Hilux 4x4 Forum

Alex2539

Hi Philly I experienced something similar when i replaced my clutch for the hilux, last year. i ordered a SACHS clutch at goldwagen, they told me they have stopped selling that brand as there are issues with it, so they gave me a LUK clutch kit. After it was installed, the clutch will shudder even o...

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Haboob wrote:What is wrong with the original Toyota mags?

Nothing, just want the bakkie to look nice

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If I read it correctly, the rear axle LC is 1600kg divided by half is 800kg per wheel. That's a bit low as I suspected - take into consideration you're loaded and have to take evasive action or you hie a pothole / bump in the road ..... will it still hold? I wouldn't like to stake my safety, the sa...

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I'm no expert, but I'm wondering if 750kg is not a bit low. For peace of mind check it against the gross axle weight rating. I got this off the TSW site ...... " The load rating of a wheel, as determined by the wheel manufacturer, must never be exceeded. Manufacturers identify a wheel’s maximu...

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Mud Dog wrote:Can't read the brand but I would imagine so. What do the specs say?

They are actually 2nd hand. I went to check them out during the day, 1 will take 750 kg ...which is good(i think)

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Hi there! I need advice on the rims attached below. I currently have original toyota rims R15s. The ones in the picture are also 15s . I load my bakkie to the maximum, will they be able to cope? And is this a good brand ? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170318/d09fea9dee5a6f66935972b63d3bca57.jpg...

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https://youtu.be/Uu5Pi-cK6sc

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The hilux is tough ....even though the old fortuner is quite similar to the old hilux, i have noticed (by experience as i drive both) that the hilux is more tough ...How many KM on the fortuner?

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JohanM wrote:Alex the two tyres you are comparing are different in size and would thus have different ratings and load capacity.

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Indeed, thanks for pointing that out

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[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170223/9b0441457ce3e4db2c5465d68f35138a.jpg[/IMG][IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170223/2db20242b15cc6f67f296e4ff9da8324.jpg[/IMG] Interesting enough the general grabber AT has a higher index in terms of speed and loading, but the grabber is almost hal...

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Ek het die voriges op my bakkie gehad en het gesê ek sal hulle nie weer opsit nie oor 'n paar goed wat ek ervaar het. Hulle was hard en daar het stukke rubber afgebreek as jy klippe ry. (selfs baie versigtig). Hulle was swak op 'n nat pad en het geweldig begin raas hier na die einde van hulle lewe....

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Johan Kriel wrote:Vir my is enige tyre wat nie n naweek n papwiel gee nie n goeie tyre, en sover is dit net BFG wat dit doen

[emoji23][emoji106]dit is waar

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Rigger wrote:I have KO2's on my Vigo and drive very bad gravel roads everyday. 10 000km and very happy with them

Thanks, in my view they are one of the best

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Hi there

its that time again for my hilux to get some new shoes. i am currently running BG KO A/T. They have really done their job, i am therefore certain of replacing them with another set of BG KO2 A/T. Anybody have good /bad experiences with the KO2 A/T ?

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brianc wrote:Check that it's not deposit from your battery. There is normally a breather pipe on the battery which allows the battery to vent low down. Maybe this vent pipe is missing.

Thanks, will check

Alex2539

Thanks all for the responses. I will leave it on and keep a close eye

Alex2539

Thats normal, sometimes even with new hoses you buy, some have that white powder on and others not. Must have something to do with either the manufacturing process or the composition of the rubber. If it wipes off I would not replace the pipe unless it gets hard or starts to crack. As I said I boug...

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ChrisF wrote:Have done serious mud trails ?
No, i haven't
I once struggled to get the mud off ... the "mud" came off quick enough but I struggled with a residue ...

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Seen that a couple of times. Does it rub off? Like powdery stuff? Could be many reasons for that. Maybe normal oxidation of the hose, or release agent from the mold when they make the hose, or just the rubber properties going through all those hot/cold cycles. Maybe just normal dirt and grime dryin...

