Hilux 4x4 Forum

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Rather go to an body shop. Welding thin body panels generally requires TIG welding, which is expensive and takes a lot of practice

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http://japan-parts.eu/toyota/gr/2003/hi ... ngine-fuel

Dunno if you have a KZN165 or KZN190, but there are the diagrams that are missing from toyodiy.

If you want a service manual, look on the homepage

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http://japan-parts.eu/toyota

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Thanks Nic, it's the side register removal that is messing me around - it won't budge and I'm worried about graunching the interior. Might have to clean the air vents in-situ then:) If I recall correctly I used a thin butterknife, the ones with the bone handles are great, to pry it out. There are s...

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To fix the sag: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/strengthen-hi ... /index.php

No breathers on the gearbox or transfer

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If I remember correctly, there are one or two screws into it from underneath the front edge somewhere. You've taken off the instrument binnacle too?

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That's where Midas source theirs

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Thanks! It's pretty much a copy of the ones on my friend's Vigo, not sure who made them though Only one issue. The galvanizers decided, in their wisdom, and despite me drilling it full of holes, that they had to drill more holes in the outside face of the driver's side one but not the passenger side...

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Got them back from galvanizing and powder coating

And mounted

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The voltage on the battery is about 14.5V when the engine is running and 12.5V with it off, so the alternator is working. The transplant happened before I bought it, the electrics do look like they were done by a 5yr old though, but everything was working fine until recently when the alternator ligh...

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Hi there Does anyone know how the 2.8D's charging circuit is supposed to work? My 2.8D is a transplanted engine. The alternator is connected to a voltage regulator that only seems to be grounded to the body. Everything was fine, but now the alternator light is on constantly, even though the battery ...

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I know a few people who would be interested if you do decide to sell it.

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Nudge-M are usually well priced

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If you're worried about knocking it, sell it rather and buy something that you can really enjoy to the max. One of the things I like most about my bakkie is that I can drive it without worrying about knocks, dings and scratches.

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Nice, well done Nic. :thumbup: Personally I would hot dip galvanise without the pacifier dip afterwards and then use a red oxide etch primer and enamel overcoat. I really don't like powder coating - it's great if it never gets chipped / scratched - once that happens, you can't do a touch-up. The sp...

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Hi there The original Toyota side steps on Rooies were nice to stand on but they rattled and didn't really give much protection to the body, so I decided to replace them with some similar to those fitted to a friend's Vigo. They needed to be closer in to the body, protect the bottom of the doors, ha...

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The gabriel ones are stupidly expensive, but Midas can regas them. The ones from 4x4direct or MacNaughtans are cheaper but can only be adjusted at the point of sale.

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Hi there A fellow member showed me this on Robotics.org.za https://www.robotics.org.za/GPS18? A neat self contained GPS tracking unit. Needs to be mounted externally and you have to buy a battery separately. https://www.robotics.org.za/AF1578? Going to get one and stick it in the canopy or something...

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Look at the Hella ones. Not cheap though

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Or buy these (cheaper) http://www.4x4direct.co.za/606-roof-rac ... -and-rails

And these: http://www.4x4direct.co.za/cargo-tracks ... -bolt.html

And have easy adjustment. I absolutely hate adjusting those cargo track things.

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Photobucket is terrible. Use www.imgur.com rather

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A pretty solid build

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You want to have the control circuit on the 220V side, so get a 220V relay and use that. Don't do the switching on the spot welder side (unless you want to spend $$$$$ on a high current switch). Then use a normal timer or just a momentary switch with a pedal to control it. AC-DC have a good range of...

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I bought rubber flooring from Pro Auto Rubber. Works well.

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You're not actually moving the weight of the vehicle, you're overcoming the friction between the surface and the vehicle, so it's a bit more complicated than that. Anyway, these are mounted far more securely than the old one was. The bumper itself is attached to the channel and chassis rail with two...

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I don't know what load was applied for the stress analysis, I can find out it you want though.

The pipes were (badly) fillet welded to the tubes. I suck at fillet welds, but I can use a grinder

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And done.

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Cut the holes in the rear valance and test fitted the new brackets. WhatsApp Image 2017-09-09 at 17.17.31.jpeg Test fitting and tacking the tubes. Going to need to move the number plate... WhatsApp Image 2017-09-09 at 13.10.40.jpeg Also got some 3x38x76mm channel to add support inside the chassis ra...

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The 30 year old stock rear bumper on Rooies was very tired and rusty. It also had no way to use it for recoveries. I was beginning to become worried that a trailer might break the hitch point off. So it was time for a new one. With some input from my engineering mates I designed a new one that has r...

