Hilux 4x4 Forum

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Have you tried Gemini?

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The same way you will know when to replace your front bearings. Firstly they will get noisy, when driving you will hear a whining sound that gets slower and faster as you slow down or speed up. Secondly, jack up the wheels, place one hand at the top of the wheel and one hand at the bottom of the whe...

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Looking good Okkie.

Do you not think that by not painting or anodising it you will get more oxidation over the years?

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For those interested:

Front caliper pistons -
34mm - R170 each excl vat
43mm - R350 each excl vat

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Just spoke with Gemini,a nd they tell me they have the complete cylinders @ R150 (+vat) each. (ex Japan) For interest sake, new drums go for R285 each and new shoes for R350 per set. My luxs drums need a overhaul but I wll be giving them a skim first with over size shoes. The next time they need it ...

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Found these at a plastics shop yesterday.

http://www.snapcapp.com/

They work great and it means your kids dont have to worry about spilling their Fanta on your seat whilst traversing baboons pass.

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Make sure everything was replaced as a kit (pressure plate, clutch plate and thrust bearing) and that the flywheel was skimmed before re-installation. If the clutch was shuddering before then the pressure plate was most likely warped and that in turn damages the face of the flywheel. A new clutch pl...

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Just a suggestion, for most vehicles you can buy complete rear cylinders relatively cheap (obviously not as cheap as a seal kit) but still cost effective. This saves time, mess and fuss and enables the beginner DIYer to do the same job without having to worry about whether he/she has honed the cylin...

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I read about this the other day. It is in a wildlife park some where and the baboons/monkeys (to please everyone :twisted: ) had developed a tendancy to rip the side mirrors off the cars that drive through their enclosure. Then they developed a knack at opening Roof boxes, by jumping on the top and ...

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Congrats Jaco. Hope all goes well for you and the vrou.

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Indeed you did

I just simplified it for for the dudes who can't read so well

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Daniel, the 2.4 22R is a good choice that will not let you down. They range in cost of up to R90K i would imagine. The 2.7 3RZ (this is the petrol motor, the 3.0 KZTE is the diesel) is a different ball game and would range from 90K an up. If you are lucky you will find one for the lower end of the s...

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A common place for them to put it is under the carpet under one of the front seats.

As the battery is rather heavy they generally don't put them in the dash etc. Have a feel around the floor, you might get lucky.

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Hi Numbnut, welcome :!: Let's face it, any Hilux you buy will be the right choice :thumbup: As for models, the 2.2(4y as it is usually called) and the 2.4(22R as it usually called) are both SFA (solid front axle) models and are wonderful offroad but lack the road performance that many people want. I...

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Sorry for the late reply Rich. :oops: I asked the question a long time ago and the answer I got was that 80W90 is the correct oil to use. Of course this didn't answer the GL4 (75w90) versus GL5 (80w90) question and I had just changed my GB & TC oil to GL5 in line with the 80w90 answer. Then I re...

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As the guys have mentioned already a tracking device can cause this problem. Some of them have a battery pack that lasts about a year (which the installers don't tell you about) and when the pack has seen it's last day it starts drawing current from the main battery (effectively trying to charge its...

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Rich, you should have said it was because the cap on the resevoir says you must

DOT4 is what Toyota reccomend for our vehicles, so that is what I use.

Well done on the overhaul Rich, it is well worth the effort every now and then and can make a world of difference for our old trucks.

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Johan, it has been discussed at length before. Do a search for *gear oil*

The reason you shouldn't use GL5 in the GB is that the oil wears down yellow metals ie syncros

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One thing you must always remember with sound is that a system that sends too little power to the speakers can sound just as *a* as a system that pushes too much. That is to say that a system needs to be matched. If you want a clearer sound with more volumn then you should get a small amp IMO. Nothi...

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The 12V units are designed for offroad use. They have all sorts of springs and things in the compressor to allow it to work with all the bumping and inclines. The 220V unit has no such design. The compressors aren't made to with stand the knocks. Yes the one is a lot more expensive than the other bu...

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Jared, for which vehicle?

your other post mentions a '90 chassis so I presume you want this for the same vehicle?

'90 SFA, 2.2P or 2.4P or 2.8D

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Fixed thanks

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Sweet, no problem.

Look forward to the next one.

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In a way yes :wink: My point is that when there is a problem with brakes we always go straight to the worst case, pistons sticking, master cylinder shot etc and we over look the one small and cheap problem to fix. And of course for some guys they will strip and replace everything because "we&qu...

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True.... but luckily a brakefluid leak is probably one of the easiest to identify (well for me that is) due to it's unique odour and properties (I can't remember the proper English name but it means to attrack water). Hygroscopic :!: The attraction of water to brake fluid is another reason why all ...

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Piet, were you able to get any plans for this bumper that you made so well

Would be nice to get all the plans for all the DIY goodies that people make formalised. By that I mean have them drawn up as readable drawings that guys can follow dimensions and make their own.

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While we are talking now about over flowing resevoirs, my 2cW. Your brake system has been designed to hold a certain amount of brake fluid when the pads and shoes are new. As these wear down the brake fluid drops in the resevoir. Now most people will fill up the resevoir when they see it is dropping...

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Have your ABS sensors been cleaned? It could be sending false reading to the computer and causing the lock-up.

