Hilux 4x4 Forum

Thanks Cassie

I guess I can just go to the dealer I bought it from with proof of ORRA license and he can program the new channel?

Sorry and lastly it is a handheld radio...

No not license free.....it is an ICOM IC- F11

Hi Cassie Well let me gooi my question :mrgreen: . I bought a radio about 2 years ago, ICASA type approved and applied for license which I got. Problem is that I have not renewed license since and wonder if I will pick up problems going through procedure to get ORRA license. Previous license was not...

Who can I speak to about the licensing procedure? I have read on the forum regarding the process but have a question or two I would like to raise with someone in the know

Please do tell us there response; it could be quite interesting :roll:

I have 2006 model and it definitely has a warning light when CDL is engaged. I cant see how the newer models dont have as it serves as a warning so you disengage when back on the road. Sounds fishy.....

Very interesting. I bought a Fortuner late last year after driving a Hilux for 4 years. I reaaly love my Fortuner but always thought that the Prado would be regarded as a better car all round. Maybe we are all just biased :-)

Hey OOOMS

Quick question about that rear swing arm of yours....is it just the angle of the picture or is your spare rather high and partially blocking your rear view?

Thanks

Any ides what that rear swing arm from 4x4 Megaworld costs?

Thanks for the help. I was keen to fit BFG on the Fortuner but at R3000 per tyre it is rather steep. Given that the 2006 Fortuner is from the era of "stability issues" I dont want to take chances with inferior tyres. Your input has been very helpful.

You like them that much or do you just not like the Bridgestones? Is it the AT that you refer to from Goodyear? Are they quite good offroad too?

Hi
I have seen that the Goodyear Wrangler AT are much cheaper but was not sure what they are like. Since I want to also tow a caravan I dont want to take chances

Hi Its tempting but then I need to replace 5 rims and 5 tyres and then I'm probably in for even more cash. I just couldn't believe that a few months ago you could buy 245x75x15 D694s for about R1500/1600 and now I am being quoted R2800-R3000 for 265x70x16. And now the Hiluxes also have 16" rims...

Hi Where would I find the best prices for new tyres in the Cape Town area? I just bought a Fortuner that needs new tyres and can't believe the difference in prices from 15" to 16". I replaced the Hilux tyres a few months ago for almost half the price of 16" tyres. I am looking for eit...

Great, thanks for the help. Will get pricing for 2 x rear airbags...

Hi OOOMS

Suddenly realised I never asked you whether you need to install air suspension all round or just in the rear Probably a stupid question but I don't know much about air suspension. Just know that with the pickups you only need to install in rear...

Dankie Petrus, ek sal graag wil sien hoe dit lyk.

OOOMS, what brand of air suspension did you fit in the Fortuner?

Ok thanks for all the info. At first glance i cant see how a removable packing system can work but i will be patient and see if someone has had some success

Awesome...exactly what I was hoping to hear. Have you fitted a packing system in your Tuna or do you use the third row of seats?

Thanks OOOMS...very helpful indeed. Do you think the airbags will have the same effect towing a road caravan where the issue is not so much weight on towbar but more the sheer size of the caravan; I tow a 6.5m caravan :shock: and if the wind picks up you know about it. We use a stabiliser which help...

I just recently sold my Hilux 2x4 and bought a 2006 Fortuner V6 4x4; and I'm loving it !!! I have a number of questions as I don't want to make the mistake of adding accessories or kitting out and then finding out afterwards it wa the wrong thing to do. First of all, the 2006 models were some of tho...