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by Rusti
Thu Jan 22, 2015 5:01 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Best way to clean off old mud from under bakkie?
Replies: 19
Views: 3131

Re: Best way to clean off old mud from under bakkie?

Will post pic of shock soon as I get home..
by Rusti
Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:05 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Best way to clean off old mud from under bakkie?
Replies: 19
Views: 3131

Re: Best way to clean off old mud from under bakkie?

Ja my engine needs a wash too.. Went through a moerse puddle on the way to Midlpos a few weeks ago..
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by Rusti
Wed Jan 21, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Best way to clean off old mud from under bakkie?
Replies: 19
Views: 3131

Best way to clean off old mud from under bakkie?

Hi guys. So its time to give the big boy some much needed TLC.. There is thick mud under him that has been there for years.. Maybe even since he was born.. I bought him a year ago and the mud was there so the previous owner probably never washed it off.. What is the best way to wash it off? Its temp...
by Rusti
Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Best dirt road sign
Replies: 9
Views: 2378

Re: Best dirt road sign

Wayne thats dam funny.. :tease: :tease:
by Rusti
Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:42 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Best dirt road sign
Replies: 9
Views: 2378

Best dirt road sign

There were a few grated roads in Tankwa that I would have put this on... :lmao:
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by Rusti
Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Did anyone go to Mozambique recently?
Replies: 5
Views: 2759

Re: Did anyone go to Mozambique recently?

Thanks Daffy!
by Rusti
Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:13 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Did anyone go to Mozambique recently?
Replies: 5
Views: 2759

Re: Did anyone go to Mozambique recently?

Thats great! Thanks guys.

Time to start planning the trip.. :yahoo:
by Rusti
Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:01 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Did anyone go to Mozambique recently?
Replies: 5
Views: 2759

Did anyone go to Mozambique recently?

Has anyone been to Moz recently? We were thinking of going this last December but with all the recent issues with rebels we thought it best to give it a miss.. One of the students from my office went to inhambane and wasnt worried at all but he's a real tool so I cant take anything he says seriously...
by Rusti
Sat Jan 10, 2015 1:11 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Dirt Road Driving
Replies: 27
Views: 5319

Re: Dirt Road Driving

Thanks Kevin! Ive got a long list of things I want to do but they do look great fron the start. I was lucky to get him with the mags and AT's for such a good price. It drove like a real champion.. It struggled a bit on tar getting to 120km/h with the extra weight but when it got to the dirt roads it...
by Rusti
Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:01 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 8897

Re: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?

We ended up borrowing a friends one and it worked okay. The lighter socket burnt out on day 2 so it made me think of Hoppys comment on drawing too much power. Could have been the sockets fault but no way of telling. I also saw that you cant put any ice or water(melted ice) in it because the motor an...
by Rusti
Thu Jan 08, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Tyre repairs in Cape Town
Replies: 4
Views: 1027

Re: Tyre repairs in Cape Town

A guy at Googhope tyres had a look at it for me and said they do some sort of rubber welding a patch to the inside. They dont do it themselves so Im looking for someone that can give me solid advice. Hopefully the wholes no too big.
by Rusti
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:44 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Tyre repairs in Cape Town
Replies: 4
Views: 1027

Tyre repairs in Cape Town

Hi guys.

I got this cut in my tyre and need to get it fixed. I heard they can weld a patch on the inside. Does anyone have contact details for someone in Cape Town that can do this?

What do they usually charge for this kind of thing?
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by Rusti
Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:22 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Dirt Road Driving
Replies: 27
Views: 5319

Re: Dirt Road Driving

Yip thats me.. :dance1: Im really surprised the cover took in so much air.. I made double sure the straps were all under the timber base and as tight as can be so im not sure how it got in there. Will definitely add more straps next time. Im no speeder so we cruised along as much as possible. The on...
by Rusti
Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Dirt Road Driving
Replies: 27
Views: 5319

Re: Dirt Road Driving

Thys how do I check that link? Do I need taptalk?

If its got me in it it must be a good photo... :lmao:
by Rusti
Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Dirt Road Driving
Replies: 27
Views: 5319

Re: Dirt Road Driving

Hey guys. We are back! Thank you to everyone that posted comnents. Its clear that everyone has their own driving style and tricks for driving their bakkies regarding tyre pressure etc. All the advice was great and much appreciated. Thys were you behind me on the N7? The reason I asked about max spee...
by Rusti
Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:42 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Dirt Road Driving
Replies: 27
Views: 5319

Re: Dirt Road Driving

Thanks Andy!
by Rusti
Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Dirt Road Driving
Replies: 27
Views: 5319

