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Re: insurance
I have a '96 surf and only run of the mill insurer that would bo mine was just cars. used to be with NRMA but they decided not to do grey imports anymore
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:29 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: axle shaft lengths
- Replies: 2
- Views: 185
Re: axle shaft lengths
thanks for that
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:11 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: axle shaft lengths
- Replies: 2
- Views: 185
axle shaft lengths
can anyone offer lengths for 80 series long side front inner axle shaft and long side rear axles shaft (full float) also are they the same 30 spline both ends and can anyone offer spline lengths for them, pictures with a tape/ruler along spline would be great so i can guage what i may/may not be ...
- Sat Aug 04, 2012 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: hilux high pinion diffs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 612
Re: hilux high pinion diffs
I dont recall having to change anything to fit the centres except for different size carrier bearings as my lockers were from '88 model hilux diffs. I dont even remember having any problems with initially fitting the diffs re-clearancing, but the last time i had to change one out (in the front) it ...
- Sat Aug 04, 2012 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: hilux high pinion diffs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 612
Re: hilux high pinion diffs
each to there own on the strength of the gears, I can tell you but that i have destroyed a lockright and, detroit locker using 80 series HP in the rear, but the gearsets live on. The ring and pinion have been cryo'd but & I dont honestly know wether this makes a difference. I have dual cases, and a ...
- Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: hilux high pinion diffs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 612
Re: hilux high pinion diffs
yes they fit i have been running them for quite a few years, be aware but, depending on your model of hilux the rear tailshaft can come into contact with the horsecollar crossmember if you have soft suspension/wish to carry any weight. may need to grind a little out around axle housing flange where ...
- Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:45 pm
- Forum: Hilux
- Topic: rear disk conversion - subaru rear caliper question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 935
Re: rear disk conversion - subaru rear caliper question
thanks for the extra pics whats the US model that these calipers line up with then?? also as i recall from researching a few years back there are a couple of slight variations in the suby calipers/models maybe even piston bore size, does anyone know of this and if there are different pads to suit ...
- Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:23 pm
- Forum: Hilux
- Topic: rear disk conversion - subaru rear caliper question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 935
Re: rear disk conversion - subaru rear caliper question
thank for the info and pics. I was thinking part used pads would be ok, but am curious if new ones would work also and also if the piston in the caliper can be wound in too far possibly.
- Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Auto Trans Heating Under load
- Replies: 9
- Views: 538
Re: Auto Trans Heating Under load
If you want a good cooler look up tru-cool max cooler by long I just imported one from US for my hilux surf, damn good unit.
- Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:28 pm
- Forum: Hilux
- Topic: rear disk conversion - subaru rear caliper question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 935
rear disk conversion - subaru rear caliper question
Hi, just wondering for all those who have done a swap using subaru leone calipers if they know what the maximum rotor width that could fit in these calipers would be? I know the patrol rotors usually used are around 18mm. I am looking at fj40 rotors which are 20mm for a possible full float rear swap ...
- Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:03 pm
- Forum: Hilux
- Topic: 39x13.5R17 BFG Krawlers on Hilux
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1452
Re: 39x13.5R17 BFG Krawlers on Hilux
Nah a grey and white two tone extra cab
- Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:18 pm
- Forum: Hilux
- Topic: 39x13.5R17 BFG Krawlers on Hilux
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1452
Re: 39x13.5R17 BFG Krawlers on Hilux
thats a bit more like the kind of info i am after, do you know what brand guards they are or are they custom?? do you know if he did any work on the rear of the front wheel well, it looks to me like i will have to cut mine even into part of the body mount below where the accelerator pedal is in ...
- Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:40 am
- Forum: Hilux
- Topic: 39x13.5R17 BFG Krawlers on Hilux
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1452
Re: 39x13.5R17 BFG Krawlers on Hilux
thanks for the reply's, drivetrain has been ugraded to suit so no issues there, the issue for me is clearance
- Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:26 pm
- Forum: Hilux
- Topic: 39x13.5R17 BFG Krawlers on Hilux
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1452
Re: 39x13.5R17 BFG Krawlers on Hilux
thanks for the reply tyre size is to be 39", I already have the suspension setup (much more travel than ifs rears up front and already pretty far foward on the front axle) and the overall vehicle has been orientated towards dedicated 4wd work for years with extensive modifications. I am currently ...
- Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:12 pm
- Forum: Hilux
- Topic: 39x13.5R17 BFG Krawlers on Hilux
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1452
39x13.5R17 BFG Krawlers on Hilux
Hi I am looking at potentially fitting some 39x13.5r17 BFG Krawlers on my 88 model yn67 hilux and am wondering what peoples opinions/experiences are on wether they will fit or what is needed to make them fit. I am currently looking at 17x8" rims with a neg 50mm offset rims are spec'd as 8.5" - 11 ...
