Which Hilux for me?

[Cory]

Hi all,
Im a newbie to these forums but have frequented performance forums for a while.
Im keen on a 4x4 dual cab hilux, with a proper ute back ie solid sides(whats the correct name for these??)
I have about $8,000 but would prefer to buy something a bit cheaper and if anything breaks replace it with bigger and better parts... I pay nothing for labour...

So I want to know what models I should be looking at?
and which to stay away from?

Ive heard that the diesel turbos need to be looked after alot more than the petrols, but that the petrols are very thirsty, and that conversions from cars can lead to problems because of the angles 4x4's get too. And also to stay away from the IFS versions.... anyone able to confirm/deny these?

thanks

Cory

[MissDrew]

IFS stands for

Is Farken Sh1t


An extra cab or twin cab from 84 to 88 would be the best bet for those dollars.

If you look around heaps you should be able to get one with quite a few mods on it. Might even be able to get one with a V6 or V8 allready in it but at that price you`d be lucky, add another 2g to the price and you`d get one with heeps of goodies on it as well as the V6 or V8.

Petrol or desiel? well thats a biggy as they both have there good and bad points, basicly I`d just say get what ever comes up at the write price.

[Buggarr]

Cory

I've got an 86 Dual cab 2.4diesel Ute and have replaced Timing belt (every 100,000) , Alternator and Starter motor and it has just passed 250,000 k's
with Diesel's you have to keep up the Services if you want the thing to be around for a while ( Oil change every 5000 same with a 2.8d ).

I don't think that you will get much for less than $8000 but i can be wrong

mine can be Seen in the members Section ( just do a search) or in
Tips and Tracks :- anyone been to Gembrook Lately ( on page 4 is a link fro some pics last weekend )

Hope this has been of sone help.

[Cory]

thanks for your replies, checked out both of your hilux's and they look great, sounds like Ill just have to get out and have a look around and avoid IFS.

I dont think there should be too much trouble finding one under $8g, this is what Ive found so far... (keeping in mind that I have no idea about condition etc..) Im a bit suprised by the range in prices though..

Hilux 1982 4WD dual cab diesel 2.4L, new clutch/shocks, reconditioned gearbox, Sunraysia rims 65% tread, bull-bar, bush-bar, side steps, 3 tonne winch, just out of rego $2500 or near offer

HILUX 4WD DUAL Cab 2.8 diesel, lift kit, removable canopy, bull/towbars, rear bar, side runners, towbar, new wide tyres, extractors, tints, rego 6/2004, top condition, $7250 negotiable

HILUX DUAL CAB 4WD Ute 1985, 10 months rego, new tyres on front, fibreglass canopy, bull-bar, running boards, towbar, mechanically A1, $4000

Toyota 1984 Hilux dual cab, Commodore V6 engine, auto, chrome wheels, bull-bar, long range tank, power steer, WH-625, $3850

Toyota Hilux 11/1985 Dual Cab 4x4, canopy, $2950,

Toyota Hilux 1982 dual cab, diesel, metallic black, big wheels, lift kit, excellent condition throughout, 11 months rego, $5200 or near offer

TOYOTA HILUX 1984 4WD dual cab, diesel, tray back, bull-bar, towbar, CD, Sunraysia wheels, reconditioned motor, 12 months rego, $7000 neg

Toyota Hilux dual cab 2.4 diesel, 4 X 4 1984, manual, goes well, $2995 or near offer, 2/2004 rego


Cory

[Buggarr]

there is 1 4sale on the board i think it is an 82 model have a look in the forsale threads.

[maty]

if you doing a fair amount of off road only go diesel - gives the best torwue at low revs. - like early mentioned diesels must have oil changed every 5000km and injectors checked every 15000km, also due to the natural of a diesel's operation (ie no spark plugs) alot better for reliability and water crossings. 2.8 diesel is an excellent engine only problem is the 3rd cylinder i think sometimes loses compression - do a compression check onwed a 2.8 for a couple of year before my current truck really good truck. live axel front and rear is awesome for articulation - don't rush to buy take about 2-3 months to find the right truck, best of luck