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Mr_B wrote:Called my very knowledgable contact, Ivan at Goeie Hoop Onderdele:

2.4D Mounts Partquip No. AR5337...

Mr B

Just bought two of the AR5337 mounts from Autozone. R 107ea +VAT. Lets see how they last.

Will use the old ones as a template and maybe make some pin and bush type mounts.

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Good to know ! I see they have some other nice stuff too :)

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On the continuing efforts to reduce noise, I bought some 10mm thick SPX33 foam rubber from Sondor today, and lined the bonnet. I also bought some plastic clips to fit into the factory holes in the bonnet to secure the lining without having to use glue. The SPX can take 120 Deg C, so lets see how lon...

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Mr_B wrote:In your pic, the shrouds are missing... surely they serve a purpose... i would put them on!

Never had any

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Welcome Neil ! Please post some pics, or are you wanting us to buy the magazine :)

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Mr_B wrote: The PartQuip no. you mentioned is AR 5366... not AR 5337??

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AR5366 is listed for the YN67 Hilux 2.2 amongst others (Also same for Legend 35, etc) - They had no stock, so wanted to sell me the AR 5337 you mentioned.

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Andrew I have broken countless mountings already with the torque of the 7m engine. I have tried them all and they still brake under serious load. Those mountings in the attachment look like something I would like to try. I always brake the mounting on the drivers side so that is the one I would lik...

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Mr_B wrote:Called my very knowledgable contact, Ivan at Goeie Hoop Onderdele:

2.4D Mounts Partquip No. AR5337...

Mr B

Thanks Bretton. By chance I had a look at this very same one yesterday at Autozone - catalogue says for Cressida, 2.4 Petrol Hilux etc. , so I didn't get it

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The big question you have to ask with remoulded tyres, is : What tyre casing was actually used for the remould (brand, internal construction (steel breaker type, fabric cord type and number of ply's etc), and what was it's condition? All these things you cannot see after the remould ! I would not pu...

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Calling Hoppy, do you have a part number for the Bantam mounts?

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I was doing a general check on the Lux today, and found that my passenger side engine mounting is broken. The top metal plate has seperated from the rubber mounting. So much for Midas R 30 mountings :thumbdown: I am running 4Y mounts on the V6. I went around this afternoon to get another one, and Mi...

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I got mine made by Ferobrake (CBS), paid R110ea and fitted myself, quick job. Made mine about 60mm longer.
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1984 Opel Kadett 1.6 (met baie Roesssh)
Donation from my Dad :)

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Welcome Craig ! Sifu-Lux powered by Frot

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I heard someone calling? :) Have a look here: viewtopic.php?f=67&t=4095" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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As Andy said, the only way is to buy a replacement seal. Stealers sell the uni-directional helix oil seal. (Front seal is different from rear seal in that they are directional) Also get the felt drip ring and the metal cap/cover. I'm running normal straight lip seals (front and rear the same) from B...

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Ford V6 with S/S Freeflow :)

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If you have the calipers with the large and small piston, then you need this:

2 x Front disk caliper overhaul seal kit - M1054S Motopart RK5.432.01
R 55.26ea Midas

Works for me

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I would say 12" max depending on springs. I would look at something like this if I could do it without having to cut the top wheel arch.

With 14" shocks you will have to cut the wheel arch inner like Ronald did on his 4Runner.

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Hey Andy, looks like you had as much fun as me yesterday :)

Great action pics !

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So, as they say, the proof is in the viewing :shock: Tested everything yesterday, and all I can say is UNBELIEVABLE :thumbup: Pics here: http://www.zantusdesign.co.za/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=41721 Video Clips here: http://www.youtube.com/user/ZantusDesign (See lower left of screen for all they c...

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Awesome Andy

Today we played at Jagtvlakte: http://www.zantusdesign.co.za/gallery2/ ... &g2_page=1

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Mark, if you fit longer travel shocks you can't leave the top shock tower mount in the same position. It has to be raised. The height of the shock tower top mount must be raised like so: Let's say you want to fit a 10" (300mm) travel shock. Mount the bottom shock eye to the axle, extend the sho...

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Have to say, I agree with the others, don't do it.

This is still my favourite colour combination

: Silver and black wheels on Hilux.JPG (13.52 KiB) Viewed 2378 times

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I did some measuring today on the front suspension. Standing flat at rest, the gap between the top of the bumpstop and the chassis stop pad is 75mm. Bearing in mind that this shock has 190mm free travel, that gives: 75mm (upward free travel) + 20m (estimated bumpstop compression) = 95mm upward shock...

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Colt driver attacked by his own vehicle

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I forget which one I have in mine, Which one does the N88 supposed to fit. This is what I have done and has increased it by about 50mm. The N88 definitly has a longer travel than the N84. Any idea what it should be on the hilux? Does the shock not bottom out under full compression now ? You are eff...

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Post some pics of the front pinion seal replacement for when I have to do this one day :) :)

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Hi Jonathan, Rear output seal is 58 OD, 38 ID, 11mm Thick. This is the straight type oil seal (Bearing Man etc), which I am using. Toyota genuine seal in a uni-directional helix oil seal. The same dimensions, but with directional helix "oil pumping" ridges. The genuine Toyota seals on the ...

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Lekker Tiaan ! No need to polish :)

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It's the Ford V6 thats stuffing the whole thing up... remove it and fit any Toyota engine to remedy! :twisted: :mrgreen: Then please send me an engine Mr B... (it must be free, like the FORD V6 i got :twisted: ) Thanks to the other guys for "informative" feedback which I'll try this weeke...

