Hilux 4x4 Forum

Christian Kuun

Firstly, remember how we all thought the first "Vigos" looked terrible- "Eew, thos skinny little wheels under such a big bakkie" and "Daai vieslike klein agter ruit" or "Those back lights and the bare tailgate just look ugly and American". We will get used to ...

Christian Kuun

What does it sound like with cats removed. The definition of "Beauty of sound" will differ from person to person- Some of us like a loud, throaty growl from a free-flow, others like absolute silence and then there are lots in between. Lets do this: Lets say that a stock standard vehicles s...

Christian Kuun

Are we getting it in a 5.7 V8?

Dit sou nou KWAAI lekker gewees het ne!!!!!

Christian Kuun

Edited as to not be a box: Look I am generally a nice oke, so I will give you a little hand here- all you need to do is "COPY and PASTE" below text and add you contact details :thumbup: : Hi Guys, my name is Derrick and I am the man you have all been waiting for! THE Lexus Expert! My/Our c...

Christian Kuun

Does anyone know where I can get a new Fortuner Gear Knob other than from the agents? I am guessing it is the same as the Hiluxes know with the only difference being that the Hilux is plastic vs the Fortuners leather. The leather gearknob really was one of Toyotas bigger brain farts- It didn't last ...

Christian Kuun

The Hilux can do it easily but the Cops don't like it though, lol. I towed a Daimler Double Six from Pretoria to Cape Town (that was well overt 2.5tons) and although not fast, it was comfortable enough. You will easily be able to go faster but for safety, stick around the 80km/h mark (certainly no f...

Christian Kuun

Remember how we all thought the Vigo was hideous in the beginning and the okes were swearing by their IFS....well, its the same here. Give it some time and let everyone get used to the looks and next thing we will all be loving it.

Christian Kuun

Ook maar goed ek het my 4.0 V6! En al hoe ek ontslae raak van my 4.0 V6 Fortuner is as daar n 5.7 V8 Fortuner uitkom!

Christian Kuun

If 1km/l (max) difference is worth it to, go manual. Me, personally, I would forfeit the 1km/l and go auto. No mistake, I like my manual V6 and am not going to throw a lot of money away to get the auto but I I could do it over again, I would go auto from the start.

Christian Kuun

I have the Manual Tuna, stock standard, so might differ a bit from Hilux with what fuel is concerned. I get about 7km/l and the wife gets a bit more.

Me, personally, I would forfeit 0.5 to 1km/l and get the Auto..... It is just much more of a pleasure to drive than the manual.

Christian Kuun

Oh yes, and there is only 1 vehicle nicer than a D4D Fortuner 4x4 and that is a V^ Fortuner 4x4

Christian Kuun

Jaaa, I heard that too but I have never had a hassle- keep in mind that it is a mid-wheelbase with a light'ish rear and can do 180km/h. Anyway, I would go for the 2008 model because mileage 50 000 is lower and it is 4x4. The 4x4 is all-wheeldrive and will ALWAYS handle better than 4x2

Christian Kuun

Jissou, verskoon maar die inder onvloed....dit was immers al 12:30, nê!

Christian Kuun

I suppose that what you get for taking your customers for the wee-wee. Not debating on which one will last longer but rather what the market wants and what sales are doing. I know 'ol Klipdrift van der Merwe, from Kliprand, will never drive anything other than a Hilux because nothing else will last ...

Christian Kuun

Universals is al gedoen- nie dat dit die problem kan wees nie want die vibrasie is wanneer die bus doodstil staan, in neutral, en jy hou die revs tussen 2000 en 3000. Nie terwyl jy ry nie.

Christian Kuun

2000km terug gediens..... :roll:

Christian Kuun

I recently noticed two things on my 2008 4.0 V6 Fortuner: The first being a vibration that may have always been there and that I just never noticed. When I hold the revs at 2500-3000, in neutral, that there is a vibration throughout the vehicle and you can feel it on the door and roof too from the o...

Christian Kuun

Kaspaas, dit was maar n stadige dag in die kantoor. Ons stir dan maar....

Christian Kuun

I didn't mean it as an uik@k but rather as a guide because 90% of all the technical threads wonder of course in less than 3 posts. You know, like Julius says "Fôkas peoples, fôkas". I am not worked up maar as julle boggerol weet van die nuwe beter Hilux nie, gaan praat oor vuil skoene wann...

Christian Kuun

Read the TITLE. LongHorn is discussing the Hilux between 2005 and 2014. Tossing in your opinions on the SFA has absolutely no relevance and we might as well start discussing Cruisers, Isuzus, Fords, heck even Unimogs etc because the SFA is also a complete different vehicle. Why is it that you always...

Christian Kuun

The Transmissions Section on 4xForum is quite a nice "get to know" bit about how what works. It is worth the read if you 100% familiar. Also, if you toggle over the HOME section, you will see a drop with links to Vehicle Guide, Operations etc.

