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by Justin
Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:04 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Customised Toyota Hiluxes in Antarctica
Replies: 2
Views: 2283

Customised Toyota Hiluxes in Antarctica

A friend of mine is in Antarctica at the moment (the article is from 2015)

http://www.antarcticstation.org/multime ... antarctica
by Justin
Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:36 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What shocks
Replies: 15
Views: 3220

Re: What shocks

I went for the Monroe's in the end (I found them to be softer than the Safari's).
Thanks all.
by Justin
Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What shocks
Replies: 15
Views: 3220

Re: What shocks

RE: Ranchos - Where does one find them?
by Justin
Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:14 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What shocks
Replies: 15
Views: 3220

Re: What shocks

Rancho XL9000 for your bakkie, they have adjustable ride settings and are literally half the price of OME's, give goeie hoop onderdele a call.they stock them and their prices are very good. Tx, what sort of price? For the mean time...I think I have narrowed it down - Gabriel Safari vs Monroe? I lik...
by Justin
Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What shocks
Replies: 15
Views: 3220

Re: What shocks

Thanks. I can mail you, however why not just reply here? I would be interested to hear other peoples opinion on your recommendation.
by Justin
Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What shocks
Replies: 15
Views: 3220

Re: What shocks

I guess you would call it a cheap shock then. I do not have a desire to set/maintain my shocks (would drive my wife crazy too :lol:
by Justin
Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What shocks
Replies: 15
Views: 3220

What shocks

Hi, I have a 2.7 2004 D/Cab Hilux, I drive a lot of dirt roads and do between 3-5 4x4 routes a year. My tyres are BFG All Terrain and I have an extra spring on the rear suspension. I previously had Monroe shocks, but have just replaced them temporarily with Gabriel Safaris (the Monroes are on order)...
by Justin
Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What rights do i have regarding dealer service?
Replies: 12
Views: 2418

Re: What rights do i have regarding dealer service?

Replaced my Idle Arm last Friday with the agents (I have not received the bill yet). The vehicle does pull to the one side anymore. My shocks were worn (and have been replaced with Safari's), so I expect that is what put additional stress on the arm. My vehicle is 133 000Km's and has done a fair bit...
by Justin
Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What rights do i have regarding dealer service?
Replies: 12
Views: 2418

Re: What rights do i have regarding dealer service?

Tx Chris. I'm in the Western Cape (2.5 hours out of Cape Town). I'd assume the part was broken due to wear, but I'll inquire about cause (*any insight welcome here). For sure, I want it fixed properly and I am not in a fight or losing sleep as yet :) Amount of play: I would hazard a guess of 2mm fro...
by Justin
Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What rights do i have regarding dealer service?
Replies: 12
Views: 2418

Re: What rights do i have regarding dealer service?

I think I have answered my own question from reading the posts above, but I'd like to hear different and save some money. Vehicle: 2004 D/Cab Hilux 4x4 Story: My wheel balance is out, so I go to have my wheels balanced at the local franchised tyre dealership, they put the vehicle on lifts and jack u...
by Justin
Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.7 sluggish
Replies: 20
Views: 6180

Re: 2.7 sluggish

According to the licence discs, yes.
Looking on the web you get different weights - anyone know the weight a Double vs Single cab?
by Justin
Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.7 sluggish
Replies: 20
Views: 6180

Re: 2.7 sluggish

I believe I have the answer...
A single cab Hilux weighs in at approx 1.6 ton.
A double cab Hilux weighs in at approx 2.6 ton.
by Justin
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:56 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.7 sluggish
Replies: 20
Views: 6180

Re: 2.7 sluggish

Tony, thanks for saving me the tyre swapping exercise. Andrew, hubs are definitely free. Took the vehicle out for a trip and drove some lovely backroads in the Swartberg area and surrounds. I think my sluggish problem is me trying to operate the vehicle at lower revs (trying to save fuel). Driving t...
by Justin
Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.7 sluggish
Replies: 20
Views: 6180

Re: 2.7 sluggish

'No go' on the tyre swap today. We'll do the experiment another time. I'll reply here when we get round to doing the tyre swap. Big thanks to Montagu Toyota for going over the vehicle at no charge :thumbup: Nice to know, my new acquisition is in good condition. Legend35-ZN (Tony) - What size/type of...
by Justin
Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:04 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.7 sluggish
Replies: 20
Views: 6180

Re: 2.7 sluggish

Just got off the phone with the agents, they report that everything is 100% and that they cannot find any fault with the car (which is great to know :thumbup: They also suggested doing a dyno test. If time allows this afternoon we will be swapping the tyres to see what happens. I'm of the opinion th...
by Justin
Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:33 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.7 sluggish
Replies: 20
Views: 6180

Re: 2.7 sluggish

Thanks everyone for your responses. Thabo - the tyres size are: D/Cab - 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain (I stand under correction) S/Cab - 245/75/15 Firestone Destination I'll mention the fuel pump pressure to the agents (I think that is something they are doing today anyway) Tony - Did your two D/Cab's h...
by Justin
Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.7 sluggish
Replies: 20
Views: 6180

2.7 sluggish

Hi All, I just bought a 2005 2.7 D/Cab (it's a Legend 35, if that makes any difference). The vehicle is (great) but sluggish and by that I mean you really have to get a good run up to get to 140km. When you put your put down it pulls, but (IMO) not like it should compared to my S/Cab. I am comparing...
by Justin
Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZ-TE 300K what to expect?
Replies: 3
Views: 1180

Re: KZ-TE 300K what to expect?

Thanks for the responses. Went to have a look at the vehicle yesterday. Turns out there is fair bit of rust (the vehicle resided in Port Alfred for some time). There is a small rust hole in the bak and a bad spot where the canopy rubbed the metal next to the back window Diff not working (seemed elec...
by Justin
Sun Jul 17, 2011 1:11 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZ-TE 300K what to expect?
Replies: 3
Views: 1180

KZ-TE 300K what to expect?

Hi All, I'm looking to purchase a KZTE (4x4) with 300'000 km's on the engine. From experience, how long do KZTE's go for (engine + major parts) before needing an overhaul/work done to them? This is assuming the engine has been treated well and has a full service history. I'm wanting to work out what...
by Justin
Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Hilux's in the movie Distric 9
Replies: 16
Views: 3949

Re: Hilux's in the movie Distric 9

The Hilux used for the 'airborn' scene (see pic below) was a brand new 4x4 DC, brought over from Australia. A friend of had the pleasure of rolling it through the air!
Helluva thing! Definitely no CGI :angel:

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