Hilux 4x4 Forum

LuxRover · Post by **LuxRover** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:41 am

A while back I read obout a vehicle called a Uri. They were built by a farmer in Namibia. He took engines, gearboxes and diffs from Toyota SFA's and built a type of sandmaster with them. These vehicles were popular with mining company. I believe they are in use with a touring company as well. Is there anyone on the Forum that has seen a Uri in action.

Post by **Family_Dog** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:25 am

Morning Landy, and welcome to the forum. I remember there was a Carte Blanche story about this as well, but cannot remember much more. Seemed quite a capable vehicle at the time.

-F_D

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:42 am

Mike , he was as wise man using Toyota part for this vechile. What say you we have a look at them in person some time next year. :D

LuxRover · Post by **LuxRover** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:07 am

We can do it. Im very keen to ride one of these vehicles. Production stopped in Namibia a couple of years ago. They are manufactured somewhere in Pretoria now.

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:11 am

Nou gebruik hulle seker LR parte en dit loop heeldag op die teerpad

D

LuxRover · Post by **LuxRover** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:28 am

Niel Ek het geen idee wat hulle daar in Pretoria doen nie. Vra maar vir die Blou Bulle. Die Uri's word nou blykbaar gebou deur n maatskappy wat spes myn voertuie en die snaakse voertuie wat jy by die lughawe kry bou.

wombat · Post by **wombat** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:51 pm

G'day everyone

There was one of these running around Stellenbosch about 2 years ago - guess it belonged to a Namibian student. Looked like an extremely capable vehicle. I remember some of the chassis and suspension components were made from thick reinforced iron rods - straight from a building site - held together with very beefy welds.

Found this URL to the story of them closing down in Namibia:

http://www.namibian.com.na/2004/august/ ... 00CE1.html

And another one profiling the guys who are now building them in Pretoria:

http://free.financialmail.co.za/innovat ... 6/binn.htm

They have (had) a website: http://www.uri.co.za, but that seems to be down

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:18 pm

It is a pitty they had to close down I have heard good things of this vehicle. As far as I now they were avalable in 4x2 or was it both (can't remember now) wonder what they are like since manufactured in SA

Cookie Monster · Post by **Cookie Monster** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:31 pm

Hi Guys

While camping this weekend there was one there at the camp site. Lee-Ann's friends dad has one of these vechiles and it is for sale I think he wants about R95 000 for it it looks like it is in good condition. As far as I can see it is a 2x4 with diff lock looks like a gearmax diff dont know what engine it has. Let me know if anyone is intrested.

Post by **pietpetoors** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:07 am

Ja, My brother in law and his family have farms close to Stampriet and all they use are URIs. They became very scares. There are people who tried to build a similar thing, but it is just not the same.

Even the 2wheel drive version runs the dunes like a little beach buggy.

They have a small load bin which makes it ideal for hunting.

Because it is all Toyota below, they are ultra reliable.

Post by **pietpetoors** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:10 am

The story I heard is that the original Namibian German owners sold the concept to South Africans and after that it was never the same again. These original URIs still reach crazy prices in Namibia IF you can find one.

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:55 pm

URI is in Pretoria and the guy to contact is Johan on 082 414 9364. He builds them.

Charlie Brown

SYRON CONVERSIONS · Post by **SYRON CONVERSIONS** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 7:04 pm

I am wondering where are they getting all the parts from? Most probely importing them from Japan, a few years back, maybe two, we approached them about been able to just buy the body with the interior, we would fit our own axles and drive train, however they said no, thus this is why we are busy manufacturing our own 4x4 vehicle also using Hilux components, along the same lines, but with our own ideas and mods.

Mikem1 · Post by **Mikem1** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:51 am

hi there
Yes the uri vehicles are still being made we at mikem suspensions are making suspensions for them they are currently in pta they are doing the mine vehicles as well as police vehicles,game viewing vehicles and the popular utility vehicle which is their desert runner further details contact uri off road vehicles at tel no
012 327 1275 fax 012 327 1284 contact person Monica,Wim or adrian will help you out with whatever you may need regarding these vehicles or speak to us as we are in contact with them on a day to day basis

best regards
Darrell

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:05 am

Howzit Darrel, and welcome here.

How about posting some pics of the range of vehicles they do?

Cookie Monster · Post by **Cookie Monster** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:04 pm

Here is a pic og the URI

Post by **Family_Dog** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:13 pm

I like those rims!

Watch this space....

-F_D

SYRON CONVERSIONS · Post by **SYRON CONVERSIONS** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:05 pm

FD did you get the pic's that I sent you?

