done alot of work to mine already. Stuff like bumpers, suspension, dual batteries, long range tank, lights........... It seems easier to swap the engine then to swap all the rest lol Plus my car was imported from the UK so I am not sure if that effects the resale value. Was hoping to find a r...

Hello All

Has any one done a D4D to 4.0l V6 conversions on a Mk7 Hilux? If so please cn you sent me the links.

I am hoping that all the mounts, spaces, fuel tanks...... are all the same between the two engines but I have no idea so an info would be great.

Many thanks
MIke

It turns out to be the engine temp getting to hot and cutting out the AC. I am hoping that servicing the viscous fan will solve the issue :)

Hello All I have been having issues with my AC for a while now. I have just got back form a 5 hour drive in about 35c heat. The AC will be working fine and then stop, The blower is still on just no cold air just out side air temp. After a while it will come back, then off again. It sometime takes 30...

Hello All I am looking to fit 33" tyres on to my Hilux. I was thing about 305/65r17 or 305/70r16. The question I have is I want to make sure there is other size options to me if I need to replace a tyre in the middle of no ware. Which is the more common wheel size in Africa, 16 or 17. I know th...

Hello All, Thanks you for your input in is much appreciated :thumbup: 13000lb winch 3,500 Very cheap.....could be chinese normap price would be around the R8 - 9k mark Yes is is a chinese copy. I had one on my Landrover discovery for two years and it was great. It had a wireless controller, 50m plas...

Hello Hilux4x4 I am a Brit who is move to SA this December and will be shipping my mk6 Hilux out with me :D: I want to prepare it for over land trips and off roading is SA and need some advice. I have got some prices of part here in the UK, but am finding it hard to find price in SA. I have listed t...