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It is a little strange and I cannot give you a definitive answer, but I can hazard a guess. Both the heater and radiator hoses appear to be of similar construction and if one looks you can see that the radiator hose is starting to do the same thing on a lesser scale. The radiator hose is typically ...

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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170119/3d1f095aa79a7bb48b4a1a052ca75ebd.jpg Hi there! I am mechanically challenged... i have noticed that the pipes that goes to the heater is turning "whitish " ..does anybody knows what sign this is or the cause? Thanks Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapa...

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Lol..."sport" is misleading...its supposed to be "normal mode"

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No I don't think that the Toyota oil is not of good quality. On the contrary. It is just overpriced. It would be interesting to know who supplies Toyota. I know a number of very reputable diesel workshops use Caltex Delo 400 on the D4Ds and have used that on my bakkie for the past 190 000 kilometre...

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Agree I use full synthetic oil from castrol every 10000km and I drive 80 % dirt roads and have not had a prob in 200000km I do however change my air filter every 5000 km for all the dust You get a oil filter adaptor with the 3 fingers as mentioned above for smaller oil filters that fits on your 1/4...

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I still think the test is inconsistent. Maybe the Hilux has an issue yes but if you do not remove all the variables and do the test consistently you cannot measure the brands against each other. Look at the point if turn in and the direction of the front wheels for each of these pics and make your ...

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hilux is not for sissies lol..... if you can handle 1 you are a dammn good driver. as much as i love it for it unbreakable legendary status, i admit it is a very unstable vehicle

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Awesome review. The V6 is indeed very fun to drive ....thanks. D4D : economical

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Voorkoms: Ek sal gaan vir die FR 2.2 as die Hilux 2.4, maar sodra jy sit lekker vellings (Raider), Rollbar op die Hilux dit lyk ook goed. Deur na aanleiding van jou pos, kan ek sien wat jy wil die Ranger meer ..... Ranger is ook sterker. Die Hilux is meer gewild op die oomblik, ek sien meer nuwe Hil...

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Later Autoboxes are 5 speed and the new 2016 Hilux is 6 speed, isn't it? I'm not sure about the 2016 Revo, but with the Vigo's(previous gen), the V6 auto petrol's are 5 speed and the D4D diesel's are 4 speed. I've had both and the gearing is well tuned on both! B Thanks for the correction. i am cur...

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Johnnyboxer wrote:Later Autoboxes are 5 speed and the new 2016 Hilux is 6 speed, isn't it?

Thats correct

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Have read that the automatic always seem to be hunting for gears I've got a 4x4 Auto D4D and the gearbox ratios are well sorted. I've never experienced hunting, off-road or on tar. The reason I opted for auto is that diesel motors are sensitive to over-revving(rev limit at 4500rpm). Many first time...

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Haboob wrote:How many killo's is too high for the Fortuner being traded in?
Have read that the automatic always seem to be hunting for gears,
So prefer a manual myself.
Also normally a bit better in the fuel department.

231000Km. Thanks for the advice

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Finally replaced the clutch(original)....ou dear it is branded "LUK"

Alex2539

Hi there We are looking for a replacement for the fortuner(3.0 D4D 4x4 MT) due to high mileage. So we are looking for another 3.0 D4D 4x4 fortuner/hilux. I am not sure whether to go for automatic or manual transmission, from experience i find the automatic transmission to be a bit slow when overtaki...

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The Namibian law is the same as ours, which makes them illegal, whether that is stupid or not. Another bit of free advice, do not drive in MOST parts of Africa after sunset. It is not safe. This is also the best time to camp and wind down after a day out in the bush or on back roads. If you stick t...

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Thank you all for your response. Indeed our law only allows for maximum 6 bulbs. Some traffic officers take this issue very serious and at times they confiscate the licence disk. The LED lights i must admit are quite dangerous when used inappropriate, as stated above; some people are using them in t...

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Hi there I am looking for spotlights as my LED bar is illegal in Namibia and i had to sell it before i get in touble. So i found this online, can you recommend the seller and the product? http://shop.technopro.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=102_917_922&products_id=7781" on...

