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- Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:51 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 28th July Tierkloof 4x4...
- Replies: 309
- Views: 56000
Re: 28th July Tierkloof 4x4...
If I recall ( at this age could be dangerous!! ), but doesn't that bakkie belong to "jose" from Somerset West?
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:39 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 28th July Tierkloof 4x4...
- Replies: 309
- Views: 56000
Re: 28th July Tierkloof 4x4...
Thanks for the compliment, Mud Dog, but I doubt mine would be classed as "daai pragtige wit hilux".
I assume it the white bullbar.
My black one comes from 4x4Direct.co.za.
I assume it the white bullbar.
My black one comes from 4x4Direct.co.za.
- Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:30 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Meet BONES
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11147
Re: Meet BONES
Congrats Shaun.
Looks great!!
Looks great!!
- Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:30 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Daai Brood Bakkie
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2588
Re: Daai Brood Bakkie
Baie mooi, Thys!
Now I know why my bakkie took so long at Gomad.....
Now I know why my bakkie took so long at Gomad.....
- Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:27 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Solar panel connector melting!?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1181
Re: Solar panel connector melting!?
Only reason I can think of is that the connector(screw that you turn that holds the wire) is not properly making good contact with the wire and the diode thus causing it to melt, what does it look from the otherside, cant you maybe use a connector block between the diode and the wire. Thanks Willem...
- Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:56 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Solar panel connector melting!?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1181
Solar panel connector melting!?
I have my solar panel permanently mounted on my roof rack. I recently noticed that the amp output is much less than expected (rated 6 amp) - sometimes less than 1 amp in midday sun. So I checked the wiring on the panel, this is what I saw: Panel-1.jpg I managed to remove the positive wire, and recon...
- Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:50 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Festive Greetings from Chuck
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1024
Re: Festive Greetings from Chuck
Brilliant. But you'll appreciate it more if you see this first...
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- Thu Dec 05, 2013 1:58 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Modderskerms op vigo
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2904
Re: Modderskerms op vigo
Just like thisThysdJ wrote:Frederick jy kan hulle so 10cm trim dan trap jy hulle nie sommer raak nie. Sny af by die booste van die 2 indentasies...
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:21 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Anyone close to test 29 mhz radio
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1661
Re: Anyone close to test 29 mhz radio
Ah, ok. Enjoy the trip.
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:12 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Anyone close to test 29 mhz radio
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1661
Re: Anyone close to test 29 mhz radio
Glad you came right!
But... 29mhz ???
But... 29mhz ???
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:00 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Anyone close to test 29 mhz radio
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1661
Re: Anyone close to test 29 mhz radio
You are welcome to drive to Stellenbosch if you don't find someone closer. Let me know.
- Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:50 pm
- Forum: Useful Articles
- Topic: mod to rear seat -vigo shape
- Replies: 62
- Views: 46755
Re: mod to rear seat -vigo shape
Did mine without cutting anything. Just bend the bracket on the cab downwards. Best part is you can 'fine tune' the bending until it is exactly right. no cutting and 100% reversible if you don't like it. :dance1: Don't like an angle grinder near my bakkie - or seats!! :silent: This is fantastic adv...
- Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:34 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
- Replies: 236
- Views: 29072
Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Absolutely fantastic.swartvark wrote:WOW!!.......Wat 'n 'GREAT EVENT'!!!!!!!!
Dankie aan ammal!!!!
Thanks to ALL those who were involved in the organising!
And a big thumbsup to all the drivers
It was great fun!
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:00 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
- Replies: 236
- Views: 29072
Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
FANTASTIC!!!ThysdJ wrote:Listed you Roy. Will send you a PM with the permit instructions.. Welcome aboard!!Royco wrote:Is there still an open space for me...?? (I know, I know)
I would also need help in getting a permit. Please.
Thanks Thys!
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:55 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
- Replies: 236
- Views: 29072
Re: Hilux4x4 Atlantis Fun Day - 15 June 2013
Is there still an open space for me...?? (I know, I know)
I would also need help in getting a permit. Please.
I would also need help in getting a permit. Please.
- Mon May 06, 2013 9:15 pm
- Forum: Trail Reports
- Topic: Feedback - Welgelegen May 2013
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12640
Re: Feedback - Welgelegen May 2013
Testing a panoramic foto...
