Hilux Mods

Discuss modifications on your new shape Hilux here. 2005 till current. Also called the Vigo in other countries.
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Hilux Mods

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I've Build my own Off-road bumper and had the winch fitted 68 Kg in total to the front end. Lost 55mm from standard to after the new front end. Lost all the handling I originally had from the day I drove it of the shop floor. After allot of research on this forum and 4x4 community forum I made the decision to have the front uprated with aftermarket Coil-overs, went for the Camil HD Coil and damper combo. Must say the Team from Creative Wheels East Rand gave me excellent service R7100,00 Total bill.
I can not believe the improvement in handling , even better than the day my Hilux had 100Km on the clock. No more: Body role, Nose dive, excessive pitching. It also looks good pretty awesome to.
Estimate total lift 45mm higher than the standard spec Thanks to Camil Suspension front only + Wrangler 31-10.5-15" MT/R Kevlar.
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Rinus,post us some pics of the upgrade.
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It never happened without pics.
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Sounds good Rinus, :thumbup: but how has it affected the front end articulation?
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Will post some tmrw.
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Some pictures New front end and Camil Suspension Lift.
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Before (-55MM)
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After (+ 50mm)
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Very nice, Rinus!

Gives the Vigo a 'macho' look :)


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Looks stunning Rinus :thumbup:
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:thumbup:
Looks great
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Naaaais ! Ons het sulke tipe van stainless " U" knippe aan die nommerplaat vasgesit, nou pas hy mooi oor die rollers van die wen-as.
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