2.7 VVTi DC Exstra`s

JozuaJ · Post by **JozuaJ** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:21 am

Hi there

Yes , I am new. I am a proud owner of a 2008 2.7 DC VVTI. I love it !!!. It is paid off and now the fun can start.

I would like to know what can I add on to the car for proper overlanding. The exstra`s need to enhance the car , not only features. That is the rule that was set out by the minister of home affairs.

Any help will be highly appreciated.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:28 am

Hi Jozua. Welcome to the Hilux4x4 forum. You'll find all the answers to your questions here. and even answers to questions you never even know existed. Happy reading.

Traveler · Post by **Traveler** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:32 am

Hi Jozua, welcome to the forum.

I'd say first extra, install an auxiliary fuel tank.

JozuaJ · Post by **JozuaJ** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:22 am

Hi Guys

Thank you, I have been rading this forum for the last 6 months. And it is great to see the advise and tips.

Fuell tank for sure !!! , the 2.7 is heavy on the juice , but then again depends on your drive style. One thing that I also would like to know what the capability is of this lorrie. My DAD has a Land cruiser , and yes I know he goes , wel were ever he wants too.

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:13 am

Hi Jozua, firstly welcome,

uour vehicle is very capable, bring on the cruiser

The only diff is the weight and gravity can be a disadvantage in many situations! But let's not go there they are both Toy's and built for different purposes.

You have a canopy? Fibre / Alu?

JozuaJ · Post by **JozuaJ** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:17 am

Hi Ooms.

Yes, I have a canopy ( FibreGalss) and rubberrising.

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:24 am

Good start

Where are you planning on going to? That also determines what you have to take / get kitted

Are you camping, lodging or have to be self sufficient?

JozuaJ · Post by **JozuaJ** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:45 am

Camping and Self Sufficient. I am not a fan of a rooftop tent on my bakkie , when I camp I like to go and see the area. That is my only problem with a trooftop tent.

I would like to do long trips up to the caprivi , namib and moz. I know that the 4x2 does not have the sand driving capability , but I know that it can reach places that "Platkarre" can not.

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:01 am

Don't underestimate the capability of the 2x4 :!:

When I first started out I also had a 2x4, in Moz, driving on the beach and everywhere, with the right tire pressure and momentum you can almost get anywhere

Sebata · Post by **Sebata** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:41 pm

welcome Jozua, i have a 4x2 as well & loving it, futunatley Mark managed to convince my ANC to approve the budget for front lockers

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:18 pm

Sebata wrote:welcome Jozua, i have a 4x2 as well & loving it, futunatley Mark managed to convince my ANC to approve the budget for front lockers

And that was not very difficult

Sebata · Post by **Sebata** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:24 pm

only you know what you said to her :evil:

JozuaJ · Post by **JozuaJ** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:56 am

Did you put front lockers on ?

How does that work , and what does that cost and entail ?

Thabogrobler · Post by **Thabogrobler** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:56 am

Sebata wrote:welcome Jozua, i have a 4x2 as well & loving it, futunatley Mark managed to convince my ANC to approve the budget for front lockers

Huh????

JozuaJ · Post by **JozuaJ** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:57 pm

Can you please explain to me how that works ?

Pardon my bad knowledge , but can you fit a front locker to a 4x2 ?

Should you relpace a couple of things ?

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:05 pm

JozuaJ wrote:Can you please explain to me how that works ?

Pardon my bad knowledge , but can you fit a front locker to a 4x2 ?

Should you relpace a couple of things ?

No, I was just pulling Tau's leg

JozuaJ · Post by **JozuaJ** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:11 pm

Question is though can you fit them to a normal 4x2 ? And what should be replaced ?

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:22 pm

ARB front lockers approx. R18k.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:17 pm

But you'd have to fit it to the rear diff on a 2x4 (if you don't already have one) and then it also depends on what diff is in there .... a gearmax locker will be a lot cheaper for a local diff.

JozuaJ · Post by **JozuaJ** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:22 pm

Already have a diff. :)

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