Hilux 4x4 Forum

Tristan

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

Tristan

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 ...

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

As much as I love my Hilux a cruiser is still my dream

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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

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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

this is a good idea

maybe I can start building a cruiser one piece at a time

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Sorry!! I really am useless at this sort of thing

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Hahaha!!!

Glad to see Im not alone here

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.

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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

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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

:| Its getting a bit noisy with the windows down all the time :|

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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...

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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

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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?

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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 :?

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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...

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

Looks like all your hard work really paid off.

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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...

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[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

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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?

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Here is a pic incase what Im saying makes no sense

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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...

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Thanks Simon

Any idea were I can get this done in East London?

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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

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: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...

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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...

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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?

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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

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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...

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

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

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)

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:? :? I am a bit suspect as to whether my diff lock is working or not.
Anyone have a good way of testing it?

Besides!! trying my utmost to get stuck (I dont have friends in the area with a vehicle that can pull me out)

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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...

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: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...

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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...

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Sheesh!! David

What happened to your van to cause all this damage?

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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

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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 :?

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: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

The Lux looked kinda naked before with nothing infront

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The Blue Gnu waiting for adventure

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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

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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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