hilux 1990s

[dirtmech]

hi,

has anyone converted a hilux from the 1990s to a offroader only as i would like to see one and possibly buy one!!!

Thanks for your help

[andyw]

Like this http://www.4x4toys.co.uk/gallery_pickup.html

[zukemad]

ive converted a k plate lux for off road use ,it the one in my avatiar top left hand corner .they are quite good on feul and and good off road ,if your buying one ,check the foot wells floor ,cills and load bed for rot ,same rules as when u by any second hand older motor ,i dont now where u live but if u can get to Shropshire your welcome to have a look at mine ,engines will go on for a good while mine passed 182.thou ,but then i decide to re build it due to fueling probs ,on the down side if u drive them all day ull walk like John Wayne when u get home  ,ride isnt very forgiveing


  hope this helps AL

[dirtmech]

thanx guys

helped me alot

[Smego]

Nah not me Mind was BORN  an true off-roader

[Ja1983]

 01 check for leaking front hub seal can be costly if you cant do it yourself
02 ask when it last had a cam belt change
03 check condition of front springs ( if flat or inverted it may need new springs)
04 check propshaft for play in UJ's
05 check for judder when pulling away in 1st
06 check 4wd and low ratio engages ok
07 check operation of FWH
08 check heater works on lower settings
09 general condition of truck - does it look used and abused
10 check service history and documentation
11 check for rust on door and tailgate bottoms
12 check for rust on chassis particularly rear cross members
13 check for pulling under braking or for judder due to warped disks
13 check bottom four corners of cab for rust - water seems to collect there
14 check inside top of rear wheel arches for rust
15 check exhaust gas colour once warm - black = diesel, blue = oil, white = steam
16 check radio - if tuned to Radio 4 then walk away and don't look back

the hilux is quite good in standard form, add some tyres, and remove the towbar, there shouldnt be much that will upset you (although deep clay should be avoided... the one and only time i needed a tug)

the only real restriction is length, and the leaf springs are firm, rear end is light, a little too light on snow and ice.

check insurance quotes first, i`m looking to get one at the moment, and found my present insurer quoting me £200 MORE than when i had one 2 years ago!

[stratie]

8, Check heater works in lower settings.

Mine doesn't.....is it an easy fix mate?

16, 

[andyw]

See here http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Blower.shtml

Should look like this.

[stratie]

Cheers fella 

[J_K]

You can change the resistor pack for the heater fan.
There are 2 types though so take yours out and take it with you to the dealers.
I did mine easy enough.
Just take the glovebox out and the heater fan is right there.

[stratie]

I'll have a look at mine in the morning. Cheers mate

[MONSTERTRUCKMAN]

any year hilux can be turned in to a very capable off roader. it just a case of how much you are willing to spend

heres a few pics of my mk1

 

[stratie]

I say old chap, that truck looks just like the one on elite 4x4.

http://www.elite4x4.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=53

[MONSTERTRUCKMAN]

the very same

i guess i get around a bit

mtm

[stratie]

Tis a stunning looking motor 

[drpauly]

is a cracking truck mate wish mine was as tasty 

[Hilux4x4]

"any year hilux can be turned in to a very capable off roader. it just a case of how much you are willing to spend

heres a few pics of my mk1"


NAH.......! NOT MY CUP OF TEA...! WHEELS ARE TOO SMALL

[rustyrhinos]

Liking the pics

[eddie-taro]

"any year hilux can be turned in to a very capable off roader. it just a case of how much you are willing to spend

heres a few pics of my mk1"


NAH.......! NOT MY CUP OF TEA...! WHEELS ARE TOO SMALL