The Rebuilding and modification of a hilux (Lexus V8)

Riceburner · Post by **Riceburner** » Tue May 26, 2009 6:32 pm

Swampers, you lucky bugger. Real offroad tyres!

legend35 · Post by **legend35** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:28 pm

Looking good.More pics please.

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue May 26, 2009 11:00 pm

well the ecu that im using is that standard ecu which was in a hilux along with the engine loom as the old owner didn't check when the cambelt was due so he lost is engine and sold me the whole complete engine loom which all i need to do it wire up 3 wires

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Wed May 27, 2009 12:25 pm

well who asked for more pictures? well here are more picture but of my leaf spring extreme lift kit. you will see but the pictures that the spring have a huge bow in them to give the truck a huge lift. if any of you have looked at my other write up on this site with the big baby blue hilux 4x4 you will see that these spring came off of it and are now mine. but now with these spring come more mods after they have been fitted like the driveshafts brake lines shocks etc.

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Wed May 27, 2009 12:29 pm

here is another picture of the set of springs

Riceburner · Post by **Riceburner** » Wed May 27, 2009 12:39 pm

Are swampers easly available in NZ?

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Wed May 27, 2009 12:49 pm

is one of the most common tyre here as its the most used tyre in the extreme 4x4s

Riceburner · Post by **Riceburner** » Wed May 27, 2009 12:59 pm

lucky bugger

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Wed May 27, 2009 1:10 pm

ive just had to buy another 38inch super swamper and it cost me $622 nz to get it in for the usa as that is where they are made. if you looking for a set i can have a look around for you and then all you got to do is pay for them and then ship them over

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed May 27, 2009 1:12 pm

622 New Zealand Dollar(s) = 3216.1 South African Rand(s)

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Wed May 27, 2009 1:15 pm

well remember that is for a 38x12.5 16.5 inch tyre from the usa and i don't know what the rand is at at the moment

Riceburner · Post by **Riceburner** » Wed May 27, 2009 1:33 pm

I got a quote for 5 33x14.5x15's will cost me R16000

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Wed May 27, 2009 1:41 pm

wow they not that exspencive over here as a sit of 35X10.50X15 Deestone King Cobras are $1300 nz

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » Wed May 27, 2009 5:57 pm

GOOSENZ wrote:wow they not that exspencive over here as a sit of 35X10.50X15 Deestone King Cobras are $1300 nz

FOOOOOOOK dis baie geld vir rubber

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:02 am

well that what you have to pay if you want a exspensive project like mine. i had a look at my springs and found out that they are near to a 15inch lift kit which is good as they were custom made in japan. more pictures to come.

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:41 pm

well here is more up dates on the hilux that im rebuilding, the new lift springs are now in place and now i can't get the ute out of the garage cause of its height. but i will get the pictures up on the site as soon as i can for you all to see and i need some advise on what colour to paint the diffs. im also looking at prices for me to ship the truck over to south africa for 6 months and give it a south african test.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:07 pm

It's been a while since we've heard from you Anthony. I was beginning to wonder if the HiLex project had been shelved

It'd be lekker to see some more recent pics, don't be so scarce with them!

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:14 am

well here are some pictures of the hilux after i cleaned up around it. well im not a short person so to help you all see how high it is i am 6 foot high. so here are there pictures of it with me next to it

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:34 am

Even once the weight of the vehicle is on the springs it's going to settle at an awsome height!! You'll have to have a 'drop-down' ladder or something to get in and out

.... What about the raised COG, are'nt you afraid that a strong side wind will topple the Lux

.

I'm curious as to how you're going to solve the steering connection. Dropping the steering box is one option (perhaps not the best) and lengthening the pitman arm is also not a good idea. You might have to raise the steering arm, either by a huge pedstal spacer, or the design of the arm itself ("S" shaped or " Goose-necked" - excuse the pun

), which will have to be damn strong to eliminate flex. I think this will be one of your more serious challenges, but monsters have been built before and there must be some working solutions out there.

Looks like you will have to dismantle your garage to get it out,

.... or you'll have to roll it out on rims ,,, maybe even use some ratchet tie-downs between the chassis and the axles to pull them in toward the body and compress the springs

All in all it's looking good and very interesting so far

Like I said, keep us posted .... I know most of us will want to follow your progress.

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:49 am

well i spoke to the guy that i bought the spring off as you would remeber the big baby blue hilux that i put a picture on this site while it was parked infront of a little car well these are the spring that came off of it. the garage is getting modified this weekend coming for me to get it out of the shed. as for the drive of the hilux and spring settling they will be ok as they have the weight on them already. the drop arms is getting made into a s bend and the will be strengthed

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:22 am

drop arms is getting made into a s bend and the will be strengthed

I assume you're talking about the 'drag-link' here. Yup, it will have to be substantially stronger than original since the 's' shape will increase the possibility of linear flexing.

Have fun!

