Just thought I'd start this thread seeing as there's not a soul who has mentioned the mighty hilux!!!

What's everyone think of the new one? I think it looks sweet..

Anyways where are the hilux owners at? I mean come on people u see them dumped on the ground dragging their asses on big chromes all over the place...

I want one!!!

I think the new shape looks good in 4WD but not so good in 2WD, the front overhang is very long and looks a bit weird when it's closer to the ground, But lift it up and put a set of 36's under those wheel arches and it looks tonka tough!

i drove the older 2.7EFI one for work, its a single cab 2WD.

its called a workmate i think...

all i can say is... it drives like a car, and is real easy to put sideways!!

haha~ (esp in the rain!)

we used to have the previous model..

now...we have the new VVT-i 2.7 hilux.

alot better than the old one....the old one was so rough..

the new one is a lto more refined...looks a bit....so so..coz of all the plastic bits on the front..

goes a little bit better too..

Yeah I gotta agree mate, its not as workman as it was before eh? Kind of reminds me of that nissan navara thing, i cant remember wat u call it, but yeh its plastic everywhere wit the big alloy roll bar thing that wouldnt really do anything anyway... looks just like a meaner honda cr-v aha...

Used have a 2.0 litre (18R engine) 'lux - that would go side ways in the wet too, but struggled on the slightest grade!

Try the 4.0 V6, or the new TD (if you tow). That'll make ya rethink the 2.7L performance.

we have a v6 one done up with sportsbar and nudge bar on 18" chromes. looks quite good. goes well to. but not as well as my aw11

Hi
I run a 2.5 td 102bhp in the uk fab truck i love it but can any one help me i see from a new zealand spec brochure i have the rear window in the crew cab has a sliding opening

can any one help me with part numbers for the whole assembly inc seals exc so i can fit one to my uk car

thanks
matt

hey! i just got my '06 lux SR a couple of months ago. damn nice car and pleny of balls. (4.0L v6)
most commo's cant keep up with it and drifts quite well hehe.

anyway soon mods will start.

Stereo first (4kw and 6 subs inside the single cab)
the airbrushing and paint.
then wheels n suspention and other goodies.

here is is the day i picked it up

I have an 06 SR5 dual cab 3.0l 4x4 and other than the knock ive listed it is great, excellent on fuel, quiet, very comfortable and plenty of power. off road its dream to drive.

We got our SR5 diesel a couple of months ago. Lucked in and our car was delivered with the engine and spec upgrade that happened around Sept 06 (a little more power, and some more 'bits and pieces').




I hadn't realised though, that a Hilux is more of a kit car than the usual factory offerings. As soon as we took delivery,we started changing things. Seats were the first.....


Since then, we've had a second battery installed. Hella spotlights. It's going in today for installation of a combined navigation and sound system, as well as UHF CB. Long range fuel tank next week. Canopy in a couple of months. And then it will be off for a drive to northwest oz.

looks good jb747!
i wouldnt mind doing a seat change in mine, but kinda like the bench thats in the manual. i guess i could change the drivers and get the bench re-trimed.

Hey guys,
Attached is my hilux, i have been trying to find a decent forum for mini trucks and lowriders im really interested in engine mods. Mines a 2005 SR hilux with 20" Bazo wheels (which have started to corrode) I bought it how it is, its lowered 7cm at the back and 4 at the front.

baldy check out downundertruckin for lowrider info


you're lux look nice!

CHECK OUT MY VIGO ON MY PROFILE, I COULDNT ADD A PIC HERE FOR SOME REASON, IVE THROWN 20S ON IT AND CHIPPED IT FROM 175 TO 203BHP , ( 3.0D4D ) EXCELLENT TRUCK, CHIP BOX MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE, I CAN SUPPLY LEATHER FOR YOUR HILUX IF NEEDED, MIKE

I am trying to get some fuel ecomomy figures for the new diesle hilux.

Also has anyone heard of any problems with the electronics. Such as the engine going into limp mode all the time!

hey guyzzz.. just got a hilux sr5 4x2... goes ohh s0o well.. ehehhe.. heres a pic.. i wana get dvinci vento 20's.. i wna change the tail litez.. any1 know where i can get some from sydney??

hey

i hav a single cab tray 99...... its nice i enjoy it.. more on wet days... im lookin at moding it...... i only got a 3.5 pod and cold air induction so far........ im thinkin of extracters and 2.5-3" exhaust as stupid p plater rules won t let me turbo it........

know of any other ways of doin it up?

ken

also anyone from the cairns area/ north qld.... need some help and someone to cruise with

Ok, so my Dad has an 07 work mate 4x2 V6 petrol, it's awesome, drives and feels like a car, and sits at 140 - 150 kph quite comfortably.

My brother has a 07 SR5 4x4 dual cab V6 petrol, It too is great on the road, and has no prob off road too...

I've just bought myself a brand new SR 4x4 V6 petrol dual cab... I haven't driven it, nor taken delivery of it yet (7 jan 08) but I expect it to be equally good too...

In short, I love them...

my old man has an 07 dual cap hilux non 4x4 manual petrol! goes great! reciently got it back from the panel beater after geting a new front grill.

I like the grille very much, I bought one off ebay for 110 plus 22 for delivery. Jusy waiting for it to arrive now...

I think the bumper needs paint tho, and polish that nudge bar

i got a stock 1984 model hilux....now its getting a vn 5 speed manual series 2 slammed in,,set of 20 inch dished rims,hilux surf front end and gaurds..and painted matte blak with purple flames.....and obviously the thing will nearly be draggin on the ground..