Christian Kuun

My son kicked the transfer lever into 4H and the wife didn't know what the light on the dash was so she just merrily drove it like that for the day. Generally the wheels will slip off the wind-up between front and rear axles and I don't think a short oepsie should have you stressing but make sure it...

Christian Kuun

The "2KD-FTV Hi" is the same original 2.5 engine as the Hilux came out with in 2005. It was available in SRX form only. Later came out in DC Raider spec but still with 75kW motor. 2011 or thereabouts the DC Raider and Fortuner came out with the upgraded "2KD-FTV (VNT)" motor with...

Christian Kuun

Ja, dis waar, jou vrou gaan baie in haar nappies wees. Ons het nou vir my vrou n Auto Ford Ranger gekoop en daar is geen manier dat sy OOIT weer n handrat sal besit nie. Happy Wife=Happy Life!

Christian Kuun

Ek ry die handrat maar wens ek het eerder n Outomatêtiek gehad. Ek sal met liefde daardie ou half kilometer op n liter verruil. Ek sou reken (syfers nie by my nie) ek kry in die dorp rondom 7.5-8km/l (my vrou 8-8.5km/l) en ooppad kry ek ongeveer 8.5-9km/l. Met die groot enjins gaan dit BAIE oor hoe ...

Christian Kuun

Indeed you can drive in front whheel drive but only with rear prop removed. with rear prop removed, there can be no drivetrain wind up as would. normally happen with the different paths of the front and rear wheels. Just beware, NOT ALL vehicles can do this. Many have low mounted shafts that seal in...

Christian Kuun

V6 and KZ cant be far apart in fuel consumption but bbbbblllliiikkkkemmer the grin the V6 gives! I still enjoy driving mine as much as the first day I drove it! Also there are no timing belts, no injectors, no head issues etc. Seriously consider it :wink2:

Christian Kuun

Shifting to 4H and 4L ONLY will lock the front propshaft and cause it to turn but it will do nada for 4x4 if the hubs are not locked. You could drive around permanently like that and nothing will break. Same goes for ONLY locking hubs and not engaging the centre diff/gearbox/transfer box/4H/4L- your...

Christian Kuun

No matter what, once you go Auto, you never go back. I have a manual Fortuner and my wife an Auto Ranger.....I wish mine was Auto too!!!

Christian Kuun

New, maybe worth it if the purchase price is close. Second hand....nooit! Because of the perception that diesels are lighter on juice, their prices tend to be forced upwards in the used department. You will have done 200 000km by the time you have nullified the purchase cost difference. Secondly, an...

Christian Kuun

Ek het nog 5 resultate terug gekry van die 50 ppm pompe in en om Pretoria - net 2 was 50 ppm, die ander was 500 ppm diesel in die 50 ppm pompe..... Ek wens ek kon die name van die garages publiseer - julle sal verbaas wees! Moet eerder nie publiseer nie. Maar mag ek vra waar jy die laaste keer jou ...

Christian Kuun

So ietsie

Verskoon net die Bees m@er in die foto....

Christian Kuun

I need some help please. What would a fair price be for an IEF (or I see they are Outback Extreme these days) Bolt On Spare Wheel Carrier be? I am having the full-on Burnco Bumper/Swingarm fitted to my Fortuner and there is a gentleman interested in the one I am taking off. I don't want to rob him b...

Christian Kuun

The door catch is at the back so I am assuming it will be standard door

Christian Kuun

Heaven Forbid ANOTHER facelift. Bring out a new model already! I am a huge Toy fan but cant help feeling they are being left behind, even if it is in the SUV market. I wish they had tossed in grey or black on the earlier models because my Fortuners tan colour is allergic to dirt, mud, kids and about...

Christian Kuun

KZ was pre-50ppm racket. There are plenty 500ppm KZ's with lots of miles on that have had no issues. And if they had issues, it was from everything except the 50ppm/500ppm influence. I would not bother too much about what I toss in if I were you.

Christian Kuun

My persoonlike opinie, en ondervinding, is die gladder bande teoreties beter maar ek het BAIE beter resultate gekry met muds. Die muds het soos paddles gewerk en die oorspronklike "highway terrains" (ala General Grabbers ent) bou sand op tussen die groewe. BF AT's hou nie van sand nie en d...

Christian Kuun

With a 40 litre tank you can leave your spare below the car. It does look a bit like a worshond with its nuts dragging close to the ground, but it is actually fine. If you are planning on doing serious offroad, I would move it to the swingarm. Alternatively, you could probably have a custom built 10...

Christian Kuun

Suidwes, yes and no. It is permanent 4wd but when we talk about engaging 4x4, we mean that the CDL is locked. Without the CDL engaged you will get slip when the vehicle is under strain. When locked, the light does come on to indicate that the CDL is locked and we consider it proper 4x4.

Christian Kuun

My mate has whipped his whole Dastek setup out of his FJ Cruiser (here in Dubai) and given it to me to use on my Fortuner V6. Will it work? It is essentially the same engine but I dont know about configurations and the like.

