Hilux 4x4 Forum

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Bryan, got one about 900mm long. Sound about right?

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Okay here's that foto I promised:

See the little brass goodie, and the black valve? Those are the one way valves I mentioned....

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Excellent, now I know who's helping if ever I have to do it again...

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Shame Mr_B, give the guy a break.

Wayne, you'll find gangle pins on the same shelf (Midas, autozone etc) as the left-handed axes...

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I've removed a lux heat exchanger. It's horrible. I still wake up in the middle of the night sweating from the nightmares... :twisted: I'm told that in some cases you can wiggle it out towards the passenger footwell, but in my case the aircon prevented this and I had to strip the entire dash. I'd so...

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let me see what I have at home tonight. I changed my leads but some of the old ones were toast, just not sure which...

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A number 8 lead you say? Please measure the length of the lead, I might have one for you....

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I needed 2 different sizes because of the 2 different size hoses. The one from the tee to the brake booster can be sources from a golf or a sentra. The lux's originally have one in-line along the firewall but mine was missing... The one I used for the locker was much smaller and I picked it up from ...

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I had an odd vacuum problem with my brakes a while back, perhaps its a similar situation... My rear locker was also tee'd off the brake vacuum line. What solved it eventually was installing a two 1-way valves after the tee piece. 1 for the locker, and 1 for the brake. This way if the locker vacuum l...

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I know the feeling all too well. I struggled for ages with a starter problem. Had to be towed home more than once...

I would drop it out and take it to at your local Motolek. Let them test it, overhaul it the bits that need doing. It should come back good as new...

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P.S. The cold start problem sounds more like battery related than anything else to me ... Either the battery is just weak or something is slowly draining the battery sufficiently when the vehicle stands long enough, so that there is not enough power to turn the motor over properly. This could also ...

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Aha! well at least you found the problem. You can get some mooti that you can add to the petrol to clean them, but if they're that blocked then it might be worthwhile taking them for ultrasonic cleaning.

Diesel electric in Witbank can do it for you...

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I got a trail-gear kit from Ronald (Dieseldog), and yip it is hi-steer.

Afraid I'm not too sure about the johnny's, but I'd bet Ronald can source them for you if you need....

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Then keep looking matey. The last time I called around (admittedly it was a year ago) I could get the manifolds complete for about R500

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Hi Aaron,

Welcome!

I'm sure with the allure of a Beema connection for seats the guys will be more than happy to assist

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Almost forgot. No torque rod in my x-over setup. Replaced the pitman, tie rod and drag link...

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I'm pretty sure that once upon a time there was a mention of using a rose joint to stop things binding when articulating... AHA! Credits of course go to Master Blom: "Have a look on the driver side of the pumpkin and you'll find enemy no. 1. This is the torque arm. Remove the bolt on the axle s...

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Zane,

I do love to tinker, but why make up something that you can get so easily?

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Do you perhaps have a link to the filter specialist's suggestion?

I tried to get one of the enclosed BMC pod type filters but nobody had stock for me...

Anyway for the moment I'm in the market for a 3.3v6 Nissan Donaldson, that thing is MASSIVE!

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Nope. I'm currently using a cone filter (it has been this way for a couple years), and I'll eventually fit a big donaldson instead. Probably from a Nissan or Ford, but I've got no intention to go the snorkel route.

The engine is so electric I think it'll die long before I drown it...

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3 left...

They might be a bit long but I'm sure you can trim to fit...

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Guys,

I think I have boots for you. I don't use them...

Got 4, first PM's get em...

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Ah.... Interesting....

Afraid we'll have to wait for one of our regular conversion junky's to help out on this one...

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I'm confused, what's wrong with the stock setup?

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On the front you can use croozer vented disks and either spacer your current callipers or use IFS callipers. The flip side is that you'll have to space your rim away from the calliper or it'll catch...

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Reynard,

Give Peet a call. AFAIK he configures the general purpose outputs for the main 2 relays. So sadly you'll have to find another spot for a temperature sensor....

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Only a pleasure Doug...

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The person who can convince Blom to make up the plates or give up the cad files to have to laser cut will have plenty of business from the forum. I have all the bits, just need the plates.

Must. have. rear. disks.

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1996. Admittedly I have to adjust it regularly, but if you follow the proper adjustment routine then it works great...

