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by Stubs
Fri Aug 14, 2015 6:52 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Year end function - camping weekend 6-8 Nov Khomeesdrift
Replies: 273
Views: 49146

Re: Year end function - camping weekend

1) Tertius, Christine, Nika(8yr) + Madison(4yr) 2) Wynand & Lisl 3) Omo (louis) 4) Bretton, Kim, Joel(11yr) + Jessica(7yr) 5) George +1 6) Pieter +1 7) mossie + mossie vroutjie 8)Kobus + Zelna 9)Dirk+Diana+cor (7)+louise (3) 10)Kevin + Sherry + Alex(8) 11)Fire and ice + wife 12)Stubs + 1 Die ke...
by Stubs
Wed Aug 05, 2015 2:47 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Onrus River / Hermanus - estate attorney
Replies: 14
Views: 2349

Re: Onrus River / Hermanus - estate attorney

Haha new truck awesome gonna go sand riding Friday after work...fishing other side of pearly beach....for weekend
by Stubs
Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Onrus River / Hermanus - estate attorney
Replies: 14
Views: 2349

Re: Onrus River / Hermanus - estate attorney

My attorney here in Hermanus is Coenie bierman at Forster and stern......very nice chap....
by Stubs
Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:14 am
Forum: Trail Reports
Topic: Any good scenic 4x4 routes near McGreggor ?
Replies: 2
Views: 4097

Re: Any good scenic 4x4 routes near McGreggor ?

Check out the leaker 4x4 trail @ Groot toren
by Stubs
Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: SFA internal DCab rollcage
Replies: 0
Views: 713

SFA internal DCab rollcage

Has anyone done this or know of someone who has and maybe the specs ????
by Stubs
Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Off to her final resting place !
Replies: 58
Views: 6245

Re: Off to her final resting place !

Damn Stu.........just read the news now. Holey moley dude..............BUMMER!!!!! Your back pain will soon be sorted with a few Labels mate! I have a white '01 SRX IFS parked in my back yard if you want to go that route...................picture the scene..........IFS with your SFA front axle, Lex...
by Stubs
Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:33 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Off to her final resting place !
Replies: 58
Views: 6245

Re: Off to her final resting place !

right guys I have posted a new thread under "spares" so go check it out, there is just to much damage to the body and the inside of the cab and it will never be the same, i did manage to save my roof console, rear tray behind seats, passenger seat is totally buggered, and dirvers is ok, th...
by Stubs
Wed Mar 26, 2014 7:41 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Off to her final resting place !
Replies: 58
Views: 6245

Re: Off to her final resting place !

Hey guys, tks for all the love and support, means a lot, well took piets advice and gonna strip, gotta a mate gonna start on it this morning, I can't watch !! Gonna put the proceeds to a new SFA so keep me posted of anything u see or know about !! Gonna build it up again just me old faithful so watc...
by Stubs
Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Off to her final resting place !
Replies: 58
Views: 6245

Re: Off to her final resting place !

Tks one and all, yes a very sad time indeed for me ! Was my pride and joy as u all know, was not offroading but on tar coming back down the Hemel en aarde valley back to sandbaai, there's a nasty steep tight turn left, have driven it a thousand times if not more ! As I braked, geared down and turned...
by Stubs
Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:31 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Off to her final resting place !
Replies: 58
Views: 6245

Off to her final resting place !

Well me old faithful has finally run its last leg, time to let her be put out to pasture !! Will be sorely missed !! That was her injuries ! Still runs, no damage to motor, chassis downwards etc or hardly the load bay, my injuries, compression fractures to T3 and T11 spine, fractured scapula, fractu...
by Stubs
Mon Sep 02, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Trekoskraal skoonmaak
Replies: 4
Views: 1469

Re: Trekoskraal skoonmaak

Hi neil, it was looking good when I was there a few weeks back......what dates you have in mind for a camp weekend there ?? I am in...
by Stubs
Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:51 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Namib Desert Run 2014 - Easter 2014. Kuruman to Swakopmund !
Replies: 8
Views: 1733

Re: Namib Desert Run 2014 - Easter 2014. Kuruman to Swakopmu

I am actually gonna be a support vehicle for my two biker friends so they sponsoring the fuel....I have to get to Kuruman under my own steam LOL...
by Stubs
Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:38 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Namib Desert Run 2014 - Easter 2014. Kuruman to Swakopmund !
Replies: 8
Views: 1733

Namib Desert Run 2014 - Easter 2014. Kuruman to Swakopmund !