Re: Dirt Road Driving

Thanks guys! Im really looking forward to it. To be honest im not sure if my current tyre pressure is correct or not for a fully loaded tar trip. Have it on 2.4 now. I read some other posts a few weeks ago regarding tyre pressures but with other models and I cant recall if they were fully loaded or ...
by Rusti
Wed Dec 31, 2014 7:48 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Dirt Road Driving
Replies: 27
Views: 5319

Dirt Road Driving

Hi guys. Im hitting the dirt roads tomorrow for the first time so im looking for any and all dirt road driving advice that you have please. Ive got an SFA with BFG AT's, OME suspension, RTT and going through Cederberg with it for some camping so its full of camping stuff.. :yahoo: Whats a safe top s...
by Rusti
Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Modifying my new roof rack advise please
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Re: Modifying my new roof rack advise please

Ja it was definitely a rush getting it done. Wish i could have bought the carrier before the workshops all closed down. I will definitely take my time with it next year.

Thanks for all tje advice guys. Always appreciated!
by Rusti
Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Is this Ryobi tyre infltor any good?
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Re: Is this Ryobi tyre infltor any good?

Ja definitely not going with the Ryobi. Hate it when ppl sell junk and make it look good and promote it as if its good.. There was one that was suggested that is at 4x4 direct so im going to get that one. :dance1:
by Rusti
Thu Dec 25, 2014 6:36 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Modifying my new roof rack advise please
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Re: Modifying my new roof rack advise please

Hi Tony. Marry Christmas to you too! Ja I tried opening the channel and I stopped 2min in.. When I did it I could see it wasnt happy. Re shaping the fins was my first choice but its just my girlfriend and I so its difficult to take the canopy off to do that and were going to be on the road from 8am....
by Rusti
Thu Dec 25, 2014 5:39 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Modifying my new roof rack advise please
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Re: Modifying my new roof rack advise please

Hi Andy. Ja its massive.. Going to put the RTT over the cab with jerry cans and the spare over the canopy until I get a SWC.. It unfortunately looks like a bit of a shack job at the moment but 1st thing next year were going to clean it up and hammeright it to look brand new. Do you know if i can I b...
by Rusti
Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:09 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Modifying my new roof rack advise please
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Re: Modifying my new roof rack advise please

Hey guys. Boy was that a mission. The Prados have a curved roof and gutter... We unfortunately learnt that the hard way... And only saw it once the whole fin system was already welded into its new position. :slap: So we had to remove the centre one on both sides and weld in longer ones from the end ...
by Rusti
Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:46 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Modifying my new roof rack advise please
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Re: Modifying my new roof rack advise please

Hey guys. Andy.. No worries.. I had some time to think about the modification and came up with a great plan. Dropped it off this morning and will pick it up later today. Modification is only R800. The tent will only be on for camping trips so im not worried about the height. Next year I will make a ...
by Rusti
Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:25 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Is this Ryobi tyre infltor any good?
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Re: Is this Ryobi tyre infltor any good?

Hey guys. Ive got BFG all terains. I see what you mean about it being a weaker more comercial product.. glad I asked you guys first!

Thanks again!
by Rusti
Sun Dec 21, 2014 11:36 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Is this Ryobi tyre infltor any good?
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Is this Ryobi tyre infltor any good?

Hi guys. Im looking for a tyre inflator. Is this one any good? rps20141221_233603.jpg Its only R650 and if I am reading it correctly it goes up to 2.4 bar? Ive seen posts where guys have posted their tyre pressures for different conditions from 2 - 2.4 bar. What tyre pressures should an SFA like min...
by Rusti
Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Modifying my new roof rack advise please
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Re: Modifying my new roof rack advise please

I got a quote for R120 per fin to move. I will never get a roof rack this big and in such good condition for that price again so if I can have it modified for less than R1000 and I only paid R2500 for it with the awning so its tough to think of selling it and then maybe spending double that price fo...
by Rusti
Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Modifying my new roof rack advise please
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Re: Modifying my new roof rack advise please

Hi Andy. Where can I get adjustable bolt on fins?? 4x4 Mega World? That would be the easiest.. I can easily cut the fins off and bolt on others. Dont have any welding skills so cant make them from scratch. Is the brand front runner?
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by Rusti
Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:23 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Modifying my new roof rack advise please
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Re: Modifying my new roof rack advise please

Hi Andy. I wish it was that simple. The fins are welded to the frame of the roof rack so no simple adjusting them im afraid. If the newer models have that feature thats great. This is off a 98 Prado so I suspect it is close to the same age because the owner said its been lying in the garage for the ...
by Rusti
Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Modifying my new roof rack advise please
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Re: Modifying my new roof rack advise please

Hi Edge. Thanks for the advice but im not 100% sure what all the technical terms are.. RTT openings and clamshells.. :siffler: Have you got any images you could post for me? I spoke to Hoppy about it and he said they usually cut out the excess width, length ways and then re-weld it all back together...
by Rusti
Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Modifying my new roof rack advise please
Replies: 23
Views: 2842

Modifying my new roof rack advise please

Hi guys I just bought a 2nd hand full length gutter mounted Front runner roof rack with Eazi awn 2000 but need to modify the roof rack because the gutter fins are 50mm too far over on each side. I wouldnt usually buy something that needs this much modification but I only paid R2500 for everything an...
by Rusti
Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: PRESSURE IN PETROL TANK
Replies: 5
Views: 783

Re: PRESSURE IN PETROL TANK

Ill give the cap a clean. Thanks Edge.

