Hi Stephan, if you're not getting a vibration thru the steering then I'd say it's the propshaft. Sounds like the centre bearing to me.
Take the vehicle to a reputable CV / Propshaft place and get them to check.
Edit: Clearly Eric types quicker than me
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- Mon Jan 29, 2018 7:31 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2011 Vigo vibrasie
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2285
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: NEW SNORKEL FITTED
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3235
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:39 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: NEW SNORKEL FITTED
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3235
Re: NEW SNORKEL FITTED
Looks awesome
if I may ask, what did it set you back - installation included
if I may ask, what did it set you back - installation included
- Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:14 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Toyota Hilux 3.0 Auto (wobble) Solved
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6959
Re: Toyota Hilux 3.0 Auto (wobble) HELP
I am thinking its the center bearing on the propshaft, you won't really see anything wrong on visual inspection. I see you are in Kempton, take the vehicle to Patterson Propshafts, on Pretoria road, and ask them to inspect. Kempton Toyota use them to refurbish propshafts for them. Otherwise take it ...
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:17 pm
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Lets talk Dashcams
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5448
Lets talk Dashcams
Hi Forumites Who regularly uses a dashcam? Why do you have one? What make / recommendation? I've been toying with the idea of getting a dashcam and have look at a couple, from cheapies to the more expensive, and am trying to decide on which route to go. At the moment I'm trying to decide between the...
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:24 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: HELLA Daymaker H4 vs OSRAM Nighbreaker Plus H4
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15791
Re: HELLA Daymaker H4 vs OSRAM Nighbreaker Plus H4
Cassie, to add another dimension, why don't you add the LED replacements to your report aswell? That maybe of interest to some too.
- Tue May 09, 2017 7:09 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Anyone replaced Toyota Tazz tie-rods and tie-rod ends ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1878
Re: Anyone replaced Toyota Tazz tie-rods and tie-rod ends ?
You can buy the parts loose from Midas / Toyota / etc and take them with to the alignment shop, ask them to replace and do alignment all in one go.
- Tue Apr 04, 2017 1:05 pm
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: Affinity Health Medical Aid
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4359
Re: Affinity Health Medical Aid
Thanx for all the feedback, I will look into it all.
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 3:28 pm
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: Affinity Health Medical Aid
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4359
Re: Affinity Health Medical Aid
How do you load a 'pdf' file - the file is 670kb, but I get an error that it's too big.
- Mon Apr 03, 2017 3:20 pm
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: Affinity Health Medical Aid
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4359
Affinity Health Medical Aid
Howdy Does anyone know or had any experience with Affinity Health Medical Aid. On paper it doesn't look too bad. I'm looking at the combined Day-to-day and Hospital Plan for my 22yr Son. The monthly premiums seem affordable for him with a little help from me - R850p/m for single member. (tried to lo...
- Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:55 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dakar 2017
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6741
Re: Dakar 2017
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa will be entering two teams into the 2017 Dakar Rally. The teams are made up of Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah with French navigator Matthieu Baumel in #301 and South African driver Giniel de Villiers with German navigator Dirk von Zitzewitz in #302. There is a thir...
- Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:52 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dakar 2017
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6741
Re: Dakar 2017
No, they've stuck with the 4WD. They felt that the 2WD Buggie needed more development ( wasn't fast enough). Now with the changes in regulations, this has brought the Peugeot and Mini's a lot closer to the performance of the Hilux. One can see how the cars are more on par, except Mini who seems to b...
- Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:14 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Madman EGT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1114
Re: Madman EGT
Partly the reason for the post, my D4D has the Dastek 5 map chip on it. on 2 of the maps it says that: one says - you can tow heavy load at full throttle for a long time ( 10% extra power) the other says - maximum power (25% extra), but also says - do not tow on the highway in this mode. Now my thin...
- Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:38 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Madman EGT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1114
Madman EGT
I see on the Other Forum, there's often talk about the fitment of the Madman EGT monitor.
Yes I know that most of it is related to LRs, but was just wondering if the EGT monitoring is required / needed on the Toyota D4D engines??
Yes I know that most of it is related to LRs, but was just wondering if the EGT monitoring is required / needed on the Toyota D4D engines??
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 6:34 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hallspeed Rally and Dakar Buggie
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1161
Hallspeed Rally and Dakar Buggie
Hi All As I mentioned sometime back, the Hilux Evo (Dakar Buggy) will be seen in action on the Hallspeed Rally being held around Bronkhorstspruit. it's the perfect opportunity to get up close to it before it heads off to South America and also to see all the other rally machinery. I have also attach...