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:50 pm
- Forum: Jeep
- Topic: mods to jeep wj/wg grand cherokee
- Replies: 0
- Views: 583
mods to jeep wj/wg grand cherokee
Hi all, I am looking at updating my xtracab hilux due to having the need for more seats due to family, It is fairly modified (was building for comp work), and I am after a solid axle front four wheel drive to replace it with a bit of room in it, cruisers and patrols are probably a bit big as the ...
- Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:04 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: late model hilux axle housing early model diff ??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 166
late model hilux axle housing early model diff ??
Hi, just wondering if anyone could confirm if the late model (widest) rear axle housing will still fit an 80 series front hp diff centre or a diff centre of one of the earlier hilux differentials and any modifications necessary.
Cheers
Cheers
- Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:27 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: gq fuel tank.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 113
gq fuel tank.
for those that have done a gq fuel tank swap in a hilux/4runner/surf do you know if the arb longrange 140l tank will fit.
Craig
Craig
- Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:16 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: horsecollar crossmember xtra cab hilux vs surf
- Replies: 1
- Views: 243
horsecollar crossmember xtra cab hilux vs surf
Hi. Just wondering if anyone knows if there is a difference in height and/or shape location of the horsecollar crossmember on an import '93 model 2L-TE surf as opposed to my current yn67 '2/88 hilux xtracab. Reason for question is at the moment i run 35mm drivetrain lift and high pinion diffs ...
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:57 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: where to fit endless air compressor ie sanden on 2L-TE moto
- Replies: 1
- Views: 200
where to fit endless air compressor ie sanden on 2L-TE moto
Just wondering if anyone can tell me how much room if any is in the engine bay of a 2l-TE hilux/surf/4runner with power steer and air con to be able to fit an endless air compressor. anyone have pics
Craig
Craig
- Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:36 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 35" tyres 2L-TE motor G52 gearbox what diff ratios can
- Replies: 3
- Views: 309
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:55 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 35" tyres 2L-TE motor G52 gearbox what diff ratios can
- Replies: 3
- Views: 309
35" tyres 2L-TE motor G52 gearbox what diff ratios can
hi there just wondering if anyone is running 35" tyres on a 2L 2.4L diesel and stock gearbox. what ratios are best. I have 5.29 diffs, setup from my petrol hilux wondering if it would be possible to use these with 35" tyres on this motor, or will the revs be too much for the motor at 100kph. Would ...
- Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: High boost SC14 supercharger
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1151
do you have the throttle body after the supercharger?? I found when mine was originally that way that you can get massive pressure spikes/high readings. I now have a modified commodore v6 throttle body before the supercharger. would be interesting to see how the factory injectors do infact hold up ...
- Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: High boost SC14 supercharger
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1151
what efi setup are you using I have had an sc14 in my hilux for a few years now. I am overdriving it with a custom crank pulley and by my pressure gauge boosted to around 12psi max with my old efi setup which was TBI and not entirely sure what it boosts to now as I have not really tuned it to suit ...
- Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:41 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 80 series booster into hilux.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1532
- Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: larger injectors on 4ye toyota motor
- Replies: 0
- Views: 75
larger injectors on 4ye toyota motor
Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any idea on what size injectors would be best suited to running a 4ye motor supercharged to 8-12psi. i believe the factory injectors are 190cc was thinking around 250cc-280cc my hilux is currently a supercharged 4y running a homebrew throttle body injection setup ...
- Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: What are people using as "rock lights"
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1941
- Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:21 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Tubbing front wheel wheels 2/88 yn67 hilux
- Replies: 5
- Views: 431
Damn Craig your asking some Newbie questions :D I thought you would have been around long enough to have worked out how to search by now :D Thanks for the info ruff, I remember that post, was just trying to find an easy way to do the job without too much thinking/measuring as my car is in bits. I ...
- Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:39 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Tubbing front wheel wheels 2/88 yn67 hilux
- Replies: 5
- Views: 431
Tubbing front wheel wheels 2/88 yn67 hilux
Hi there i am intending to tub the front wheelwheels at the rear section (where your feetsit in cab) and am wondering if anyone who has done this has any kind of template for the cutout. I am hoping to clear up to 38" tyres. I currently have a 2" body lift front axle forward 3+ inches and have ...
- Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:26 am
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Clearance for 37" tyres on 2/88 yn67 hilux
- Replies: 0
- Views: 240
Clearance for 37" tyres on 2/88 yn67 hilux
Just wondering what peoples experience is with clearance for 37" 12.5/13.5" wide tyres on a second generation hilux (yn67) at the front the area i am most interested in is the flat section below where the battery mounts and the same area on the passengers side (need to chop and lower a tad, I am ...