Cassie to be honest im not sure.. Ive never even thought it would suck air in. Ill check tomorrow. Thanks
by Rusti
Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Tailgate spare wheel carrier
Replies: 18
Views: 3926

Re: Tailgate spare wheel carrier

Thanks for the pic Val. Dis a baie mooi bakkie. I held the spare up against my tailgate yesterday and I see why you mention having to slide the wheel up and down if I get a carrier fixed to the tailgate itself. If the wheel is too high you cant open the canopy door and if its too low it pushes again...
by Rusti
Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:01 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Tailgate spare wheel carrier
Replies: 18
Views: 3926

Re: Tailgate spare wheel carrier

My apologies Val. Thank you too for your advice. :blushing:
by Rusti
Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Tailgate spare wheel carrier
Replies: 18
Views: 3926

Re: Tailgate spare wheel carrier

Ja ive got a 40L under there and the wheel does hang under it but its low. If I go over those old wide deep storm water channels it scrapes so I wont be able to do any 4x4ing or it will hook all the time. Ill work something out and make a plan. Im thinking of a plate that will be bent over the tailg...
by Rusti
Sun Dec 14, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Tailgate spare wheel carrier
Replies: 18
Views: 3926

Re: Tailgate spare wheel carrier

Thanks for the advice gents. I think I need to find some bakkies with the different carriers and see the pros and cons of each. Maybe the swing carrier can be fitted with a stopper of some sort. I thought of putting the fixed carrier on the leaft of the tail so the canopy lock etc is not covered by ...
by Rusti
Sun Dec 14, 2014 8:36 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Tailgate spare wheel carrier
Replies: 18
Views: 3926

Tailgate spare wheel carrier

Anyone know where I can get a spare wheel carrier that mounts onto the tailgate? Im a bit weary of the ones that fit independantly to the back bumper and swings the wheel out the way to the left because their awkward in a parking lot with cars next to you etc.. dont want it to swing into another car...
by Rusti
Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: PRESSURE IN PETROL TANK
Replies: 5
Views: 783

Re: PRESSURE IN PETROL TANK

Cool. Thanks Andy
by Rusti
Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:55 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: PRESSURE IN PETROL TANK
Replies: 5
Views: 783

PRESSURE IN PETROL TANK

Hi guys.

Sometimes when I open the fuel cap there is allot of pressure that escapes.. Dit klink soos a lank sag poep.. sssfffff ... :siffler: any ideas?

Please respond in english.. My afrikaans is not as good as it should be. That sentance just sounded better in afrikaans..
by Rusti
Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: How do you break the news
Replies: 47
Views: 5119

Re: How do you break the news

Maybe you should buy a fire truck instead.. :surrender: I didn't have to do that.. Im a real man.. I begged for 3 years and she eventually got tired of it and gave me permission... My girlfriend just said you must show your wife how much shopping she can get in the bakkie.. But seriously for a secon...
by Rusti
Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: How do you break the news
Replies: 47
Views: 5119

Re: How do you break the news

You should buy the 4x4 and use it to take her to a remote lodge for a romantic second honeymoon... She cant hate it then..
by Rusti
Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:02 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 8897

Re: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?

Cool. Ill give it a go and keep you guys posted.

Thanks again for all the advice.
by Rusti
Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 8897

Re: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?

I suspected as much.. I have an extra battery from a citi golf. Would I be able to set that up as a dual battery system or will the bakkies battery just bugger it up because its bigger?
by Rusti
Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 8897

Re: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?

Hi Thys.

My girlfriends dad is going to lend us his. Do you need a dual battery system to run these or will the single csr battery be able to handle it overnight and still be charged the next day?
by Rusti
Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:29 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Rhino madness
Replies: 10
Views: 2203

Re: Rhino madness

Great pics and great to see that there are farms breading them to get the numbers up. The farm should have a large pack of dogs trained to run toward the gun shots and bite the poachers 'in the pants' and bring back some new golf balls to smack around for every rhino poached.. :twisted: :evil:
by Rusti
Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:13 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 8897

Re: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?

Thanks guys I'll check them out.
by Rusti
Thu Dec 04, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 8897

Re: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?

