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by cplux
Mon Mar 31, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: insurance
Replies: 3
Views: 624

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
by cplux
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
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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.
by cplux
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.
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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
by cplux
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
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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
by cplux
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

so the motor wont be revving too hard being a diesel?? what do the 2.4 diesels rev up to anyway (i am usually a petrol head)

Craig.
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series booster into hilux.
Replies: 22
Views: 1532

can anyone tell me how much physically bigger the 80 series one is over the hilux one. mine is yn67 hilux and is the spacer plate necessary on all hilux's when doing this swap.
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: What are people using as "rock lights"
Replies: 47
Views: 1941

anyone using any form of led lights as rock lights?? how do they go and what type?
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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 ...
by cplux
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 ...