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:00 am
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: What and Which Medical Aid to choose
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4904
Re: What and Which Medical Aid to choose
Thank you so much for the advice, very valuable. Busy looking at the hospital plan options
- Mon Oct 17, 2016 1:06 pm
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: What and Which Medical Aid to choose
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4904
What and Which Medical Aid to choose
My Laaitjie is turning 21 in the next couple of weeks and as he is now working and earning more than R4k a month he cannot be a dependent on my medical aid anymore I've look at what Discovery offers and am not happy with what they can offer Basically the Classic Delta plan (recommended by Discovery)...
- Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:02 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: How do I minimise turbo lag on D4D Automatic.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2392
How do I minimise turbo lag on D4D Automatic.
What is the general consensus with regards to chipping your Hilux.
I find the D4D Auto is very flat on pull off until the turbo winds in, what is the best way to eliminate this lag - Race chip / pedalbox, etc etc.
I find the D4D Auto is very flat on pull off until the turbo winds in, what is the best way to eliminate this lag - Race chip / pedalbox, etc etc.
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:37 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Clutch and airbag light issue on 2008 Hilux
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1140
Re: Clutch and airbag light issue on 2008 Hilux
That's good news re the airbag light.
Clutch I thought of just replacing anyway due to the mileage and was thinking around R7k. Although the clutch did feel quite soft, so a bleed of the system could do the trick.
Clutch I thought of just replacing anyway due to the mileage and was thinking around R7k. Although the clutch did feel quite soft, so a bleed of the system could do the trick.
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:38 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Clutch and airbag light issue on 2008 Hilux
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1140
Clutch and airbag light issue on 2008 Hilux
Howdy looking at buying a 2008 D4D DC and picked up on two issues that I'm not to happy with. the vehicle has 230 000 kms on the clock. - what would cause the clutch to take very low, I mean the pedal literally moves an inch and the clutch takes. - why would the airbag light stay on. I heard that th...
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:27 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Secure Your Roof Rack
- Replies: 1
- Views: 837
Re: Secure Your Roof Rack
Unfortunately I think you're pretty much stuck with 3 million and 10 padlocks. You do get packs of padlocks that have the same key, so you don't have to carry 20 million keys.
- Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:21 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dakar 2017
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6741
Re: Dakar 2017
Some good news to ALL you Toyota Dakar fans - - - at our rally meeting lastnite it was announced that Hallspeed ( builders of the Dakar Toyotas) will be sponsoring the last rally event of the season on the provision that they can run the Buggie as a test run, possibly two of them. Event will take pl...
- Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:13 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Buying a high mileage Hilux D4D
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8278
Re: Buying a high mileage Hilux D4D
Thanx for all the valuable advice, the Dealer sold the vehicle I was looking at from under my feet. Provisionally told them that I'd take the vehicle as long as they put in writing all the repairs they said they'll do - - - next thing I know the vehicle is sold, obviously to someone who wasn't as de...
- Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:08 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Buying a high mileage Hilux D4D
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8278
Re: Buying a high mileage Hilux D4D
some good advice - thanx I will ask them to check the injectors and give feedback. They seem to be a weak point on those engines. The vehicle has auto transmission. There is a slight bump/clunk when accelerating and stopping, suspect the universals on the propshaft, Toyota will check that. The vehic...
- Tue Sep 13, 2016 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Buying a high mileage Hilux D4D
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8278
Buying a high mileage Hilux D4D
What is the Forumites opinion: Would you buy a 3.0l D4D 4x4 with 258000kms on the clock? 2011 model, at average of approx. 45000kms per year. The vehicle has full service history, upto 180000kms by franchise and there after via other workshops. One owner vehicle and he traded it in at Toyota for a n...
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:01 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
- Replies: 128
- Views: 24351
Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Nick S wrote:Keen
Very inexperienced though but keen
Nick, that's the beauty of days like this, the guys are always keen to assist / advise and pass on their experience. And you're never pressured into doing an obstacle.
- Thu Jul 14, 2016 7:36 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 After market seat belts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1627
Re: Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 After market seat belts
HingeMaster in Sebenza have aftermarket seatbelts, etc
- Wed Jun 15, 2016 12:23 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hankook Tyres
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2379
Re: Hankook Tyres
TWT suggested Velocity 30x9.50 R15 104S Raptor A/T. The tread pattern looks decent block type, manufactured by Continental Tyres. Any member had experience with these tyres? I've fitted these tyres to my Prado, daily drive, and did 6500km thru Namibia in Dec. No problems whatsoever, even running lo...
