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by Tristan
Sat May 17, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Shocks
Replies: 31
Views: 4076

Re: Shocks

Family_BullDog wrote:
Hein,

Why not post it here for us all to see? Would be helpful to many guys, I should imagine.


-F_D
This is a great idea :idea: :idea:
by Tristan
Sat May 17, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Shocks
Replies: 31
Views: 4076

Shocks

Anyone know what shocks will fit well with Iron man springs (SFA) :?: :idea: Okay now Im just waiting for some bright spark to suggest Iron man shocks :lol: :lol: Obviousally I mean something that is a bit cheaper :roll: Ive heard land Cruiser shocks can fit the back but Im not sure about the front ...
by Tristan
Thu May 15, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: EWALD CRUISER
Replies: 28
Views: 3598

Re: EWALD CRUISER

Picture the most jealous face you have ever seen here :arrow:

As much as I love my Hilux a cruiser is still my dream :P
by Tristan
Mon May 12, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Loose Steering
Replies: 15
Views: 9308

Loose Steering

Is it normal for there to be lots of play in the steering of the older Hilux's :?: :roll:
My steering wheel turns about 10Ëš left and right before there is any affect on the wheels :?

Maybe Im just to used to the nice sensitive steering of my Corrola :mrgreen:
by Tristan
Mon May 12, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Suspension suspension suspension!!!
Replies: 71
Views: 8431

Re: Suspesion suspension suspension!!!

CasKru wrote:I've heard they say you should fit LC shocks for the extra reach. I still need to do it on mine and I'm also going to fit Monroes
:lol: :lol: :lol: this is a good idea :idea: maybe I can start building a cruiser one piece at a time :mrgreen:
by Tristan
Mon May 12, 2008 9:17 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Suspension suspension suspension!!!
Replies: 71
Views: 8431

Re: Suspesion suspension suspension!!!

Thanks for the input. It really helps to get advice from buyers instead of the biast sellers :) :idea: I had another idea as well, because my current suspension is Ironman I am contemplating just replacing the front springs because these are the most damaged. The back right also looks a bit sagged b...
by Tristan
Sun May 11, 2008 11:14 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Suspension suspension suspension!!!
Replies: 71
Views: 8431

Suspension suspension suspension!!!

I know this topic has already been discussed at length and there are lots of different opinions on the matter. I find myself in the position of having to spend money on a new suspension because mine is definitely Kla!!! and two near accidents already because of it :( I want to no which option is bes...
by Tristan
Sun May 11, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Damn Gear Lock
Replies: 5
Views: 1828

Re: Damn Gear Lock

I have had that problem with company vehicles in the past, luckily never to the point of having to cut it off. I found a trick that worked most times but was rather difficult to do unless you have very large biceps. I pushed the lock in even further (as hard as I could) and then it would would get i...
by Tristan
Fri May 09, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Popping Fuses
Replies: 11
Views: 1345

Re: Popping Fuses

Sorry!! I really am useless at this sort of thing :oops: :oops: but I want to learn how to do as much myself as I can.

Can some one show me were to fit the relay into the system and explain how it works :?:
by Tristan
Fri May 09, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Novice Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 1963

Re: Novice Questions

And now on my Hilux, I no longer have the neutral gear with the small lever, the small lever only gives me low range foreward and high range back, I still have neutral with the normal 5 gear gear lever but then with the other twin stick, it gives me various options and application through various g...
by Tristan
Fri May 09, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Popping Fuses
Replies: 11
Views: 1345

Re: Popping Fuses

I am using 15amp fuses, haven't used a relay. I dont want the lights to work with my reverse lights because I want them quite bright. So when I am in an urban area with lots of other vehicles I dont want to be blinding people when reversing out of parking spaces etc... I tested one light connected s...
by Tristan
Fri May 09, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Popping Fuses
Replies: 11
Views: 1345

Popping Fuses

I have been trying to connect two small spots to the back of my van. (the reverse lights are pretty useless considering they just shine a dim light on the ground somewhere I cant see anyway :? ) Every time I try to switch them on the fuse just pops :x I have double checked everywhere to make make su...
by Tristan
Wed May 07, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Low-High range neutral
Replies: 9
Views: 1552

Re: Low-High range neutral

:lol: :lol: Hahaha!!!

Glad to see Im not alone here :wink:
Check out my thread (novice questions) also here under technical discussion.
There are some ideas thrown around but still no concrete reason why.