There were a lot of vehicles!- Mon May 06, 2013 8:53 am
- Forum: Trail Reports
- Topic: Feedback - Welgelegen May 2013
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12640
Re: Feedback - Welgelegen May 2013
Thanks guys! It was loads of fun!
- Wed May 01, 2013 6:19 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Mechanical solutions.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1529
Re: Mechanical solutions.
Yip, that's the sum total of my tool box!!
- Wed May 01, 2013 6:08 pm
- Forum: Events Calender
- Topic: Western Cape GTG. @ Welgelegen 4x4 trail. Sat 4 May.
- Replies: 75
- Views: 17896
Re: Western Cape GTG. @ Welgelegen 4x4 trail. Sat 4 May.
I'm coming from Stellenbosch side, so I will meet you all at Welgelegen at 9-ish.
- Wed May 01, 2013 5:55 pm
- Forum: Events Calender
- Topic: Western Cape GTG. @ Welgelegen 4x4 trail. Sat 4 May.
- Replies: 75
- Views: 17896
Re: Western Cape GTG. @ Welgelegen 4x4 trail. Sat 4 May.
1. Stubs/Erika 2. Thys/Elismari. 3. Tertius/christine + 2 luxies 4. Dirk Hoving + laaitie 5. Wynand/Lisl 6. Ismail + wife 7. Juan + JC (truckin) 8. Hugh Orr + his dad(friend of Tertius aka Hilux 1) 9. SideKick + Spikkels (Maybe) (As ons kom, kom met die trekker, Hilux se EFI is nog nie klaar nie . ....
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:14 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Always give 100% at work
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1912
Re: Always give 100% at work
YAY!!!
5% work tomorrow = 95% forum time!!
5% work tomorrow = 95% forum time!!
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:04 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What are your thoughts about the forum
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3927
Re: What are your thoughts about the forum
:twisted: OK, here's a negative about this forum.... You spend way too much time here!! Eventually you forget that you are supposed to WORK at work, and not spend the whole day on the forum. Your family start moaning that you spend way too much time "on the computer"... When you next look ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Front wheel fell off...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4273
Re: Front wheel fell off...
Got my bakkie back today!
Now... what is this thing? Does it matter if it's slightly bent? Here is the right hand side - the straight one!
Now... what is this thing? Does it matter if it's slightly bent? Here is the right hand side - the straight one!
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Front wheel fell off...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4273
Re: Front wheel fell off...
Andre du preez wrote:Nie cool nie Hello R...!!
... en nou wag ek net wir die regmaak......
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:44 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Front wheel fell off...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4273
Re: Front wheel fell off...
... I must say this though, it being a Ford made repairs easy. Why? Because Ford uses standard threads, and I could use normal stainless M8 bolts to screw the ball joint back on. If it was a Hilux with Toyota Special Fine Medium Exotic Thread, I would not have been able to do a field repair unless ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:41 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Front wheel fell off...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4273
Re: Front wheel fell off...
Those split pins will never just fall out if they're curled back, don't worry about them. Your failure was as a result of the ball joint itself failing, not a very common thing, at least not common without warring signs of it being worn .... things like it being noisy, shudders or pulling to the si...
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:20 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Front wheel fell off...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4273
Re: Front wheel fell off...
Does this splitpin have a tendency to fall out?CasKru wrote: Just make sure the splitpin is still in place so that the nut cannot become undone by the vibrations
Thys, could this be what happened to you?
What could one do to prevent the splitpin from being pulled out? Cabletie!?!?
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:18 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Front wheel fell off...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4273
Re: Front wheel fell off...
Nope, no spacers. I have Camil shocks, but those have been in for many years.Pora wrote:That really sucks man
Hope everything goes ok with the insurance
1 question do u have spacers in?
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Front wheel fell off...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4273
Re: Front wheel fell off...
Yeah, I think that is the worst part - the indestructible Hilux .... on a flat-bedThunder02 wrote: glad everybody is ok ,just a bit of pride that's gone.
I'm now being teased by my LR and Isuzu buddies ....
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:36 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Front wheel fell off...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4273
Re: Front wheel fell off...
Thanks for the advice about getting the other side checked... will do that!
