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by hiluxturbo2.4
Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: surf body onto 4 runner chassis
Replies: 7
Views: 373

Re: surf body onto 4 runner chassis

hey mate i have done exactly that swap it fits easy all mounts exept the second last set line up feel free to call me for more info 0423797216 heath
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Hilux cab swap 85 - 96
Replies: 7
Views: 459

Re: Hilux cab swap 85 - 96

hi i swapped a 84 4runner cab to a 94 4runner cab i left the tags on the 94 cab cause by law you cant remove tags regardless and all i had to do is go to a blue slip guy and get a change of records done all you need is a reciept for the new cab and the adjust the numbers on the rego papers ...
by hiluxturbo2.4
Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 92 surf rear coils
Replies: 7
Views: 278

92 surf rear coils

hey just wondering if anyone can help ? ive cut and shut the rear half of a 92 surf chassis onto a 82 hilux i put 2 inch lifted coils into the rear to try and match the hieght of the front but its still about 2 inch's to low and they dont have springs on the shelf any higher . is there a spring out ...
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.4 Diesel crankshaft seal
Replies: 7
Views: 476

Re: 2.4 Diesel crankshaft seal

if you wreck it getting it off pm me ive got a spare in the shed .
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: turboing a 2l motor
Replies: 7
Views: 324

Re: turboing a 2l motor

i used a toyota ct 20 running 11psi and its been trouble free since i put it on 2 years ago but my engine only had 80,000 on it when i put it on .im not sure about t25 0r t28 sorry cant help there .also lukeys 4x4 made the manifold for me and did a awesome job .
by hiluxturbo2.4
Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: dropping tail shaft?
Replies: 1
Views: 140

Re: dropping tail shaft?

you could space the center bearing down or put a single piece shaft in it out of a late model lux
by hiluxturbo2.4
Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4runner body swap
Replies: 11
Views: 514

Re: 4runner body swap

the one thing im strugling with is the 92 body was a v6 and the alternator had a internal reg and my diesel has a external reg . i managed to wire up everything else glow plugs,start relay all the gauges . just dont know what wires go where for the reg . can anyone help? please
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4runner body swap
Replies: 11
Views: 514

Re: 4runner body swap

hey guys swaped bodys this weekend went well only had to move two body mounts all the rest were the same the wiring was the hardest part but its all sorted now . ill try to get some pics up
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sun Oct 10, 2010 7:56 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: engine conversions in 4 runners
Replies: 13
Views: 673

Re: engine conversions in 4 runners

hey mate if your thinkin v8 i just saw a t700 auto with adapter and tranfer already on it on ebay was at $350 when i saw it
by hiluxturbo2.4
Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: anyone used these lights?
Replies: 4
Views: 660

Re: anyone used these lights?

ive fitted the same style of light just doesnt have that ring around the outside and they are definatly a improvement
by hiluxturbo2.4
Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: What air locker is this!
Replies: 6
Views: 401

Re: What air locker is this!

the crown wheel out of a 4.8 center is thicker as the pinion is smaller compared to say a 4.1 center the crown is thinner and the pinion is thicker if that air locker is out of a lux it will fit all live axle luxs and im sure can be used in a high pinion as well . it looks like a early air locker ...
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Diff ratio - Quick answer please
Replies: 4
Views: 253

Re: Diff ratio - Quick answer please

there is no easy answer could be 4.1s or 4.3s pretty sure its not 4.5s and 4.8s were in the early petrols i think . there is a axle code on the tags if you get that code im sure someone on outers can tell you what ratio you have
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sat Oct 02, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Rover/toyo diff swap
Replies: 12
Views: 619

Re: Rover/toyo diff swap

yeah i run 4.8s and 35s and works well even with a little 2.4td and i also recomend locktup very helpfull!
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sat Oct 02, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Engine missfireing Hilux
Replies: 9
Views: 336

Re: Engine missfireing Hilux

good to see its sorted . just thought id ad if your still running points its well worth changing to electronic i had a 81 hilux with a 253 and changed it to electronic and the improvement was unbelievable .heeps more power and revs and water crossings didnt bother it as much .
by hiluxturbo2.4
Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:45 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: motor swap
Replies: 11
Views: 759

