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by xxxhilux
Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Flashing O/D light
Replies: 1
Views: 738

Re: Flashing O/D light

Pulled the speedo drive out of the back of the auto today. Wasn't sure what to check for so I checked for voltage and continuity, it didn't have ether so I think it's safe to say it's the drive in the auto that's knackered
by xxxhilux
Fri Jul 04, 2014 5:23 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Flashing O/D light
Replies: 1
Views: 738

Flashing O/D light

hey i was just wondering if anyone could help me with a flashing overdrive light in my LN130
its auto of course and the speedo doesnt go and the OD light flashes
is this the speed sensor in the auto and if i order a new one are there different ratio sensors or are they all the same?
by xxxhilux
Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:44 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: What hilux doors are interchangable?
Replies: 4
Views: 662

Re: What hilux doors are interchangable?

I used to wreck hiluxs and surfs I don't know about the extra cab doors never had any of those but I can tell u single cab doors are longer than twin cab doors. Also that 5door surfs have the same front doors as twin cabs and that 3door surfs (ln130) are the same as single cab hiluxs. So if u can ...
by xxxhilux
Wed Aug 29, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Death Wobbles
Replies: 17
Views: 785

Re: Death Wobbles

I was meaning the bolts in the rear one mine came loose an it started shaking so bad
by xxxhilux
Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Death Wobbles
Replies: 17
Views: 785

Re: Death Wobbles

Drive shaft
by xxxhilux
Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: what wheels for an ln130
Replies: 0
Views: 207

what wheels for an ln130

hello havent been on here in a while i am coming to the end of my latest project an im stuck for what wheels to go for what i have is an ln130 surf factory flares ive done a 50mm body lift and a 50mm suspention lift i have a net set of 33" hankook rt03s in the shed but im not sure weather to go for ...
by xxxhilux
Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:52 am
Forum: Hilux
Topic: i have afew questions to ask about a 82 dualcab hilux
Replies: 4
Views: 327

Re: i have afew questions to ask about a 82 dualcab hilux

Hey not sure about ur motor
But if u wanna run 33s you will most likely need to do something in the way of springs ether get them rest or get new ones
by xxxhilux
Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ln60 brakes
Replies: 0
Views: 129

ln60 brakes

i have an ln60 beam axel surf last weekend i had an issue with one of my cailipers coming loose it ended up snaping the steel brake hose there was a bit of damage to the cailper i replaced the hose and the caliper but when i try to bleed that caliper no brake fluid comes out brake fluid come out all ...
by xxxhilux
Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:05 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Hilux starter motor
Replies: 2
Views: 131

if its a mk 2 2.4 then it will be the same
mk 2 is 1989 on
by xxxhilux
Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:06 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Split rims and standard tires on them how bad are they?
Replies: 7
Views: 491

tyres do make a big differance width is probly the most important but if your going over rocks or something where diff clearance is an issue taller tyres are important and as for split rims they are heavy as all hell and the less weight you need to turn the better, on a hilux heavy rims and tyres ...
by xxxhilux
Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:30 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 1984 Hilux Door Hinges (LN65)
Replies: 2
Views: 258

hi there
newer door hinges wont fit
bset bet to find the parts you need is go to the wreckers
by xxxhilux
Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series lancruisr power steeing probs any help appreciated
Replies: 2
Views: 265

to bleed the steering
get the thing running then turn from lock to lock 4 or 5 times
after that it should be bleed if you still have problems after that chaces are something didnt go back together proply
did you put all the copper washes back in?
by xxxhilux
Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need a new motor
Replies: 9
Views: 606

a ln106 is the vehicle and the engine is a 3L but sorry dont know who sells them
by xxxhilux
Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: show us ur early 80 hilux's just pics
Replies: 53
Views: 10683

Image
this is an old pic i have
not as insane as some of you guys but it dose the job for what i need
by xxxhilux
Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux's, are they any good for a workhorse?
Replies: 10
Views: 668

