Throwing my hat into the ring as well
Re-size pics if need.
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- Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:57 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Best looking Hilux on the forum?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6925
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:30 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4019
Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
BenHur wrote:If I drive it for one month like I drive my petrol engines it will be totality shot.putsy wrote:
I disagree, Diesels in Hilux's (mainly the 2.8D) are bullet proof.
I would like to test this thory next time you are in Australia drop by....
- Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:27 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4019
Re: To snorkel , or not to snorkel, that is the question
Snorkle it, It is the best thing you can do for a motor it picks up the air alot higher then all the dusty muck lower near the road.... I disagree, Diesels in Hilux's (mainly the 2.8D) are bullet proof. What else can you drive under water, through the snow, along the beach and not have one little is...
- Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:26 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Limited slip diff in front axle?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7291
Re: Limited slip diff in front axle?
Keep the locker in the front.... I would never go back to a open center front diff. They do take abt to get useto but well worth it.
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:28 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Best looking Hilux on the forum?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6925
Re: Best looking Hilux on the forum?
I google earthed it..... Not much to see just a whole lot of brown land
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:22 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Putsy's Lux
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9177
Re: Putsy's Lux
Some pics.... http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/putsy87/Samll1.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/putsy87/Small2.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/putsy87/small3.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/putsy87/small4.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/putsy87/sm...
- Wed Nov 05, 2008 2:49 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Best looking Hilux on the forum?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6925
Re: Best looking Hilux on the forum?
How about a catagory for the ones not located in SA? ie. Australia (cough mine cough) and so on....
- Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:58 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Marine Switch (3 way switch) - for 2nd or 3rd Battery Op
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2510
Re: Marine Switch (3 way switch) - for 2nd or 3rd Battery Op
Ok here t is I id my best... http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au and do a site search for Milo.
- Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:53 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Marine Switch (3 way switch) - for 2nd or 3rd Battery Op
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2510
Re: Marine Switch (3 way switch) - for 2nd or 3rd Battery Op
the 4x4monthly Landcruiser here in Aus uses that system... It is called Milo do a google search it is a work of art....
- Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:43 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Time for a new engine?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4754
Re: Time for a new engine?
woswers I never knew all of these jap/chine products existed even vehicals.... That is what you get when you work in a shelted euro car dealership.....
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 1:31 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: '02 Hilux KZ-TE aircon screeching
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1870
Re: '02 Hilux KZ-TE aircon screeching
or a can of belt grip on it stops noise from a dry bellt...
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 1:27 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Time for a new engine?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4754
Re: Time for a new engine?
Ah ok nice, Iv just never heard of them before. Most of the motors here we just rebuild or scrap .
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 1:07 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Time for a new engine?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4754
Re: Time for a new engine?
Hi,
I am just woundering what is ment by the term Chines Motor or import motro. I have been reading a few posts here and cant just put my finger on it.... Is it because the hilux is classed as a import to SA?
I am just woundering what is ment by the term Chines Motor or import motro. I have been reading a few posts here and cant just put my finger on it.... Is it because the hilux is classed as a import to SA?
- Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:38 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Roll Cage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1831
Roll Cage
Has anyone made/got a roll cage in there Hilux? Im looking at building one for mine and was after some designs.... Pic would be great
Thanks
Tom
Thanks
Tom
- Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:23 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Recovery points on 2000 Hilux DC?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 11123
Re: Recovery points on 2000 Hilux DC?
I use a pin type one (square box section with the locator pin in it aka Hayman Ryce style) for all recoveries and to anchor the ute during winching. I have however used high tensile nuts and bolts (12.5 tensile if I rember correctely) and have renforced the bar and never had a failuar, bend or flex ...
- Sat Oct 25, 2008 12:25 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Rear diff repair or replace?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5390
Re: Rear diff repair or replace?
should pull the diff out yourself, the rear diffs basicaly fall out once you have pulled the axles out so once it is out you can check it out to see what is worn/stuffed. It is a cheep way to check it as all it costs is your time in doing it. Any help with info, specs or anything just ask...
Tom
Tom
- Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: AUs Hilux TRD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1858
Re: AUs Hilux TRD
I went to a Hilux club things abot 2 months ago and we got to drive them around Queensland Raceway ad lets just say these things are a bullet easily got to 180km/h down the straight and handled like it was on rails....
- Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Rollover angle of Hilux's
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4344
Re: Rollover angle of Hilux's
Iv been looking around and found a good page http://www.jeepaholics.com/tech/cog/ .... even though its for jepps the calculations are still the same... Just have to measure a SFA
- Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:59 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Putsy's Lux
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9177
Re: Putsy's Lux
Well iv been doing abit of playing around and so I decided to make a power distribution for the tray of my Hilux so all my roll bar camp lights and accessories sockets are easily accessible and run off my 2nd battery that is in the tray. I made it from scratch with bits and pieces bought from Jaycar...
- Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:55 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: John's Hilux 1998 2.8d double cab
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2438
Re: John's Hilux 1998 2.8d double cab
Nice 2.8 mate, I belive the 2.8D has no issues with running a turbo system.... They run most of the same gear as the 2.4D wich came from factory with a turbo system. However a EGT gauge is a must
- Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:12 pm
- Forum: Useful Articles
- Topic: Side Shaft oil seal - rear right
- Replies: 20
- Views: 18809
Re: Side Shaft oil seal - rear right
Nitro..... I have heard of a few caes where. - The collar that holds the rear wheel bearing on becomes worn and causes a leak... - When putting the axle back try to hold it up when tighting the 4 bolts some times they hang abit low and dont seal correctely (may only be 0.5mm but can healp) To do the...
- Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:45 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Scotty's SFA
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7692
Re: Scotty's SFA
Hay mate,
Iv been looking around and can only find partial lists but will keep digging.
Iv been looking around and can only find partial lists but will keep digging.
- Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:32 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Scotty's SFA
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7692
Re: Scotty's SFA
Arnt they just stick on things? You could deturm the year buy looking at the build plate or decoding the VIN number...
- Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:47 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Putsy's Lux
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9177
Re: Putsy's Lux
Rito, a bit of a mud map and small explanation of how I wired up the in cab winch control. I used smaller gauge wiring to run into the cab (20amp wire I think). It runs onto a 12v 20 amp momentary rocker switch. It runs a common earth and 2 power wires (one for in and one for out). They are connecte...
- Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:19 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Putsy's Lux
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9177
Re: Putsy's Lux
I am going to do a write up today cus I riped the ligaments in my knee bike riding on the weekend so may as well.... haha
- Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:40 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Putsy's Lux
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9177
Re: My Lux
Well its been awhile.... But iv been busy...
Iv added the following things to the hilux
-New washer jets so I can see where im going 8)
-In cab winch controls
-Moved allrelays/fuses from engine bay to under the dash
And just a general tidy up of everything. Will post pics when I get a chance
Iv added the following things to the hilux
-New washer jets so I can see where im going 8)
-In cab winch controls
-Moved allrelays/fuses from engine bay to under the dash
And just a general tidy up of everything. Will post pics when I get a chance
- Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:05 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Whinch - what size ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1493
Re: Whinch - what size ?
yes it would be enough. That is single line pull snatch block it a few times and you have 24000lb of pulling power if need be.
- Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:58 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Winch - Good or bad idea
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2272
Re: Winch - Good or bad idea
My 2 cents.... A quality electric winch is a very good investment. It gives you more freedom by not waiting for mates to go out wheeling with you. It allows you to get up steep hills rocky and muddy terrain that you could only dream of doing even with lockers, suspention and tyers. I run a modiffied...
- Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:12 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Limited Slip diff oil in conventional diff
- Replies: 3
- Views: 845
Re: Limited Slip diff oil in conventional diff
Yes you can use LSD oil in non-LSD diffs just not the other way around. They should both be hypoid oils and so on but its sunday morning and im to hungover to go into it....
- Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:39 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Removing the steering damper
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3780
Re: Removing the steering damper
to get it out effectively without damaging and nut/thread you need a balljoint seperating tool. It is alot lik a falk and a solid bar that is scewed up and "pops" the bolt out. You can get then for about $10AUS from nearly all auto parts stores and come in very handy for other things.
Tom
Tom
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:04 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2676
Re: Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
Spoke to the tyere shop today the 35x15 R15lt are $580AUS each fitted and balanced, hope this gives you a rough idea.