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:24 am

i sure will as it will be one fun 4x4 once it is complete

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:58 am

Spartan wrote:Hey Goosenz, what ECU are you going to use

sorry for the late reply. well im using the 1989 lexus V8 ecu that was made for the motor which you can use a auto or a manual box when using this ecu

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:32 am

well to all that is watching this link the truck is getting close to being completed as the new tyres and rims are now on and the truck is ready for painting. once it is back from painting it will be put back together and then ut on the road. more picture have been taken of the truck and once on the road the next plan is for it to leave nz and come to south africa if all goes well. so if anyone has questions that they need to answers to then please feel free to ask

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:17 am

here is a link to a video of that blue hilux that i bought the leaf springs off as it now has a lexus V8 in it and is wheel spins in 3rd and 4th gear

http://www.pouringrain.co.nz/bigfoot_v8_vid.3gp

have a look at it and you tell me what you think about it

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:19 am

this is the link to the auction of this truck if any one is keen to see how the his looks with my leafs on it and how big his hilux is

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =231591958

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:32 pm

here is a picture of the truck again

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:32 am

well here are more up dated pictures of the truck with all 4 wheels on

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:38 am

the new U bolts and as seen in one of the pictures you will see the standard U bolts next to the new U bolts

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:58 pm

Goos
I can like to know how the heck do you get into that lux, it's vrek high, or do you have steppies hidden somewhere

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:04 am

well i haven't figured that out yet. but i have a idea on how to get in it as it will have side step plates on it so it will mean that you will have to climb onto the rear tyres and then on to the step plates to get into it

Post by **Mud Dog** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:54 am

GOOSENZ wrote:well i haven't figured that out yet. but i have a idea on how to get in it as it will have side step plates on it so it will mean that you will have to climb onto the rear tyres and then on to the step plates to get into it

Remote controlled hydraulic fold down ladder ... you have more than enough space under there!

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:15 am

well there won't be much space once the new 3 inch twin exhausts get put in as i want to keep it nice and high off the ground as tomorrow is it first day out due to is getting more work done to it so will be good to see peoples reaction to the truck on the trailer. and yeah i got it out the garage without taking the wheels off as we got the builder in to cut the garage and move the door

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:06 pm

well good news is that the new steering arms that i was looking for is now in place and now the truck has steering so that is one problem off of my list

Post by **Mud Dog** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:05 pm

Nice, but pictures, Anthony, pictures!

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:18 pm

ok boys sorry to say that a hilux man which is me as bought a suzuki escudo but still have both hilux's but here are some latest pictures of the hilux getting done by my panel beating mate. you will also see the new steering piece that i bought to over come the steering problem

Post by **Family_Dog** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:18 pm

Gotta love that garage door!

So when are you going to spray it?

-F_D

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:01 pm

Family_Dog wrote:Gotta love that garage door!

So when are you going to spray it?

-F_D

That and the ladder the poor panel beating mate has gotta use.

Like that draglink, Anthony! I wonder if it will flex a bit when you go over a little bump (like an Uno

) with the one side. A decent (or double) steering damper should help.

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:08 pm

well im on my way now to pull it out my shed to finish the panel work so that i can white under coat it for when i put the yellow on

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:50 pm

well some more bad news for now is that i was putting in the tank for the hilux and when putting it in i found that the tank i to tall and wide so now ihave to make up some new bracket for the tank and weld them to the chassis

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:09 am

here is a picture from the sign writer as you can see they took a picture of the truck and make it the colour that it will be and put the signs on it for me to see what it will look like

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:25 am

I have 1 word for you ... "Oakley" ...

Them wraparound ones, they'll stop you from getting arc eyes around that Hilux... I looks cool!!

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:22 am

It will deffinitly stand out .... and if I may be so bold as to add ... above the rest.

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:41 am

hi there all im back again after all the hard work that i have done to the truck and thanks to the great panels beaters the truck is now painted and back in my shed ad now being put back together for fridays show. i will take some picture of it when its at the show for you all to see the complete truck and all the new stickers on it

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:48 am

Awsome, can't wait

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 4:36 am

here is 2 pictures taken off my phone so im sorry if they not the best to see but will take more pictures of my truck when it gets back.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:15 am

Looking pretty damn sharp from what I can see off those pics already. How is the V8 performing? Any issues with the prop-shafts / suspension / steering?

Look forward to seeing the bigger pics!

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:12 am

well the new chassis mounts for the driveshafts are being made and the steering is good and working perfectly but the V8 hasn't been run yet.

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:10 am

well good news to all the V8 will be running next wednesday afternoon as the exhaust is being done on thursday. my new video phone that i bought which is a nokia N97 and take very good pictures and videos so will put a link up for you all to see it running and maybe doing a little burn out

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:14 am

Hi Anthony ..... thought you'd dropped the project

..... we've waited sooooo long ..... but I'm sure it will be worth it!

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:19 am

just don't go anywhere as im puting up the latest picture of it now

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:29 am

GOOSENZ wrote:just don't go anywhere as im puting up the latest picture of it now

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:56 am

hey is what you all have been waiting for

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:16 pm

You forgot the fender flare's

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:43 pm

Looking good .... but we want some action pics and articulation!!

Is it all up and running now? .... Maybe just the angle and the shade, but I don't see a rear propshaft ??

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:51 pm

Maybe the diff runs electrically?

Hannes.S · Post by **Hannes.S** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:20 pm

Blue teeth or wireless?

Nice looking lux

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:24 pm

When are you going to do the body lift?

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:32 pm

Probably when the plastic surgeon has time...

and then there's a six week recovery period...

GOOSENZ · Post by **GOOSENZ** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:34 pm

good day to all well today is a big day for the truck as it is all wired up and has it new exhaust and that on it so today will be it first start up day and you will all see if on the video. finger crossed to see how the new motor goes