They are fine as long as you upgrade the rear springs if your gonna be hauling alot of load often and the factory clutches are crap, will wear out in no time....... go the auto. replace the tyres with some all terrains and the factory tread wont grip even on wet grass! I have also heard that the ...
by xxxhilux
Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Ln65 extended shackles
Replies: 16
Views: 704

I dont have a pic to show rear travel but i have just got reset LN106 springs in my solid front axel surf and with factory shakels im only around 20cm these springs are a bit to hard and i will get more if i take a leaf out im interested in finding out what you end up doing and how much travel you ...
by xxxhilux
Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: SAS 4RUNNER BODY SWAPPING 1987 IFS TO 1986 SOLID
Replies: 2
Views: 355

The bodies are the same the only thing to keep in mind is that you will need to change all the feul system over and the wiring to the dash cluster other than that it should be a simple thing to do just make sure you get all the bolts its the little things that will give you the most problems like ...
by xxxhilux
Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 2009 navara, any feed back
Replies: 6
Views: 434

there are two versions of the navara for sale ATM there is the D22 and the D40. First thing todo is find out what model youre looking at the D22 is the older shape one, ive not heard anything bad a bout ether depending what you want to do with it more aftermaket parts will be avalible for the D22
by xxxhilux
Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:09 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: What is the best seats for a Hilux??
Replies: 19
Views: 1386

i have seats out of a LN131 fancy modle that has the lumbar crap and adjustable sides they bolt streight into the older model hilux and are very comfy
by xxxhilux
Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Roof cancer... (Inside Lining?)
Replies: 1
Views: 212

depends what vehicle your takling about in your sig it says you have a 97 something, something that new should be ok. but the foam will be glued onto the roof skin and youll have to be careful to get it off
by xxxhilux
Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: ln 65 hilux doors vs 4 runner?
Replies: 3
Views: 377

hi there the mid 80s doors are all the same if there off the same shape hilux this is a list of the all the mis 80s hiluxs that have the same front doors. I know i have measured them and interchanged them any thing that has a chassis code endng in: N57 N60 N61 N65 dosent matter if its single cab or ...
by xxxhilux
Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:02 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: will ifs locker fit solid axle
Replies: 3
Views: 417

bulldogy wrote:If the Locker is in the ass end then it is possible but if it is in the front end then no as the above post says diff size.
+1
by xxxhilux
Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4runner engine conversion 2.4L to a 2.8l 3L
Replies: 8
Views: 472

the engine in a 84 is a mk1 and the 3L u want to put in is a mk2 every thing should be the same exept i thing the turbo will be differant and you will need a turbo off a later model engine also you need to make sure that you have some where to fill up the radiator as some of the old engines have the ...
by xxxhilux
Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Navara d21 engine swap
Replies: 15
Views: 667

im pretty sure that a vg30 out of a terrano will bolt up but you will need to replace gbox or tranfer case and loom and then there will be all the little things. ie radiator hoses maybe differant, cert
by xxxhilux
Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: torsion bars are great.
Replies: 4
Views: 646

lol at you. Torsion bars are rubbish if you want any real lift out of a 4x4
by xxxhilux
Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2 wheel drive hilux cab on 4x4 chassis
Replies: 9
Views: 1165

the other thing is the front guards are differant
by xxxhilux
Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:39 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: lux spring question
Replies: 7
Views: 614

mine where about $250 nz for all 4
by xxxhilux
Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:38 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: what diff ratio
Replies: 12
Views: 713

if you cant work out what ratio diffs you have you shouldnt work on your own vehicle get someone else to do it. Some people are just to dumb but its ok if your abit slow.
by xxxhilux
Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: lux spring question
Replies: 7
Views: 614

i have reset springs in my 4runner i find the back springs are alot stiffer after reseting and the front ones fine i get alot of flex out of the front. the other thing to think about is that reset springs will sag back. after i put mine in i got about 20mm sag in the first couple of days when the ...
by xxxhilux
Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: what diff ratio
Replies: 12
Views: 713

when your testing the ratios of ur diff if your only turning one wheel to test it you need to turn it twice or you just have the only 2.5 diff ratios ive ever heard of in a lux