Hey guys Andy here I have finally taken the plunge and bought my first 4X4 a 1989 2.2 Hilux SFA it needed a lot of work but is up and running now (Still need to finish the tailgate). I have done a lot of Off-road on bikes my last one being the KLR 650 a very capable off-road machine but lacks a bit of power. Well now I have my Hilux and we are ready to go play, just one small thing that is bugging me and that is a slight shudder in first, we have done the clutch and it now has a new rear diff and center prop shaft bearing but I think the gearbox mount might be next to be replaced (Any advice here would be great). Anyhow it is a pleasure to be on board with you guys and hope to meet some of the guys soon.
Andy
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Welcome to the forum Andy.. This is where the fun really starts and your choice of vehicle for your first 4x4 is just spot on.
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Hey thanks Thys i was just reading all about your vehicle and am busy searching for them headlights for mine, any advice...?
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Hi Andy,
Welcome to the forum!
Please post a few pictures of your Hilux in the member's rides section, we can never get enough pictures of Hiluxes
One of the other guys might be able to give you some advice regarding the shudder, In spite of the clutch having been overhauled, I would still feel that the fault lies there, maybe a bit of oil on the pressure plate or something. But might be engine or gearbox mounts, I suppose.
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Welcome to the forum!
Please post a few pictures of your Hilux in the member's rides section, we can never get enough pictures of Hiluxes
One of the other guys might be able to give you some advice regarding the shudder, In spite of the clutch having been overhauled, I would still feel that the fault lies there, maybe a bit of oil on the pressure plate or something. But might be engine or gearbox mounts, I suppose.
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I sure will as soon as i have all the images from the rebuild.
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Hi Andy welcome to the forum I am sure you will enjoy it here.
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Hey thanks my boet
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Welcome,you got one of the best 4x4 on the market to drive,enjoy it
n vark bly maar n vark
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Hey thanks, we still got some work to do but we sure are getting there
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Andy I dont know where you are going to get hold of them in Johies, Bra.. Try any good spares/pimp-my-ride shop... :D But dont get the acrylic ones, they fade and get scratched easily. Good luck and let us know if you found them.
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Hi Welcome
I bought a head light and flicker from Wannenburg spaers in PTA a while back and it was dirt cheap, can remember exactly but it was not hundreeds of rands.
Regarding the clutch, you are right the GB mountings may be faulty. Have your suspension been modified? How is the propshaft alignment. After my 7MGE conversion we moved the GB slightly to allow better fitment of the engine and I also had a shudder which came right after the gearbox and propshaft alignment was improved.
I bought a head light and flicker from Wannenburg spaers in PTA a while back and it was dirt cheap, can remember exactly but it was not hundreeds of rands.
Regarding the clutch, you are right the GB mountings may be faulty. Have your suspension been modified? How is the propshaft alignment. After my 7MGE conversion we moved the GB slightly to allow better fitment of the engine and I also had a shudder which came right after the gearbox and propshaft alignment was improved.
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Hi Andy,
Welcome !
Well after not managing to break my 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Hilux, ... you have definately made the RIGHT MOVE w.r.t. you 1st baby.
Look after her, talk to her & she will NEVER let you down. Enjoy !
Welcome !
Well after not managing to break my 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Hilux, ... you have definately made the RIGHT MOVE w.r.t. you 1st baby.
Look after her, talk to her & she will NEVER let you down. Enjoy !
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Welcome BossAndy, you have definately made the right choice of vehicle.
May your stay be and experience and may your experience be why you stay :!:
May your stay be and experience and may your experience be why you stay :!:
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