IFS, Diesel Extra Cab Hilux

[Mytqik]

Brains Trust,

Did the hilux ever come out with a solid front suspension, 2.8L diesel & in an extra cab? This is the third generation hilux I refer to.

I have seen plenty of 2nd generation extrra cabs with solid front ends, but every 3rd generation extra cab, diesel has also been an SR5 with IFS.

I think "The Brunks" on these boards has a extra cab, 2.8L diesel, IFS hilux.

Thanks for your help,
Mytqik.

[MudLux101]

yes they did, but i think it was only the early ones.

89-91ish i know a guy that had one in an 89 model. it wasn't long after that they went the IFS route as with the SR5's

Im not sure on the exact dates but they can be found.

[ausyota]

As far as I know they all had IFS (I could be wrong though).
As you say the 2nd gens had solids.
Mine will be a 97 2.8 turbo diesel with solid front shortly .
Paul.

[Mytqik]

Thanks guys, you have confirmed by suspicions. Just means I will have to get a L/C 75 if I want a solid front end & a diesel.

The 2nd gen hilux are getting a little long in the tooth for a daily driver.

[spazbot]

why not just get a dual cab or single cab diesel lux ?
they came with solid front ends
or SAS the sr5

[Mytqik]

Cause I am 6 foot 4, & dont like the cramped room of single cab. Been there done that.

I dont like the piss poor excuse for a tray that the dual cabs offer. The main rean I want a tray back, is so I can go & buy a 2400 x 1200 sheet of anything & not have to tow a trailer, put it on roof racks etc etc.

Its all horses for courses, the dual cabs & single cabs dont suit me at the moment.

[thebrunks]

Mate all Extra cabs from 89 on have IFS, the early ones had push lever 4wd which you could change at any speed, the later SR5 ones ( I think when they changed from Toyota in the grill to the logo) have push button 4wd which you need to be under 100 to operate.

Toyota first brought out the SR5 (what I have) in 89 with A/C, P/Steer, push button 4wd, fantastic beer cooler (cup holder), electric antenna etc & later released a stock version with manual hubs which came in cab chassis & ute form with no SR5 options.

The LN/RN 110/111 extra cab has the longest wheel base of all the Hilux range, but is by far the most comfortable to travel in.

Russ

[Mytqik]

Russ,

When are you selling me your extra cab??
I am still waiting for you to name a price.

How long before you have your dual cab up & running? It sounds like it will be a beast when you get that 1KZ in there.

Randal.

[ausyota]

Mate all Extra cabs from 89 on have IFS, the early ones had push lever 4wd which you could change at any speed, the later SR5 ones ( I think when they changed from Toyota in the grill to the logo) have push button 4wd which you need to be under 100 to operate.

Mine is a 97 LN111 and has manual hubs and a gear driven transfer case (ie not push button).
Suits me as auto hubs(ADD diff) and chain drive are nothing but trouble.
Paul.

[thebrunks]

Mine is a 97 LN111 and has manual hubs and a gear driven transfer case (ie not push button).
Suits me as auto hubs(ADD diff) and chain drive are nothing but trouble.
Paul.

I wasn't sure on the manual hubs as to what they used in the transfer case, I'd say the same as the Leaf sprung Transfer.

Personally I love the push button/on the fly transfer case, I use it all the time when it's pissing down!

Even used it in 4wd on the M1 in QLD about a month ago when it was absolutely pouring (doing 120klmh)

I've now owned 3 ADD Hilux's (One of them for 10 Years) & have only ever had one minor problem eight years ago (electric motor had moisture in it) which didn't cost me a cent to fix. It's been around oz once, up the cape, on numerous trips to Fraser & numerous trips out west shooting, I've never had a mechanical failure of any sort, let alone the drivetrain.

The only problems I've had are rear axle oil seal, water pump, top seal on fuel pump, clutch, broken front wheel stud, resolder of inlet on radiator, a/c hose rubbed through from a/c belt.

Russ[/quote]

[SmurfX]

Personally I love the push button/on the fly transfer case, I use it all the time when it's pissing down!

Even used it in 4wd on the M1 in QLD about a month ago when it was absolutely pouring (doing 120klmh)

Geez, I wouldn't be engaging 4WD even in the wet hey... wind-up's a b*tch. Nothing but loose gravel or sand is safe really... even wet roads generally aren't slick enough to let the drive equalize.