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Offline dirtmech

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hilux 1990s
« on: August 08, 2008, 14:27:36 »
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
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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2008, 15:24:48 »

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2008, 17:39:39 »
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  :D,ride isnt very forgiveing


  hope this helps AL
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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2008, 18:37:00 »
thanx guys

helped me alot
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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2008, 23:32:07 »
Nah not me Mind was BORN  an true off-roader
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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2008, 18:12:04 »
 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!

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2008, 14:13:02 »
8, Check heater works in lower settings.

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

16,  :lol: :lol:

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2008, 16:49:43 »
« Last Edit: December 19, 2008, 17:06:22 by andyw »

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2008, 06:01:50 »
Cheers fella  :D

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2009, 11:01:48 »
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.
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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2009, 19:10:44 »
I'll have a look at mine in the morning. Cheers mate ;)

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2009, 20:46:06 »
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

 


hilux mk1 with mk3 2.4d engine. bobed 18 inches, full soft top, 9 inches of lift, full exo cage with swing out tyre carrier, front tubular winchbumper with x9, rock sliders, rear tube bumper, 5 speed box, front truetrac and rear arb lockers, twin transfer case adapter with 4.7 crawler gears,20 forward and 4 reverse gears, 38 inch super swampers , rear disc brake conversion, transmission disc parking brake, 5.29 ring & pinnions ,rear bench seat,hand throtle,custom storage boxes, custom made snorkel,onboard air compressor,cb radio,twin bateries,split charge system,diff guards, low profile gearbox mount.30mm wheel spacers
re-built mk3 front axel

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2009, 09:36:14 »
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

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2009, 18:11:17 »
the very same :) :)

i guess i get around a bit :lol: :lol:

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hilux mk1 with mk3 2.4d engine. bobed 18 inches, full soft top, 9 inches of lift, full exo cage with swing out tyre carrier, front tubular winchbumper with x9, rock sliders, rear tube bumper, 5 speed box, front truetrac and rear arb lockers, twin transfer case adapter with 4.7 crawler gears,20 forward and 4 reverse gears, 38 inch super swampers , rear disc brake conversion, transmission disc parking brake, 5.29 ring & pinnions ,rear bench seat,hand throtle,custom storage boxes, custom made snorkel,onboard air compressor,cb radio,twin bateries,split charge system,diff guards, low profile gearbox mount.30mm wheel spacers
re-built mk3 front axel

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2009, 09:47:58 »
Tis a stunning looking motor  :grin:

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2010, 00:24:01 »
is a cracking truck mate wish mine was as tasty  :shocked:
1992 toyota hilux surf 2.4td efi 2nd gen in dark metallic blue

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2010, 23:18:09 »
"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
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NAH.......! NOT MY CUP OF TEA...! WHEELS ARE TOO SMALL
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Lifted 2.8D Toyota Hilux twin cab wearing 35x13.5x15 boots coming through..............!

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #17 on: March 04, 2010, 21:51:49 »
Liking the pics :D

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Re: hilux 1990s
« Reply #18 on: June 21, 2010, 17:35:06 »
"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
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NAH.......! NOT MY CUP OF TEA...! WHEELS ARE TOO SMALL
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