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:00 am

Goeie moer, maar daai URI is vrek lelik. Dit lyk soos 'n ou citroen gekruis met 'n aasvoel wat per ongeluk in Chernobyl vas gevlieg het.

Wie sal so ding koop vir so baie geld?

LuxRover · Post by **LuxRover** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:17 am

Ek moet erken. Die een in die foto is nie die mooiste een nie. Die Polisie het n paar en daar is n paar wat jag voetruie is. Lyk baie mooier.

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:35 am

Nee wat, ek koop liewer maar net 'n Hilux... baie beter, en mooier, veiliger, meer betroubaar, goedkoper, lekkerder, meer funksioneel, praktieser, ens...

Post by **Family_Dog** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:22 am

SYRON CONVERSIONS wrote:FD did you get the pic's that I sent you?

Hi Simon,

I searched... and found them in my business email address (not the same as my home email addie). I am on leave at the moment, so only occasionally go there. Why don't you post them here, they look quite impressive! Thank you for giving me the pleasure of a preview... !

-F_D

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:00 am

Make no mistake, it's ugly, but I'd love to go off-road in one! Has anyone here seen the Bowler Wildcat?

A Landie on steriods....

YouTube Link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLvlfAyduvA

Yes, probably as unreliable as any Landie

but again could be lots of fun!

Bretton

LuxRover · Post by **LuxRover** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:32 am

Snipes:Could you download the pic. I am unable to view my server does not allow it.

SYRON CONVERSIONS · Post by **SYRON CONVERSIONS** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:23 pm

some free advertising for the guys in Pretoria, maybe they can give us some little models for our children :)

Niel · Post by **Niel** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:58 pm

I must say that these looks a hell of a lot better than the first pic's

Post by **Family_Dog** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:25 pm

The newer ones certainly do look quite nice. Does anybody know what engines they are using? Petrol? Diesel? I should hope it's the 4Y engine, but probably not

-F_D

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:18 pm

Definitely not as nice as a Hilux...
:?

LuxRover · Post by **LuxRover** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:10 pm

As far as I know they are using the 2.4 Hilux petrol

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:57 pm

My Neighbour fitted a Dicktator to one with a 3RZ (2.7i) engine in the other day.

Bullet · Post by **Bullet** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:20 pm

Naandse julle
Kyk op Kyknet is n program"Herontdek Afrika" Die program kom weer Sondag 20:30 op, weet net nie of dit dieselfde episode is nie.Daar het hulle die Boer met sy Uri's gewys waarmee hy toere doen in Namibie, Die voertuie wat hulle daar gewys het het egter meer soos n pypkar met n "cab" gelyk. Die oorspronklike Uri kom blykbaar nie in 4WA uit nie.

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:27 am

Ek verstaan nie lekker hierdie URI thread nie. Die ding is vrek lelik, en klink vir my duurder as 'n Hilux, en dan nie eers 4x4 nie...
:roll:

Waaroor al die bohaai? Miskien is my kop te rond om te verstaan.

Knersus · Post by **Knersus** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:50 am

Die URI het begin in Namibia op 'n plaas en die idee het ook oorgewaai na 'n local ou in Upington wat pypkarre begin bou het wat amper soos die URI lyk. Die pypkarre was op die pad geregestreer en is baie lekker plaas/ velt voertuie. Sy probleem het begin toe die wetgewing verander het dat pypkar voertuie nie meer geregestreer kan word nie. Glo iets te doen et SABS ens. Sy pypkar besigheid het baie afgeskaal weens dit en doen nou meestal bou van slaapwaens ens. Die pypkarre was duur gewees weens die feit dat hy Toyota parte gebruik het vir sy karre. Baie pypkarre was op Cruisers en hi lux onderstelle gebou en sommiges het tot aircon gehad.

Ek het al ook gesien dat die origional 2WD URI al ringe om 4WD bakkies gery het in die duine. Die gewig/krag verhouding van 'n URI is net reg.

MORNE · Post by **MORNE** » Sat May 24, 2008 5:48 pm

Ek weet dit is nou baie laat om oor die URI te praat maar ek het in 2003 met so n voertuig gewerk om poachers te jaag in Gansbaai.Dit is wel n 4x4 en dit het n 2.8 d Hilux motor in.Hy is gevrek en loop so 125km/p/h op die teerpad maar teen die strand en op sand loop hy orals .Geen poacher kan in die duine weg kom nie !

Rebel 4x4 · Post by **Rebel 4x4** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:39 am

DOELLOOS wrote:Goeie moer, maar daai URI is vrek lelik. Dit lyk soos 'n ou citroen gekruis met 'n aasvoel wat per ongeluk in Chernobyl vas gevlieg het.

Wie sal so ding koop vir so baie geld?

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