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toyota hilux 1996

Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:07 pm
by rbuch10
im lookin at buyin a toyota hilux 1996 in prety good nick but every thing is stock its comin up on 250.000 but im gonna turn it in to a rather serious 4x4 rig but still use for every day efs 2 inch lift 31 in all terrain tires snorkal cab lift air compresser pretty much aLL the basic stuff got any ideas or tips as this is my first 4x4

Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:20 pm
by big_fyt
whats your budget?

i have a 97 single cab bought it pretty stock besides a sagged suspension lift.

try and pick up a ute with less k's on it then that. and if you can something with abit of gear like a snorkel or bl.

2" suspension 2" body lift 33" tyres can be a weapon in the right hands.

Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:01 pm
by rbuch10
yeah im puttin a two in suspension lift and a cab lift but im only puttin 31 on there durin the week and 33 muddies 4 wen i go in the bush

Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:06 pm
by thehanko
generally speaking the stocker it is the better condition its mechanicals will be in = less work.

but more you have to spend on parts and changing them = more work.

if looked after the engines are good for alot more than 250000 mine has just clicked over 313,000 and is turboed and tows carries loads etc regularly.

2 inch plus shifted diff forward is high enough for most stuff and clearing decent tyres. keeps weight low too.