My Replacement Hilux

Post by **Royco** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:20 am

After 35 days since the accident, the insurance company payed out. So I went shopping.

Besides the waiting (which I felt, was forever!), we did not have any hassles with the insurance company.

I decided to get a low mileage, 3.0 Raider, which was delivered yesterday afternoon.

Now I need to install all the goodies I took off my old bakkie.
Starting with the dual battery, 2-way radios, bash plates, and when they arrive from Stofpad4x4, my rocksliders (currently on order).

More pics to follow... as the mods happen...

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:24 am

Very nice Roy and congrats

Looking forward to you progress / pics!

arnize2 · Post by **arnize2** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:32 am

Very nice Roy. Good to hear all went well with the insurance.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:45 am

Congratulations Roy

we'll see you guys more often now right?

Post by **Royco** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:57 am

Thanks everyone!

ThysdJ wrote:Congratulations Roy we'll see you guys more often now right?

I'll have to make a plan with the front bumper before venturing too far out the driveway!
That bit of plastic looks like a little bump will remove it - I just don't have the 10k lying around right now for a "New ARB Adventure Bar for Hilux Vigo"

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:00 am

Congrats Roy. She's a beauty

Traveler · Post by **Traveler** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:32 am

Welcome back Roy, congrats.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:45 am

A lekker ending to a sad story .... Very nice, Roy!

.... and of course, as said, we will be waiting for those update pics!

Post by **Family_Dog** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 3:37 pm

Shot Roy!

When you re-install the two-way radio antenna, please ensure that you do not coil the excess antenna wire up in a coil. Either lay it hap-hazardly or cut it shorter, leaving sufficient slack cable.

And remember, no joints allowed in it!

-F_D

arnize2 · Post by **arnize2** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 3:42 pm

Jislaaik Eric!!!! Hier leer ek nou alweer iets.

Post by **Royco** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 3:46 pm

Thanks Eric.
There is no slack. I have to feed the cable the shortest route under the carpet.
I used to have a "splitter" which worked off 1 aerial for the two radios, but that never worked (too many joins I guess...), so it's a direct connection - no joins!

Just 2 FAT holes in the C-pillar, which I still need to do... eish!!

Post by **Family_Dog** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:12 pm

arnize2 wrote:Jislaaik Eric!!!! Hier leer ek nou alweer iets.

Arno, dit is eintlik belangrik! 'n Coil is soos 'n weerstand vir RF.

I used to have a "splitter" which worked off 1 aerial for the two radios, but that never worked (too many joins I guess...), so it's a direct connection - no joins!

Roy... a "splitter"? The transmitter should go straight to the correct antenna - the length of the antenna whip is cut for a specific frequency. Anything else can damage the radio - big time!

-F_D

Post by **Royco** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:05 pm

What I used was this:

http://www.fort777.co.za/index.php?main ... ts_id=7991" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

But it wasn't successful.
I now have 1 arial per radio!

Post by **Royco** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:08 pm

... and I also had to swap whips, for the correct radio.

Anton Ferreira · Post by **Anton Ferreira** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:15 pm

Hi Roy
Great new wheels, come and show some time. hope to have you in convoy soon

AM Racing · Post by **AM Racing** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:55 pm

Nice wheels Roy! Good to see you getting back on the 4x4 horse so to speak. That van has so much potential... Budget is the only limitation

Post by **Family_Dog** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:46 pm

Roy, those "Co-Axial Switches" were popular in the days of HF SSB radio, typified by many trucks that used to be on the road with two long antennas fitted to the cab, one on each side. But the HF radios were low-frequency (HF), typically 3 or 4 MHz and then 7MHz. They used to switch the HF rig between the two antennas because although HF was designed for long range communications (CT to Polokwane, with ease), it was very susceptible to time of day transmissions, hence they often had two or more frequencies to provide the long-range communication.

Nowadays we have Trunked Radio, which operates on a cellular basis similar to cell phone operation through a network of automatic radio repeater stations all interlinked.

-F_D

Post by **Royco** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:46 am

Thanks for the info, Eric. Most interesting.
Well, if there are any HF radio users out there, with two antennas, and would like a switch, I have one in the garage...

Post by **Royco** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:27 pm

Rocksliders from StofPad4x4 were installed today.

Gone are the Runner Boards!

These things are STRONG!

..and look cool!!

Dankie Uys!!

Post by **Mud Dog** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:11 pm

SPIFFY!

Post by **Family_Dog** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:25 pm

Very nice, Roy! Uys does a good job. :)

-F_D

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:06 pm

Well done Roy

It's alaways a pleasure to get good service from insurance cos they always looking for loopholes. Enjoy your truck!

Post by **Royco** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:22 am

So as not to hijack Stef's thread on the 350 Ah batteries, I'm replying to Marks' comment here:

OOOOMS wrote:
Royco wrote:Dit sal nie in die engine bay pas nie!
I only managed to get a 95Ah to fit... even my 105Ah's need to stay in the load bin in a battery box.
The engine bay in the 3.0l is "prop vol" :roll:
Nee man Roy, hy pas wel as jy so bietjie plan maak. Ek het een in die 3.0 D4D Tuna ingesit

Here's a pic of the 95Ah dual battery installed in my engine bay:

The right hand side is up close to the body, and the left hand side has the brake pipe.

