Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.

Opinions on this car..?

Tech Talk for Cruiser owners.

Moderators: toaddog, Elmo, DUDELUX

Forum rules
Post Reply
Posts: 57
Joined: Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:16 am
Location: Armidale NSW

Contact:
Contact ashhash

Opinions on this car..?

Post by ashhash »

Hey all,

I'm looking at getting a Hilux, this one fits the bill price and spec wise.
They tell me its been lifted though, not sure by how much.

Are there problems involved with lifts on this car, anything I should look out for?

http://www.countrycars.com.au/NewEnglan ... location=T

Cheers,
Ash
Top
Posts: 5256
Joined: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:49 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by Struth »

Looks like at least 2" lift to me.

Problem is the IFS doesn't like more than 2" lift, more accurately the front CVs don't like the increased angle.

I run just under 2" on IFS hilux type front on and offroad no real probs but wouldn't run over 2" without a diff drop.

Cheers
Top
Posts: 1231
Joined: Sun May 15, 2005 1:00 pm
Location: Bayside, Brisbane

Post by Mr DJ »

Agree with Struth, keep it to 2" lift and will be sweet.
91' Hilux Surf with the usual mods & a few different ones ....
Coil SAS by www.budscustoms.com.au
Top
Posts: 12
Joined: Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:32 pm
Location: Mordi

Contact:
Contact Barn

Post by Barn »

l really no nothing much about lux's, but hear they are quite good. Another couple of things to consider might be, tyres sticking out side of guards and if your going 4WD even if medium, take the alloy bar of before you dent it.
cheers
barn
Top
Posts: 751
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:55 pm
Location: GlassHouse Mountains

Post by taps »

Its IFS......what sort of offroad work do you want to do with the truck, if its your first 4wd , you may find that as you get in to it and progress that this vehicle will restrict your modifications that you will be able/want to do.
Vehicle looks neat.
Good luck
YOUR 4X4 ACTION
personalized 4x4 d.v.d's
"Let us capture your action" [url=http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=QefnzCt975c][b]Click Here To View Our Video Trailer[/b][/url]
Top
Posts: 5256
Joined: Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:49 pm
Location: Melbourne

Post by Struth »

taps wrote:Its IFS......what sort of offroad work do you want to do with the truck, if its your first 4wd , you may find that as you get in to it and progress that this vehicle will restrict your modifications that you will be able/want to do.
Vehicle looks neat.
Good luck
Agree, there's not a lot to go wrong with Hi Luxes but the IFS will eventually be a hindrance if you get bitten by the offroad bug.

Mine goes many places with IFS and is pretty capable IMO but I will be swapping out to a solid axle to take my vehicle to the level I want.

That's the main choice you face here.

Cheers
Top
Posts: 57
Joined: Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:16 am
Location: Armidale NSW

Contact:
Contact ashhash

Post by ashhash »

Cheers all. :cool:

Its not my first 4x4, ive had a few, but it will be my daily driver too so I have to compromise a bit.

Really im not gonna be doing lots of hardcore offroad work, im mainly interested in strength and reliability

Is the 3L a hardy motor?
My old man blew his up due to overheating but I think that was down to the shit mechanic he used to go to, didn't connect thermostat properly after some work... :roll:

They're actually asking 13,990, not 15,990 - does this sound fair to you all?
154,000K, new tyres and rego.

Ash
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Cruiser / Prado”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 73 guests