Hilux D4D - 305/60x18 Wheels Conversion

[ThysdJ]

Allan just completed a wheels conversion on a Hilux D4D DC. He fitted imported matt-black 18 inch alloy rims with 305/60x18 BFG KM2 Muds. In order for this to work he had to do the following:

Body Lift : 60mm
Suspension Lift Front : 40mm
Move the radiator, rear bumper, other goodies to allow for the body lift.
Modify the front bumper to allow for clearance when turning and articulating. This is must still go to the spray painters to finish off.

Here are some pictures: (Excuse the finger in the first pic)

[ToyX4]

Al te fraai

[BlouBrakkie]

You can see those tyres have a serious negative offset!

Wonder how that will affect handling and tyre life?

Still looks cool though.

I spoke to Allen 2 days ago and ordered a 50mm body lift from him. Should hopefully have it by tom. Then just gotta source the bolts and find an engineering company here in JHB that can weld an extension onto my steering rod...

Sorry to hijack this thread but does anyone know of a good place close the fourways/randburg that would be able to help me with this type of a weld?

[Hoppy]

Will send your spacers tomorow, i was out of action with the flu.

Anny general engineering company should be able to help you, in PTA i used to use a company called "Weld It"

[Spartan]

Dit lyk f......reeslik goed

[Dadz Toy BFI]

Nice job Allan, she looks lekker capable nou man

[BlouBrakkie]

Dankie Allen

Sal hulle n lui gee. Kan tog nie hierdie naweek aan ou Brakkie werk nie....gaan n bietjie weg saam't die familie!

Dankie weereens

[koeka]

Hey Kaspaas

It looks gr8, excellent well I dont have words but ja enjoy hom

[ry888]

i was really astonished by ur cool ride. The best hilux ever seen... It looks gigantic n macho..

What wheel offset u got there bro? I plan to get a set of 17x9 with offset -20. The tires prob 275/70 r17. Do u think I need a body or suspension lift for that setup? I mean will those rub the front bumper at full turn?

[Hoppy]

We did a 70mm body lift, 40mm front suspension lift and the front Bumper had to be trimmed extensively

The Wheels are 18's and 9" wide with a + 30 offset

[ry888]

cool... I dun wanna spend too much.. So need u to ensure me before i make a wrong internet purchase of the wheels...will the setup of 17' x 9' w/ offset -20 and tires 275/70/R17 fit perfectly w/out rubbing the body parts? Coz i dun wanna have body n suspension lift.. Ur answer will be greatly appreciated..Thx

[Suidwes1]

Ek is nou so jaloers.

Dit lyk puik en ek weet jy is baie trots op jou lux.

Geniet hom en hou ons op hoogte hoe hy "perform" en nuwe fotos

[Rieks]

Baie geluk op jou mooi lux!!

Waar het jy die rims gekry? En hoeveel het dit gekos?

[Traveler]

Dit lyk seriously hieperdons cool.

[Hoppy]

The wheels were ordered from the US, you can order any width, size and offset at no extra cost.
The Vigo uses a 40 to 50 mm positive offset, we couln't find the correct ones localy.
The Rims & Tyres was just over 30K.

[David sarembock]

Howzit Allan,

Have u got a contact number I can give u a call on?

Thanks

Dave 0827822418

[OOOOMS]

Howzit Allan,

Have u got a contact number I can give u a call on?

Thanks

Dave 0827822418

Dave, the chance that Alan will read this is very slim as the thread is old: Thu May 07, 2009 11:25 am

Here are his details: AEW Auto - 0219828232 (Alan)

[David sarembock]

Thanks so much!