- Thu May 12, 2016 7:47 am
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: help needed on Prado 120 brakes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7147
Re: help needed on Prado 120 brakes
Feedback for those interested: Vehicle spent 3 days at Toyota while they ran a few checks and waited for some parts. The actuator, ABS system and wheel speeds were checked on the computer - All were good. on visual checks it was found that the rear calipers weren't releasing correctly and it was rec...
- Wed May 04, 2016 9:57 am
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: help needed on Prado 120 brakes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7147
Re: help needed on Prado 120 brakes
Thanx Guys
Spoke to Toyota this morning and I'm taking the Prado in, they can apparently measure the brake pressure. One of the questions is the load sensor and they'll check that too.
I'll keep you posted.
Spoke to Toyota this morning and I'm taking the Prado in, they can apparently measure the brake pressure. One of the questions is the load sensor and they'll check that too.
I'll keep you posted.
- Tue May 03, 2016 8:19 am
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: help needed on Prado 120 brakes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7147
help needed on Prado 120 brakes
Hi Fellow Prado owners I have a small issue with the brakes on my Prado 120, I'm going thru rear brake pads twice as fast as the fronts. I'm getting approx. 10 000 kms on a set of rears and have now changed the pads twice without replacing fronts - now I know it should be the other way around. The v...
- Sun Mar 20, 2016 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hilux SFA 1992 Stickers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1536
Re: Hilux SFA 1992 Stickers
I don't know if these guys are still around - try them, ii found them quite helpful
Try Mr Stripes, details in attached post, vehicle decals is his business and maybe he has something.
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=38400
Try Mr Stripes, details in attached post, vehicle decals is his business and maybe he has something.
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=38400
- Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:50 am
- Forum: Land Cruiser
- Topic: Cruiser FJ45 project
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3519
Cruiser FJ45 project
Hi All I may start a new project on a FJ45 Cruiser and one of the ideas is to change the engine - has anyone fitted either a D4D or Prado V6 engine into a FJ45?? The vehicle is running, but I intend to strip it completely and redo I don't think space is a problem and engine mountings can be / will b...
- Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:57 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
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- Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:55 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
After nearly 500kms of racing the top 4 were covered by a minute and Hirvonen took the stage win by 9 seconds , yes 9 seconds, from Al-Attiyah - really amazing.
- Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:50 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
oh so close for Leeroy Poulter A solid performance by Toyota Gazoo Racing SA’s Leeroy Poulter and navigator Rob Howie (#319) saw the crew lead Stage 12 of Dakar 2016 for nearly five hours, narrowly losing out on their first stage win. The pair took the lead from the first waypoint in the 481 km-long...
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
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- Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:40 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
Update on Loeb, incredibly, believe it or not, they got it going and to the end of the stage and is lying 8th overall. He's lost about an 1hr, but importantly got to the end of the stage. His crew will ensure that today he gets an almost brand new car.
- Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:28 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
Chris, just for you.
Not what I wished for, but he got lost , then stuck and think he was pushing too hard. I'm not too sure if he made it back to the service park, so not sure if he's still in or not.
Very sad way to end this epic battle.
Not what I wished for, but he got lost , then stuck and think he was pushing too hard. I'm not too sure if he made it back to the service park, so not sure if he's still in or not.
Very sad way to end this epic battle.
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
Poulter vandag. Mannetjie werk hard om op te maak vir kragverlies. Mickey, that picture was actually taken just after the Hilux was rebuilt in Chile. Leeroy was testing in a quarry close to where the Hilux's were being prepared. So he nearly cocked it up before the Dakar even started :mocking: :moc...
- Fri Jan 08, 2016 7:23 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
Some V8 sweet sounds
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- Wed Jan 06, 2016 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
I see AL-At... is in a two-wheel drive this year ..... If you're referring to Al-Attiyah, he's in a X-Raid Mini, which is 4WD. Certainly the Peugeots have surprised everyone with their speed against the 4WD, the only thing is that the Hilux's seem to jump better than the Peugeots at high speed ( th...
- Tue Jan 05, 2016 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
Cassie I'm a huge Loeb fan, but I think he'll struggle a bit in the duns, remember the first couple of stages are very much WRC style. I think Giniel will come to light in the dunes, don't write off Peterhansel nor Al-Attiyah in the dunes. Their dune experience will bod them well. my predictions are...
- Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:08 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Dakar 2016
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9835
Re: Dakar 2016
The days stage is air'd at 22h30 that evening and is normally either on SS6 / 7 /8, the repeat is then shown the next morning at 6h00.Toppie4x4 wrote:anyone have the time table for the TV broadcasts?
- Fri Nov 27, 2015 1:36 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Where can I de-cat my Prado
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6243
Re: Where can I de-cat my Prado
I now see on your profile that it is the V6
- Fri Nov 27, 2015 1:35 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Where can I de-cat my Prado
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6243
Re: Where can I de-cat my Prado
I took mine to the exhaust place next to 4x4 Megaworld in Menlyn - forget now the name of the place. There are 4 cats (assuming it's the 4.0L V6), the top two either side get cleaned out and the bottom two cut out and straight pipe fitted. Very important is that they fit the mini cats into the strai...
- Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:28 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Low water levels in Kariba explained
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5528
Re: Low water levels in Kariba explained
Personally I think it's the Aussie's who have drilled straight thru.
- Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:31 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Low water levels in Kariba explained
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5528
Low water levels in Kariba explained
The rapid decrease in water levels in Kariba Dam has been explained.
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:12 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi aan al die Hilux manne!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3039
Re: Hi aan al die Hilux manne!
Not to worry, you seem to be doing things right so far by:Cherisevh wrote:Sorry, I am new to this , so do not know where to post what .
- owning a Hilux
- joining the best forum.
Welcome and hope you have fun here.
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:05 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hilux driver needs help! Only takes 5min!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1623
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 9:04 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: protecting the rear window from stones
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3205
Re: protecting the rear window from stones
Neil
I like that plan, did you make it yourself or buy it??
I would maybe make the from 8mm / 10mm elastic for flex and tightness.
@ Thunder02 - any urgent plans to make something like this???
I like that plan, did you make it yourself or buy it??
I would maybe make the from 8mm / 10mm elastic for flex and tightness.
@ Thunder02 - any urgent plans to make something like this???
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 9:02 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: protecting the rear window from stones
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3205
protecting the rear window from stones
I have an overlanding trip planned over Xmas to Namibia and I'll be towing a trailer with my Prado. A point of discussion is protecting the rear window from stones/rocks bouncing back off the trailer. what ideas / advice is there to prevent any of this happening? I thought of maybe getting one of th...
- Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:21 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Groenkloof Nature Reserve 11th October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 12685
Re: Groenkloof Nature Reserve 4th October
Also think it's about time, haven't flexed my Lux's suspension in a while.
4th sounds good.
4th sounds good.
- Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:12 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Jumper Cables
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1055
Re: Jumper Cables
I saw jumpers at a Spares Shop the other day going for just short of R650.
Years ago I took 2 x 3m of 16mm welding cable, 4 earth clamps, best jumpers ever and I'm sure today it won't cost more than R500.
Years ago I took 2 x 3m of 16mm welding cable, 4 earth clamps, best jumpers ever and I'm sure today it won't cost more than R500.
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:38 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hans - Witmamba Serious accident
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4923
Re: Hans - Witmamba Serious accident
Eish that's not good news at all, speedy recovery Hans and Tanya.
- Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:27 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Fuel Tank Hose Replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5972
- Wed Jul 01, 2015 8:28 am
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Fuel Tank Hose Replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5972
Re: Fuel Tank Hose Replacement
Hi Shaun Assume this is on the Prado 120 - I replaced mine about a month ago and got the new part from Toyota, was REALLY surprised as it cost less than R400. No special filters, seals, etc - just loosen the claps and remove. For some unknown reason the spare part only comes with one of the claps, s...
- Fri Jun 05, 2015 8:43 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Our dear President
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1743
Our dear President
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Eish :roll: :roll: , who do you think he's referring to, definitely not himself.
Eish :roll: :roll: , who do you think he's referring to, definitely not himself.
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:08 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: For those of us that don't know about suspensions.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6445
Re: For those of us that don't know about suspensions.
Another option
I fitted EFS ( supplied fitted by Creative Wheels, Boksburg) and am extremely happy with it, got a 50mm lift aswell.
I fitted EFS ( supplied fitted by Creative Wheels, Boksburg) and am extremely happy with it, got a 50mm lift aswell.
- Thu May 14, 2015 9:51 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Facebook post
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2048
Re: Facebook post
mmmmmm, am I just being skeptical or a sore Lux loser - on all three races the margin that the Nissan beat the Toyota on and the VW beat the Nissan seem very similar margins.