Tom
Tom
- Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2676
Re: Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
They are avaible off the shelf in Brisbane Australia where I live, I paid $400 a tyere fitted and balanced (Trade price) I will talk to the tyere shop tommrow and find out for you.
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:26 pm
- Forum: Useful Articles
- Topic: Putsy's General Tips
- Replies: 0
- Views: 903
Putsy's General Tips
Extreme Knocking noise form Engine Bay- Possible harmonic Balancer failure of loose crank bolt. Play In steering column- Preload setting in steering box (to loose) Whining noise in passengers seat- Wife Alternator not charging- Bushes/Regulator in alternator or loose belt. Overheating - Blocked radi...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:41 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2676
Re: Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
Hay mate, They are TSL's in the 33x12.5 R15. They peform better then I could ever expect, I have been as low as 8psi on a 15x10 rim and there is pently of side wall felx then at 31psi on road they are fine. They are a Bias Ply make so they have planty of flexy action highly recomend.
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2676
Re: Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
New pics 20th July 2008 http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/putsy87/P7200024.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/putsy87/P7200025.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/putsy87/P7200032.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/putsy87/P7200040.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albu...
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:12 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2676
Re: Went out wheeling today
And where is your Father, that truck surely does not belong to you? I would love to own a truck that size that has so big large tyres fitted to it, they must have cost mega bucks? Does this truck have any lockers fitted to it? Nah mate the truck is all mine built it up from a standard one, im 21 an...
- Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:21 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2676
Went out wheeling today (New pics 20th July 2008)
Did some flexing today..... 8)
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Articulation!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1966
Re: Articulation!
woswers, some big coil overs in that thing and I dare say a 4 link rear?
- Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:18 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Suspension suspension suspension!!!
- Replies: 71
- Views: 8122
Re: Suspesion suspension suspension!!!
I agree it all comes down to personal choice/ application for what you use your bakkie for
- Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:51 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Suspension suspension suspension!!!
- Replies: 71
- Views: 8122
Re: Suspesion suspension suspension!!!
Over here OME shocks arnt realy regarded as the best alot of other brands ie. Tuff Dog and EFS has been beating them in comparson tests not only for performance but value for money as well. I am upgrading my shoucks in my backie to the new Fox shock so will let you know how they go. Just my 2 cents ...
- Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:04 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Front caliper rebuild
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4505
Re: Front caliper rebuild
Hygroscopy is the ability of a substance to attract water molecules from the surrounding environment through either absorption or adsorption. The similar-sounding but unrelated word hydroscopic is sometimes used in error for hygroscopic. A hydroscope is an optical device used for making observation...
- Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:47 pm
- Forum: Recovery Equipment
- Topic: Spares Box
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10602
Re: Spares Box
I have a big green army box just for a weekend out I will take mose of your obvious items plus 2 CV's a full socket set (3/8 and 1/2 drive) Highlift jack and a big Canvis.
But I drive a Hilux I dont normal need spares
Tom
But I drive a Hilux I dont normal need spares
Tom
- Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:35 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Front caliper rebuild
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4505
Re: Front caliper rebuild
Im about to do the same on mine as well must be that time of year. However I will be doing seals and pistons as well as getting the inner of the calapers sleaved cus they are pitted (dam mud :twisted: ) But will take some pics when I do it for some help. But they are the same as doing anyother pisto...
- Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:55 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Compressor using engine power
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5039
Re: Compressor using engine power
http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/faq.htm
http://www.mcs.net.au/~grungle/endlessair.html
Even though its on a pootrol it still gives you a good idea of whats the go with them.
Hope it helps
Tom
http://www.mcs.net.au/~grungle/endlessair.html
Even though its on a pootrol it still gives you a good idea of whats the go with them.
Hope it helps
Tom
- Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:39 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: dieseldog's 4Runner
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3880
Re: My 4Runner
Welcome mate hope you enjoy it, Just woundering what shocks you got in the front?
Tom
EDIT: just read they are fox
Tom
EDIT: just read they are fox
- Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:19 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Klunk! Klunk!! Klunk!!!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3081
Re: Klunk! Klunk!! Klunk!!!
I would be on the CV band wagon with this one could be a slight crack in the inner race or complet failuar like I had. Very easy to check just pull your axle out and pop the end joint off to investasgate. Complet failuar made a very bad noise :lol: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w310/putsy87/P42...
