hi all ,i finaly got a hilux kzte (2001),4x2 double cab.to say i now nothing about the vehicle and needs,is a understatement.
all i now is soon i will need to change tyres,hopefully they not to noisy since most of driving will be on road.all recommendations are appreciated.
any advice on vehicle and how to enjoy it would be appreciated.
lastly turbo noise and best place to go for advice ?
thanx's
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Re: hilux newbie
Hi Alan,
Welcome to the forum
Please post some pictures for the people .............. 
Welcome to the forum
Please post some pictures for the people .............. 
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Welcome Allan! We trust that you will enjoy this forum as much as the rest of us ... sounds like you're gonna be active here for some time with all the reading that you're gonna have to do. Do searches on issues that interest you and ask questions by all means ... someone will help you sooner or later, and in a short while we'll have you servicing and repairing your own vehicle! 
One of the first things you're going to have to become familiar with, is the loading of pictures!
To get you started go here ....
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Ask for help if you come unstuck!
We trust that you will enjoy this forum as much as the rest of us ... sounds like you're gonna be active here for some time with all the reading that you're gonna have to do. Do searches on issues that interest you and ask questions by all means ... someone will help you sooner or later, and in a short while we'll have you servicing and repairing your own vehicle! One of the first things you're going to have to become familiar with, is the loading of pictures!
To get you started go here ....viewforum.php?f=21" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Ask for help if you come unstuck!
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
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Hi Alan, and welcome to the Forum, you can only enjoy yourself here, no doubt
This is quite easy......get in and drivehow to enjoy it would be appreciated.
lastly turbo noise and best place to go for advice ?Speak to Allan Hoppy aka Hoppy on the forum, he owns AEW and knows his stuff, around the Hilux!!!! 021982823two
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thanx's great still busy with pics,even though in deep south still need some sun for pics.will post tomorrow 
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Like the avatar ..... so far so good!
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Welcome, enjoy it
use the search function on the top right to search topics, very useful.
use the search function on the top right to search topics, very useful.
John
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Welcome Alan!
That avatar looks like my third cousin, twice removed! ;)
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That avatar looks like my third cousin, twice removed! ;)
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some pics from phone,bear with me
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please help what is sfa, i think its the year or shape ?
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Welcome to the forum...
Yours is an IFS (independent front suspension). A SFA is a solid fix axle
Yours is an IFS (independent front suspension). A SFA is a solid fix axle
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thanx's
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Correction ..... SFA = Solid Front Axle
Cassie knows this but he has a lot on his mind at the moment.
Cassie knows this but he has a lot on his mind at the moment.
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Mud Dog wrote:Correction ..... SFA = Solid Front Axle
Cassie knows this but he has a lot on his mind at the moment.
Is Cassie dan 'n bul dat hy worrie......??????
Bloues
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Don't fence me in.....
'91 D/Cab 2.2(4y) AKA - Bloues. Lifted Suspension, Dual Battery, 80Liter Freezer, Bridgestone Dueler A/T, 29Mhz Radio, Mud Creeper Winch(Aus), EasyAwn Rooftop Tent, Roofrack, Garmin Nuvi, Long Range Fuel Tank, Jacks+straps for landi recovery.....
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well just put on hankook tyre tyre general purpose,must say quiet on road.