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Harm JR.

Good day all

I've got 7 x Kumho Road Venture MT's in 33x12.5R15 that I'm looking to trade for 35's or 37's in an R15.

Two are quite used, and 4 are almost new. One is brand new and hasn't been fitted. Will post up some pics shortly

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Harm JR.

Calling all SFA owners in the durban and KZN area! Few of us are trying to build a local community. Yes we've just started and only have a few members but the only way to grow a community is to reach out and spread the word. It's just a whatsapp group for now but hopefully with time, it can become a...

Harm JR.

G'day, I have a 1uz hilux surf running spitronics. I'm hoping that given spitronics is from SA that I might be able to get some expert advice. Bit of back ground information: I did the conversion maybe 5 years ago. Originally I ran the stock 1uz ecu, then after issues with that i turned to spitroni...

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Looks good! How did you attach it to the roof?

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niclemaitre wrote:You should be able to get new seal rubber in the same profile from ProAuto Rubber.

Thanks. Will give them a visit

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Is the water pooling in the footwells? Yeah. And the seat got wet and there was droplets on the window and along the door. This is the first time I've had it happen and coincidentally it's after I fitted my roof rack. I think the brackets are causing water to flow over the gutters and my worn door ...

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No, my cab leaked from under the vent panel below the windscreen and from the rust holes in the A pillars at the seam between the pillar and the roof on both sides. The welds there are always a weak point on the older Hiluxes I think it's just my worn out door seals because there isn't any major ru...

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Update on my diff nightmare. Had it rebuilt last year by Jaco Groenveld from Living SFA in jhb. The issue was a 10mm or so ish spacer fitted by some genius between the crown wheel and carrier. The oil was more steel chunks and shavings than oil and the noise was deafening. Thankfully the nightmare h...

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https://cad.onshape.com/documents/b7a324c42398b2680752b91f/w/4634e06120d3d050c40e68f7/e/67ba372bc962fe4985c9aa20 There's the CAD for mine The two bend radii are a bit arbitrary and came from a hand drawing I imported, 45 and 45 would work fine too They are also way overkill strengthwise but then ag...

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Hey Mate I've got a steel canopy that came with my bakkie when I bought it that I'm looking to get rid of. I'll be honest, ot isn't fantastic but it works and I thought it looked cool. I prefer having an open bin tho and it doesn't work with a roll bar. It's got a frame that fits into the bin and al...

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Ek wil een op my SFA bou , waar het jy die brackets gekry? Bump. Need to know the same. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk I have a set that I had made out of 5mm Stainless that I no longer need. I have 4 with rail clamps and 2 others that I never got around to finishing. Make me an offer?[/quote...

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here are pics of my home made roof rack: specs: 3mm steel 30x30 square tubing for outside frame, 20X50 tubing for platform, front runner mounts. i had the corners bent for a place close to zwartkops raceway, cant remember the name. the whole roof rack weighs quite a bit (about 35kg) but it is reall...

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Sjo, I have not been on here for a while myself. Seems as though you were busy Harm JR. From what you describe it seems like the axle and ratio in there is still the same, or very close to, the original ratio for most of the SFA's. When the original diffs are still good and not fiddled with they sh...

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I thought it was just me noticing how awfully quiet the forum has gotten. Good to see everyone awake again, even tho I am finding this thread a bit late. Being an apprenticing knifemaker with my father and our workshop being built into the house, we've got work as usual thankfully but we are hindere...

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I've been looking into leaf wrap or axle wrap. Could that be a contributing factor to a diff messing up the crown wheel and pinion?

Any advice is appreciated

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You need to first determine precisely what diff you have in the back, as your description is not clear enough. Read the first bit of the following link and then let us know - NB the Gearmax diff, if fitted with a diff-lock, will not have a bald black rear cover surrounded by bolts as pictured, it w...

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Marius , I followed the thread on your build. Must say , beautiful. [emoji106] Phillip, i couldn't agree more, the Lexus actually does better than some toyota motors on fuel. I bought mine with the conversion done as is. Was not looking for a V8 at all, but this one came up, was in my price range, ...

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You should check on the rules of the national traffic ordinances IRO lighting on motor vehicles that are to be operated on a public road ....what's legal and what's not. For instance, you may not exceed 6 forward facing lamps and these must be equally spaced off the each side of the centre line of ...

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Good day Folks Wasn't sure where to post this. Hope this is alright. I'm looking to add some additional lighting to the front and or sides of my SFA and I'm on a budget. Can I get some suggestions of what you guys use or what you would suggest and also, if possible, maybe someone has something they'...

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Marius , I followed the thread on your build. Must say , beautiful. [emoji106] Phillip, i couldn't agree more, the Lexus actually does better than some toyota motors on fuel. I bought mine with the conversion done as is. Was not looking for a V8 at all, but this one came up, was in my price range, ...

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LeCruLux-Phillip wrote:
Knuppel wrote:Phillip, R70k including the purchase of the vehicle.

Wow! Very very nice indeed. I thought it would have been around that excluding purchase of vehicle. Well done!!!

I guess it's clear i don't know anything about rebuilding vehicles [emoji17]

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Knuppel wrote:Phillip, R70k including the purchase of the vehicle.

Woaaah. That's not half as much as I'd expected. You sure you mean included? [emoji44][emoji23]

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I get you. That look pretty sweet [emoji108]

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LeCruLux-Phillip wrote:Body still needs toe go for paint job though

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I'd love to see how it turns out.
What colour are you thinking?

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LeCruLux-Phillip wrote:Before:
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After:
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That is beautiful

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What i forgot to ask was if the owners of lexus v8's could post some pictures
Let's see em guys!

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mcw wrote:Hi

2.4 petrol with EFI i manage to get 6.7 km/l taking it easy ,so a v8 sounds like a bargain

Martin

I agree

Harm JR.

Morning, The SFA's are mamba, if you can get one in good nick, grab it. Don't worry too much about the auto, they are generally a bit heavier on fuel, but tend to be less of an headache when it comes to handling the power of the motor etc. Go have a look on Google and YouTube and the like on the di...

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Howzit Abdullah, I have a 1UZ non VVti, 8km/l on the open road. 6.5km/l in town and about. I run spitronics management, full original 4x4 drivetrain- manual 5 speed gearbox.(G52) diff ratios 4.743:1 I am currently busy with some diff ratio fettling. Want to bring it down just a tad bit so as to bri...

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Howzit going guys
Quite hard to find a good thread on the Lexus V8 Conversions, and i know there are plenty, so I thought I'd start one.
Just curious on the consumption you guys are getting and some comments on their power etc from the owners.
Thanks guys
Look forward to hearing from you all

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if done properly it is just like any other vehicle with a stock motor!! if the conversion gets butchered then you will have problems!! and have read here of many members that are very happy, and have seen in front of me butchered conversions!! self have not done my conversion yet!! :evil: :evil: ho...

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howsit guys i got a few stupid question that i dont know the answers to. maybe you'll could help. 1:Do you change the speedometer in the hilux when u convert to a lexus v8 because wouldnt the v8 give you more speed???? 2: what model (year) engines are you'll using?? 3: i would like to know what cons...

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Update PLEASE!!!!

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Harm'z

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Johannes van die See wrote:

hey man
what tires have you got on that beautiful hilux.

Harm JR.

does anybody know why i cant post a new topic???

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Mud Dog wrote:22RE .... 2.4 petrol fuel injection.

does it do alotta good for crawling????

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rock solid wrote:inside the shop

from the loft

what engine is in this one???

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