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Hallo Alex. Uit ondervinding, wanneer daar vibrasie is en jou stuurwiel skud van die vibrasie, dan kyk ons na die voorwiele se wiel balansering, wiel "alingnment" en "bearings". As die stuurwiel nie skud nie, kyk ons na die agterwiele se wiel balansering, wiel "alingnment&q...

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Thunder02 wrote:Could well be the tires, swop the two fronts around and see if the problem follows.

Thanks will try

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I had an officer here in NAM threatening to remove my licence disc for having an LED bar on. They say it should be removed,

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jvt172 wrote:Mine also doing it. 2014 model 95000km on the clock

Some suspect it the tires, what are you running on yours?

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WayneSchalk wrote:Did balancing and new shocks make any difference at all?

I assume yours is the 4x4 right?

Minor improvement. it is a 4x4 yes

Alex2539

Hi there :wave: Perhaps other fortuner drivers have experienced this. We have an 06 model Tuna, once the speed goes beyond 110 km/h i can feel it vibrating on the passenger side (also visible by observing the side mirror). Last year the dealer said it was the propshaft, they balanced it and replaced...

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Hilux's have a weak clutch,I own a 2006 30lt D4D dual cab,I've owned alot of hilux's and love them,the only real problem with them is there clutch.My hilux used to make a spigot bearing noise almost from brand new,All the hilux's I know even at work it dosn't take much to smell it burning.The only ...

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Use quality fuel, quality filters(replaced every 10k) install a second filter with water trap, get your feedback checked every service to catch any problems early and some guys including myself like to run a bit of 2stroke oil in the fuel as it helps lube the injectors a litte more and helps the ra...

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Interesting discussions. What can one do to ensure an extended use of injectors ? and do the injector cleaners really work?

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I've had the RaceChip Ultimate on my 3.0 D4D for 14 000km now. HAs not skipped a beat and I'm loving it. No problems at all and I get 11,5km/l open and urban mixed driving. It really brought her to life. Haven't used any oil or coolant as it should be. Overall I'm very impressed and happy with the ...

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thanks all for the valuable input. i think i will go for remap'

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Alex.. My 2010 D4D (160 000km) was treated to a plug&pray RaceChip about 30 000km ago. Results were amazing. Until a little while ago, when the clutch started slipping and the bakkie started going into "limp" mode for no apparent reason. I unplugged the chip, and all those problems ar...

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louis fourie wrote:My KZ-TE chipped from very low kilos. Currently on 353000km and pulling like a train. EGT way below 650°C[emoji106]

Thanks Louis, thats very positive

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many different opinions on this .... 1) leave it be - you know what you have, and you know it will last many more kilos ... 2) plug and pray chip - "some say" these are pre-programmed to over supply diesel thus providing diesel .... personally not a fan 3) fully programmable chip - have i...

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Hi there My hilux just reached 200000 km on the clock. The bakkie still drives perfect, the only major thing that was replaced was the turbo at 120 000 Km and clutch at 170000 km. I see many people have installed chips in these motors. Can anybody advice on a good chip brand and whether there are an...

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yo! figures are very impressive,,,, i wonder how much thirsty

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Hahahahahaha

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hopefully you will find something

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Thank you all for constructive comments. My coolant level has now stabilized. I find this forum extremely useful and i am happy to be part of it ever since.

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Just to add to the other inputs. When I replaced the waterpump on mine I could not find a definitive method of bleeding the system. I filled it as much as I could and then drove the vehicle. I simply watched the water temperature closely. For two days or so the level did drop a bit and then stabili...

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Mud Dog wrote:That sounds promising. Just monitor it closely over the next week or two and if there is still water loss, take it for that carbon test. Good luck.

I will do that. Thank you very much "Mud Dog"[emoji106]

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My money would be on an air lock and do you self a favour... replace the radiator cap with a new (geniune Toyota) one as this two could be a cause of overheating etc as it has to maintain the pressure in the system at a specified value. Thanks CasKru i will buy one. What i noticed over the past two...

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