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by big_fyt
Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: toyota hilux 1996
Replies: 3
Views: 338

whats your budget? i have a 97 single cab bought it pretty stock besides a sagged suspension lift. try and pick up a ute with less k's on it then that. and if you can something with abit of gear like a snorkel or bl. 2" suspension 2" body lift 33" tyres can be a weapon in the right ha...
by big_fyt
Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need help with my body lift
Replies: 15
Views: 671

installed :armsup:

had to remove the rubber surround of the 4wd gear selector it felt to weird pushing against it with the egar selector.

my steering feels pretty tight and heavy not sure if this means i should loosen of the steering or not.

cheers guys
by big_fyt
Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need help with my body lift
Replies: 15
Views: 671

yeh will do.

cheers bigfyt
by big_fyt
Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need help with my body lift
Replies: 15
Views: 671

as far as i can tell the cables are ok and so is the steering shaft i am just about finished the fan shroud which i will chuck back on then get the grinder out and grind down that plate, fuel filler cap is fine it is connected to the tray i am only guna jack that up 1" later on. thanks for your...
by big_fyt
Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need help with my body lift
Replies: 15
Views: 671

1st 3rd and 5th gear are fine, 2nd 4th and rev dnt engage nicely at all. how do i fix that i didnt even think of that at all.
by big_fyt
Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need help with my body lift
Replies: 15
Views: 671

i have got both the shrouds off and to get them off they got abit smashed up nothing a hammer wont fix however i am wondering if the bottom shroud needs to go back on or can i leave it off?

what is envovled with trimming around gears just grinding the body abit?
by big_fyt
Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need help with my body lift
Replies: 15
Views: 671

i just trimmed a bit out of the fan shroud when i put my BL in. id go with extended brake lines, better to be safe then sorry so just the back bracket of the radiator needs to be modded. will the brakelines be alright to drive around on the road for a week? after i finished the install, i started u...
by big_fyt
Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need help with my body lift
Replies: 15
Views: 671

DUDELUX wrote:i just trimmed a bit out of the fan shroud when i put my BL in. id go with extended brake lines, better to be safe then sorry
so just the back bracket of the radiator needs to be modded.

will the brakelines be alright to drive around on the road for a week?
by big_fyt
Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:57 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need help with my body lift
Replies: 15
Views: 671

anybody got any advice for me? do i pull that bit of metal off drill holes 50mm centres higher so i can drop that peice or what? kinda need some help today if possible so i can finish it off. also are the brake lines supposed to be at a 45* position i have already had a 2" lift on it years ago ...
by big_fyt
Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: need help with my body lift
Replies: 15
Views: 671

need help with my body lift

ok this afternoon i thought id get involved with my body lift after a year of it sitting there. i have fitted the body lift and besides the bullbar looking stupid for a week i noticed that the fan behind the radiator has jammed on a metal cage looking thing, any clues on how to fix this up? i have a...
by big_fyt
Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8 litre diesel rough idle
Replies: 5
Views: 604

mine had a similar problem a few months ago is yours sometimes really hard to start aswell?

i didn't come up with a solution for mine as i started using it everyday it seemed to go away
by big_fyt
Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:49 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: are extended shackles legal?
Replies: 14
Views: 1296

I wouldnt waste my money on the rockcrawler gear. I went OME in my hilux and im extremely happy with it. Im still ditching it all for coils as soon as i buy a MIG tho :lol: any specific reason you don't like the rockcrawler gear personal experience or just has a bad name for it? i want to get sprin...
by big_fyt
Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: are extended shackles legal?
Replies: 14
Views: 1296

cheers mate.

i have been looking around and have decided on www.4wd1.com.au the rancho9000/rock crawler combo for my hilux, has anybody used these before? i have talked the the guys down there and they have told me different things which have made me want this set-up.
by big_fyt
Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: are extended shackles legal?
Replies: 14
Views: 1296

is there alot of work and expense to carry out the suspension mod's to have the shackles at a 45* angle compared to just buying a 2" lift for the specific model.

cheers for the response guys
by big_fyt
Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: are extended shackles legal?
Replies: 14
Views: 1296

are extended shackles legal?