They are normally covered in break dust, so I guess mud would make a difference.

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If I could see the pics that would be nice

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Cassie, why not just make some removable traalies out of square tubing? You could use a larger tubing as a fitment point that remians on the bak sides, like some moving trailers do.

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Hey Reinard, any pics of the making of the rear bumper yet?

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:lol: :lol: :lol: :clap: You definately got us all going. :wink: So why not carry on and lets design a drawer system for the DIYer. Drawer system is a great addition and you are definately a man after my own heart cassie. Steel is the better option in my mind. It is heavier but you can make it from ...

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Yeah, i was thinking a profile like the pic below would work for both. But perhaps I need something a little more rigid on the canopy side to allow a hard surface for the door seal to seal properly.

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Cassie, are you going to use aluminium or steel for the frame?

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That really is a job well done Mark. I will have to give it a go now.

Did you put a rubber seal only on the canopy and edging on the door or a seal on both?

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Does the lux pull to the left or right when this happens?

The pistons could be sticking slightly due to a bit of dirt.

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Dankie Mnre, Ek sal bietjie werk aan idees. Scott het jy toe joune gebou? MArk het jy dalk fotos daarvan sodat ons so bietjie kan kyk na die proses wat jy gevolg het? Groete Nope, I haven't had the time (read available cash) to buy everything yet. Hopefully I can get started next month. Mark, your ...

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Where in moz are you wanting to go? Just over the border or more north?

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viewtopic.php?f=14&t=6770&hilit=fibregl ... dification

Mark, can we get a few more pics of how you modified yours?

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Louis, nice new ride. Congrats.

It does look familiar though, did it not join us at Rust De Winter last year

Can't remember the guys name but I remember the lux

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I am fairly sure it is about the same amount of work as with our SFA. You have to strip the wheel right down to taking the disc off. That means stripping the free wheel hubs and loosening the bearings. Once the bearings are loose, the disc and hub can be removed. The studs are fitted from the inside...

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Go to a place that is warmer :wink: :twisted: :twisted: All good advice Simon, but ultimately make sure you are warm before going to bed as that will make a world of difference. Getting in cold makes it very difficult to get warm. :eh: Otherwise, just enjoy it and remember to put the meat back in th...

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Commercial sell various door panels, hey Rich

Give them a call, they are in selby JHB.

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Rich, have you given the guys at Mikem a call to see if they still offer a solution for it?

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Mud Dog wrote:If you have a branch of "Techno Hose" up there, give them a try first.

I believe they are only in East London.

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Dagsê almal, Maar ek trek toe die nr 1 plugdraad heel uitmekaar uit, en dis een ding wat skaars is. Midas het geen voorraad, Toyota vra so R 500 vir 'n stel plugdrade. Autozone kan toe vir my kry vir R 300 (BTW uitgesluit). Toe die Autozone parte uiteindelik opdaag, wil hulle toe ook R 500 hê. Besl...

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They pricy but try Autostyle

http://www.autostyle.co.za/prodlist.php ... &str=&pg=3

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IIRC, it cost about R700. Way better than the cost of just the kit from the stealers and that includes grease, rags and plenty prepsol for cleaning. That is excluding the bearings. I checked my bearings and they were still fine, so I cleaned them and re-packed them. When the hubs leak again, I will ...

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Andy, the only washer I ended up replacing was the claw washer. This is the one that stops the nuts from loosening themselves and is most important. The reason for having to replace it is because you bend the tags over the nut and as we all know after bending a piece of metal for a while it will bre...

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Well done Rich. :thumbup: Rear brake shoes is one of the things that when you first look at them and first DIY them, they can be very intimidating. What with all those springs and clips, you know the ones. But as you found out, there is a knack to it and you needn't be afraid. :twisted: p.s. don't w...

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Welcome Leon, may your stay be an experience and your experience be why you stay!!

Nice looking truck, looks and sounds like it is well used.

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Nice handy work Herman. I like the fact that you have used different lines to the norm.

Now where did I put my lotto winnings............................

What does a rear wheel carrier like that go for (for SFA) approximately?

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Do a search Jaco, you will find numerous discussion over this topic.

There have been guys using the golf rear calipers and discs I believe so perhaps the Polo would work too.

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Werner, it could be your calipers that need a service.
The right hand side could be leaking slightly, hence the pulling to the left (the side where there is more pressure)

Might be a good idea to strip and replace seals etc.

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There is a guy in Georginia, Roodepoort. In fact several thousand of guys :shock: But this particular guy was going to cover my seats for me for R1600 about a year ago. He has a small shop and Im sure if you give him a call he will be able to help. Matthews 0728622835 Tornado Str, georginia OR alter...

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OOOOMS wrote:
So please spread the word, Moz is terrible, there will be less people and I can enjoy my holiday more!

I second that

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I go to Moz every second year in December and while crossing the border can be a bad experience if you get there late or don't have all you paper work in order, the rest of the experience is great. In fact, I enjoy it so much that I will be tying the knot on the beach at Vilankulos this December. :s...

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I dont think I follow Jaco?

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I see now Manie, now that I look closer.

Perhaps take a few more close up shots and post them

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something like this perhaps Rich

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=790058

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Why not use NS4 to stop the rust getting worse?

http://www.duram.co.za/File_Uploads/doc ... 210907.pdf

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