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- Fri Nov 04, 2016 2:37 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Gauteng year end GTG
- Replies: 117
- Views: 23067
Re: Gauteng year end GTG
ok understood. scrap the landy. can I load 3 other people (no kids) in my hilux ? will even bring our own meat. Hi Rigardt, It seems that there are other non members that would like to join us for the day and do not expect any handouts. It just get a bit complicated when there are kids involved bec...
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 12:10 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Suzuki sj413
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1642
Re: Suzuki sj413
Hi Jim, welcome to the forum.
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:52 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Model Collectors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1847
Re: Model Collectors
In the pipe lineYo-Yo wrote:Did we ever have any successes with -----
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:47 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Model Collectors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1847
Re: Model Collectors
Correct, I'll check with her.petri oosthuizen wrote:Neil, is that the shop opposite East Rand Mall, near the Venter trailer winkel??
If so.........they have a Unimog there. Green one. You must go see it!!
I asked the lady for a Steyr Pinzgauer model ( I have one ).....hope she can source it for me.
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:20 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Model Collectors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1847
Re: Model Collectors
Where did you find that Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk We have a collectors shop close by here in Boksburg. It is one of three hundred made and costs a cool R2300.00. The owner buys private collections and resells, this was part of a 600 vehicle private collection. Mainly fire trucks and resc...
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:30 pm
- Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
- Topic: 4x4 Direct's first fitment @ Boksburg, REVO Snorkel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3896
Re: 4x4 Direct's first fitment @ Boksburg, REVO Snorkel
Was kinda fun drilling into another man's Hilux
Thanks guys for the kind words
Thanks guys for the kind words
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:27 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New member intro with 2013 "Raider"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1929
Re: New member intro with 2013 "Raider"
Hi Archie, Welcome aboard, when you have a chance, share some pics of your truck in it's natural environment. Have a look at our year end function, maybe you can join us and meet a few members face to face. http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=41906" onclick="window.ope...
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:23 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Gauteng year end GTG
- Replies: 117
- Views: 23067
Re: Gauteng year end GTG
Excellent thanks, just want to keep track of the numberswerewolf wrote:Thunder02 wrote:Werewolf, please confirm whom is the following:
7. Ike & Co.
Club member or guest?
Thanks.
Guest
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:21 am
- Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
- Topic: 4x4 Direct's first fitment @ Boksburg, REVO Snorkel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3896
4x4 Direct's first fitment @ Boksburg, REVO Snorkel
We are proud to announce that we are doing fitments of snorkels and bumpers at out Boksburg branch. For futher information you can contact me on 011 823 5319 or drop me an email: neil@4x4direct.co.za First vehicle has now been through the doors :cooldude: Fitted a snorkel to the 2.8 Hilux REVO, REVO...
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:33 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Gauteng year end GTG
- Replies: 117
- Views: 23067
Re: Gauteng year end GTG
Werewolf, please confirm whom is the following:
7. Ike & Co.
Club member or guest?
Thanks.
7. Ike & Co.
Club member or guest?
Thanks.
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:53 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Gauteng year end GTG
- Replies: 117
- Views: 23067
Re: Gauteng year end GTG
Just an important notice: Their will be braai packs for payed up club members for the braai on Saturday, we will also have small gifts for the kids which will be delivered via a ............ by .............. on Saturday afternoon(not letting all the secrets out :siffler: ), so please list next to ...
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:48 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Gauteng year end GTG
- Replies: 117
- Views: 23067
Re: Gauteng year end GTG
1. Greg, Lee-Ann & kids - Spookspruit 2. Arné, Hester and daughter-Spookspruit 3. Neil & Chane, Calvin & Kiara-Spookspruit 4. Hein and Jo-Anne-Spookspruit 5. Robbie, Vicky and kids-Spookspruit 6. Johan & Sidonie 7. Ike & Co. 8. Martin & Louisa - Spookspruit 8. Corrie - tentat...
