Hilux 4x4 Forum

If you're planning on travelling down that track ............ I'd rather just watch!

Dawie - when the hubs are engaged the propshaft does rotate. If I remember correctly the cost of the propshaft was around R800 from N1 4x4, just outside Pretoria. Hoop jy kom reg!

Hi Dawie - Had a similar problem a couple of months ago with my SFA - after replacing my free-wheel hubs, my side shafts, universals, etc, etc (basically overhauled the complete front diff) the problem was still there. I then found the bush in the front prop shaft had worn out. (This bush is located...

Hi Mark - can you give some directions as to where the location is - there are 5 of us that would like to come thru - Doug

Hi Frans - I had a similar problem with my Bosch alternator with the red light burning lightly under 3000 revs. I handed the alternator in to the auto electricians and they replaced brushes, bushes and bearings. After re-fitting the alternator I noticed the red light was still burning dimly. I then ...

Hi Zane - My wife and I toured Botswana (solo) for three weeks in December in a 1988 HiLux and would recommend GO FOR IT! We made no bookings and had no problem finding accommodation anywhere. I would recommend prior booking at the National Parks. Bookings and fees are not accepted at the gates and ...

I agree with Oooms 100% - Ralph Beyers, owner of Toyo Service Centre has worked on my Hilux for many years - both minor & major services. He was actually trained by Toyoto, and is very knowledgeable on all models of Toyota. I have just completed a 6000km trip to Botsana with not a single problem...

Hi Leon - Baie mooi - ek kan sien baie tyd en beplanning het daarin gegaan. Waar het jy die aluminium strips gekry? - Doug

1988 SFA SINGLE CAB

OL GREY BECAUSE SHE IS AND SO AM I

Ja Solly - ons kom jou ondersteun "in full force" - Doug

Where is Bosvark? Is it the old Protea on Robert Broom?

Hi Louis & Hennie - Temperature at that time of year can be high, but not really unbearable. No definite route has been planned from Drosky's onwards. I am open to suggestions and Chobe could be a viable option. I havent made any bookings as I have found that not too people tour at that time of ...

I'v been to the factory a few times and have a contact for you. If you need help phone me on 082 888 1160.

Doug

Thanks Mark and Solly for a great day yesterday! You chaps sure put in a lot of effort. We had a wonderful day and it was nice meeting all the manne and manneresse. See you all next time - Doug and Marian

I will be bring two extra SFA's and a Jeep Wrangler, powered by a Toyota KZ, as possible new members :roll: :shifty:

Looking forward to meeting you guys! See you there - Doug

I am interested in fitting an intercooler to my KZ. Why is it better to fit the intercooler on top of the motor as opposed to the front of the radiator

Hi Mud Dog - The stay cables come in very handy as a washing line or for wind drying biltong - only joking they are there to deflect branches off the windscreen in the bush. The motor is a 4Y 2.2 petrol with Brospeed Branch and 50mm exhaust. Cruises nicely at 100 - 110kmph

Here are some pics of my pride and joy, Old Grey (1988 Hilux). I have spent most weekends for the past few years lovingly restoring this beauty and in return have enjoyed thousands of trouble-free kilometres touring through South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana and Namibia.

Was up in the Delta in December 2006 - had a wonderful time

I haven't been further than Khutze myself, but have quite a bit of literature and maps on the planned route. The return route still to be finalised, can be via Namibia or Francistown.

I am thinking of leaving +- 12 December for about three weeks (flexible)

I am planning to tour the Central Kalahari and North Western Botswana in December 2009, and would like to know whether anyone is interested in joining us. Will be departing from Krugersdorp +- 12/12/09, up to Khutze then through the Kalahari up to Ghanzi, Drotsky's Caves and Tsodilo Hills. Dink dit ...