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- 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...
- 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
- 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....
- 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
- 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 ????
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.....
- 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
http://www.4x4direct.co.za/shop/electri ... -p-566.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
cheers
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...
- 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 emark I will cancel.......
- 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
- 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.....
- 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
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
- 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...
- 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 !!!!
- 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 ...
- 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.....
- 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...
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
http://www.4x4direct.co.za/shop/recovery-gear-c-6/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
cheers
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......
- 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 !!!
- 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
- 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
cheers
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...
- 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:
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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
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
- 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.....
- 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 ...
- 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 !!!!
- 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
- 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....
- 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
hope you come right...
cheers 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....!!!!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
http://www.liftlash.co.za/seatbelt" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
cheers
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 ???
@ hoppy, what condition are those TJM XGS shocks in matey ???
- 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 no I get it, what length did you extend it to ??? I am thinking something like 50mm or is that too much...
- 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 ...
- 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.....
- 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 ??
@ 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 ??
- 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 !!!!
- 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....
- 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
- 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...
- 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,
- 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....
- 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....???