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My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:20 am
by chrisvanlatum
Hi all. My name is Chris van Latum. Recently acquired this 1992 Mint condition Hilux 2.2 4X4 Raider and I'm like a child at Christmas. Looking forward to attending training days and other gatherings.
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:52 am
by Mud Dog
Welcome Chris!
She's a beaut, arguably the best model Hilux ever built - you can be proud! Keep an eye on the forum for events being organised up your way, the Gauteng guys are a great bunch that will be more than willing to assist with advice on trails.
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 8:03 am
by ChrisF
Baie welkom Chris
That is the first Hilux model I ever drove.
ENJOY
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:38 am
by Froll
Welcome Chris. Very nice looking truck you have. Hope you you enjoy it here on the forum.
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:53 am
by TertiusK
Welcome, great looking Hilux. Enjoy every moment!!!
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 11:46 am
by Dadz Toy
Welcome Chris, nice looking Lux!!
Just a note, if you leave the hi lift jack there exposed to the elements, chances are it won't work when you come to need it. Consider a bag, those sprung pins need to be spotlessly clean to function properly.
Rich
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 12:17 pm
by ChrisF
Dadz Toy wrote:Welcome Chris, nice looking Lux!!
Just a note, if you leave the hi lift jack there exposed to the elements, chances are it won't work when you come to need it. Consider a bag, those sprung pins need to be spotlessly clean to function properly.
Rich
If I may be as bold as to share my experience with a high lift jack -
DO practice using it. And when doing so use proper wheel stops. In my case the handbrake was not enough to hold the Hilux. I nearly had bad damage to my bonnet ...
And then DO make sure you understand the process of switching from Lifting UP, to switching over to lowering the vehicle down ... many people have broken a jaw bone in getting this wrong.
truly stunning piece of kit, but handle it with respect
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:27 am
by dalkill
Welcome Chris.
I had two of these. A S/C and D/C. On road, slow as an ox, and ride just as uncomfortable.
But once you hit offroad, all those slow kidney bashing onroad worries are forgotten when you see how capable that little 2.2 engine is.
Just learn to use it to it's full low end torque potential.
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:06 pm
by chrisvanlatum
Hi all and thanks for the words of experience and encouragement. I look forward to learning a lot more and participating on the forums.
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:29 pm
by FIRSTGEER
Howzit and welcome Chris.I have had numerous sfa hiluxes with various engines and can agree that they are bullet proof and very forgiving.Enjoy.
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 9:12 am
by chrisvanlatum
Thanks so much for that useful info. As sexy asit looks on the Bull-bar, I am going to mount it behind the back seat. I will give it a proper service. A good mate is proficient with these and is going to show Me all the ins and outs. Thanks again.
Dadz Toy wrote:Welcome Chris, nice looking Lux!!
Just a note, if you leave the hi lift jack there exposed to the elements, chances are it won't work when you come to need it. Consider a bag, those sprung pins need to be spotlessly clean to function properly.
Rich
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 9:13 am
by chrisvanlatum
Hi. Thank You and thanks for the encouragement.
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FIRSTGEER wrote:Howzit and welcome Chris.I have had numerous sfa hiluxes with various engines and can agree that they are bullet proof and very forgiving.Enjoy.
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 9:14 am
by chrisvanlatum
Hi there. Thanks so much. Can't wait to get more involved.
Mud Dog wrote:Welcome Chris!
She's a beaut, arguably the best model Hilux ever built - you can be proud! Keep an eye on the forum for events being organised up your way, the Gauteng guys are a great bunch that will be more than willing to assist with advice on trails.