Ultimate Hilux Build?

[bubs]

As most would know I sold my last hilux http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic81231.php now it has time to build another I need a ute so I have been racking my brain for a the last few months over what I want to build and have came to a conclusion some what. This one will have to be a daily driver like the last one was ment to be.

Now my question to you all is if you could start again, or your first lux how would you go about it?

(This will be lux #7 )

[joel HJ60]

Goodluck.

[bubs]

The first bit is the bit I am not sure on yet.

Option 1 - 1984 - 1988 LN/YN Hilux Single Cab
Option 2 - 1989 - 1996 LN/RN Hilux Single Cab

I prefer the 84-88, missus likes the 89-96

So on my prefference, but the other specs will be the same.

Body:
1984 - 1988 Hilux Single Cab
Cut and shortened chassis to suit next bit
x-cab style side fitted - bobbed 300mm (Have tub)
surf doors with electric windows
grey interior (already have)

Engine - Box:
2.7L 3RZ-FE
G52 5 Speed
Transfer with 4.7 gears fitted, chromo output shaft.

Rear Axle:
IFS Rear Housing Shaved (Already have)
4.88 with spool fitted to V6 Centre
Chromo axles

Front Axle:
Long gusset front housing shaved (Already have)
4.88 with ARB fitted to 4 cyl low pinon housing
30 Spline longfields
Longfield hub gears
Trailgear hysteer
Marlin Inner axle seals
Trailgear studs
Trailgear rock rings

Rear suspension:
Trail gear rear springs
Budscustoms shackle/spring mounts
Budscustoms 6" shackles
Budscustoms shock inversion kit
Procomp 12" shocks

Front suspension:
Rears up front
Budscustoms 1" dropped hanger
Budscustoms banana shackles
Budscustoms shock hoops
Procomp 14" shocks

Bar work
Custom front, rear tube bars
Custom sliders

Thats about it. But here is the intitial build.

Body:
1984 - 1988 Hilux Single Cab
Cut and shortened chassis to suit next bit
x-cab style side fitted - bobbed 300mm (Have tub)
surf doors with electric windows
grey interior (already have)

Engine - Box:
2.7L 3RZ-FE
G52 5 Speed
Transfer with 4.7 gears fitted, chromo output shaft.

Rear Axle:
IFS Rear Housing Shaved (Already have)
4.88 4 cyl low pinon housing

Front Axle:
Long gusset front housing shaved (Already have)
4.88 4 cyl low pinon housing
Trailgear hysteer

Rear suspension:
Trail gear rear springs
Budscustoms shackle/spring mounts
Budscustoms 6" shackles
Budscustoms shock inversion kit
Procomp 12" shocks

Front suspension:
Rears up front
Budscustoms 1" dropped hanger
Budscustoms banana shackles
Budscustoms shock hoops
Procomp 14" shocks

Bar work
Custom front, rear tube bars
Custom sliders

[Dee]

1984 - 1988 Hilux Single Cab
Cut and shortened chassis to suit next bit
x-cab style side fitted - bobbed 300mm (Have tub)

bobbed tub/styleside is where its at!

shooting for a particular tyre size?

[Rory]

sounds like quite a plan! 240mm outta the frame very nice!!! im with ur missus 89-96, they look alot tuffer shortied

[lukes4x4]

Why bother building just another hilux with leaf springs? i`m sure your buds customs scientists could come up with something mmmm custom...you`d think. Buds Custom Lasercutting coming to you soon

[Sic Lux]

Here we go again couldn't help myself someones gotta say it. Man biggest thing would be to have is so it's all legal sometimes i wish i could just drive mine out to the tracks instead of trailering it everywhere.

[booflux]

Just buy one and build it already

I also reckon Trail Gear springs are the go

[sierrajim]

Why bother building just another hilux with leaf springs? i`m sure your buds customs scientists could come up with something mmmm custom...you`d think. Buds Custom Lasercutting coming to you soon

Them's fighting words there boy.

[RUFF]

THIS WILL NEVER BE FINISHED!

[1MadEngineer]

THIS WILL NEVER BE FINISHED!

then it will be up for sale!!!

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

what is it with the QLD crew and the 2.7 motor?
are they that good, or are they sitting in dumps up there?
or, is it for legalities??
whats the story? i know scotty loves to sit his on the limiter.
but im just wondering why, seems a pattern, BB, 83gh3y,bubs & probably more?

[booflux]

Its a cheap, reliable motor with good low down torque and on top that is pretty damn strong. My mate is getting one built to run in his drag car at anywhere between 1000-1500HP, which is what they are getting from them in the states as well.