I am going to do this event albeit as a support vehicle for a couple of my biker buddies, anyone else in.....cost is R800 per person. Check the link for further information. All food and accommodation is for you own expense, but this thing has been going 33 odd years.....very well organi Easter Nami...
by Stubs
Fri Jul 05, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Camping.
Replies: 15
Views: 1773

Re: Camping.

watch his documentaries, probably not a handful of okes on this forum that can/would do what he does..... :boss:
by Stubs
Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: MotorMate DC-DC charger
Replies: 7
Views: 1555

Re: MotorMate DC-DC charger

check our one our wayne

http://www.4x4direct.co.za/shop/electri ... -p-566.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cheers
Stubs
by Stubs
Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:50 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: This is why we drive a Hilux
Replies: 9
Views: 1701

Re: This is why we drive a Hilux

I watched all of those when they first came out, just brilliant.....dont make it like them anymore, the days I get fed up with my truck I think about this and it puts a smile on my face everytime.....I might not have the state of the art truck but it goes where most wont tread or dare and I dont hav...
by Stubs
Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Babylon's Toren - WC outing Date TBC
Replies: 62
Views: 8009

Re: Babylon's Toren - WC outing Date TBC

I think with that r :lmao: emark I will cancel....... :cooldude:
by Stubs
Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:14 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Babylon's Toren - WC outing Date TBC
Replies: 62
Views: 8009

Re: Babylon's Toren - WC outing Date TBC

put me down Thysie...but not 13th Stormers/blou bulle @ newlands.....hehehe
by Stubs
Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: What do you enjoy watching on TV/DSTV?
Replies: 26
Views: 3830

Re: What do you enjoy watching on TV/DSTV?

dont have either ....LOL..... :lmao:
by Stubs
Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Headlight replacement bulbs
Replies: 4
Views: 1649

Re: Headlight replacement bulbs

Hi Danie,

I sell these, I have a 89 SFA with nightbreakers in and one of the H4 booster kits

http://www.4x4direct.co.za/shop/electri ... s-c-45_49/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cheers
Stubs
by Stubs
Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:35 am
Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
Topic: Auto lock?
Replies: 33
Views: 8346

Re: Auto lock?

all standard, even on the basic models, mine is a 1.41. chevy.....i had a badged opel one and also standard...
by Stubs
Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
Topic: Auto lock?
Replies: 33
Views: 8346

Re: Auto lock?

my 70K corsa bakkie has it !!!! :boss:
by Stubs
Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Replies: 236
Views: 28464

Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013

Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013 1 ) Gideonvanzyl + Family. 2 ) Thys en Elismari met Aga.. Can make it on 15 June 3 ) Stubsie and family -- Permit by JP - am out for the 15th... 4 ) Julian 4x4 Junkie 5 ) Kobus X-Dors 6 ) Kobus pjbuys 7 ) Francois (jy is af daai dag) 8 ) Tertius Can make it ...
by Stubs
Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:27 am
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: Pella to Alexanderbay Trip (21 June to 30 June 2013)
Replies: 21
Views: 3576

Re: Pella to Alexanderbay Trip (21 June to 30 June 2013)

cant wait for this.....I am riding shotgun with Shimano in his truck....gonna be a awesome trip, well organised Boetie....I like..... :yahoo:
by Stubs
Thu May 30, 2013 10:24 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Speed services or other courier?
Replies: 12
Views: 1796

Re: Speed services or other courier?

I use http://www.fastway.co.za/ Good service good price :thumbup: have to agree, we use fastway to send a snorkel from JHB to CT for cheap cheap....so to nelspruit will be a good price and there service is one of the best we have found at 4x4 Direct. We also use UTI and Time Freight. Speed services...
by Stubs
Thu May 30, 2013 8:12 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: LED Bars
Replies: 26
Views: 9196

Re: LED Bars

now thats cool Andy, you havent patented it yet....hehehe, but no seriously very simple but clever way to utilize the LED strips.....I like
by Stubs
Thu May 30, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Replies: 236
Views: 28464

Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 1 June 2013

Hi Thys,

you will have to remove me from the event, I am at the Kings of Chaos concert on the Friday evening and I am coming from Langebaan in my friends car so wont have my truck......also i have to see Erika off as she is leaving saturday for the otter trail in Stormsrivier...

cheers
Stubs
by Stubs
Tue May 28, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Shackles
Replies: 31
Views: 3340

Re: Shackles

I now have stock of rated bow shackles, check them at

http://www.4x4direct.co.za/shop/recovery-gear-c-6/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cheers
Stubs
by Stubs
Tue May 28, 2013 10:19 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Replies: 236
Views: 28464

Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 1 June 2013

cos its raining must we come in our underpants.....we drive hiluxes, we have hilux umbrellas, we have gazeebos and we have hot chocolate.....its only rain guys.....dig out the gortex manne !!!! kids love to run around in the rain.....rain gonna make it a different challenge...... :boss:
by Stubs
Mon May 27, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: "Toybota" crazy river crossing!
Replies: 28
Views: 3064

Re: "Toybota" crazy river crossing!

