Hilux 4x4 Forum

lukestrugnell

Hi all I have decided to get a national luna kit and install myself. A few questions though: 1: what size battery do I need to get a/hr? 2: Has anyone managed to fit above batery into bonnet of d4d? looks like there is space behind normal one but not sure? 3: can you buy mounting plates for the bott...

lukestrugnell

ok cool, thats what i thought.
i did drive a bit and it does not go solid.
will drive further later and check.
thanks

lukestrugnell

Can somebody with a new hilux please let me know re the diff lock.
when you push the button and the red light flashes does this mean its engaged? Or does it have to go solid?

Bakkie going in for a service tomorrow and would like to know before, sorry dont have a owners manual to check.

please advise

lukestrugnell

Doesanyone have any examples of recovery and hi-lift points on a new shape hilux(D4D).
At the moment I have a bullbar that was fitted with bakkie but nothing at the back.

Please advise as need a solution for the hi-lift.
cheers

lukestrugnell

Hi Guys
I was just wondering what you all suggest in term of service for a D4D.

I have to have it serviced at a dealer every 10 000k's to maintain the warranty but have heard for diesels its better to do oil changes every 5000k's?

Is it worth me doing this?

Thanks
L

lukestrugnell

I found out for my trip to tanzania and Miway also cover you except for Tanzania, in countries south of the equator, not sure further north though!

lukestrugnell

Ok 2.7 then!

is 160k good for a 2004 with 154 000km on and a canopy.
4 new bfg at tyres as well and a full aa test! Including licensing etc.
L

lukestrugnell

must admit when i test drove the 2.7i I had a huge smile on my face, guess thats comparing the performance to the 22r though!

Toybox you will still clap me with that hilex....amazing!

lukestrugnell

Hi Guys I have now sold my SFA so am in the market for a newer model. Budget is approx R160 000 I am unsure of what to get options are: 1: 2.7i d/c 4x4 with approx 150 000km 2: KZTE d/c 4x4 with approx 150 000km 3: New shape 2.5 d4d SRX 4x4 single cab approx 50 000km with warranty/service plan 4: Fo...

lukestrugnell

Ok Ill take it to a mechanic!

lukestrugnell

For your info my bro runs an orphanage at PULANE, which is South Western Lesotho, closest border is Tele bridge. Its on a tributary of the Senqu river. very lekker spot. They have an open field that he will accomodate people in, must be self sufficient. No charge but A small donation to the orphange...

lukestrugnell

So Dalkil
Hows the lpg performing now you have had it a while?
is it worth it?
Luke

lukestrugnell

Dadz toy wrote: Luke the timing chain should be straight forward, just remeber to get the COMPLETE kit that is: 1. single row chain 2. hydraulic tensioner 3. plastic chain guide rails. Have I missed any bits? Ps... excert from Winip" ..........Toyota swapped the dual row timing chain used in ol...

lukestrugnell

Ok thanks
My cousin has managed to get me 4 leaf springs for R500 so thats a saving on that.
The timing chain im thinking of doing myself.
What do you guys reckon is it easy to do on a 22r? Have never done one before.

The diff I will take to someone.
Will hopefully save me some cash.
Thanks

lukestrugnell

Please could you guys comment on the price to repair the various stuff listed below: Note: i want a rough price for parts and labour say at a decent mechanic but not a stealer. I know its a tough question but just a rough guess is fine. 1: recondition front diff (when car is static propshaft has a l...

lukestrugnell

Hello all from Kasane! We are just over a week into our trip and have come through magalagadi pans, maun, moremi, savute and linyanti! Its been really great so far but also really tough going! The pans were fine just hard to navigate and then we hit the sand! Moremi was still fine but Savute to Liny...

lukestrugnell

Thanks Rampie

Cool where do i get a Comsa? From any Zambia border post?

lukestrugnell

Does anyone know the state of this road in November month?

Thanks

lukestrugnell

Guys

Can I get a visa for tanzania on the northern border of malawi? Has anyone been that route?

Luke

lukestrugnell

Hi guys

Do I need a Carnet for Tanzania?

I have had various reports etc and half say yes half say no.
Has anyone been and has a proper answer for me?

