New Hilux mod tips please...

Website · Post by **xrdave** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:53 pm

New grill and tail lights.

Dave

Post by **alchemist** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:58 pm

haha looking flash there!

Website · Post by **xrdave** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:15 pm

Had to get a new grill. I hit a roo last monday night.

Post by **Drewski** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:56 pm

Looks fantastic Dave...

where'd you get the grille from? I'd have said the lights are from eBay, which I've never seen in a pic on a vehicle before.... some LED's like this eBay link would really set the indicators off... :-)

Any chance of a front-on pic of the grille?

did the Lightforces cop it when you hit the roo, or are they temporarily off the car?

Cheers,

Andrew

Website · Post by **xrdave** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:17 am

Drewski wrote:Looks fantastic Dave...

where'd you get the grille from? I'd have said the lights are from eBay, which I've never seen in a pic on a vehicle before.... some LED's like this eBay link would really set the indicators off... :-)

Any chance of a front-on pic of the grille?

did the Lightforces cop it when you hit the roo, or are they temporarily off the car?

Cheers,

Andrew

The lightforce are very strong, just broke one base mount $15 and a bulb.
Just waiting for parts to arrive, then thay will go back onto the bar.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HILUX-2005-2006- ... dZViewItem
I hope that helps.

Dave.

Post by **jbhayman** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 3:50 pm

Thanks for that ! I am in the process of obtaining a quote from the same place...can I ask how much you paid for your bull bar ?I have been quoted $1395 + paint and I am hoping to drive the price down if I can...the wife is seeing money come out of my pocket and none of it returning to her !!!
I can only get a single rear carrier.apparently the supplier does not supply the duals anymore!...so I can get the rear bar for $690 + paint without trying to bargain down yet.

John

xrdave wrote:
jbhayman wrote:where did you buy it from...wouldn't mind one
I bought mine from Equipe Automotivehttp://www.equipeautomotive.net.au/
I hope this helps.

Dave.

Post by **HLX40L** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:41 pm

xrdave wrote:New grill and tail lights.

Dave

Nice Bling

Post by **alchemist** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:39 am

too much blue, it's hurting my eyes

ya don't need to quote the photos on a reply guys

Website · Post by **xrdave** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:48 pm

jbhayman wrote:Thanks for that ! I am in the process of obtaining a quote from the same place...can I ask how much you paid for your bull bar ?I have been quoted $1395 + paint and I am hoping to drive the price down if I can...the wife is seeing money come out of my pocket and none of it returning to her !!!
I can only get a single rear carrier.apparently the supplier does not supply the duals anymore!...so I can get the rear bar for $690 + paint without trying to bargain down yet.

John

Hey john, my Bullbar is from Thailand, and i paid $890+paint that was a year ago. I belive he imports from China now. So double check the quality and compare them against ARB, TJM. With my Bullbar i had a few issuse with the mounting, all sorted now.

Dave.

Post by **alchemist** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 4:29 pm

well here's my hilux to date

2006 SR5 D4D Dualcab

Safari Snorkel
40mm Bluemax suspension
Lightforce 240 XGT's
5x 31/10.5/15 BFG All Terrains
ARB Deluxe winch bar (colour coded)
ARB Rear tow bar
ARB Fiberglass smooth canopy
ARB Canopy Roof Racks
ARB Simpson Roof Tent
Warn XD9000 winch
Dual battery setup (RedArc + 105Ah Batt)
K&N Long range 135l fuel tank
Pioneer 6.5" in-dash DVD touch screen
GME TX3600 UHF+antenna (remote head)
Compaq Ipac 3660 + GPS (Ozi Explorer)
Bell XR Radar Detector
Waeco CF50 fridge
Waeco fridge slide
Custom number plates "D4D"
Rear storage draws
Shurflo water pump
OL 55L Water tank
Custom head & tail light covers from ORE
Mega Grunt Air Compressor

Post by **Gardiner** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:34 pm

So here comes the big question, I've seen the new luxes and i like em but what are your overall thoughts?

Are they worth the money?

Are they good off-road?

Are they as good the old ones?

Post up your comments cause i'm saving hard for a new ute and want to know what you new owners think.

Post by **jbhayman** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:49 pm

Wouldn;t you be better off actually making a new post under technical???
Just a thought...
John

Gardiner wrote:So here comes the big question, I've seen the new luxes and i like em but what are your overall thoughts?

Are they worth the money?

Are they good off-road?

Are they as good the old ones?

Post up your comments cause i'm saving hard for a new ute and want to know what you new owners think.

Post by **jbhayman** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:30 am

I found out that you were lucky to get a good price because the Manufacturer gave them big discounts early on to help out their buisness but have since jacked up the price significantly. The bullbars are still made in Thailand but the rear bars are being imported from China now and the Sales Guy said that they usually just need a little more support and extra mountings to ensure a good fit (They usually do this but I would have to do it myself being from Melbourne) Hopefully they come up with some good discounts to offset the freight involved and I can go ahead with the purchase. By the way was your rear bar damaged ???why did you not put it back on ?

John

Hey john, my Bullbar is from Thailand, and i paid $890+paint that was a year ago. I belive he imports from China now. So double check the quality and compare them against ARB, TJM. With my Bullbar i had a few issuse with the mounting, all sorted now.

