Welcome to all the new members

Don Sol · Post by **Don Sol** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:09 pm

Hi, ya just joined, been really helpful, i have lots of questions but just need to find my way around the website.
i worked for Toyota SA for 8 yrs, of that i spend 2yrs in the lab doing a lot of testing and R&D on paint products and underbody protection including corrosion etc. also destroyed a brand new 2.7 4x4 with accelerated corrosion facility. If any one needs some paint and corrosion issues i could probly help out.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:44 pm

Hi Donovan, and welcome here!

I'm sure that with the long lifespan that can be expected of a Lux there are going to be many body rust questions with the older models. Always nice to have someone with advanced knowledge on these issues. Enjoy the forum.

Tsa · Post by **Tsa** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 4:01 pm

Hi All

Thanks for a great site. I have also finally registered after browsing for a week or so. Have learnt so much already and sure I will learn a lot more. I am an newbie in the Hilux camp and looking forward to the journey.

Post by **CasKru** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 4:08 pm

Welcome Richard. Enjoy the stay and stay to enjoy

Post by **Mud Dog** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:35 pm

Great to have you aboard, Richard!!

Wade · Post by **Wade** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:09 am

Hi to you all

I am looking forward to sharing with you all.

Wade

Post by **Mud Dog** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:36 am

Hi Wade and welcome!

I'm sure we will all enjoy sharing with you as you will enjoy the forum experience with us. Read up here viewforum.php?f=21" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; on how to post photographs .... the guys will be asking for pics of your ride before long.

Post by **Family_Dog** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:54 am

Welcome, Wade!

Pics, please!

-F_D

jthuynsma · Post by **jthuynsma** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 4:14 pm

Hallo All

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 4:46 pm

Hi Jan. Welcome to the forum

HAGAR · Post by **HAGAR** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 2:20 pm

Hi all

I am new to the 4x4 scene, have done quad racing for 2 years and it just seemed right to go a bit bigger.

I have a Toyota hilux 1995 s/c with a set of 34" tires, a chevy 283 v8 turbo engine, raised body etc.

Nice to be on the forum hope to get to meet you all and to enjoy some trips with some of you guys.

Regards

Hagar.

luckyhit · Post by **luckyhit** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:07 pm

Welcome Hagar you will enjoy it here!
:welcome2:

Loners · Post by **Loners** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:34 am

Hi guys

Well, here i am. A 'noob' when it comes to 4x4. in the near future im getting my 1st hilux, hopefully a DC. Some years ago a had a hmmmmmm.................. Landrover(S Series)

, had some good fun with it thow. Hope you guys dont mind if i ask LOADS of questions. If i dont know, i ask, always did / will, bad habbit i guess, i so far it worked out not to bad.
Well, talk soon again.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:34 am

Welcome Marius!

Ask all the questions you want ... it's how we learn.

Vetseun · Post by **Vetseun** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:32 am

Hi all,
Let me just start to say WOW! This is by far the most informative, heipfuli , site I have ever been on. Kudos to everyone involved.
I recently bought myself a 1985 Hilux D/c 4x4 with a 3y motor in. I will probably have a million questions to ask as I go along ( Thinking of going the 7mge route in the near future) Looking forward to chat to you guys soon...
Pieter

2.8 d/cab SFA · Post by **2.8 d/cab SFA** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:38 am

welcome pics always nice

Vetseun · Post by **Vetseun** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 3:41 pm

As requested....

Not the best looking, but a good base to start from.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:30 pm

Welcome Pieter!

Your Lux looks good as it is, but if you want to, there's a lot you can do with it to make it even meaner in looks and capability.

bartman · Post by **bartman** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:20 pm

Hi all,

I have joined today but must confess I have been on the forum quit often and learned a great deal regarding my favourite topic - 4x4. I recently bought a Toyota Hilux 3.0d-4d and are in the process of gearing it up, as the money allow. I will have plenty of questions to ask but first need to get to know the website.

