Hilux 4x4 Forum

Martin baie geluk met die Prado!!! Welcome to the comfortable side of 4x4ing and offroading!!! Geniet daai voertuig, hulle is baie lekker en ook lekker bekwaam op die roetes.

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Hennie dit klink nou na een baie besonderse toer wat jy wil aanpak. heelwat unieke plekke om te gaan kyk, maar ek is jammer 19 dae is hopeloos te min om dit lonend te doen. Ek wil nou nie vir jou voorskryf nie, maar jy gaan ry dat dit klap en baie moeg terug kom. Jou average ry km per dag in Afrika ...

A long time since I have posted here but I have been busy in the workshop with various projects in and around the house, and also getting the Prado and trailer finished to the level of ease of use for camping, touring and travelling. I towed the trailer a few times and have decided that the old Mudf...

George, Chris het dit baie mooi raak gevat. Persoonlik sal ek jou aanraai om te probeer speel met die prys so bietjie. Die kleiner platter sleepwaens het nog n mark maar is heelwat kleiner en dus ook die koopkrag mark. Dit is n baie goeie sleepwa en hulle was bekend vir baie lekker bos sleepwa. Ek d...

I have decided to put this out here and ask the guys that has been working/ training and touring with these recovery equipment to come and give some advice and pointers as to which one they prefer and why. What makes it such a great piece of equipment to have and why would you use / not use it again...

HI Val, The XT 120 trailer features a 1800kg axle that is built and designed for use on rough roads. The Xplorer that failed the Richtersveld trip was a serious design flaw from Jurgens themselves that used a underrated axle for the xplorer and thus it failed. The new xplorers are all running a 2000...

Hi Val, I ended up with the same scenario when I replaced my Hilux with the Prado. I needed more space to load the camping gear and also was shopping around for a trailer. Nearly bought the XT120 but then decided it was to heavy empty and kept looking around. Did not need 700kg load capacity as I wa...

Chris,

die Toyota Tazz, Conquest en die Yaris se agter sitplek gordels pas agter in die SFA. Of jy kan by Midas ook gaan kyk vir iets soos dit wat kan werk.

Hi Shayan, I like the concept of that and think it will work brilliant if it suits your requirements. Like Chris mentioned the COG might be slightly affected when loaded but will still be better than with a roof rack on the cab and canopy. I was busy with getting something like this idea designed an...

I have decided to put this out here, as we all do drive not only our beloved 4x4 Toyota's but some of us have a daily runner or run about. So this is my review of the Yaris 1.3 after clocking up 61000 km's in two and a half years. Toyota-Yaris-5-door-1.3-XS-auto_ToyoYari2h5l.jpg Toyota-Yaris-5-door-...

Soos Johan beskryf is beslis die beste. Johan waar kry mens die pomp. 12V oil supply (suction feed) George ek het myne gekoop by Midas vir R400-00 as ek reg onthou. Werk lekker en nou kan ek self fluid changes doen. :thumbup: Baie dankie vir al die tips. Johan, ek het die kar sonder n boekie gekry,...

Sal graag wil weet hoe flush ek die auto box? Jaco, ek het so bietjie gaan kyk wat maak die manne in Australie en USA om die ratkaste te flush. Maklikste manier is om n 12V oil supply (suction feed) pomp te koop en dan is dit eenvoudig n geval van die supply lyn afhaal op die oil cooler se pyp en d...

Robbie,

ATE discs and brake pads should be available. I replaced a set of discs and pads last year on a SFA Hilux 1997 model. Got it within 2 days from ordering through Autozone.

Jaco, I will have a look in the service book what gets done on the services. The coolant is due every 40000km on these engines AFAIK, with the filters. Spark plugs is only due at 60/90000 km interval as they are a special long lasting twin ground plug Cambelt due at 150000km's, when doing the cambel...

Apparently the wiring is done in such a manner that the computer knows when you are towing, and a "trailer stability" mode is activated as part of the vehicle stability program. Would love to know the real facts of this ... would a home wire job work ? Chris having seen what it takes to f...

George I see one very nice Project coming along here. Looking good so far. I have almost similar idea for my Solar wiring but will get to that a bit further down the line.

I would opt to fit the Grabbers. Very well balanced all round tyre. Very quiet for the tread patern and gives very good feedback on all surfaces. Very good value for money. I'm currently on a set on the Prado and i'm doubting if I will be fitting Bf's to it when replacement time is due. Havent heard...

Chris, die idee wat ek het vir jou is baie soortgelyk aan daai prentjie van my, maar ek sal nie eers n hardshell RTT opsit nie. Ek sal die hele sleepwa se ontwerp so maak dat jy n harde dak het wat opslaan, maar ook wat baie lekker ventileer, maar dan sal ek aan dit soos die ou Conqueror Supra n ten...

Johan do you perhaps know how the JL unit compares to the Makro units - https://www.makro.co.za/sports-and-outdoor/campmaster-6-foot-town-and-country-210-offroad-trailer-295634EA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Chris, In my view the JL does have better build quality and wil...