gday i had a quick search and came up with nothing. i originally wanted to run a 2"BL and 2" susp in my 97 SFA hilux however i have since read that you get the flex from the shackle not the leaf spring. i am wondering if i ditch the BL and go get some 2" extended shackles and add that...
by big_fyt
Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: diesel fuel treatment? is this just a waste?
Replies: 13
Views: 596

sounds interesting. i might try out some of these treatments as it seems they are worth while, when my net speeds up i will add in some figures and see how it goes.
by big_fyt
Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:35 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: diesel fuel treatment? is this just a waste?
Replies: 13
Views: 596

My Hj60 used diesel treatment all its life and did 450 thousand k's without pulling the injectors or injector pump out. (ring land let go at 450 thou :( ) That was using a CRC brand of injector treatment. Now I run the toyota diesel treatment in my 100 series. If it works half as well as the CRC st...
by big_fyt
Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: diesel fuel treatment? is this just a waste?
Replies: 13
Views: 596

diesel fuel treatment? is this just a waste?

i saw you can buy a $15 treatment for your diesel engine you simply empty it into your fuel tank when you fill up. it claims to clean injectors lessen smoke and stop diesel knocks. does this stuff work or just a waste of time. the bottle said use ever second time you fill up if it were to work i wou...
by big_fyt
Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: to fit a 2" lift
Replies: 5
Views: 305

cheers dan
by big_fyt
Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: to fit a 2" lift
Replies: 5
Views: 305

solid front.


also i ahve talked to the the guys and 4wd1 about what im getting and he said i need heaps of grease what type of grease is the best and can it be bought from repco?
by big_fyt
Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:14 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: to fit a 2" lift
Replies: 5
Views: 305

to fit a 2" lift

ok guys i am going to be getting a 2" suspension lift soon for my 97 single cab hilux to save some cash i am going to give it a crack at fitting it myself. being a carpentry apprentice i don't have a lot of skill in mechanics but im willing to try anything. is there any thing that you guys have...
by big_fyt
Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: getting your keys from a hilux
Replies: 12
Views: 1098

getting your keys from a hilux

ok so last night i felt like a dickhead locking my keys in my car first time i have ever done it so i had problems getting them out. i have to thank neigel from tassy for telling me to bend 1 butter knife 90' and another 1 stay straight. slide the 90' under the seal of your quarter panel window this...
by big_fyt
Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: A question to all MODIFIED hilux owners on YOUR setup
Replies: 40
Views: 3858

i have been doing some research on rockcrawler gear and it turns out they are pretty solid. check out www.4wd1.com.au there website is set out really well and gives heaps of info and options

my springs are ready to go aswell as soon as i get some cash my way.

bigfyt
by big_fyt
Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: dilema with susp-tyres
Replies: 1
Views: 188

dilema with susp-tyres

ok i want to chcuk a 2in body lift on my hilux and a 2 inch suspension lift if i were to add in the 2inch extended shackles is that going to be to big and cause alot of money problems for me to correct angles and such i was going to run 33" tyres but if 35" arnt to much more trouble and sh...
by big_fyt
Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8 hilux troubles :(
Replies: 14
Views: 856

cheers guys :D
by big_fyt
Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8 hilux troubles :(
Replies: 14
Views: 856

i did this before i read your post and yes it has kicked over and is running when i had my foot on the pedal while cranking it it eventually came to life, i had to have it revving pretty high if it got under 1k it would shake violently after about 5 minutes it came good, is this a normal thing for t...
by big_fyt
Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8 hilux troubles :(
Replies: 14
Views: 856

yeh well ill go give it a try today and try and fix it hopefully she fires up and i can take it to my mates uncle (diesel mechanic) so he can have a good look over it.

i will also check out those wires
by big_fyt
Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8 hilux troubles :(
Replies: 14
Views: 856

2.8 hilux troubles :(

i came home from work today after 4 hours of overtime and 2 hours in traffic to go to jump in my 2.8 diesel to go up to the shops cranked over then died in the arse. i tried again with the same result. seeing as it kicks over im thinking a fuel issue or a air issue but i have oil leaking from my eng...
by big_fyt
Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Tray rust - How do you clean it up?
Replies: 9
Views: 419

Re: Tray rust - How do you clean it up?

hey hey Just wondering what methods are out there of brightening up a ute tray as some of the paint has been chipped away and is starting to rust... its a weld body not a steel tray... I was thinking just sanding it back (just on the affected areas) and putting sum rust spary on it/spraypainting it...
by big_fyt
Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: New Hilux's, are they any good for a workhorse?
Replies: 10
Views: 667

bloke i work for has 1 and it is fine works well hasn't been tested for massive loads yet