Hilux 4x4 Forum

@ Mud dog - thank you for the advice. Yeah I wanna keep the 4y. It seems like a good strong engine, and already has shown more modern 4x4's up in the ability to get one to where one needs to go ( maybe that's the running gear as well mind you). I will be considering fuel injection, and am already ru...

**Update - Fixed** It was a really easy fix. The I used my finger to move the two levers in the actual ratchet mechanism and found that the spring was fine (heard a little "ting" upon release) - so I looked at the HB bar itself, and noticed the grooves were facing the wrong way, so I rotat...

Thank you for the response, and yes there is still tension ( I have adjusted the undercarriage part of the rear braking system and adjusted the pads for clearance etc), So I'll take your advice and disassemble the HB mechanism and see if the wee spring is the culprit.

Thanks once again.

My second day as a member, and I already need to ask for your advice and help. After passing my WOF this morning, I got home and applied the handbrake which did not engage - there was no clicking sound and the handle did not lock. I've read the forum members articles on the HB and Rear Braking syste...

Thank you to everyone for the very warm welcome! Awesome! @Derren - Would be keen to meet up with your sibling and maybe even go on an adventure or 10 :) @ Zeppelin - I am the sort of guy that likes "sneaky mods" - you know, the type when people see the 4x4 they go "nice stock ute.......

Thank you both for the Welcome :)

...soooo, did you check out ma bakkie? huh? huh? huh??

Oh you did! big smiles!

Already uploaded, your finger is a bit too quick on the trigger!

1991 Hilux YN67 SA Imported

Hi Everyone, I am a new member and a proud owner (recent) of an awesome SA imported 1991 4x4 Hilux YN67 double cab ute. I recently purchased this vehicle for $4k (NZD) and have had to do quite a bit of work to get it to a warrantable standard ( warrants of fitness (WOF) in NZ are the checks done eve...