Re: motor swap

For the extra dosh, the 1kz-te motor is worth the go! but is much more indepth, as its got an ecu and wires going everywhere. Mates car had to get an import half cut and use the electronic dash cluster and looms. Also the 1kz-te spools up pretty quickly and go damn good! They are also turbo'd out ...
by hiluxturbo2.4
Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:27 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4runner body swap
Replies: 11
Views: 514

Re: 4runner body swap

hey thanks for the tips guys ill measure the wheel base tonight. if the 92 is a slightly longer wheel base i might get away with it as i aready have the front diff moved forward 5o mm so the 35's clear.
by hiluxturbo2.4
Mon Sep 27, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Hilux suspension
Replies: 10
Views: 846

Re: Hilux suspension

I don't know what qld is like but to engineer my lux was a mission! As soon as I said 4inch suspension and 65mm bodylift they laughed at me and said no way am I touching that. I got a guy to engineer it under the grounds that my headlights are below 120cm from the ground. He engineered everything ...
by hiluxturbo2.4
Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 4runner body swap
Replies: 11
Views: 514

4runner body swap

i want to put a 92 4 runner body onto my 84 cause i need back doors for my son, cause trying to get him in a car seat in the back when the cars so high is nearly impossible.I already have a 92 body and from the measurements i have done it looks like the only body mounts that dont line up are the ...
by hiluxturbo2.4
Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Funny cat like sound in 4Runner
Replies: 15
Views: 638

Re: Funny cat like sound in 4Runner

turn the radio up
by hiluxturbo2.4
Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:43 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Coil conversion to 79series rear
Replies: 7
Views: 499

we coiled my mates 75 ute useing a 105 diff and a simple triangulated 4 link turned out good heaps of flex we used 80 series hubs and axles so he had six stud on the rear to match the front
by hiluxturbo2.4
Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:30 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: chev v6 into IFS hilux mechanic HELP????
Replies: 8
Views: 538

yeah where you at ?
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: question about tacho for 40 series?
Replies: 4
Views: 299

if its a petrol engine you connect it to the negetive side of the coil
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: landcruiser and hilux turbo Question. pls help
Replies: 6
Views: 409

wouldnt a ct26 spool up to late on a lux even if it is off a diesel?
by hiluxturbo2.4
Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: gearbox pumping oil into transfer
Replies: 13
Views: 629

hi ruff yeah i took the filler plug out of the t case and about 2 litres drained out and i pumped it back into the gear box
by hiluxturbo2.4
Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: gearbox pumping oil into transfer
Replies: 13
Views: 629

hey rockcrawler , i dont mind having a go at pulling it apart do you know if its like a lux and you can just unbolt the transfer off the back of the box or do you have to disasemble the transfer ?
by hiluxturbo2.4
Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: gearbox pumping oil into transfer
Replies: 13
Views: 629

sounds like a good idea thanks heaps for that ill get onto it in the morning cheers .
by hiluxturbo2.4
Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8TD Hilux, turbo is loosing pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 378

have you checked the hoses between the turbo and the inlet manifold ? on my turbo (a ct20) there is a big O ring be hind the circlip that holds the compressor housing on .maybe that is leaking ?
by hiluxturbo2.4
Fri Feb 05, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: gearbox pumping oil into transfer
Replies: 13
Views: 629

gearbox pumping oil into transfer

hey every one has anyone had the problem of the gearbox pumping oil into the transfer case? this is in a troopie any help would be great thanks
by hiluxturbo2.4
Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Replacement Bucket seats for front of Troop Carrier
Replies: 3
Views: 392

i used vx commodore seats in my old mans troopie and unbolted the commodore runners and used some 6mm flat bar across from one side of the seat to the other and bolted the cruiser runners to that so it all bolts to the original mounting bolts in the floor and the passenger side has captive nuts in ...
by hiluxturbo2.4
Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Best seats to put into 75series
Replies: 9
Views: 1033

i fitted vu commodore seats to my old mans 75 really easy fit i used the cruiser runners i suppose i should of taken photos ,if you get stuck i could unbolt the seats and take some pics