Anyone on this forum work for Toyota :?: Would be keen to see what they have to say.
by Tristan
Mon May 05, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hot Air
Replies: 4
Views: 796

Re: Hot Air

I will have a look under the bonnet but I paid extra when I bought the vehicle to have the cables fixed because it was one of the faults listed in the add when I bought it :(

I never did get any receipts for the job so maybe I was just ripped off :x :x
by Tristan
Sun May 04, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hot Air
Replies: 4
Views: 796

Hot Air

No matter how I set the fans in my cab it just blows hot air all the time :? :?
Anyone have any idea why this would happen :idea: :?:

:| Its getting a bit noisy with the windows down all the time :|
by Tristan
Thu May 01, 2008 1:18 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Gearbox Noise
Replies: 19
Views: 3256

Re: Gearbox Noise

Hi Justin I have the exact same problem with my van (also in 4th) Same as yours it doesn't happen all the time and I have noticed sometimes if I change out of 4th and then back into 4th again it goes away but not always :? :? Will be interested to see what some of the more nolidgable guys have to sa...
by Tristan
Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:36 pm
Forum: Events Calender
Topic: Date for the National: Hilux forum get together
Replies: 33
Views: 18148

Re: Date for the National: Hilux forum get together

I must agree with Simon.
Central considering most people are either in Cape Town or Joburg.
Prices seem good to for those of us without deep pockets.
Seems that time depending there are also lots of different trails to experience, maybe those who can would like to stay on a little longer :idea:
by Tristan
Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:07 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Diff Breathers
Replies: 6
Views: 2109

Re: Diff Breathers

Thanks guys, I found them now no problem :)
What would happen if the diffs are submerged in water or mud with out the extensions on?

Anyone know were I can get the replacement part so I can fit hoses?
by Tristan
Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Diff Breathers
Replies: 6
Views: 2109

Diff Breathers

Are diff breathers a standard thing, if so were exactly are they located?
Ive looked all over my diff and dont see anything resembling a breather :?
by Tristan
Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Right Hand Sag
Replies: 14
Views: 2349

Re: Right Hand Sag

Hi Simon Yes I do live in Kidds Beach and there are quite alot of plots for sale here at the moment. There is allot of development going on but the places are craazy!! expensive. I am very new to 4x4 besides driving around a cruiser on a game farm I used to live on. I haven't been to one of those ch...
by Tristan
Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: Hiluxdave NZ truck
Replies: 10
Views: 2675

Re: Hiluxdave NZ truck

WOW :!: :!: now thats a serious off roader.
Its what us mere mortals dream of doing to our vehicles :shock:

Looks like all your hard work really paid off.
by Tristan
Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Right Hand Sag
Replies: 14
Views: 2349

Re: Right Hand Sag

Im not sure if its the whole set but on one of the rear plates I can see part of an Iron Man logo stuck on. This vehicle is a code 3 with no service history so its quite difficult to tell were the faults are and what needs attention. Before I bought the vehicle I asked in good faith for everything t...
by Tristan
Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:26 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Right Hand Sag
Replies: 14
Views: 2349

Re: Right Hand Sag

[quote=tell me have a look and see how many blades you have on each spring pack and let us know?[/quote]
FL = 5
FR = 6
BL = 7
BR = 7
by Tristan
Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Right Hand Sag
Replies: 14
Views: 2349

Re: Right Hand Sag

Thanks Simon

I will check the number of plates and get back to you.
Just one question, with your directions from which side of the bridge are you approaching?
by Tristan
Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:09 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Right Hand Sag
Replies: 14
Views: 2349

Re: Right Hand Sag

Here is a pic incase what Im saying makes no sense
by Tristan
Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Right Hand Sag
Replies: 14
Views: 2349

Re: Right Hand Sag

As Simon mentioned I did notice extra plates on the right hand side (front only). I guessed this was to compensate extra weight but I dont understand why the weight of the driver is an issue? Is it just a general assumption that you will be driving alone? I did notice that the plates on the right ar...
by Tristan
Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Right Hand Sag
Replies: 14
Views: 2349

Re: Right Hand Sag

Thanks Simon

Any idea were I can get this done in East London?
by Tristan
Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Right Hand Sag
Replies: 14
Views: 2349

Right Hand Sag

When parked on level ground my van is lower on the right than the left.
What should I be checking to see what is causing this :?:
by Tristan
Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:44 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Testing Diff Lock
Replies: 16
Views: 4148

Re: Testing Diff Lock

:D :D :D Well Im pleased to say my diff lock is now working. I decided instead of fiddling with something I know nothing about to rather take it to Gear Max and see what they can tell me. It turns out that the solanoid was kla!! R250 for a new one and all works fine :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Just for inte...
by Tristan
Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Testing Diff Lock
Replies: 16
Views: 4148

Re: Testing Diff Lock

Did you have the engine running and the vehicle moving forward somewhat after engaging the difflock before you tested it? Remember the difflock is engaged via engine vacuum and some movement of the wheels may be required for the mechanism to lock into place. Eish!! :? I reversed about 30m in my yar...
by Tristan
Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: Meet 'Bullet'
Replies: 10
Views: 2190

Re: Meet 'Bullet'

Hi Bullet

Nice Van!!!
I actually have the exact same model and am very pleased with it so far.
Check out Blue Gnu in members rides.