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:16 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Gauteng year end GTG
- Replies: 117
- Views: 23067
Re: Gauteng year end GTG
Welcome Corrie, it will be great to see you thereChucky wrote:Hi, put me down for tentative.
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 2:02 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Gauteng year end GTG
- Replies: 117
- Views: 23067
Re: Gauteng year end GTG
So I'm guessing here, no answer is also an answer
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 10:37 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Model Collectors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1847
Model Collectors
Hi all, came across this little beaut,
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 9:53 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: New Hilux unsafe
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6226
Re: New Hilux unsafe
This is goin around over here and I'll say it again. You pull a move like that on the black top then you deserve to roll! It's a 4x4 not a sports car! And who really cares! We all know that we wouldn't own anything else ey! Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk :clap: Can't agree more, I have a few ...
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 9:48 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hallspeed Rally and Dakar Buggie
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1148
Re: Hallspeed Rally and Dakar Buggie
Thanks Scott for the heads up
- Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:25 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Gauteng year end GTG
- Replies: 117
- Views: 23067
Re: Gauteng year end GTG
Just a side note:
We are looking at the over night option for the Guys & Gals that want too. As soon as I have costing,I'll post them.
We are looking at the over night option for the Guys & Gals that want too. As soon as I have costing,I'll post them.
- Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:40 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Gauteng year end GTG
- Replies: 117
- Views: 23067
Re: Gauteng year end GTG
1. Greg, Lee-Ann & kids
2. Arné, Hester and daughter
3. Neil & Chane, Calvin & Kiara
Is Santa going to be there
2. Arné, Hester and daughter
3. Neil & Chane, Calvin & Kiara
Is Santa going to be there
- Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:34 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Mikem Supension Upgrade
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3150
Re: Mikem Supension Upgrade
Good choice Robbie, he had done my IFS a few months back, what a difference. :shock2: With my bakkie being top heavy, she handles better in the corners and I have plenty more articulation off road. I fitted Bilstein shocks, heavy duty blades at the rear with extended shackles, Darrell also upgraded ...
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:12 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New old Hilux
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2717
Re: New old Hilux
Welcome Rudolf,
Great hilux, to me still the best looking hilux.
Any plans with her?
Great hilux, to me still the best looking hilux.
Any plans with her?
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:20 am
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: My Latest
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3919
Re: My Latest
Sadly not Arne, still the same driverA. Lombard wrote:Welcome. Nice, but will this one be better in the mud than the previous one?
- Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:33 am
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: My Latest
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3919
Re: My Latest
Welcome Tony, I would say nice hilux you got there, but it's a "REVO"
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:38 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Changing the rear drum brakes to discs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4565
Re: Changing the rear drum brakes to discs
There are a few clips on youtube from different manufactures given very valid reasons why they still fit drums to the back of a bakkie.My point of view it's not actually worth it. I also looked into it, apparently the Subaru rear disks fit the IFS with very little mods, but at an 18K price tag, and ...
- Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:30 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1620
Re: New Member
Welcome Dave, which model did you purchase?
- Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:28 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux 2.7i idle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2411
Re: Hilux 2.7i idle
Should idle around 900 rpm
- Fri Oct 07, 2016 1:48 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
- Replies: 128
- Views: 23983
Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Guys, I was going to set a challenge, but a little too late :surrender: my fault. I think for the next event if everybody can bring a doggie blanket and maybe a bag of dog food it will be great. I would like collect the blankets and do a delivery to the SPCA before next year winter. The dog food we ...
- Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:20 am
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: Interesting Camp Stove
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9110
Re: Interesting Camp Stove
The question is what was in the baggeorge wrote:Danksy Chris,het ek ook n lekker sak vir hom
- Thu Oct 06, 2016 9:42 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
- Replies: 128
- Views: 23983
Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Thanks Louis. Have you got directions from Boksburg :siffler: Greg, It's easy. Just get out of Boksburg direction North. Keep driving till everything seems civilised , and not so many car guards anymore. You'll also notice more and more people wearing khaki shorts. At that point you are close enoug...