Ja i figured.. Hate it when people try sell you bad products.. I like that.. 'A block of ice rapped in news paper will get you further'. :lmao: You were selling a propper fridge a few months ago. Do you still have it? Im waiting to see how big my 'envelope' is from my office and then I can maybe tak...
by Rusti
Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Thermo Coolers. Good or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 8897

Thermo Coolers. Good or not?

Hi guys. Ive seen quite a few ads on gumtree for thermo coolers going for a few hundred rand compared to camping fridges for a few thousand. Are the coolers any good or are they simply a waste of money? I suspect that the proper camping fridges are far superior or there wouldn't be a market for them...
by Rusti
Thu Dec 04, 2014 8:00 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Easy WP trip advice required please
Replies: 17
Views: 3944

Re: Easy WP trip advice required please

Thanks Thys! Cant wait to hit the gravel! :yahoo:
by Rusti
Wed Dec 03, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Easy WP trip advice required please
Replies: 17
Views: 3944

Re: Easy WP trip advice required please

The more remote the better. I want it to feel like were in the middle of nowhere.. I am a bit concerned about the heat but we'll be out all day exploring and will get day passes for resorts on the river and find some wine farms for lunch etc.. I called them today and am surprised they dont have a da...
by Rusti
Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:07 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Easy WP trip advice required please
Replies: 17
Views: 3944

Re: Easy WP trip advice required please

Ja I read its something like 11 000Ha or something like that..

But it looks amazing. Were thinking of staying in Langkloof. Have you been at that site before?

Really looking forward to it and the pricing is really not bad..
by Rusti
Tue Dec 02, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Easy WP trip advice required please
Replies: 17
Views: 3944

Re: Easy WP trip advice required please

Thats a good plan. Thanks Thys! Going to get a map tonight and start planning but will check out website now. Not sure if we'll be at Tankwa on the 1st but if we are ill PM you and maybe we can have a beer together.. Is it safe to leave camping stuff there during the day while we go exploring or bes...
by Rusti
Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:09 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Easy WP trip advice required please
Replies: 17
Views: 3944

Re: Easy WP trip advice required please

Hey that sounds perfect! Thanks guys! :dance1: Going from 01 Jan.. Not ideal but gf starts work on 5th.. im off for a month so i wanted to be on the road for 2 weeks but it is what it is.. Are there national parks or game reserves along the way? Would be nice to camp in one each night and do some ba...
by Rusti
Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Easy WP trip advice required please
Replies: 17
Views: 3944

Easy WP trip advice required please

Hi guys. So its my first holiday with the big boy so we want to do a 4 day road trip from cape town. Would like to do more but the gf is only off for 10 days and theres family etc to visit.. anyway.. I desperateky want to hit some dirt roads but have no off road experience so it should be something ...
by Rusti
Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Which Hilux for Cape to Cairo (and beyond)
Replies: 25
Views: 5616

Re: Which Hilux for Cape to Cairo (and beyond)

Hi. I read your post this morning and was going to suggest that you contact Allan Hoppy and Francois about buying a Hilux and prepping it for you as they are hilux specialists but I see Allan's already posted a reply. They are regularly highly recommended on the forum for their expertise and I have ...
by Rusti
Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: HILUX ALARM
Replies: 5
Views: 1137

Re: HILUX ALARM

Hey. Not yet. Ive been chasing the dealer that sold the bakkie to me in December. He says to meet and to go have it sorted but has been avoiding my calls etc when i want to confirm and he has moved dealership etc. Going to have it all sorted out next weekend and then get the ombatsman on him.. The a...
by Rusti
Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: HILUX ALARM
Replies: 5
Views: 1137

Re: HILUX ALARM

Thanks guys. Appreciate your input!
by Rusti
Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:28 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: HILUX ALARM
Replies: 5
Views: 1137

HILUX ALARM

Hi guys. My old Sherlock alarm now has a mind of its own... It has been going off all day when im at work and sometimes in the middle of the night. Fun times jumping out of bed with a torch in one hand and a bat in the other.. Sometimes it doesnt switch on etc etc.. Is sherlock still available in th...
by Rusti
Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Attempted theft of my 97 SFA
Replies: 14
Views: 14984

Re: Attempted theft of my 97 SFA

Ja they are the best and a must have. My only worry is that they break in 1st and mess up everything before realising they aren't getting the van. With the pedal lock and anti bolt cutter plate I would paint it red so they see it when checking out the van and give up before they even break anything.
by Rusti
Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Attempted theft of my 97 SFA
Replies: 14
Views: 14984

Re: Attempted theft of my 97 SFA

The other theft posts are really helpful as some of them have photos of the damage so that shows us the methods that they use just like the way they know the methods that we use.. One was of a gear leaver that had been cut off just below the gear lock so they must use a vice grip to change gears unt...

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