Chris the beauty about the spare wheel being full size alloy is that you can do 5 wheel rotation and evenly wear all tyres down. At 34K the Michellin tyres that came factory fitted is only starting to show signs that they are being well run in. Being AWD it evens out the wear more evenly over the ty...

Now this looks like something that I think you should look into Chris. Bantam1.jpg Maybe just as an idea have the rims and tyres matched to the RAV as I makes for interchangeability between tow vehicle and trailer, seeing that the RAV has the spare under the luggage floor. Might mean you can just sw...

Chris, From a cost wise perspective it i will add at least another 7K+ to the price tag in parts to change to over run brakes from unbraked. My personal view is to keep it as simple as possible. The RAV does have really good stopping power so I would not opt to fit it at under 750kgs. Also your RAV ...

Chris I would personally look around for something like the Jurgens Camplite kind of setup, but maybe even you can consider speaking to Bantam trailers to custom build you something like what you mentioned with a solid roof top tent on top of it. (Sorry my Alustar is not for sale :twisted: :surrende...

THANKS to JohanM :thumbup: Picking this beaut up later today - 20160323_061155_002_resized.jpg "EXCITED" just does not describe my feelings, :yahoo: :celebrate: Chris I am glad to read about your new RAV4 and that you are happy with it. May it only give you the best possible adventures an...

Persoonlik dink ek nie die 4 Spoed ratkas is die beste vir cruise control nie. Ek self verkies om met die voet te ry, kry heelwat beter verbruik so as die computer self. Die torque op die 3.4 op 2400 rpm is nie genoeg om cruise control te laat loop nie, en soos James noem dan begin die terug skakel ...

Thanks for the explanation Johan, yes that's a whole different 'kettle of fish' and you've done a superb job of it. Much better than the original setup, well done! :thumbup: Andy thank you very much. My job was only the design and overseeing of the work done, as it was a first for the custom traile...

Thabo die payload bly dieselfde 750 kg GVM. Papiere is gesort voor ek die veranderinge gedoen het. Ook is sy nommers op die body so dit het alles baie maklik gemaak. Onthou al die veranderinge is gedoen deur Sunrise trailers wat custom sleepwaens bou. Baie netjiese werk gedoen. Sent from my SM-G900F...

Looks good! :thumbup: All you need to do to lift the ride height of the trailer is to refit the axle as SOA instead of AOS .... a ½hr job that will instantly give you an extra 100mm or so ride height as well as the same amount of extra clearance on the mud guards. :winkx: Andy that is true but what...

Corneil I am sure you will be able to do it with the comfort, but you will have to keep the weight down in the trailer as the trailer can quickly act as an anchor and get you bogged down. Also depending on tyres, load rating of tyres and the load, you should be able to deflate the trailers tyres to ...

As a lot of you guys are aware, last year saw me buying a secondhand Alu-star trailer. Very lightweight to tow and well packaged, but it was in need of some work to be done. So I had it in the garage and made a few measurements and then decided that it is time to upgrade the running gear to withstan...

The size of the 2nd generation RAV certainly fitted the bill. Personally I struggle to see the difference between the new RAV and the Fortuner .... it has grown just too large (for my taste) Ford Ecosport ?? Chris, I would like to just mention here that I have been able to say that I have spent ove...

George welcome to the other "more comfy" side of the club!!!! :yahoo: Your Prado seems to be in really good condition and you have some valueable accesories that came with it!!! Enjoy it a lot and that smooth V6 sound under the right foot!!! 318K is just run in for these motors as I have r...

Tertius, Ek het vir my Prado die nuwe General Grabber AT op gesit en is sover baie tevrede met hulle. Stil op die pad en gee my baie vasvoetige terugvoer op grond paaie en in die veld. Nog nie baie gery met myne nie maar dit wat ek gery het sal ek hulle weer opsit veral op nat paaie is hulle baie me...

From the inside of the team I had Glynn Hall reporting that this year was to date the most intense and most competitive race held on the Dakar. Being 3rd from where Geniel was is proof that they are getting it right with almost no issues this year on the Hilux'es which has been their no 1 aim and th...

Gaan hulle ophou verkoop. Die mark is oorvloed met goedkoop bars en daar is mos die hele wetlike ding wat almal afskrik, dus verkoop daai goeie bars baie swak. Ons het besluit om net die goedkoper weergawe aan te hou, wat steeds beter kwaliteit is as die gemors wat meeste ouens op Facebook verkoop....

Toyota's heat gauge is notorious for feeding you crap Dit is nie net Toyota wie se temperatuur meters so maak nie. Inteendeel die motor bedryf het as n norm of aangepaste standaard voertuie begin ontwerp met 'n "stabilised" heatgauge wat tussen 2 waardes normaal wys omdat dit binne die no...

HI Shane,

Thabnks very much for the generous offer, I will keep you up to speed of things.

Hi guys, So I took the plunge and bought a off road trailer to tow behind the Prado. However it is situated in Kleinmond and would like to know if anyone knows of a friend or family member that is in the area that can tow it back. It is really light weight @ 188KG empty thus even a polo or smaller v...