Thanks guys
Luke

lukestrugnell

Hi all Just wanted some advice. Am planning a trip visiting the following countries and leaving close to 1 Oct this year: 1: Bots 2: Zambia 3: Malawi 4: Tanzania 5: Uganda 6: Mozambique and then home. My question is what are the must see/go places in each country. Any one with advice please feel fre...

lukestrugnell

Harold come and stay near alldays, then you can pop in for a braai and come and see the cheetahs!

How many of you are there?

What dates?

I may be able to accomodate for free at my camp just outside alldays.

Only condition is I can have a look at your lux :D

Luke

lukestrugnell

Vehicle: 97 Hilux SFA sc 2.4p Km's on the clock: 120000 Motor: 22r Vehicle lift/ suspension: standard, safari shocks new Tyres: 215 Firestone atx Carb mod/ spacers?:No, Standard Air filter: standard Snorkel?: No EFI?: No Cam cut?:No Exhaust mod?: no Tyre pressure: 2.5 bar Permanent roofrack/ tent et...

lukestrugnell

Hi guy/s I have a cooling/electrical question? The problem first started with the bakkie temp guage rising on inclines now and again. I fitted a new radiator cap, flushed the cooling system with a flush product and refilled with coolant. There are no leaks. it continued. I had a seed net fitted and ...

lukestrugnell

thanks guys went over at platjang and they never even asked for the papers!
same at the border between bots and vic falls.
could have gone with no papers :D

lukestrugnell

Is a certified copy of the registration certificate ok to cross the botswana border?

Thanks
Luke

lukestrugnell

Howsit Guys

I need a new one as mine doesnt hold a charge.

Any make better?

What price am I looking at roughly?

L

lukestrugnell

Very true Simon, I think the problem is no one wants to gamble the bucks if it wont work. I suggest the following to all us 22r owners: lets all chuck in R100 and someone does it, if it works that oke scores but we only loose R100 each either way. Im willing to gamble R100 on saving a ton of fuel lo...

lukestrugnell

Will it work on a 22r?
If so ill def do it.
anyone done it to a 2.4?

lukestrugnell

Does anyone know what it will cost to fit an aircon to my 2.4 22r?

lukestrugnell

I was wondering if anyone here is a member of the above? If not would anyone be interested? I was thinking of approaching the guys with a list of anyone wanting to join, sort of like hilux4x4 club (even though i know its not one officially). How do the founders/bosses feel? Think it would be cool to...

lukestrugnell

Welcome to the forum Garth.

The cheapest....one of the guys here made his own, search the threads for how he did it. Looks good!

lukestrugnell

Ill sell you my single cab for R95k :D

lukestrugnell

Ok am feeling very Thick! Bought a torque wrench from midas, the one in the black plastic case and now want to use it. My question for anyone who has a similar one is: Do I turn handle so that marks are in line with the line under the number or the line that connects to the number via a diagnol line...

lukestrugnell

Hi Lara

I would reckon around R60k depends, but the bakkies themselves you wont find for under 50 and with the extras....prob about R60k ish!

With a RWC?

lukestrugnell

Ok I have just blead the brakes again and feeling good, all the nipples are tight now and if it happens again it must be master cylinder right? Before i did what you said: When I start the pedal does go down a bit but not completely to the floor. Nope didnt overhaul anything just adjusted rear and p...

lukestrugnell

Right so a mechanic friend of mine was here the last weekend and I thought we sorted out my brakes. After adjusting rear and bleading the system they were feeling great. Got in today and they pap again! Does this mean there is an air leak somewhere? The system is no leaking fluid so am a bit confuse...

lukestrugnell

Steel in my opinion, only if you want to do stuff like on camel adventure, bridging ditches etc. Steel tracks with support obviously are the answer. Not sure they worth lugging around though normally?

lukestrugnell

Ratel!

The maths to me means you let girls your trying to impress drive? :D

watch your clutch boet! ha ha but guess its worth it!

lukestrugnell

Welcome Harold

Must be lekker to be able to choose which lux to use :D

I would be interested to know from your 18 years experience with sfa's which was the best and why?