Tot later
Bart

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:39 pm

Welcome Bart, sure you'll njoy it here

mickrogers001 · Post by **mickrogers001** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 1:00 pm

G'day All,

I am an Aussie who has been working in various parts of east/west/southern Africa for about 10 years and am now having a bit of a break and travelling in these parts for a while with my young family. Just staying in White River with friends for a couple of weeks while we get set up with a 4x4 camper trailer so we've got somewhere to put all the missus & kids' essentials, and get our Hilux (honorary, I hope) Mitsubishi Delica (Van body on Pajero Chassis, 2.8L turbo diesel) serviced, shocked and trimmed for the journey...

Cheers,

Mick

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Fri Mar 04, 2011 1:02 pm

Welcome and enjoy Mick, where are you off to first?

BrentC · Post by **BrentC** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:25 am

Hi All

I have been lurking around this site for over a year now as a guest and been learning from you guys - thanks very much. I have been driving a kz-te 4x2 and have just found a kz 4x4

and should be getting her next week. I am sure that there is a lot that I will still have to learn.

All of the best

Brent

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:31 am

Welcome Brent!

Dan4D · Post by **Dan4D** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:56 pm

Hi All

Been lurking around this forum for a few months now, finally got my Hilux and decided to register.

Regards
Dan

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 12:29 am

Hi Dan, glad you did! Welcome and enjoy!

rob-ffrey · Post by **rob-ffrey** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:24 pm

Hi all

I strangely feel nervous joining this forum. I have been viewing many of the threads over the passed couple of months and feel I am in excellent, knowledgable company.

I look forward to contributing what I can...enthusiasm for the old Hilux!!

Cheers

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:58 pm

Hi Geoff and welcome

Damm fine guys you will meet here on the Forum

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:57 pm

Welcome Geoff, great to have you join us!

DaveBrott · Post by **DaveBrott** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:02 am

Morning everyone,

Have just joined this week. I am currently on my third Hi-Lux, a 2.8 td-DC, it is used to tow an "Explorer" caravan & my wife & I have been members of the 4WD club of Southern Africa for just on 21 years, & enjoy meetings & outings & long trips with many other members.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:08 am

Welcome Dave! Glad to see that you're a Hilux stalwart!

Hope you enjoy the forum and the outings that are arranged in your area.

Post by **Family_Dog** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:31 pm

Howzit Dave, welcome to the forum!

Now that the formalities are over, we just love to see pics of all Hilux's :)

-F_D

Mark Trollope · Post by **Mark Trollope** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:16 pm

Warmest greetings to everyone on this forum!

As pointed out by 'Family Dog' 2 weeks ago, I've been a member for some time (introduced by Hennie Jackson), and whilst I pop in pretty often, I haven't been active. Due to work commitments that's unlikely to change much

but if i have something of value to add, it's the decent thing to say hello first!

I'm married, with 2 rug rats (8 and 4), and currently reside in Greenstone Hill (that's near Modderfontein, or Edenvale for the out of towners) - about 9km West of ORTIA. I am self employed, in the Estate management industry. I am an avid off-roader, and usually welcome any opportunity to get into the rough dirty stuff. That being my one passion, aviation is the other, and in any form (except for fling wings - honestly...

).

I currently own a '00 2,7 S/C Hilux, although I have owned; 2,2 Petrol S/C 4x4; 2,4 Petrol D/C; 3 x 2,7 S/C (R/B), 2 x 2,7 D/C (R/B); 2,7 D/C 4x4; and more recently a 4,0 V6 D/C - so 10 Hilux's in total. If I were to stop selling them, I might even have a half decent toy by now! But there are no tablets for stupidity!

I thoroughly enjoy reading the posts on this site, and thank you all in advance for the countless bits of advice i've read without even asking. Next on my agenda is to find a wrap-around bull bar for the 2000 Hilux - unfortunately these are hens teeth, so if anyone knows of one......followed by one of the Snorkels for sale on this forum.

I look forward to meeting with many of you!

Josh Edwards · Post by **Josh Edwards** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:36 pm

: My Hilux =]

Great Forum!

