Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hi all. Wanting to buy a 100 series cruiser but cant make up my mind as to which one. The first contender is a UZJ100R which is a V8 and has injection gas and has IFS The second is a FZJ105R which has the impco converter gas system and has a live axle. The final is a HDJ100R which has an aftermarket...

I am thinking of buying a 1992 Range rover with the 3.9 V8 engine. Anything I need to know? What is the fuel economy like? Is it feasable to put it on gas? I will only be using it to go touring once or twice a year and once or twice a month to do some hardcore wheeling. The rest of the time it will ...

surely someone has put both a diesel gas system and a chip in their 4wd.
Any info woud be great

i recently fitted a 3" mandrel bent system from the back of the turbo. It is sensational. The turbo spools up faster, I have better acceleration and the note is very nice. It is not too loud nor does it drone. Was going to get a sterling exhaust but they could not supply one for 3 weeks so my l...

I have 03 dual cab hilux which is a 3lt turbo diesel. I run 31" tyres and have a snorkel and a 3" exhasut from the turbo straight through plus all the other usuall bar work and other goodies. I was wanting to know if anyone has fitted a DP chip to there hilux and what they thought of it Al...

thinking of a holden gen3
the reason for the conversion is that the 3lt turbo diesel just does not do the job of towing my camper. Plus it is very thirsty.

Just wondering if any one has dropped in a V8 into a hilux 03 dual cab. I am thinking of doing this with an auto transmittion. Does anyone know of anyone in geelong or melbourne who can do this conversion and do it legally as the car is set up for touring and the odd weekend out in the bush Any info...

I would be interested in knowing how much gain you get from fitting the intercooler. I drive the same 4wd however i have been advised not to fit an intercooler as you supposedly dont get much gain. What kind of intercooler did you fit and where did you get it from?

Thanks
Phil

Thanks guys

I am going to fit the new flange, dump pipe and 3 inch system

Spoke to my mechanic and he recommended the system and he also highly recommonded the exhaust fitter that i am going to go with.

the system will go on in about 3 weeks time.

Thanks

Phil

Thanks guys. Having been talking to some other exhaust fitters and another speciallist stated that he would not touch the dump pipe or the gasket on the turbo. just put a 3 inch system off the dump. He stated that you loose power and torque if you change the dump and gasket. Both exhaust fitters spe...

Hi guys I have a toyota hilux SR5 3lt turbo diesel with lots of extras The main problem i am having is fuel consumption especially when i tow my camper trailer. I have been advised to replace the entire exhaust system. Basically from the turbo back. This also includes the gasket on the turbo. The st...

I own a 2003 SR5 hilux turbo diesel. Just wondering whether anyone has fitted an intercooler to give it a bit more go. I have heard that it is not worth the money as the gains is minimal.
Any thoughts or experience with this would be great.

Thanks
Phil

It is a difficult decision but i think that you should really consider the new Mickey T Baja Claws (they are awsome) or the pro comp x terrain (these are better than the mud terrain). I am about to buy a set of the new baja claws from Mickey T as i think that they are the best value on the market fo...

It is a difficult decision but i think that you should really consider the new Mickey T Baja Claws (they are awsome) or the pro comp x terrain (these are better than the mud terrain). I am about to buy a set of the new baja claws from Mickey T as i think that they are the best value on the market fo...

I have a 2003 lux with ome 2' lift kit and i run 31" tyres. I have no complaints. I use it for touring and going bush. I dont do any hard core stuff however i can get most places with my set up. I also have an airlocker fitted which is sensational. I would like to fit 33' tyres however i dont t...

2003 hilux SR5 dual cab with lots of exta's

go the IPF's - best dam lights on the market

I also upgraded the globes in the hilux's lights.

With this combo it is like driving in the day

sen-bloody-sational

I am running the OME set up front and rear - roughly a 2" lift I am pretty pleased with the set up as it suits my needs. I am set up for touring with a bit of weekend bush work. The travel is better than original especially with the extended shackles - huge improvement I have a canopy and outback dr...

Thanks for that. I am going to check out a few exhaust shops tomorrow and see what can be done. I do know that the dirty big muffer has to go so it can breath better. One of those tunits would be great but the dollars will be a problem. I just wonder how much better they actually make the truck go. ...

hi all, I have a 03 hilux sr5, 3lt turbo desiel. Was considering putting a boost gauge on and increasing the boost. Also considering putting a 2.5 inch exhaust on as well. Any thoughts on increasing the boost, has anyone done it and was it worth while. I cant think of any reason not to do it but lot...

i run a rear air locker in my 03 lux and it works a treat. Nil problems with it yet. I want a front locker but have to wait a year or so. Have to get married first. No more toys for me until after that

I toured the outback for approx 1 year and you can get 31" tyres easily but anything else bigger and the guys will just laugh at you. They just dont have them, therefor you will have to pay an absolute fortune to get them freighted in. The sensible way to go is 31" with a 2 inch lift kit. I had no t...

ARB OME, had it on my 100 series and now on the hilux. Could not fault it on the cruizer

Phil

Do the lift kit, worth every penny. If you got the cash go air lockers all the way round. simex tyre? - great off road but not so good on road, especially in wet - my mate had them on his troopie and he hated driving it on the road especially in the wet, but loved them out bush. Are you using it for...

Go the BFG's, I had a 100 series landcruizer until i dunked it twiced. Anyway i used the BFG muddies to travel around aust a few years ago and they performed brilliantly on road and off. Did a bit of everything while travelling - lots of mud and clay, crawling over rocks, dirt roads etc. I now drive...

definitely go the diesel. 31 do fit under easily dispite what some tyre centres say, All Hilux are rough to ride (regardless of off road or on road) unless you do the suspension which is highly recommened for an older vehicle as it is usually past its used by date anyhow (the suspension).

Phil

couple of choices OME - which is what i have choosen as i have a canopy, draw system, long range tank and fridge in all the time, however when i go touring it is loaded plus i tow a complete campsite trailer. I am currently fitting OME 250 kg rated rear springs after a lot of searching and talking. ...

I was putting the air locker in the rear as there is more weight in back of the truck. Also i figured that it would be used more going up hill therefor more weight on rear therefor better traction with air locker there. Anothere thing the front diff is nowhere near as strong as the rear and even tho...

Thanks everyone for your info and wisdom. I have booked the lux in at the Edge to get all of the work done there as they appear to know what they are on about. Also Dave the owner has a hilux the same as mine and he has done the same as what i want to do. I am getting the following put in:- ARB DELU...

After my experience, and a lot of searching i found the ARB OME to be the best - they have three different rated springs for the rear, 120kg, 250kg and a 400kg. They are the only mob that do a complete package that works well together.

Phil