Christian Kuun

Ja Thys, bakkie is ongelukkig verkoop, maar dis bietjie soos daai eks meisie wat ek gehad het- ek het geweet ek moen aanbeweeg maar blikemmer, sy bly darem baie sexy en ek kwyl en verlang nog elke keer wanneer ek n foto sien. Kan n man dan nie..... En nee, dit was nie my vrou se bakkie nie. Ek was d...

Christian Kuun

foto aan die bokant van die webpage vanoggend....... Dis n sexy Hilux daai maar het julle al die sexy eienaar gesien!!!!!

Christian Kuun

Gelukkig.....of is dit ongelukkig nou weer??? is daar nooit baie geld in my rekeninge nie. As die m@ere steel gaan hulle nooit meer as R500 of R1000 kan aas nie :roll:

Christian Kuun

Shucks.... where to start??? Pick one..... https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YvIeYnqaNds/TlYZ5t61gLI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/hnqLwOdPc2Q/s800/AD1%252520Cropped%2525202.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-W8JUTXxs__8/TWeHfYcxxqI/AAAAAAAAB1E/8XMwRal-b5s/s640/DSC00705.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ggo...

Christian Kuun

The 2.7 is a very cool motor and is not to be sniffed at....it is super reliable, NOT underpowered and you can beat it with a stick and it wont break. It is a tad heavy on juice though. I loved every minute of owning it. WRT the 4.0 V6, go and drive it. Enough said. I wouldnt care if it gave me 4km/...

Christian Kuun

If you are wanting "live traffic", bluetooth, big screen etc, I would go with the 2460. If you are looking for a dustproof, waterproof, backtrack, Due South is selling the now obsolete (or soon to be) Nuvi 500 for R2300 with 2011 SA Streetmaps. I went this route because I use it on muy bik...

Christian Kuun

I was also going to the only mod that would make the CV's last would be a SAS. Then a locker would be lekker!

Christian Kuun

I remember watching a clip on youtube where they showed a collection of rollovers at Moegatle...cant seem to find it now though.

Christian Kuun

:shock: Holy smokes, 5km/l is a bit heavy (unless you are enjoying all that power between every set of traffic lights). I am getting anything from 7-8km/l (normal driving) depending on the big-toe and tow a 3m trailer at 6-6.5km/l. As said before, the "range" on the computer will be waaaaa...

Christian Kuun

Real men use their knives to shave....thats when it is sharp enough!

Christian Kuun

You should come and take a look what Bees "The Limiter" Engelbrecht can do to a 3RZ 2x4 bakkie in the dunes.....and no fancy upgrades either. Actually quite entertaining!!!

Christian Kuun

The 4.0 V6 and Auto box are a match made in heaven!!! It pulls like a bloody steamtrain. Yes, it is a tad thirsty (no more than my 2.7 Hilux though), but the grin-factor it offers is priceless.

Proven engine that has been around for a while.

Christian Kuun

Certainly helps, thanks. I believe the VSC is only on the new vehicles and not before 2009.

thanx for the advice...wont be making the same mistake with swambo.... as i am also in the maket for a tuna

And dont let her drive the Auto then.....she wont get out until you have paid.

Christian Kuun

I was told today that the D4D Fortuner 4x4 has selectable ASC, but that all V6 4x4 Fortuners have automatic ASC that cant be switched off. Is this true, and if so, what the hell do you do on the dunes??? I am actually specifically interested in the 2007/2008 models. I was keen on a D4D but made the ...

Christian Kuun

:roll: hhhmmm, and the workshop manager at Honeydew says they have never changed anything on the injectors, or if they have, he has no knowledge of it???? Makes you think.... Anyway, I was thinking- if you buy any of the 2 and they have the same mileage on, say 70 000km. You work on 3km/l difference...

Christian Kuun

Tjol= a moderator that did not like my epiphet. You know, tjol like in gagga, terrible, poefies.

Thanks anyway. I was under the impression that they got new tips in 2009 or something like that, when they got the cruise control, steering wheel placed radio buttons etc etc etc

Christian Kuun

I am just curious about a few things, but cant find much mention on the forum- perhaps I suck at using the search function.... The D4D Hiluxes, when exactly did they get the "upgraded" ceramic coated injectors? Did these "new" injectors really fix the whole injector issue? Is the...

Christian Kuun

Time has passed and I am sure some of you have done some travelling and clocked up some mileage? Is daar enige van julle met redelike kilos op die D4D? En watse maintanence?

Christian Kuun

Thanks for that. I have opted to bum a trailer from here. It is going to be a k@rk drive as I will leave CT at 21:00 on Tues night (20/09) to be in Phallies the next arvie, and will then leave Phallies again on Saturday to be back in CT the next Arvie.

Who feels like a Road Trip?????

Christian Kuun

Ek sou raai. Ek het lank terug met n scoot om n motorcross baan gejaag en bg teorie beproef en die eind resultaat is: Wanneer die wiel teen n spoerse moed draai en dit tref die stilstaande/relatief stadig-bewegende grond, dan gaan die ketting hard vas blixem tussen die voorste sprocket en die casing...

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