Im with you on the trip (as soon as i make some bucks for fuel

)

Luke

lukestrugnell

Right so I may have made a rash decision: I swopped the lux for this jeep below! Its a original 1942 Willys and was overhauled approx 2 years ago! Goes lekker! Ha ha ha just joking havent completly lost it! this is my folks jeep on the farm. Lekker toy and its great in the mud! Its what I learned to...

lukestrugnell

Well it would be time for my first proper trip in the lux by then and have been contemplating a trip to central kalahari in april/may. Was thinking if anyone else is keen we can put a trip together like the old "legends" club of LRO. Reckon it would be quite a lot of humour! who"s in?...

lukestrugnell

thanks guys, hopefully see you guys soon for a trip or day on a course with it!

lukestrugnell

another pic taken on the farm

Most jobs done now just need to de centre bearing and uj's

Spent last saturday doing the buk which was down to bare metal and rusting in patches. All rust gone now and painted with a primer and stone chip. Looks ok and is pretty tough!

lukestrugnell

Thanks guys I will read the diy articles and try what you have suggested.
Appreciated
L

lukestrugnell

Hi Guys

I need to replace the centre bearing on my lux.
I had a look and how the hell do you get a spaner into the cross member to remove bolts holding the mounting to the cross member.

Otherwise it looks fairly straight forward if i can get it off :D

Thanks guys

lukestrugnell

Hi all

Almost ready-I think- to take lux for its rwc

Does anybody have a check list for what they check?

I know about:
brakes
lights
oil leaks
safety equipment

what else?

thanks

lukestrugnell

Watching my dvd "a 4x4 is born" the guy has a cool trick for welding Aluminium

he puts dish washing liquid on the surface and when it changes colour it is the correct temp. Its sort of an indicator he reckons.

Even he struggles to weld the aluminium though.

lukestrugnell

Ok cool will avoid it as much as possible.
I just got worried because when i washed my engine She didnt start for 2 hours, water got into the distributor. Lesson learned!

lukestrugnell

Ok So what do I have to do to waterproof the engine of my 22r?

Seal distributor and high and low tension leads? with what silicone at each end?

and yes a snorkel I realise this :D

lukestrugnell

Cool gonna look at getting a NL installed then

Im in Alldays, if you blink you will miss it! 2 hours north of Polokwane. 5km from bots border so once the lux up to speed guess where ill be spending weekends :D

lukestrugnell

Hi yes im getting all my questions answered at once! I have been thinking of fiting a dual battery system! I know you can make your own and have seen lots of examples of this. I however still feel like for this job ill have it professionally done. Any reccomendations? My dad had a national lunar in ...

lukestrugnell

I dont want to start the whole debate just want an opinion on whether i should go for a 40l engel or the same size WACO?
Have seen specials on both for about R4000

lukestrugnell

ok so if i go the old a/c route how do I do it?

mount in engine bay and connect via a switch to battery and then get some long hose and make a connection to compressor? Is it that easy?

lukestrugnell

I plan on puting two spares on the outside of the cage or on the cage tailgate leaving the undearneath clear

I know on LR defenders the standard place is the rear left fender.
Is there a standard on the sfa lux?

lukestrugnell

I would like to fit water tanks to my lux
Where is best to fit them on the vehicle (underbody) as want load bin for other stuff.

Is it possible to fit where spare wheel should go?

What makes and fitment centres would you suggest?

lukestrugnell

Im looking to get a hard working reliable compressor that will last a long time but wont break the bank.
What makes are guys using?
ARB?
Thomas?

any other suggestions?

lukestrugnell

Ha ya thanks Bennie actually have a website its:
http://www.lukestrugnell.com
its needs updating though have been spending too much time with the lux :D

lukestrugnell

ha ha thanks guys!
Ya it is cool challenges here as well though!
I just had to chase some monkeys and baboons off of my lux! And one crapped right on the tow hitch!!!!

Ha ha its a 1997 s/c/ 2.4 P.

Job is cool but because its cool they pay is not :<

oh well no complaints I would die in an office!

lukestrugnell

Hi Everyone I thought I better introduce myself as well now that Im a member and have a lux, and keep asking so many questions :> Luke Strugnell, Im 25 and am based in Alldays at the moment. I currently work for De Wildt on the wild cheetah project. The work involves all aspects of managing the wild...

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