How does your free standing tank work? is it connected to the main tank?
by Tristan
Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Testing Diff Lock
Replies: 16
Views: 4148

Re: Testing Diff Lock

:cry: :cry: :cry: I gave it a try and it appears s if it's not working :( :(
With diff lock off I rotated one wheel and the other didn't move much at all, sometimes just a little in the opposite direction.
With diff lock on I rotated one wheel and the other just did nothing :x
by Tristan
Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Testing Diff Lock
Replies: 16
Views: 4148

Re: Testing Diff Lock

Do you want to test it in the field under load or do you just want to see if it engages etc? :shock: I guess all of the above Trying to figure out how effective it is and if its not working/working propally if its worth while getting it fixed or maybe replaced with something better. Just finding ou...
by Tristan
Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Testing Diff Lock
Replies: 16
Views: 4148

Re: Testing Diff Lock

Sheesh!!!! I already replied on this post but it seems to have just dissapeared :shock: :shock:

So if it is found some were floating around on the forum, Sorry!! :oops:

I think my diff lock is a gear max, as far as I know it came standard on the vehicle (2.4l 97 Hilux Raider 4x4 D/c)
by Tristan
Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:27 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Testing Diff Lock
Replies: 16
Views: 4148

Testing Diff Lock

:? :? I am a bit suspect as to whether my diff lock is working or not.
Anyone have a good way of testing it? :idea: :idea: :idea:
Besides!! trying my utmost to get stuck (I dont have friends in the area with a vehicle that can pull me out) :(
by Tristan
Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Carpets
Replies: 9
Views: 1892

Re: Carpets

8) Hi manie Thanks for that info. Do you still have the gear lock in your vehicle? Mine had one installed also by previous Joburg owner but the actual lock part is missing so its pretty useless :| All I have now is a large piece of metal and plastic in the way, so Im thinking maybe I should cut it o...
by Tristan
Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Carpets
Replies: 9
Views: 1892

Re: Carpets

:wink: Thanks for all the great ideas. Madalla I am however curious. If you have put a rubber insert on top of the carpets and say you do some rather deep wading and water enters the cab, wouldn't you then have to remove it all for the carpets to dry? Jonothan Do you know what your friend did for th...
by Tristan
Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Carpets
Replies: 9
Views: 1892

Carpets

I personally think its a bad idea to have carpets inside a 4x4. Ive always liked the idea of rubber instead of carpets like inside the cruiser. Has anyone removed the carpets from their Lux and replaced it with something similar? I had the crazy idea of maybe trying to get a Rhino lining done inside...
by Tristan
Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Novice Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 1963

Re: Novice Questions

Sheesh!! David

What happened to your van to cause all this damage?
by Tristan
Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Novice Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 1963

Re: Novice Questions

Bfreesani wrote:Also today founf the neutral very handy when towing the vehicle on the A frame as there is no connection even to the gearbox when in neutral.
This feature would be useless on a Toyota they never need to be towed :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Tristan
Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Novice Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 1963

Novice Questions

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: OK!! this is probably gona get a good chuckle from you older long time 4x4 fundis 8) 8) but its bugging me and I need to know.

Why when engaging between 4x2, 4x4H and 4x4L is there a neutral option :?:
I just dont see the the point :?
by Tristan
Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: The Blue Gnu
Replies: 7
Views: 1624

Re: The Blue Gnu

:D Thanks for all the replys.
I will post some pics of it in action sometime soon.

And a big thanks to Manie (Manieak) for the Bull Bar :wink:
The Lux looked kinda naked before with nothing infront :oops:
by Tristan
Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: The Blue Gnu
Replies: 7
Views: 1624

The Blue Gnu

The Blue Gnu waiting for adventure :mrgreen:
Image
by Tristan
Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dash board vibration
Replies: 3
Views: 712

Re: Dash board vibration

Thanks Bennie

Glad to hear its nothing to worry about :D
At least the vibration serves as a reminder to unlock the wheels and save some fuel :mrgreen:
by Tristan
Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:40 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dash board vibration
Replies: 3
Views: 712

Dash board vibration

Because I am a new Hilux owner :D Im not sure if this is normal?
If my front wheels are locked and I am driving on tar there seems to be allot of vibration into the dash, especially when going speeds of around 100kmh.
When the wheels are unlocked all seems fine.

Anybody know why this is???

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