Got my first Hilux a few months ago and have already gained a wealth of information off this site!
Have got a few projects on my list that I can't wait to get started, I'm sure I'm not the only one that loves spending a good weekend one on one with the lux

She's a 1988 SFA with 251 000km on the clock, came with a few bells and whistles, BFGoodrich tyres, long range tank, fridge etc..
We took it on its first outing over the easter weekend to the Klein Karoo (Wagon Wheel 4x4 and Desert Wind Private Game Reserve) about 200km north east of Cape Town and never had a single hiccup

thumbs up again on a great site!

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:44 pm

Welcome Josh, sure you will find plenty of usefull info here!

Nice looking ride you have there

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:39 pm

Hi Josh. Welcome here and hope you enjoy!

Bossies die wit bul · Post by **Bossies die wit bul** » Wed May 04, 2011 8:34 am

Morning guys this is just a test im still going through the site to try and understand how to use it.

im a newbie, cheers

Josh Edwards · Post by **Josh Edwards** » Wed May 04, 2011 9:25 am

Thanks guys

I look forward to meeting some of you in the future, will keep a look out on the events

ClintonB · Post by **ClintonB** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:09 pm

HI guys, My name is Clinton and Ive Just joined today hoping to get some
help on a new project me and my brother inlaw have just started.
Im still not familiar on how this forum works but im sure ill figure it out.

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:34 pm

ClintonB wrote:HI guys, My name is Clinton and Ive Just joined today hoping to get some
help on a new project me and my brother inlaw have just started.
Im still not familiar on how this forum works but im sure ill figure it out.

Welcome Clinton

And your project is...? Tell us

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:12 pm

Hi Clinton and welcome!

You'll do fine ... just read through the 'tutorials' & TOS on the index page ... browse the forums and choose the appropriate one for your post. If you get stuck / confused, just holler and we'll give you a hand.

ClintonB · Post by **ClintonB** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:47 am

OOOOMS wrote:
ClintonB wrote:HI guys, My name is Clinton and Ive Just joined today hoping to get some
help on a new project me and my brother inlaw have just started.
Im still not familiar on how this forum works but im sure ill figure it out.
Welcome Clinton

And your project is...? Tell us

Thanks GUYS :)
I bought a 1980 single cab hilux 4x4 which I found in a township close to
White River. The body is basically rusted through all over but the chassie and
motor etc is perfect to use for a rebuild. The problem im having is that ive tried all over to find a second hand cab and firewall but it seems you just cant find them. The model is still the hilux with the round lights.
Does anybody perhaps know where the best place to look for these parts???
Ill try and post some pics soon.

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Witbakkie · Post by **Witbakkie** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:52 am

Hi guys, I'm new! I've always wanted a Hilux and after saving for years and years I got my brand new 4x4 Double cab Auto 3liter diesel in September 2010. I am sure a Landrover owner paid a "toordokter" to get me because I crashed it last week.

14 800km's on the clock and now it's ruined. I only had one proper off-road trip with it (snow in Lesotho). Seems that the insurance is going to write it off. Please feel free to cry with me.

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:56 am

Witbakkie wrote:Hi guys, I'm new! I've always wanted a Hilux and after saving for years and years I got my brand new 4x4 Double cab Auto 3liter diesel in September 2010. I am sure a Landrover owner paid a "toordokter" to get me because I crashed it last week. 14 800km's on the clock and now it's ruined. I only had one proper off-road trip with it (snow in Lesotho). Seems that the insurance is going to write it off. Please feel free to cry with me.

Eina,Oelof, not nice at all! But welcome

Post by **Family_Dog** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:07 pm

Hi Oelof,

Welcome to forum with the sad introduction

I sincerely hope no one was injured in that accident, the Hilux looked beautiful before the crash, sad to see it looking like it does in the second picture. Hope you get a new one again! ;)

-F_D

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:23 pm

Welcome Oelof!

... pity it's under adverse circumstances

, but we hope you get some Lux wheels again soon. Hang in there!

Beautiful Dorado in you avatar pic!!

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:52 pm

Welcome Oelof. Hope you enjoy it here. We are most definitely crying with you regarding your mishap. If I may ask... what happened?

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:50 pm

CasKru wrote:Welcome Oelof. Hope you enjoy it here. We are most definitely crying with you regarding your mishap. If I may ask... what happened?