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The danger is that you will cause the castor angle to be excessively positive.

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Reynard, The gear you can get from Spitronics. The cambelt and rotor's I would buy new. Try get them from Gemini but otherwise take a deep breathe and order it from the agents. Be sure to order the right cambelt though, for the early 1uz engines. The last thing you want is a cam belt snapping. Besid...

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Yip, I've got a mate who ended up using my leftover sheet for that very purpose Cas... After one of his passengers put a bare foot on one of the seat belt bolts and got burnt he promptly set about fastening the heatsheild to the underside of the cab. It worked a treat. I'm not sure how long it's goi...

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If you remove the pump but have the aircon fitted, then the fanbelt I use is a 6pk1815 belt. If you keep the pump (remember to strip out the vanes and seal the unit) then you'll need a longer belt...

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Holy cow Manie, I'm going in my lux but its a double cab so I'm not sure it'll all fit?

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Piet, are you using the pulley the hydraulic fan utilises or have you omitted it?

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I vaguely recall the guys from Le Pre telling me that a Mercedes alternator can fit. Maybe give em a call on Monday....

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Does it only happen when you apply brakes? If so it sounds like your brake disks are warped. have them skimmed or replaced and the problem should go away.

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Thanks ou Blom, actually booked at Coles Corner this avi. Will give Anra a call and see if I can sample the dinner though...

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After finding accommodation in Colesberg my plans are planned. If anyone needs anything (within reason, no drug running pls) taken from Jozi to CT, or CT to Jozi then please get hold of me. I'm leaving on Wednesday 31 March for CT, and leaving CT on Monday 12 April. I'm contactable on: oh ate three ...

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Bartho I'll be in CT from the 1st to about the 11th of April. Otherwise I'm hoping to move back there permanently towards the end of the year or early next year...

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I saw one of these on the road yesterday... It's not really my cup of tea but it is pretty...

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Yes sir, well that's the plan anyway...

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Can anyone recommend somewhere to stay over in Bloem or Colesberg?

I'm travelling from Jozi to CT and need somewhere to stay over. It needn't be fancy, just somewhere to shower and sleep.

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Yip, a very very nice toy. Just goes to show that a 4 link can be done. A 3 link is also possible, and if you get the geometry right you can usually keep your stock fuel tank in place. Also remember that if you really want uber travel you're going to end up hacking your bak to pieces to fit monster ...

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Yip its been done. The rear is easier to do than the front. Have a look at Scorpions super truck build thread. Blom built it with 4 link with coils. Very very nice....

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Just sell me the sliders (I already have a body lift) and then you can buy some with the necessary fittings!

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You can lengthen the steering shaft by loosening the nut on the splined area near the brake booster. Then just lift the body, check taht the steering is turning freely and retighten. Be sure to soak the area in penetrating oil before hand. The bolts you should be able to get at any bolt supply place...

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Ok the guy in the states reckons they use too many of them to get them over to SA. Pity...

I'll keep asking though...

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I see. So you're trying to change your rear diff ratio to match your new front?

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If I may ask, what're you trying to achieve?

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I've contacted a reputable parts place I've used before in the States. If he can supply I'll ask Ronald to bring some over for us...

I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything....

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Besides the airticket you should also bear in mind, visa's, shipping, and duties/taxes....

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As far as I know everything will fit. The only catch is that the axle housing is wider, 3 inches overall. Also the carrier bearings might be a bit different, but I'm pretty sure it can be done...

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I've always used Midas seals and never had a problem....

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I've had both and don't have a bad word to say about either.... The OME was slightly softer but I'm not sure how much that had to do with the springs. My pops also fitted IM, and in about 18 months his one rear shock sprung a very slight leak. Ironman replaced it no questions asked.... Sorry I cant ...

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I agree, I'm told the trick is actually to let the filter get a leetle dirty. I looked for the K&N sock things and couldn't find any. If I could make it fit I would use a donaldson from a nissan 3.3 v6. Either that or a croozer filter. I have it on good authority that the standard hilux filter s...

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Erm... A big one east of Jozi/Pretoria...

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At the moment I'm using a K&N. I'd like to change to a donaldson one day when I can find the right size and somewhere to fit it under the bonnet.

In the meantime the K&N will just have to stay well oiled...

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Luckily the driver wasn't in the car! None the less it was an eventful Friday night on site...

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