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There you go.

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Send it to me, I'll post it for you.

nicholaslemaitre(at)gmail(dot)com

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I had my 3L starter totally reconditioned for about 2k. Should surely be the same for the KZTE

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Ya, I really struggled to get a quote for a replacement one for the insurance evaluation

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I got a Cressida steering wheel from Caryota spares in Stikland that fits

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Don't buy the stock Toyota inner axle seal, it's not the best/longest lasting solution. Have a look at this thread for advice on a better seal: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42836 Here is a thread on the process: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/simon/overhaul_front_axle/index.php...

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Oil seals leak because the seal interface isn't mating correctly with the surface. This is either due to misalignment or due to particles/grit preventing the surfaces from mating correctly. If it wasn't leaking before, it's most likely that the seal is misaligned. You might need a special tool to ge...

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Yes, it's the inner most seal on the axle. If you strip the knuckle and axle, it's the first seal that goes back, It's the one that stops the diff oil from getting into the knuckle

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http://www.4x4direct.co.za/tyre-care/66 ... -lock.html

I have one of the above and my spare hasn't been stolen, yet.

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Hi Malcom

I'm not struggling to find the spares, I can get the OEM parts from Toyota without an issue, but these seals are apparently considerably better than OEM and last longer, which is why I want them

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Hi there I want to get new inner axle seals for my (import) front axle on my 87 SFA. Apparently these are the best ones to get, way better than the OEM Parts. https://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/front-axle-parts/front-service-parts/service-front-hilux/hd-inner-axle-seal The seals are cheap (9 USD), b...

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Load the photos onto www.imgur.com and send us a link to the album. No restrictions to photo size etc

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Get there early, very, very early. There is a one way system on the road (1300 turn around time if I recall correctly) and generally after a few vehicles have been up it starts to get much more challenging and people then spin their way up the obstacles, making it worse. Also there are lots of peopl...

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It's closed cell foam matting. You can buy it in bulk from Sondor in the perfect width to fit across a Hilux. I've got the interior covered with 6mm. If I had to do it again I'd go for 8mm and do two layers over the transmission tunnel.

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Got it brazed for R40.

Toyota want 2.5k for the entire assembly.

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Awesome, thanks!

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Hi there My power steering lost pressure on the way home the other night and I've found the problem. The fitting on the output side of the pump has sheered off at the pump, where the metal line comes into the pump. It doesn't appear to be a standard hydraulic fitting at all and so is probably only a...

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Jammer vir die Engels Interior trim parts are getting hard to find. Mechanical parts and seals are still easy to find from the dealers and scrapyards. If you have a 3/4Y petrol engine then an entire new engine is about R8k, since they are shared with the HiAce/Inyathi. For 4x4ing the SFA will outper...

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Trace the play. It's either in the linkage to the power steering box, the box itself, the ball on the Pitman arm from the box, the draglink, the steering arms or the tie rod ends.

Jam each of these in succession working from the steering wheel and see where the problem lies.

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Hi there

Do you have parts numbers for the required parts?

Thanks
Nic

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It's normal for the fuel gauge to remain in its position when the ignition is turned off

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Thanks Dawie!

Ek is verbaas hoe skoon jou onderstel is!

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The Legend wrote: ↑Thu May 11, 2017 12:50 pmNic the place who supply me with the stainless braided brake lines used the old fittings on the standard brake lines

Awesome, thanks!

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Were you able to get ones that use the existing mounting system Dawie?

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Hi there

With the fitting of my new front suspension my front flexible brake lines look a little too short and I'm worried that they might be damaged under full articulation. Any ideas as to where I can get new ones made up in the Stellies area?

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Robbie, what wall thickness tube did you use? Also if you don't mind, could you post some more photo's detailing the window openings and the upright sections. I might want to copy your design, if you don't mind. I have a complete CAD drawing of mine if you want it. Dunno if it'll fit on your load b...

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I do feel like a total chop though!

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So I have to eat MUCH humble pie. They are the correct springs, we just made a mistake when fitting them: We fitted the springs to the chassis, torqued the bolts to Toyota spec (90Nm) and then fitted the axle to the springs. What we didn't realise is that you should only torque the bolts once there ...

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@Dawie, thanks for checking that for me. Your rear shackle on the front spring, is it raked towards the front of the vehicle or towards the rear?

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It's extended so far because of the steep curvature of the springs and their (related) shortness. This pushes the axle lower, increasing the distance between the diff and the transfer case. I'm very close to removing them, sending them back for a full refund and getting springs from Johan Tyre just ...

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