Ag nee man Cassie, dis nou mos nie mooi nie....arme Oelof het sy baby verloor, en hy kan skaars praat, nou vr jy hom nog vrae.....have a heart old chap

Ek dink hy het in iets vas gery......

Witbakkie · Post by **Witbakkie** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:16 pm

Thanks guys.

Gelukkig was dit net ek in die bakkie, skouer is gebreek maar verder is als reg. Ek het net konsentrasie verloor en is van die pad af en in 'n boom vas. Sommer iets geleer ook, lugsakke ontplooi net as jou sitplek-gordels vas is.

Witbakkie · Post by **Witbakkie** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:20 pm

Mark

Ek het lekker gelag vir jou "ek dink hy het in iets vasgery".

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 3:55 pm

Witbakkie wrote:Thanks guys.

Gelukkig was dit net ek in die bakkie, skouer is gebreek maar verder is als reg. Ek het net konsentrasie verloor en is van die pad af en in 'n boom vas. Sommer iets geleer ook, lugsakke ontplooi net as jou sitplek-gordels vas is.

Jip... hulle kan nie deploy as dit nie vas is nie ander gaan hulle jou nek breuk. So ou boompie is 'n erg harde ding. Dink jy kan so half gelukkig wees jy het hom half skrams getref anders het jy dalk bietjie meer as 'n hoofpyn gehad.

EricS · Post by **EricS** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:48 pm

Hi guys , I just bought my first Hilux,I got tired of getting stuck on the farm in my 2009 Ford Ranger 4x4, so I sold it to buy this 95 2,4Petrol DC Hilux,it needs a bit of tlc, but after a freeflow exhaust and a good service today, it is already going like a rocket(not that fast though). I am taking it for a new coat of paint next week and to get rid of all the rust. I still have to learn about SFA's and and and, but enjoy the journey. It is nice to see all the good advise and tips on the forum.

Post by **Family_Dog** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:18 pm

Eric,

May I enquire as to who is doing your Hilux's servicing?

Re a new coat of paint, this is Bulldog's story which might be of interest to you...

-F_D

Cookie Monster · Post by **Cookie Monster** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:25 pm

What a pitty looked good before the smash

TheGT · Post by **TheGT** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:21 pm

Hi guys,
Fetched my new hilux this afternoon and I am already stoked beyond belief. It's a grey d4d DC 4x4 with most of the regular extras. Can't wait to add all sorts of great mods. First up will be a front leveling kit and hopefully bfgoodrich all-terrains. Will post a pic or two soon to show her off

Post by **Mud Dog** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:05 pm

Welcome Grant!

Looking forward to the pics!

MiLux · Post by **MiLux** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 2:44 pm

Hello Everybody, Herewith a short intro. I have farm in the Vaalwater area (Limpopo) where I run my Academy for the training of Professional Hunters. I have a 1997 SFA 2.8D S/c that I use for farm work. I recently bought a second Hilux - She is without a doubt the most amazing vehicle known to man! My pics will follow shortly, just hang in there fellow luxers. Even before I joined I have been getting loads of useful info off the site (which also helped me with my recent Hilux purchase). Great to meet you all!

jacques kotze · Post by **jacques kotze** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:06 pm

Witbakkie wrote:Hi guys, I'm new! I've always wanted a Hilux and after saving for years and years I got my brand new 4x4 Double cab Auto 3liter diesel in September 2010. I am sure a Landrover owner paid a "toordokter" to get me because I crashed it last week. 14 800km's on the clock and now it's ruined. I only had one proper off-road trip with it (snow in Lesotho). Seems that the insurance is going to write it off. Please feel free to cry with me.

Welcome Oelof, Bad luck

I'm in Senekal. Enjoy the forum!!

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:49 am

Welcome David!

Andre du preez · Post by **Andre du preez** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:15 am

Ek wil net sê baie dankie vir die site. Baie lekker mense op die site en 'n mense moet dit oppas. Ek het so week terug by ander site aangesluit. En ek kom nie reg nie......dit is maar seker 'n hilux ding. Die hilux forum is maar net "altyd reg alles reg hiluxxxx"