[DeWsE]

Why the chromo gear for a daily driver on small wheels??

As for the choice, I reckon the 85 is the best.. But then again your last one was a nice piece of lux.

Twon, just coz you got yourself a V8 doesn't mean it's the be end and end all. I mean you say scotty rev's the bejebus out of it, but thats just his style. BeeBee on the other hand has a much more controlled approach. No lie, i think it works for him as well. Not getting up ya, but you seem to say the same thing in every thread regarding motor choice. I know the zuk guys use a smaller motor because of the weight associated, maybe the same case.. Or legality in QLD

[bj on roids]

THIS WILL NEVER BE FINISHED!

then it will be up for sale!!!

LOL

[bubs]

1984 - 1988 Hilux Single Cab
Cut and shortened chassis to suit next bit
x-cab style side fitted - bobbed 300mm (Have tub)

bobbed tub/styleside is where its at!

shooting for a particular tyre size?

36" TSL off road
33" STT/MTR street

[bubs]

Why bother building just another hilux with leaf springs? i`m sure your buds customs scientists could come up with something mmmm custom...you`d think. Buds Custom Lasercutting coming to you soon

leaf springs work, it is a daily driver not a comp truck.

[bubs]

THIS WILL NEVER BE FINISHED!

Started

[bubs]

what is it with the QLD crew and the 2.7 motor?
are they that good, or are they sitting in dumps up there?
or, is it for legalities??
whats the story? i know scotty loves to sit his on the limiter.
but im just wondering why, seems a pattern, BB, 83gh3y,bubs & probably more?

just a good reliable cheep motor with decent economy. if you do the work your self you can have the conversion done for under $2000

[LN65hilux]

i reckon go the 84 -88 lux

you dont see to many round with some good mods
heaps of modded 89 96 single cabs out there

[sloshy]

1984 - 1988 Hilux Single Cab
Cut and shortened chassis to suit next bit
x-cab style side fitted - bobbed 300mm (Have tub)

bobbed tub/styleside is where its at!

shooting for a particular tyre size?

36" TSL off road
33" STT/MTR street

To be legit will have to be 31's for street, so mr policeman told me

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

what is it with the QLD crew and the 2.7 motor?
are they that good, or are they sitting in dumps up there?
or, is it for legalities??
whats the story? i know scotty loves to sit his on the limiter.
but im just wondering why, seems a pattern, BB, 83gh3y,bubs & probably more?

just a good reliable cheep motor with decent economy. if you do the work your self you can have the conversion done for under $2000

the answer i was after!

[sloshy]

Go a real early lux and club rego her, $165 a year

[slosh]

84-88 Xtra cab, tub, on 80 series chassis/ diffs. 3rz to 100 series r box and transfer or bundera r box and t/c (these are pretty cheap). Although if the budget streched a little further... turbo... or 2jzte.

[beebee]

what is it with the QLD crew and the 2.7 motor?
are they that good, or are they sitting in dumps up there?
or, is it for legalities??
whats the story? i know scotty loves to sit his on the limiter.
but im just wondering why, seems a pattern, BB, 83gh3y,bubs & probably more?

just a good reliable cheep motor with decent economy. if you do the work your self you can have the conversion done for under $2000

And there's usually not enough power to break too much stuff (like gearboxes, transfer inputs etc)

84-88 Xtra cab, tub, on 80 series chassis/ diffs. 3rz to 100 series r box and transfer or bundera r box and t/c (these are pretty cheap). Although if the budget streched a little further... turbo... or 2jzte.

I'd think you'd probably loose too much horsepower with a standard 3rz.

Bubs,
That sounds like a lot of work for not much gain! All you're getting is a hilux that might have been cool 10 years ago - talk about last year's tech!

As far as I see it, you're missing the following - bling axles, decent transfer case, horse power, auto and decent suspension. Other than that, the plan sounds cool

At least put a 4 link in the rear....

[lukes4x4]

And what BEEBEE said ! Otherwise might as well by a stock hilux new from toyota. If you know what lux you wanna build already why ask everyone for their opinion?

[RUFF]

If you know what lux you wanna build already why ask everyone for their opinion?

Maybe i missed it but he didnt ask for anyones opinion on what he should build

[lukes4x4]

if you could start again, or your first lux how would you go about it?

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[bubs]

if you could start again, or your first lux how would you go about it?

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the original question was what would you build for your self.

I just put up what I plan on building, beebee said it well, old school.

[RUFF]

if you could start again, or your first lux how would you go about it?

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I still dont see where he asked what everyone else thinks HE should build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He clearly asks what they would build.