I mean for starters just look at the speed of the flow of the river....really would you.....but nice tyres I must concur !!! you would never swim that.....if you did you would be a couple of k's down stream if you were lucky !!! :shock:
by Stubs
Mon May 27, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: tintin
Replies: 10
Views: 2347

Re: tintin

on a gravel road....sorry just had to :lmao:
by Stubs
Mon May 27, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Replies: 236
Views: 28464

Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 1 June 2013

hi guys just a few days to go, still a few spots open at the Ou Skip campsite for Friday night ??? I need to confirm the amount of vehicles with them, also if you dont want to camp please feel free to pop around and braai a tjop and a have a dop..

cheers
Stubs
by Stubs
Mon May 27, 2013 9:01 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Replies: 236
Views: 28464

Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 1 June 2013

Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 1 June 2013 1 ) Gideonvanzyl + Family. 2 ) Thys en Elismari met Aga.. -- Permit by JP 3 ) Stubsie and family -- Permit by JP 4 ) Julian 4x4 Junkie 5 ) Kobus X-Dors 6 ) Kobus pjbuys 7 ) Francois (jy is af daai dag) 8 ) Tertius 9 ) Dirk 10) Eben & gesin 11) Boetie Truc...
by Stubs
Fri May 24, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Otter Trail 10th June....
Replies: 3
Views: 4936

Re: Otter Trail 10th June....

yeah am lank jealous.....would have loved to do it......oh well..... :problem:
by Stubs
Fri May 24, 2013 7:40 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Replies: 236
Views: 28464

Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 1 June 2013

just to follow up with Thys, please ensure you have made provisions to get or to arrange for someone to get your permits....only a week to go and time flies !!! also there are only five spots left for the 4x4Direct sponsored camping at Ou Skip, Melkbos for the friday so get you names in quick cheers...
by Stubs
Thu May 23, 2013 2:50 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Replies: 236
Views: 28464

Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 1 June 2013

I booked 2x camping sites at Ou Skip for those who come from far (like us). That entitles us to 12 happy campers, of which 3 are already taken. Who else would be interested to camp at Ou Skip on the Friday evening (31 May 2013)? Camping is free (4x4Direct Sponsored) I need to tell them how many veh...
by Stubs
Thu May 23, 2013 7:43 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Shackles
Replies: 31
Views: 3340

Re: Shackles

hahaha, thanks louis !!!!! I will have stock in a week or so........quality takes time !!! LOL
by Stubs
Wed May 22, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: DIY cargo slider info please
Replies: 4
Views: 2818

Re: DIY cargo slider info please

HI Jaco,

check out my slides and all the connect it fittings on my website

http://www.4x4direct.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

give me a bell if you need advice, my details are on there

cheers
Stuart
by Stubs
Wed May 22, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Shackles
Replies: 31
Views: 3340

Re: Shackles

for the price diff go for the bigger ones, check out the ones we have on the 4x4 direct website.....
by Stubs
Wed May 22, 2013 8:11 am
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Otter Trail 10th June....
Replies: 3
Views: 4936

Otter Trail 10th June....

So my Chick gets a opening on the Otter trail on the 10th to 15th June with a friend of hers....anybody done, any advice I can give, I will be packing all her gear and lending her most of my gear ... :shock: so the equipment side is not a problem, it doesnt seem a long distance in 5 days but then I ...
by Stubs
Wed May 22, 2013 8:07 am
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: Playtime
Replies: 53
Views: 10176

Re: Playtime

great pics Andy !!! some nice looking vans in the EC !!!! :thumbup:
by Stubs
Tue May 21, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Tyre rotation - To do or not to do
Replies: 45
Views: 3459

Re: Tyre rotation - To do or not to do

hope we still on the tyre subject :o:
by Stubs
Tue May 21, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Tyre rotation - To do or not to do
Replies: 45
Views: 3459

Re: Tyre rotation - To do or not to do

they also had this pic with the article on FB....
by Stubs
Mon May 20, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Bull bar replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 1033

Re: Bull bar replacement

Try Ciske at Gomad 4x4 in brackenfell, and then you can also speak with Dino at Burnco 4x4....both make very nice bumpers especially if you are looking for something bespoke........

hope you come right...
cheers Stubs
by Stubs
Fri May 17, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: Useful Articles
Topic: Replacing old globes with LED globes on my SFA
Replies: 15
Views: 8756