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:34 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
- Replies: 128
- Views: 23983
Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Howzit Martin,mcw wrote:Hi Neil
Why are you not there on sunday
Sadly, this one I will have to miss. Trying to find time to work on Thunder, but too few weekends in a year.
- Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:43 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Baviaanskloof
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6356
Re: Baviaanskloof
George, that beast looks great, thanks for the trip report.
- Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:41 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
- Replies: 128
- Views: 23983
Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Hi all,
You will have seen that I put Jackie on the list. Please guys if you can give her a warm Hilux welcome as you guys usually do. She will be driving a Jimny and keen to join the club.
You will have seen that I put Jackie on the list. Please guys if you can give her a warm Hilux welcome as you guys usually do. She will be driving a Jimny and keen to join the club.
- Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: 2000 IFS 2,7 DC Recon........With Pics
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8057
Re: Modding a 2000 IFS 27001 D/Cab - what would you do??
Hi, The following items can be sourced from 4x4 Direct: 3) Seat covers - I love Escape, must say http://www.4x4direct.co.za/hilux-fortuner/6512-hilux-double-cab-1999-2004-2-fronts-solid-rear-bench-integrated-headrests.html#/seat_cover_colour_and_material-tuff_canvas_grey" onclick="window.o...
- Sun Oct 02, 2016 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Yaris lost keys
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1673
Re: Yaris lost keys
Rodger, put in an insurance claim.
- Sun Oct 02, 2016 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: time to apply new make up
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5408
Re: time to apply new make up
Nicely done Martin, she looks great.
As far as the decals, how about something traditional, but with a personal touch.
As far as the decals, how about something traditional, but with a personal touch.
- Sun Oct 02, 2016 5:26 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: KZ suspensie lift
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4262
Re: KZ suspensie lift
Have a look here:kzteshooter wrote:Waar koop mens daai ball joint spacers vir die IFS KZTE?
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- Sat Oct 01, 2016 7:30 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: KZ suspensie lift
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4262
Re: KZ suspensie lift
I can second this, he has done my IFS suspension and I'm over the moon with it.TertiusK wrote:Hi Pieter.
Kontak gerus Darrell van MIKEM suspensions. Hy is ook op die forum as MIKEM1. Hy is n genius met suspensions en n baie nice mens. Hy sal jou verseker die beste raad kan gee hieroor. Jy sal nie spyt wees nie!!
- Sat Oct 01, 2016 12:53 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
- Replies: 128
- Views: 23983
Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
1. Louis and family
2. Shaun Bronkhorst
3. Robbie and family
4. Hennie en Sonja
5. Quentin and Junae
6. Marius Venter Stumps
7. Rigardt - if I'm ready by then after my op
8. Greg and crew[/quote]
9. Arne and family
10. Deon and Rynhardt (for now)
11)Martin and Louisa
12.Jackie Elliotte
2. Shaun Bronkhorst
3. Robbie and family
4. Hennie en Sonja
5. Quentin and Junae
6. Marius Venter Stumps
7. Rigardt - if I'm ready by then after my op
8. Greg and crew[/quote]
9. Arne and family
10. Deon and Rynhardt (for now)
11)Martin and Louisa
12.Jackie Elliotte
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 8:44 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1292
Re: New Member
Welcome aboard Dewald.
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Ctek 250S Dual
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3736
Re: Ctek 250S Dual
Hallo julle ook net gou n vraag. Ek het ook n 250 Dual maar net met een Soarce terminaal, dis nie soos die nuwes wat 2 het nie. Kan die soarce van die altenator en n son paneel gelyk wees of kan jy net een op n slag as soarce gebruik Hi, You can't join the alternator and solar panel onto the same t...
- Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:00 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Fun @ Kungwini
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3361
Fun @ Kungwini
For those that might be bored and wondering what to do tomorrow, a bunch of us are having a GTG at Kungwini.
We will be driving the trail and having a braai afterwards. Meeting around 9am.
We will be driving the trail and having a braai afterwards. Meeting around 9am.
- Sat Sep 24, 2016 10:56 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi from Nederland/France
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2307
Re: Hi from Nederland/France
Welcome to the forum Yoep
- Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:23 am
- Forum: Any Other Vehicle
- Topic: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
- Replies: 44
- Views: 11994
Re: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
"Pics especially for Neil:"
Pieter, do you know how long the restoration of my new company car is going to take?
Pieter, do you know how long the restoration of my new company car is going to take?
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:29 pm
- Forum: Any Other Vehicle
- Topic: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
- Replies: 44
- Views: 11994
Re: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
Thanks Pieter, she is a beaut.
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:06 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: newbie
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1957
Re: newbie
Welcome to the forum Tony.
- Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:01 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6891
Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Mud Dog wrote:Hmmmm .....
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- Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: time to apply new make up
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5408
Re: time to apply new make up
Looking great, she is going to look stunning with her new stickers.
- Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:54 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dakar 2017
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6621
Re: Dakar 2017
Here's some info from Toyota regarding the axle size difference: The rear is narrower to 1. Reduce weight 2. IMPROVES handling (due to 4x4 charactaristics) 3. Also improves handling in turns 4. A large part of the vehicles mass would be outside the turning circle at highway speeds.
- Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:42 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Replacement rear bumper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2673
Re: Replacement rear bumper
http://www.4x4direct.co.za/hilux-and-fo ... owbar.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Hi, send me a mail to boksburg@4x4direct.co.za, with your details and lets see what we can do for you.
Hi, send me a mail to boksburg@4x4direct.co.za, with your details and lets see what we can do for you.
- Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:10 am
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: PLEASE tell me to Keep This.......2000 4x4 DC 2700 i
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12789
Re: PLEASE tell me to Keep This.......2000 4x4 DC 2700 i
You will be sorry to sell her......
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 7:05 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: hilux sweef oor die pad na nuwe bande
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2592
Re: hilux sweef oor die pad na nuwe bande
Dankie vir info Mossie. Thunder.I have a 2009 fortuner also on Dueler tyres.the tuna's tyres is also pumped at 2.2 bar.The tuna got 200 000 km on the clock and I Get close to 90 000 km on a set of tyres.Also I do not get uneven tire wear at all.Toyota said that it should be pumped 2.1 but i have be...
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 4:41 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dakar 2017
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6621
Re: Dakar 2017
Mooi bly mooiCasKru wrote:Sal nie omgee om daai perd vir 'n spin te vat nie
Cassie be careful for which you wish
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 4:38 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: hilux sweef oor die pad na nuwe bande
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2592
Re: hilux sweef oor die pad na nuwe bande
Ben, may I ask why 2.2 Bar?
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 12:26 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Delta Deli, Maun.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3774
Re: Delta Deli, Maun.
Brian,you are not going to have much luck. There is plenty meat available in Maun. The Spar is fully stocked.
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:04 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dakar 2017
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6621
Re: Dakar 2017
Some action pics:
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:10 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
- Replies: 128
- Views: 23983
Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
9th looks good
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:08 am
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: PORTA POTTIE EN POPUP TENTJIE
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8683
Re: PORTA POTTIE EN POPUP TENTJIE
Family_Dog wrote:>> Neil has the porta poty
Why? Hasn't he outgrown it yet?
-F_D
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 3:07 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
- Replies: 128
- Views: 23983
Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
ThanksLouisZ wrote:Hi Neil,Thunder02 wrote:Louis, which date have you decided on?
Its for the 2nd of October.
Louis
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:13 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6891
Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Arne, I adjusted your picture......
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:55 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
- Replies: 128
- Views: 23983
Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Louis, which date have you decided on?