Dave.[/quote]

Website · Post by **xrdave** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:43 pm

Hey John, the rear bar is off because i don't need it around town.
Very easy to put back on, just unbolt rear step and tow bar, the wheel carrier uses the same mounting points, plug the wireing harness in and she is good to go.

Dave.

Post by **roly** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 2:02 pm

i finally organised my sliders from ATS4x4 in Geelong last week,

MIght go down on thursday night to get them

Website · Post by **xrdave** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:30 pm

roly wrote:i finally organised my sliders from ATS4x4 in Geelong last week,

MIght go down on thursday night to get them

Hay John this thread is useless without pics.

Post by **Troyota** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:14 pm

I'm building a custom hard tonneau cover for the Lux.

I need a few pics to try and sort out some of the finer details.

Could anyone maybe post some pics for me please?

I'm interested in the seals around the roll bar and the latches at the back to lock it down.

Any help would be great.

thanks

troy

Post by **KaMo** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:19 pm

Here is a chequer plate one I made for my lux (previous model.)

Post by **Troyota** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:17 am

Thanks KaMo

Lid looks good, i was going to do a similar thing but decided to go for fibreglass.
Can anyone with a 05-06 model post some pics of how the latches are positioned and how they attach to the tub? I'm guessing there must be bolt holes down the back but since I've got a liner in the tub i can't see without pulling it all out.

thanks

troy

Post by **Stoney** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 6:24 pm

G'Day All,

I recognise allot of these Trucks from NewHilux.net, I just registered so I thought I would post a reply.

My question is to "toymad80", I want to get the Dobinsons kit for my car, maybe next month. I have a dual cab V6 as well - check http://www.newhilux.net/rides.php?id=81

I would like to know what you think about the kit, how much it lifts the car font and rear, what springs did you choose, etc?

I have been told good stories about Dobinsons equipment.

Thanks allot
Carl

Website · Post by **xrdave** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:29 pm

Yesterday Toyota replaced my clutch at 48,000kms

Questions asked?

"A": Is the D4D engine to powerfull ?

"B": Is the clutch a bad design ?

"C": Or is it just poor operator technique ?

All i got was a shoulder shrug.

Post by **Drewski** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:34 pm

xrdave wrote:Yesterday Toyota replaced my clutch at 48,000kms

Questions asked?

"A": Is the D4D engine to powerfull ?

"B": Is the clutch a bad design ?

"C": Or is it just poor operator technique ?

All i got was a shoulder shrug.

Crikey Dave,

I'd hope it was a warranty clutch...

Post by **tuffer_2.4** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:39 pm

is it possible to bodylift the new hilux's? im wanting to fit 33s but i dont want to spend as much as the 4" kits cost.

Website · Post by **xrdave** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:43 pm

Drewski wrote:
xrdave wrote:Yesterday Toyota replaced my clutch at 48,000kms

Questions asked?

"A": Is the D4D engine to powerfull ?

"B": Is the clutch a bad design ?

"C": Or is it just poor operator technique ?

All i got was a shoulder shrug.
Crikey Dave,

I'd hope it was a warranty clutch...

Yes it is 3year/100,000kms.

Post by **Drewski** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 10:42 pm

xrdave wrote:
Drewski wrote:
xrdave wrote:Yesterday Toyota replaced my clutch at 48,000kms

Questions asked?

"A": Is the D4D engine to powerfull ?

"B": Is the clutch a bad design ?

"C": Or is it just poor operator technique ?

All i got was a shoulder shrug.
Crikey Dave,

I'd hope it was a warranty clutch...
Yes it is 3year/100,000kms.

I'm impressed that a clutch is covered under warranty!!!

Website · Post by **xrdave** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:05 pm

Drewski wrote:
xrdave wrote:
Drewski wrote:
xrdave wrote:Yesterday Toyota replaced my clutch at 48,000kms

Questions asked?

"A": Is the D4D engine to powerfull ?

"B": Is the clutch a bad design ?

"C": Or is it just poor operator technique ?

All i got was a shoulder shrug.
Crikey Dave,

I'd hope it was a warranty clutch...
Yes it is 3year/100,000kms.
I'm impressed that a clutch is covered under warranty!!!

I pulled this grain feeder for 6km's from a neighbours property.
Hopefully it didn't wear out the new clutch.

Post by **Drewski** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:17 pm

nice colour match!!!

Post by **KP4x4** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:50 pm

Hey Guys,
great looking trucks that you all have there! Just a question thats a little off topic, i also have the current hilux and am chasing up a side step for my single cab model, tried all the normal places wreckers, after market places etc. also toyota but they want to much coin

as usual so i guess i'm just putting the call out , any more ideas would be great!
cheers guys keep up the great mods

Website · Post by **xrdave** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:04 pm

KP4x4 wrote:Hey Guys,
great looking trucks that you all have there! Just a question thats a little off topic, i also have the current hilux and am chasing up a side step for my single cab model, tried all the normal places wreckers, after market places etc. also toyota but they want to much coin as usual so i guess i'm just putting the call out , any more ideas would be great!
cheers guys keep up the great mods

Try this placehttp://www.equipeautomotive.net.au/

Post by **KP4x4** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:43 pm

Thanks xrdave i'll give them a call tomorrow cheers

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