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I have the OME suspension fitted to my SFA Lux, but I have noticed that the standard front OME shock seems to be fully extended on droop before the springs actually reach full extention. My front shocks are OME model N84, with 190mm travel (485mm max - 295mm min) I know that if I want to fit longer ...

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I only do about 1500 km a year in the Lux, and when I overhauled the front axle and removed the front diff, I saw rust on the carrier bearing adjuster, and one bolt head. Now I just leave the front hubs locked in town, unless I travel longer distance on the open road. It's also good to change the di...

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I'm very happy with my Kumho MT's and OME suspension. Suspension change to OME was a huge improvement in ride quality and articulation. Kumho MTs.JPG Another part that always seems neglected on all the SFA's I've seen is the steering draglink. Lack of lubrication and dirt cause severe wear and slopp...

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Andrew Great workmanship and job well done :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Will it be seen on Thursday Night at Outdoor Warehouse? Zane Probably come in my platkar BM as I'll come straight from work. I can't leave the Hilux out in the elements all day on it's own :lol: :lol: We may go play on the wee...

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Barto

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Andy, you never know hey :) I'm sure that's how it started for some guys now making vehicles full time...

Now it's ready as far as I can see. Done about 100km and no leaks, noises, problems at all, even up to 130km/h. Now I'm itching to really go test it.

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I am going to make some 80mm shift knob extensions tomorrow to raise the knobs higher ( they are very close to the sides of the seats) and give a bit more leverage. I finally got around to having the gearstick extensions made. I made a quick sketch of what I needed and had them turned out of stainl...

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Gerrie, I've used Polycell (Plascon) End Rust for years. It works very well. About R 125 for half a litre.

http://www.plascontrade.co.za/products/ ... asp?pcat=4

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Any more mods and SWAMBO says the only face I'll have will look like this

Time to lay low...

P.S.

= decade

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Thanks guys, I like detail :roll: Anorak Engineer ? I suppose I went a bit sticker design crazy and had a whole bunch made. Got about 40 different stickers made for R 160 at DPI in PE. Good service, and delivered to my house. Decorated the propshafts with some "advertising" :lol: Rear prop...

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In order to finish the project, the detail must be right, not so? So I designed and had a new Transfer gear shift instruction sticker made for the glovebox lid :mrgreen: ORIGINAL: Transfer shifting instruction decal_OLD.JPG NEW for the dual cases: Transfer shifting instruction decal_1.JPG Transfer s...

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Guys in the PE area should really make an effort to attend. The last presentation at 4x4 Megaworld was excellent. (and free supper

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As Hoppy said, you'll just have to give the ball end a light sand. First I would suggest removing the wheels and spraying the whole assembly with solvent based engine cleaner and working it in with a stiff brush , then wash it off with a high pressure cleaner. Much easier to see what is going on the...

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Nice pics Andy :) I will have to come vist my mates in Gonubie as an excuse to come play there...

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Found this interesting and detailed engine conversion and 2WD Hilux rebuild thread here: http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16629

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I haven't checked the alignment since I put the front axle back in after the overhaul. After 300km or so since October to now it looks to me like the outside shoulder of the front tyre is scuffing a bit. Best I get it checked then...

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I did stretch one spring and tried it, but it was still a bit soft, and I was worried it would relax after a while. Shifting now is a bit more work, but OK. I am going to make some 80mm shift knob extensions tomorrow to raise the knobs higher ( they are very close to the sides of the seats) and give...

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This one goes out to the wheel alignment fundi's.

Is there an easy way to (accurately)check the front wheel toe setting against spec on the SFA Hilux at home?

If I recall, the manual says 4mm +or- 1mm at center of tread

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Nice Hilux !, but when it comes to refurbishment, nothng looks nicer than an original looking Hilux.
Paint colour and finish is your choice, but like the Windhoek add says, "Keep it real :)"

Good luck with the respray, and post some pics of the progress

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This morning I checked the transfer case oil level and topped it up with about 350 ml of oil. It has now obviously found its way into all the necessary places :mrgreen: Took the Hilux for a quick spin around the block in 2H. No noises or vibrations, everthing went fine. Shifted the front crawl box i...

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Took the rear propshaft back today and they re-did it. Here is the new solid rear propshaft made from a lengthened front propshaft lying next to the original two piece rear propshaft with center bearing. (Ah, another benefit of this, no future center bearing problems :thumbup: , so a cost saving :lo...

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Nope, OME leaf packs and OME greasable shackles :) - Gotta keep it real ...

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Got the propshafts back today, but they screwed up the length of the back propshaft, so I'll have to take it back again. "Lengthen it 590mm please", " No problem". So they made it 590 mm long, not longer :evil: :thumbdown: Here is the lengthened and balanced front propshaft insta...

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Chris, you could chat to Kurt at 4x4 Megaworld, he has a lot of experience with Hilux suspensions.

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Welcome Chris,

You will enjoy your time here...

Hope to see you out and about in PE at the next outings. Check out www.ec-offroad.co.za

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Benny, peekchaz make it easier hey

Measured the front propshaft tonight, and it needs to be extended by 165mm, so I'll drop it off at PE Propshafts tomorrow for extension and balancing.

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Mr_B wrote: I wonder how long those carpets are going to look so clean and pretty??

Mr B

Hmmm, yes, will have to get some nice new rubber mats hey

Maybe convert the wifes footspa to 12v to wash the feet :roll: :roll:

Electricty due to go off in 14 minutes :evil: :evil:

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Eish Eric, my front garage and workshop she have no windows, very very dark !

That and SWAMBO will kill me if I venture near the Hilux tomorrow :)

Thanks Andy !

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