Hilux 4x4 Forum

Hi Tristan Some years ago I had a similar sound on my van. Sounded just like a worn Cv joint. It happend only in 4WD Under accelaration, in thick Mud and up steep hill's. It made no diffarence weather I was turnig or not, Turned out to be the nuccle on the front prop shaft. It has a ball and socket ...

Hi Again Finally have the calipers out and stripped, seems that they are indeed the problem. The right side’s pistons and cylinders are rustedand and the left isn't far behinde. Looks like the rust has been there for some time. Had a jolly time getting the pistons out, eventually got them out usin...

Hi Guys

Thanks for all your input. I am gona strip down the front callipars tonight as it makes sense to start there. Got a pirate callipar kit, wil put that in for now. Will keep keep you posted.

Cheers Stephen

Hi guys I took my hilux out for a drive today after it has been parked in the garage for the last two weeks, as I approached the first stop I noticed that the hilux was lightly pulling to the left when breaking. It was only when I first applied the breaks and then straitened out, thought it was the ...

Hi Guys, My mother removes her Nissan 1400's Rotor every time she parks it in a public parking lot. This must work, she stil has it, and she has no other security devices fitted. She has become an ace at removing and fitting it, taking just a few seconds. Personaly i prefere a good aftermarket alarm...

Vehicle: 1981 Hilux dc. on RN series chassis Km's on the clock:+/-165000 Overhauled +/-30000 back Motor: 3L ford V6 Vehicle lift/ suspension: 50mm body lift and 2" suspension lift Tyres: Bridgstone Duler A/T 31/10.5/15 Carb mod/ spacers?: Air filter: Donaldson from John Deere 2651 Snorkel?: no...