Daihatsu Rocky

henrock · Post by **henrock** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:01 am

Good day all.
I'm new to this forum and to 4x4ing!

I have a Daihatsu Rocky 2.8TD and was wondering if any of you know anything about these vehicles.
Toyota apparently had helped develop parts of this 4x4...??? It is my understanding that the engine is a copy or similar to the old Hilux 2.8td. As I have just bought it, I don't know it's off road capabilities other than what I've read.
Any insights or comments are welcome.

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:31 am

Dont know much about the Rocky,

But WELCOME to the best club

Turbo · Post by **Turbo** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:46 am

Welcome.

Can't comment on the Rocky.
Best way to find out the capabilities is to take her for a jol.

Enjoy

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:49 pm

Welcome to the forum. I don't know specifics but the joint ventures between Toyota and Daihatsu is usually just the engines. For instance the Toyota Avanza has the 1.5L Daihatsu motor in and the Yaris the 1.1 Daihatsu engine.

Daihatsu is a subsidiary of Toyota.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:10 pm

You're welcome here even if you drive a RandLover

Nice to have you on board, enjoy the experience!

Hey Thuys! Why you edit my post from Rand Lover to "Land Rover the best 4x4xfar" :wth:

jan30 · Post by **jan30** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:52 am

The Rocky is one of the better 4x4 built. It is basic and very strong. They still have the solid front axle if in remember correctly and unlike the terios it has 4L. You dont have to be ashamed of that car ever. I have seen what they can do. You must take that car into the bush and give it some good punishment, It was made for that. Some of them came with the balloons in the back suspension to lift it when you want to. The only downside is that that parts is quite scarce. This van was still built like the SFA hilux with only the neccessary. If you need anything on it you must phone Nazeem 0214249601 one of the better mechanics on Daihatsu.
Post some pics.
Enjoy her

2.8 d/cab SFA · Post by **2.8 d/cab SFA** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:00 am

welcome, enjoy it, clearance might be a bit low, but the shor wheel base will be a big help.

henrock · Post by **henrock** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:53 pm

Thanks for all the replies!
Should have some pictures availible by the weekend. It seems as it I'll have to get the little Rocky into some sticky places and then try get out???
I found a Daihatsu dealership in Midrand that seems to know enough about this car. The guy there seems to like these 4x4s.

For those that are sceptical about my new purchase, the heart of that Rocky is half TOYOTA...

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:09 pm

Mud Dog wrote:You're welcome here even if you drive a RandLover ...

Well standards have been dropping M_D...

But be aware you will get ragged if you drive a Rand...Lover.... dankie OOMS Thys (u know why)

henrock · Post by **henrock** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:15 pm

Please don't compare my Rocky to a LandRover!!

This is my Rocky. I'll post some more pics over the weekend.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:20 pm

Your Rocky has the right bits in the right places... like the SFA... now go and use it, and have fun with it ..

And if the motor does not give you enough power, tune it...

or replace it with a 7MGE...

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:33 pm

Even better fit a 2JZ... the 7MGE's younger more powerful brother!

B

Bandit · Post by **Bandit** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:39 pm

Welcome! At least if you were driving a Land Rover, I could offer you a tow! Worst4X4Xfar! :D

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:50 pm

Welkom Dude

Anyone that don't own a Randie Lover is a mate a Mine

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:57 pm

Anyone that don't own a Randie Lover is a mate a Mine

2nd that

Post by **Mud Dog** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:05 pm

Turd that! .... except maybe for the ambiguity!

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:52 am

Mud Dog wrote:You're welcome here even if you drive a Land Rover, the best 4X4XFAR,
Nice to have you on board, enjoy the experience!

Hey Thys! Why you edit my post from Rand Lover to "Land Rover the best 4x4xfar" :wth:

For the record Andy, I didnt edit your post...

dalkill · Post by **dalkill** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:33 am

That Daihatsu looks alot like the old suzuki 4x4.
My buddy had one of them old suzukis. Damn , that 4x4 was good on the sand, prob because of its short wheel base, and light frame - but on the road - even worst than my donkey. Thing could not reach 80kph :wth:

henrock · Post by **henrock** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:34 am

I'll have some more pics soon. The Rocky is a little bigger than the old Suzukis. I haven't been on the open road yet, but getting up to 110km didn't take too long. It's not a sports car, but hey, I'll also get there...
The short wheel base will be great off road, or so I've heard. I think the white paintwork will look very nice with some splashes of brown mud!!??

Post by **Mud Dog** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:57 pm

henrock wrote:I think the white paintwork will look very nice with some splashes of brown mud!!??

Earth-camo ..

Danman · Post by **Danman** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:37 pm

Ok don't kill me this is the truth,
My cousin had one in Zambia and the rocky outclassed the cruiser my uncle had (in the rainy season) he used to get so angry that a 4x4 less than half the price of his cruiser could float over muddy sections without getting stuck. In the dry season the cruiser like the

defender eats up the bush what it was built for.
He sold it after a while due to the need for a vehicle that could carry load, bought a cruiser and now no more fights.

This is a great vehicle in the right hands(it's 30% 4x4 and 50% nut behind the wheel and as always 20% luck)enjoy it!

henrock · Post by **henrock** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:21 pm

Danman,
I've got a big grin on my face. Can"t wait to take it off road. I'll just make sure there is a Landy close by, just in case....
Just in case it needs my help

I bet you your cousin misses his rocky?

Post by **Mud Dog** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:00 pm

Kaspaas wrote:
Mud Dog wrote:You're welcome here even if you drive a Land Rover, the best 4X4XFAR,
Nice to have you on board, enjoy the experience!

Hey Thys! Why you edit my post from Rand Lover to "Land Rover the best 4x4xfar" :wth:
For the record Andy, I didnt edit your post...

My appologies Thuys ... of the mods you're the most mischievious, so I naturally assumed.
I noticed however that if one posts Rand Lover without a space, it get's auto-edited like bollie and shit .... never mind, it is almost a swear word, so fair's fair.

Spikevz · Post by **Spikevz** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:51 pm

The Rocky is great, or at least what I sow. It only got a slight dent on the fender and bonnet where I broke my windscreen on the Landy. Wanted to so the guys how with the Hilux, but it lang ass got caught and had three wheels in the air.

nieuwopf · Post by **nieuwopf** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:53 am

Good day. I see that you are talking a lot about the Daihatsu Rocky 2.8TD. I also have one, and spares is a big problem. Does anyone know where I can get hold of spares in the future, mostly engine parts?

Also info like workshop manuals, etc?

Thanks

ChrisF · Post by **ChrisF** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:16 pm

Daihatsu is also sold under the TOYOTA badge in many countries.

Thus they share many parts with Toyotas.

now to find out which model Toyota most resemble your Daihatsu .....

lets hope one of the Daihatsu owners can assist.

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