I must admit, Thys, I was relieved that this happened close to home, and not on a trail somewhere in the middle of nowhere, and as Andy said it didn't happen at high speed.
I must admit, Thys, I was relieved that this happened close to home, and not on a trail somewhere in the middle of nowhere, and as Andy said it didn't happen at high speed.
- Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Front wheel fell off...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4273
Front wheel fell off...
On an insignificant dirt road, no major 4x4, my front left wheel decided to "let go"!! FrontWheel1.jpg Someone must have "forgotten" the splitpin!?!? FrontWheel2.jpg I am hoping there is not more damage... FrontWheel3.jpg This is very sad! :aggresive: Second time I've seen my bak...
- Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:23 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Despicable B
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2140
Re: Despicable B
It would appear, Mr B, that your minions are also sleeping!Mr_B wrote:lol! I need my sleep! The minions do it for me...
You avatar has an "Error 404 - Page Not Found"....
- Fri Sep 28, 2012 7:51 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: NSRI Adventure Day 2012
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1443
Re: NSRI Adventure Day 2012
Has anyone signed up to do the NSRI 4x4 fun ride tomorrow?
If you have - enjoy it.
If you have - enjoy it.
- Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:25 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Who spotted who
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5996
Re: Who spotted who
Disappointed to have narrowly missed you Narrowly indeed!! I could see what the bugs on your grille had for breakfast you came so close..... :lol: :lol: We went to Citrusdal. Place called Petersfield, and stayed in one of their magnificent secluded mountain cottages. Were you headed towards Beaverl...
- Fri Sep 21, 2012 7:48 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: New wheels for my......
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5031
Re: New wheels for my......
Nice Thys. Looks good
Re: He said
Mud Dog wrote:
Too close to home, Andy
- Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:28 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Perspective...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1035
Re: Perspective...
CasKru wrote:Ek het ook 'n hond
"VALID" observations Cassie. Focus.....
- Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:14 pm
- Forum: Members in publications
- Topic: Hi-Lux forum lid voertuig op voorblad van Wegry
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9878
Re: Hi-Lux forum lid voertuig op voorblad van Wegry
Geluk Heinrich maar waar is die foto :?: :?: Op die voorblad van Wegry! :lol: :lmao: :lmao: Skerp, Trevor. Have a look here: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=27091" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; PS: Die byetjie het die voorblad nie gemaak nie....
- Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:24 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Yskas sliders
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1897
Re: Yskas sliders
Dawie, sal dit help?
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Ek laaik dit baie - Thanks Andy
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Ek laaik dit baie - Thanks Andy
- Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:37 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Nudge-M
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3423
Re: Nudge-M
Derren wrote:and possibly 10 pages of "mine is better than yours" and other drivel/off-topic stuffMr_B wrote:Post your question of the 4x4comm forum, I'm sure you'll get alot of positive responses!
But yes, probably the best thing to get more responses.
Very true!
- Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:12 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Fantasea(PG 2-21)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2193
Re: Fantasea(PG 2-21)
I really enjoyed that.... but "Don't stop now..."
Can you guys do the whole song like that...
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:28 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: CTown, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, CTown
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5760
Re: CTown, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, C
Thanks for sharing, Val.
Makes me envious!!
Makes me envious!!
that is insane!!3000km, in 3 days
- Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:16 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: 22-24SEPT-Long Weekend- GTG Boegoeberg 4x4 CANCELLED
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7573
Re: 22-24SEPT-Long Weekend- GTG Boegoeberg 4x4
Darren, that's a very old list.
Unfortunately I won't be able to make this trip.
Unfortunately I won't be able to make this trip.
- Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:45 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: CTown, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, CTown
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5760
Re: CTown, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, C
Welcome back, Val.
Looking forward to reading your trip report!
Looking forward to reading your trip report!
- Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:31 am
- Forum: Know your fellow members
- Topic: R.I.P. - Jaco van Schalkwyk
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8047
Re: R.I.P. - Jaco
Not nice!!
Our thoughts are with his family.
- Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hankook Dynapro MT VS. Maxxis Bighorn MT
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4253
Re: Hankook Dynapro MT VS. Maxxis Bighorn MT
Gideon, please keep us updated with what you find...