Re: Replacing old globes with LED globes on my SFA

Hey Nic, chin up mate, thanks for offer but I work at 4x4direct so wont need, keep the stuff man, you will have another SFA soon....!!!!
by Stubs
Fri May 17, 2013 9:08 am
Forum: Useful Articles
Topic: Replacing old globes with LED globes on my SFA
Replies: 15
Views: 8756

Re: Replacing old globes with LED globes on my SFA

no the quarter lights, I dont have park lights on my truck, check the pic...the small white light in between indicator and main light...
by Stubs
Fri May 17, 2013 8:13 am
Forum: Useful Articles
Topic: Replacing old globes with LED globes on my SFA
Replies: 15
Views: 8756

Replacing old globes with LED globes on my SFA

thought this might be of use to all us SFA drivers, I was twiddling my thumbs yesterday evening and thought let me get around to swapping out some of the globes that can be upgraded with LED globes. This specifically is the Reverse lights and the small side lights up front next to the indicators for...
by Stubs
Thu May 16, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Safety belt recoil issue
Replies: 14
Views: 2377

Re: Safety belt recoil issue

check here, should be cheaper than the stealers......

http://www.liftlash.co.za/seatbelt" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cheers
Stubs
by Stubs
Thu May 16, 2013 12:40 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Longest Shocks on the Market
Replies: 23
Views: 4666

Re: Longest Shocks on the Market

yeah was thinking along the lines of that, dont have a ramp but was gonna use my Hi-lift jack

@ hoppy, what condition are those TJM XGS shocks in matey ???
by Stubs
Thu May 16, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Longest Shocks on the Market
Replies: 23
Views: 4666

Re: Longest Shocks on the Market

haha, blonde moment :lmao: no I get it, what length did you extend it to ??? I am thinking something like 50mm or is that too much...
by Stubs
Thu May 16, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Safety belt recoil issue
Replies: 14
Views: 2377

Re: Safety belt recoil issue

I replaced my crappy brown ones (original) with a complete new black set from Midas, I think I paid about R250, good quality,,gives a nice secure ride, used all the original securing points and even the bolts worked as well, nice strong tensioners, you can also get a set from SecureTech, however as ...
by Stubs
Thu May 16, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Steering damper
Replies: 14
Views: 2501

Re: Steering damper

Hi Cassie, I have a TJM on mine, its had plenty of bangs and dings in it and still working fine, been on over 3 years..... :thumbup:
by Stubs
Thu May 16, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Longest Shocks on the Market
Replies: 23
Views: 4666

Re: Longest Shocks on the Market

@ Hoppy, any particular ranchos ....the RS9000xl ????

@ outlaw,not sure how I would put anything under my front shocks as the mount is welded solid onto the axle and then obviously the one bolt through holds the shock to this mount, or am I missing something ?? :surrender:
by Stubs
Thu May 16, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Replies: 236
Views: 28464

Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 1 June 2013

Hoppy wrote:You guys are so clever, you are doing a trip on the day i'm moving shop.

move on friday night hopster !!!! :celebrate:
by Stubs
Wed May 15, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: SFA Front Propshaft Repair - Western Cape - Where?
Replies: 5
Views: 1045

Re: SFA Front Propshaft Repair - Western Cape - Where?

Hoppy is your man at AEW auto in Brackenfell.......0721291160....knows them like the back of his hand...he will strip, and then have it all rebalanced for you etc and then put back.... :celebrate:
by Stubs
Tue May 14, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Longest Shocks on the Market
Replies: 23
Views: 4666

Re: Longest Shocks on the Market

thanks muddog, if only I could fit those !!! LOL...will check out the HDP and the Konis so long..tks
by Stubs
Tue May 14, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Replies: 236
Views: 28464

Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 1 June 2013

gonna be a great day, we got a awesome turnout so far !!! :yahoo: dont forget guys please bring your gazeebo if you have, the more shade we have the merrier for either sun or rain !!! Thys and I will be there as soon as the gates are open, we will set up the base camp with what we have, all help wil...
by Stubs
Tue May 14, 2013 8:52 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: "Bolt-on" recovry points
Replies: 45
Views: 4654

Re: "Bolt-on" recovry points

I personally would mount those rear recovery points vertically, allowing the shackle to move from side to side and keeping the rope central in the shackle, as they are now if you are not performing a direct straight tow/snatch then the rope will move inside the shackle,
by Stubs
Mon May 13, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Mikem suspension
Replies: 24
Views: 2558

Re: Mikem suspension

jip the slight W shape was on there from the get/go....
by Stubs
Mon May 13, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Longest Shocks on the Market
Replies: 23
Views: 4666

Re: Longest Shocks on the Market

thats a nice looking shock, how you find them, I also agree dont want to interfere with the wheels natural articulation process but inserting brackets to lower the shock etc....irrespective of budget what else is out there....???

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