Love the new Lux! I've got a '92 model and it just keeps on truckin. I'm in the market for a new car and have decided on the SR Single Cab pickup v6. However I have a question nobody seems to be able to answer?

WHAT IS THE 0-100KM/HR TIME?

I've owned a few sports cars (last one was Honda S2000) and 175kW of power is pretty decent in fact on par with the s2000! I realize that its not a sports car and is geared differently (in more ways than one) but it seems to have a tonne of potential. The TRD concept SR5 is supercharged and pulls sub 7.5secs, however that is the large heavy 4x4 dualcab. Surely the lighter single cab could do sub 6.5secs with the right mods? I'm interested to know if anyone has any thoughts or knowledge on the matter? I'm not a rev head but it'd be nice to shut down some of these posers in their Holden & Ford utes!

PS: I find it hilarious that people seem to be selling used Hilux's for more than new dealer costs! Check out Carpoint, am I missing something here?

Just ordered one in December '07 and expected to pick up within a week.

Click the link in my Sig to have a look.

This topic might be a bit dead now, but i thought i would post here, as i only own a 2000 Dual Cab 4x2 Hilux.

First car ( ), brought about two months ago. haven't done any upgrades to it as of yet, but am trying to find a nice chrome grill for it.

I have upgraded the Tape Deck to a nice Pioneer CD player. I have also upgraded the front speakers with 2 x 200W Pioneer 6" Speakers. I have another set of these for the rear, but i am unable to put these in, as i am missing the rubber boots from the inside of the doors to protect the cables. Anyone have any idea where I am able to get 2 of these (Genuine Toyota)?

Whilst putting the rear speakers in, i will be fitting the car with remote central locking for ease of use....

I have attached a picture of what it looked liked when I picked it up from the Dealer.

Happy Cruising!

i drive an older hilux in the bush for work and its a piece of **** for doing any 4WDing on stock tyres and rims but would love work if they bought the new trd hilux that would be rather fun

I own a 1990 4x4, my first car!!! I love it!!! Best thing ever, drives well. Awesome in the mud, chews up the bush! Has stocko 2.4L Petrol engine (22R) in it. Bought 3" Lift Blocks for it, ill put em on soon HAHA!! Chek out pics, http://hilux.davo8.com

i love my hilux, turns a few heads and isn't a commodore haha

Hi guys & girls,

I've got a couple of questions for you.

I own a 99 4WD Toyota Hilux 2.7Ltr SR5 and have owned it for 4 years and it currently has 220 000 ks on it and still going strong , My wife and I love it and couldn't ask for a better car.

Right now for the questions.

I have been thinking of getting some extractors\headers for my car and have found Hurricane headers. The person I spoke to also advised to replace the muffler for a more free flowing one. All up it is going to cost $600 which sounds pretty good to me. Has anyone had this done to there Hilux and if so was there a difference in power and fuel consumption. Good or Bad?

The other question is about engine oil. I have been running 10\30 Nullon engine oil for a while now and have found it to be really good. I have tried 10\40 a number of time also but found that the car didnt like it to much. Is 10\30 the recommended oil? and what are YOU people out there in FORUM WORLD using in their Toyota Hilux's?

Thks

.. and now 33's YEOW.. Loves it.. Gets so many looks when cruisin round!

My brother drives the new Hilux 4x4 inter-cooled turbo diesel SR5. Well it hammers big time and is comfy.

Hi all.
New to this forum.
I have two Toyotas. A 2008 Hilux 4x4 S/C 3.0lt Turbo Diesel and a RAV4 2005 model.
Love em both to death "Oh what a feeling"
I traded a 1998 3.0lt diesel Hilux after having it for 10 years. Apart from new tyres, just normal servicing was done on it.
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G'day peoples,

Time for another resurrection in this hilux forum.

I am new to this site and I just recently got a 97 hilux 3L diesel dual cab. T'was stock except from bullbar/towbar/uhf/spotties/etc.

1st stage of stereo system has been finished(for now) next stage is to get a slight bit more under the bonnet.
As I am on a bit tight on coin I want to get power(mainly keeping revs on hills,dunes, etc) on a budget. Heard about hi-clones but also want to speak to anyone who has installed them and if they were worth the money.

If anyone has any other suggestions I would like to here them.

Cheers,

Chad.

Yeah well another Hilux owner here, got the '06 Extra cab V6 Auto 2WD ute, goes like stink for a stock ute. Colour is White and has covered 130 000kms

What I know so far

Fuel Economy highway: 10km per liter, very suprised at this but seems repeatable anytime I try it

Around town economy: 7 - 8km per liter

Power: dyno'd at 173Hp at the wheels - very good

0-100 times: Impossible to get any real figure, if you boot it from a standing start it will spin the first 2 gears before hooking up everytime, very quick, will whip a stock BF turbo Falcon up to 80kmh, definitely going to add more Hp right away tho.

Comfortable enough for a Hilux, drives very well, very scary braking in the wet on the stock rubber - DANGEROUS/no ABS on this model.

Well built and problem free so far as problems go, motor is just as "ticky" as most 1GRFEs are, not the quietest at idle but near silent in the cabin at almost any speed.


Mods to come:

Maybe wheels and tyres upgrade to something pretty cool

Engine mods, lots of these, this motor is ripe for sweet upgrades that work within the limits of the open deck engine block (not super strong)

Maybe some graphics too.