I had to move the pipe to the left, just to get this battery to fit!
So how do you move the brake pipe to get the 105Ah battery to fit? Bend it??

jacques kotze · Post by **jacques kotze** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:13 am

Nice Roy, send those pics

ChrisF · Post by **ChrisF** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:19 pm

Roy MOOI !

3 Blind Monkeys · Post by **3 Blind Monkeys** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:47 pm

Very nice Roy,will definately be keeping my eye on this thread to see the transformation.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:26 pm

nice Roy

Post by **Royco** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 1:24 pm

I added Camil shocks to the front of the Hilux.
What a difference it has made!!

I used to hit every pebble on the road, the middle-mannetjie was always LOWER after I'd been on a trial.... NOT ANY MORE!!

Before the Camils, the measurement from centre of the wheel, to the wheel arch was 45cm.

Then after adding the Camils, I measured 52cm.

I will take more pics later...

AM Racing · Post by **AM Racing** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 4:06 pm

Looking good! I had to make a second box for the big battery with an edge that goes under the fender. It locates using the fender bolts at the top and feet at the bottom to spread the load. Initially I just had a flat plate and it started cracking with the dirt roads. Since then no problem. I will post a pic later.

Post by **Royco** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:58 pm

Thanks Dylan.
I'd like to see what you did there.

I'd still like to fit my TMax compressor in the engine again... Just no space!!

AM Racing · Post by **AM Racing** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:28 pm

Mount it behind the rear seat. Do the mod that allows you to fold seat down there is so much space there. I take it you are running power to the canopy with the second battery? Just T off and feed into cab. I mounted my inverter inside the vehicle under the glove box which also runs off the second battery. The 105 ah battery is big. with the bracket I made I had to move the fuel filter forward as well. Watch the wiring loom at the base of the battery it can run through if not moved and secured properly. Sounds like you're having fun with that new van

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:34 am

Looking good Roy

What's next?

Post by **Royco** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:29 am

Thanks guys!

OOOOMS wrote: What's next?

Eish!! I've blown the groceries budget, and busy using the kids education fund now

I'm thinking of taking them out of school and making them work to pay off the bakkie mods!

I've got a Bullbar, but need to get it fitted correctly, then I'll take some pictures.

But then I'll have to start saving again - nothing more this year!!

C.R.Gillmans · Post by **C.R.Gillmans** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:11 pm

That bullbar in your pics...is that the ARB Sahara? If so, what's your opinion of it? I also see those rock sliders, and they do look good. I think I'll give StofPad a call when I get back form SWA.

Post by **Royco** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:27 pm

The bullbar I got from Langebaan...
http://www.4x4direct.co.za/shop/index.p ... cts_id=143" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
So I have to be careful what I write about it. It's NOT an ARB, and I need to make some major adjustments to make it look nice!! Second time around, I would definitely have opted for the ARB!!

Yip, I think those rock sliders are the coolest!!

C.R.Gillmans · Post by **C.R.Gillmans** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:27 pm

My my...that link looks familiar

Thanks Roy...will check it out now.

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:47 am

Royco wrote:I added Camil shocks to the front of the Hilux.
What a difference it has made!! I used to hit every pebble on the road, the middle-mannetjie was always LOWER after I'd been on a trial.... NOT ANY MORE!!
Before the Camils, the measurement from centre of the wheel, to the wheel arch was 45cm.

Then after adding the Camils, I measured 52cm.

I will take more pics later...

Hi Roy

I'm very keen on a report on the Camils as I've been contemplating to install them, please keep me posted especially in that regard,

.

Post by **Royco** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:47 pm

This is what made the Camil shocks all worth while

Note the angle of the lower control arms.
Before:

After:

They have made a huge difference to the height of that bash plate.

By the way they were done by Anton, at http://www.the4x4co.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:56 pm

Roy are the Camils only at the front? And how is the ride so far? I must say I'm impressed with the new height considering its only shox you changed.

Post by **Royco** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:28 pm

Yes, only the front. Coils and shocks.
I have only done 500km on them. That only being short distances.
I've done two trails and must say the ground clearance is more than enough for me!
I need to go back after 1000km so they can re-adjust the height. Apparently they need to settle.

That's another reason why I opted for them. If I ever add a winch, and need the height adjusted, I don't need to change the shocks etc.

Donkey · Post by **Donkey** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:32 pm

Thanx will keep track of this thread, enjoy them

Andre du preez · Post by **Andre du preez** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:03 pm

Lyk baie goed Roy!!!!!!

Post by **Royco** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:18 pm

Thanks Andre.
Ek hou van jou swart rims - lyk goed!

Andre du preez · Post by **Andre du preez** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:30 pm

Baie dankie Roy, ek het dit self gedoen. Die Spray se naam is "Rust-oleum" Hammered Finish. Wat cool is, is dat y het geen Primer nodig het nie. Een blik kos R89-00 by Builders Wearhouse. Ek het al 4 rims gedoen met een blik. Die crome studs het ek by TSW gekoop. Ek het ook vir my 'n winch opgesit.

Post by **Royco** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:22 am

I added some recovery hooks, back and front:

Now I don't need to worry about flying shackles...

Post by **Royco** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:25 am

Also to show the mudflaps mod:
This is a picture taken of a friends Hilux just to show the original length:

These are my mudflaps, after I trimmed them. They haven't fallen off since