Welcome here Paul!!! Looking forward to seeing your Hilux. Malta does have some nice off road sections to play around in. I can say that I have visited your Island many years ago and did some great scuba dives there and explored the island. I will return one day again. Great place to stay.. Please p...

I will also be around here maybe a day trip or two out but we will still see.

Today my Director has decided that he will not grant us our usual 15 days leave in December as he feels we should be kept busy until the 22nd of December, seeing that he is not going anywhere. :irate: :irate: Had a argument with him about this and told him that I already booked and payed my accommod...

89615 -26010 or 89615 - 50010 depending on the year model. Just check with the agents.

Neil, bear in mind that with all vehicles age sets in and when something like the cylinderhead gets worked on, it will lead to highlighting the next weakest link in the chain... The sensor possibly failed from the man handling of the cyl head when the head was done. Have witnessed enough workshops w...

Same spots that is fitted to my Prado!!! Excellent value for money and they really light up the road well for their Size!!

Baie geluk Bram!!!! Baie mooi voertuig daai!!!! Die PRND2L moet verlig wees op die vloer as die ligte aan is... Of die gloeilamp is geblaas of daar is n swak kontak. Haal die deur paneel linksvoor af. Die spieels het n geneigheid om hulle stopper op die micro switch the nie meer te activate nie en v...

Lekker Johan, ja, ons weet waar daai is. Jou Pa was nou die dag in ons Langebaan winkel. Pieter, ja hy mos gesê by Kungwini hy gaan kom kyk of jy en George werk... :siffler: Sal my eerste lang vakansie wees in byna 10 jaar wat ek vat en doen wat ek wil so ek gaan hom geniet .... Dit lyk lekker Joha...

Some fellow members might know this location and area quite well..... South-Africa-Cape-West-Coast-Namaqua-National-Park-Campsite.jpg I will be lazing off here for 6 nights over the festive season. It will be the first camping trip with my Prado that is almost ready to take on the road. :yahoo: So f...

George 40km/h above national speedlimit on the highway. So I pushed it to over 160 passing the interlinks, yet it was still stable and pulling.

Shoe, I did not realise a 90 VX has so many gadgets. :shock2: Now I know why Johan has such a big smile each time he talks about his Prado. Pieter, Yes I do enjoy my Prado a lot...... It has a lot of convenience and comfort features and things that makes travelling so comfortable. I am in 2 months ...

The only problem with OEM premix is the fact that it causes the cauliflower effect under the rubber hoses where it attaches to the alli pipes. Other than that it is brilliant and expensive Marius, I have never experienced this with a vehicle that was running from new on the OE antifreeze. It did ho...

Chris, the fridge in the back of the Prado with the dual aircon is why I went that route. I am still need to route one of the roof outlets to send cool air con air to the fridge area so that it cools there down rapidly instead of cooling the tent and chairs.... :cooldude: Power is an issue and yes a...

Chris, the trailer market itself is very unique but also very cu throat and marginal profit for those in the manufacturing side. However this is where things do get really interesting as custom trailers and also off road trailers is still an big niche market things with new entrants daily. Not all s...

George does the fact of seeing one in action at Kungwini planted the idea???? Suv is a nice touring vehicle if you set it up correctly. Mine will soon have its first long trip away.

Gx models had black mirrors and door handles. Cloth seats and only 5 seats with n luggage cover. No heated or electrical seats. Mirrors also didnt have the heated function iirc. Vx models was 8 seats. Leather interior. Heated front seats and electrical adjust seats. Mirrors heated and retract. Both ...

Shane ek het nog nooit n kZTE ombouing gedoen nie. Ek weet jy hardloop die KZTE enjin met die colt 2.8 tdi se meganiese pomp en dan sit jy die kzte ratkas in saam die kzte radiator. Jy sal by Hoppy kan uitvind oor al die details. Mountings op die kzte en 4y behoort te pas maar gaan vra by Mr Hilux h...

Salman, bear in mind that your insurace will look at all tyres including the spare shoud there be an accident. any tyre over 5 jears old and the claim can be rejected. I replaced my Prado's 5 tyres this year as the spare was still original and and 15years old. the tyres were 4 years old but already ...

Helgaard, N behoorlik gestelde 4Y en n 2lT2 enjin gaan die 4Y kringe loop om die 2Lt2 enjin en nie eintlik veel swaarder wees op sous nie. Die parte op daai ingevoerde 2lt2 enjins wat betref die waterpomp en dinge is nie so vrylik beskikbaar nie en ook nogal styf op die sak. Paar keuses vir jou. 4Y ...

Dawie,

Daar is heelwat menings oor die pyp dikte. Baie se 50mm dik ander weer 57mm dik. Myne was 57mm pyp op gewees en het 2x bokse op gehad. Dink die going rate vir n stelsel in stanless behoort so 2500-3500 te wees volgens my raai skoot.

Hi Ashraf, It sound really good the deal. Brilliant vehicle to own. Check that the cambelt has been done as it is due at 300K to be replaced. If it is well taken care off it will give you endless pleasure. 90 series still have the best "rugged" look compared to the newer versions. Loving m...

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