Also have a look here - seems like Supaquick
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Also have a look here - seems like Supaquick
is very keen on developing a long term relationship with our members.
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- Sun Sep 02, 2012 4:55 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi I'm Rommies!!! <(^^,)>Updates on Supra + Hilux
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6355
Re: Hi I'm Rommies!!! <(^^,)>
Hi Rommies. Welcome!!
What does that switch do - in the Raider - next to the lighter plug?
What does that switch do - in the Raider - next to the lighter plug?
- Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:08 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Guess Who's Back!!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2902
Re: Guess Who's Back!!!
Congrats!
Looks good
Looks good
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:29 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Fuel Price Increase (5 Sept 2012)!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2152
Re: Fuel Price Increase (5 Sept 2012)!!!
I fully agree, the R$ has not been that bad.
Although Brent Crude has increased, but also not by that much!
But also looks like we are paying for the wage increases:
Although Brent Crude has increased, but also not by that much!
But also looks like we are paying for the wage increases:
Better get the dust off my bicycle!!... is to partly to finance wage increases for pump attendants at garages...
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:00 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Fuel Price Increase (5 Sept 2012)!!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2152
Fuel Price Increase (5 Sept 2012)!!!
The petrol price will go up by 93c/l next Wednesday, while diesel will cost 69c/l more. The steep 8.4% increase that kicks in at midnight on 5 September is to partly to finance wage increases for pump attendants at garages, the energy department said on Friday. The latest shock hike brings the pric...
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:09 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Matroosberg Sneeu 18 Augustus
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2126
Re: Matroosberg Sneeu 18 Augustus
Baie lekker Wilko
My gesin is ook baie lief om daar te gaan speel
My gesin is ook baie lief om daar te gaan speel
- Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Ry met 4x4 Hi of nie?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3543
Re: Ry met 4x4 Hi of nie?
Verstopte FOOLS .... maybe?KOBUSL wrote:Baie dankie Cassie, ek verstaan nou volkome.CasKru wrote:
Wat ek wou se is geseëlde vlak AKA teer, sement, paving, bakstene, rots, klip etc.
Moenie oor verstopte vools in die pad ry in 4H nie.
Kobus.... wat is vools? (Jy't dit begin!)
- Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:29 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: SPRING SPECIAL !! ALU CANOPY !! SPRING SPECIAL !!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4717
Re: SPRING SPECIAL !! ALU CANOPY !! SPRING SPECIAL !!
Baie netjies, Ciske
Looks very nice.... one day when I win the lotto....
Looks very nice.... one day when I win the lotto....
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:24 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: From Now till Then...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3533
Re: From Now till Then...
Nice!!
Looks very good
Looks very good
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:14 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: WIVES AND THEIR OLD BOYFRIENDS.....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1651
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:07 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Ry met 4x4 Hi of nie?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3543
Re: Ry met 4x4 Hi of nie?
Sover my kennis strek kan jy sover jy wil en solank jy wil in 4H ry solank jy nie op 'n geseëlde valk ry nie. Dit is ook in elk geval baie veiliger om in 4H te ry op grondpad en alhoewel dit nie altyd prakties moontlik is nie, is dit 'n baie goeie idee om die bakkie se banddruk te laat sak Maar nou...
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:02 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: SECURITY ALERT! - A new way to rob you!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2423
Re: SECURITY ALERT! - A new way to rob you!
I like!!Die$eL wrote:Change "Home" to the local police station.
then they will go back to where they started... lol
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:42 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: SECURITY ALERT! - A new way to rob you!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2423
Re: SECURITY ALERT! - A new way to rob you!
I'm going to change my "HOME" to the middle of the ocean!!
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:37 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: "Barking Mad" - Please Read & then "Click"!
- Replies: 309
- Views: 169976
Re: "Barking Mad" - Please Read & then "Click"!
Pity. Anyway... I've clicked (both places)
- Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:32 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: "Barking Mad" - Please Read & then "Click"!
- Replies: 309
- Views: 169976
Re: "Barking Mad" - Please Read & then "Click"!
Hi guys. Please take note that the link at the top of the page no require two steps. They made changes on their side which we cannot duplicate so you will need to click to feed bottom on their home page Won't it work to change the URL to this: "http://www.barkingmad.co.za/ClickThankYou.aspx?Cl...