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thanks guys

Ironman managed to find some kit ex Stock. So I'm happy.

Bashplates Stofpad will do.

Just need to get rock sliders done but I have a plan


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Hi, what fuel should I be putting in? 93 or 95?

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Thanks George, very happy with Big Blue so far.

It's like driving a Sofa! And comparing her to my daily driver GD6 2.8 extended cab.

Yup, ball joints were replaced by toyota.

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Have a word with Uys on the 4x4Community Forum, he manufactures good stuff. I have a bashplate for the same Prado that he supplied. -F_D Thanks Eric. I called them on Monday, they apparently don't make kit for the 90s anymore. I said surely you've got the plans just wip them out and job done. No jo...

Anyways so I needed another vehicle for everyday stuff. Ended buying a low mileage (124000km) '01 Prado. It seems the vehicle was nicknamed Blue.. we're taking it to the next level, she'll be called Big Blue. Anyways so I'm on search for : □ Bumper Replacement □ Underbody Protection □ Rocksliders I'...

Thanks for your response.

Yes I'm struggling to find accessories.


All I want to do is - bullbar, rock sliders, bash plates, suspension upgrade



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I finally bite the bullet and got myself a decent bumper. Fitment was easy and what I liked about the bumper is that the bumper comes in 3 parts. The bumper itself and 2x support brackets. This makes it easy to fit on your own.You start with the support brackets and the the bumper bolts on.This all...

I have a 8" behind rah back seat, together with the upgraded front speakers it makes enough noise..


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There's a place in Edenvale that did my Clubcab when I had one, got seat belts etc from them. Can't remember the name, they are on Edenvale Road just off the R24


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My vehicle is fully kitted... I've never had any issues with Toyota... I just haven't chipped it though.

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Thanks Marnus.... your how-to post helped when I pulled the radio out to fit my I-pod unit :)

Stephan i bought a set of Front Mudflaps from Toyota and fitted them to the rear, they're alot shorter than the original rear set. I can take some photos of what i did if you want .

Hi Guys I'm running a 3.0D4D Auto, with suspension upgrade and 265/75R16 Muds on 8JJ Rims. The extra weight of accesories are about 500kg's. The conversion was done on 1520km on the clock. SAC Founder Stephen Fischer did my upgrade himself and the results were as follow: Gain in kW = 18.1 Gain in t...

Janna wrote:Still looking for a grill?

I can get the grill as per picture for R 1,450 & R 150 for badge?

Janna
jan.marais@flsmidth.com

Hi Janna,

Will it fit on a 2007 model, first Vigo shape?

If so i'm keen to get one from you.

Stan

Stan, try Burquip East Rand: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=18824" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Thanks Mark - will pop in to see them, i saw that post before but the last entry was that the deal went "south", saw the Burquip label - was...

Hi,

Does anyone know where i can by a bearing that IEF uses, i want to build a vertical bike rack that swings open like my current spare wheel.

Stan

Hi Duncan,

If you could let us know what costs are involved once you have them, i've also been thinking of perhaps changing my 4x4 manual to an auto - no burnt out clutches on trips etc!

Thanks Stan

Mud Dog wrote:Welcome Stan!

Thanks for the warm welcome :-)

Hi Guys,

Has anyone fitted one of these to there Hilux 3.0 D-4D?

http://www.dieseltorque.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It apparrently improves the performance from 120kw / 343nm to 142kw / 410nm.

How input will be much appreciated.

Stan