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:55 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: SFA with Diff Lock
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4150
Re: SFA with Diff Lock
I got lockers front and rear in my backie, was the best money I ever spent and didnt know why I dint do it earlier. The only issue I found was that I brake a few front CV's every now and then with the super swampers on. They make the backie a million times more capable. But you will have to respect ...
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:42 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dripping from brake drum?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3596
Re: Dripping from brake drum?
I would say outer axle seal, would get onto it before it washes the greese out of the sealed rear wheel bearings. I just did mine. Also the brake shoes realy hate diff oil and should be replaced if found to be soaked with the oil.
Tom
Tom
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:42 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Noise
- Replies: 1
- Views: 698
Noise
Went for a wheel on the weekend and noticed that the old 2.8 was making more then its fair share of noise... It keept getting worse so headed home and looked at it abit further. Ther noise sounded like a con rod bearing had given up. But when I was loking at it further I noticed the harmonic balance...
- Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:40 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Putsy's Lux
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9177
Re: My Lux
Just a quick video of when me and my mate went out wheeling a few weekends ago. The 4 runner has a quad Cam v8 motor in it. http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseacti ... d=35517618
Tom
Tom
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: New to Hilux-ing...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4136
Re: New to Hilux-ing...
well ill put my 2 cents in... White one: Hoses look fairly fresh (Hoses and clamps) Engine bay has been heavely washed down Could be a good base to build up from Green One: Will require a swival Hub repair kit, Rust repair (possibly more then just tail gate) Abit more expensive Would look into the w...
- Fri May 30, 2008 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Good work
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2375
Re: Good work
Exactly what Irish man said, yer I was alseep here but the new Saffa at work was suprised when I called my ute a bukkie (think that is how you spell it) today.
Not scary cus I fit right in
Tom
Not scary cus I fit right in
Tom
- Thu May 29, 2008 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Good work
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2375
Good work
Hay all,
Iv only been looking around this forum for about a week or so, I am so at home here everyone is good and there are now wankers about.
Keep it up
I also like learning about trips and what happes on the other side of the world
Tom
Iv only been looking around this forum for about a week or so, I am so at home here everyone is good and there are now wankers about.
Keep it up
I also like learning about trips and what happes on the other side of the world
Tom
- Thu May 29, 2008 5:05 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Suspension suspension suspension!!!
- Replies: 71
- Views: 8122
Re: Suspesion suspension suspension!!!
I just bought there tube bar 8) it hurts to hand over that much cash but hell worth it, should have it in 2-3 weeksCasKru wrote:I browse that site almost daily
- Thu May 29, 2008 4:56 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Putsy's Lux
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9177
Re: My Lux
hey mate, yer it is locked front and rear, It did have a factory LSD in the rear but as well all know by now they are not the best so when it failed I seized the opetunity to put a locker in it :lol: Cus I had today off I stuffed around with the rear axle bearings and sucess :!: Its amazing what you...
- Wed May 28, 2008 1:56 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Putsy's Lux
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9177
Re: My Lux
hahahaa even i know waht a saffer is (I think...)
- Wed May 28, 2008 1:44 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Finally Got One.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4264
Re: Finally Got One.
Wicked rig mate, looks tops
- Wed May 28, 2008 1:39 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Putsy's Lux
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9177
Re: My Lux
Bakkie I like it im going to start using it now. Thanks
Tom
Tom
- Wed May 28, 2008 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Suspension suspension suspension!!!
- Replies: 71
- Views: 8122
Re: Suspesion suspension suspension!!!
http://72.34.32.141/~snakerac/product_i ... 41847423fd all you will need is the shocks and springs .
I buy alot of stuff from this store abit pricy but good quality stuff though
I buy alot of stuff from this store abit pricy but good quality stuff though
- Wed May 28, 2008 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Suspension suspension suspension!!!
- Replies: 71
- Views: 8122
Re: Suspesion suspension suspension!!!
A softer suspention would be more willing to flex the a load carrying set up but to the tention in the spring and valving in the shock ect.
If you are after felx I would go a soft spring with a adjustable shock (so it is not a pig to drive on road) **cough rancho 9000 with in cab adjust kit cough**
If you are after felx I would go a soft spring with a adjustable shock (so it is not a pig to drive on road) **cough rancho 9000 with in cab adjust kit cough**