Terry Kelly

I have front and rear Lockers from Aussie Lokka

The compan is called 4WD systemds and also known as GOANNAWHERE 

They have a website so you can read up on the LOKKA. You can ring them directly as they are an Aussie company to get info and who may fit them. 

I fitted mine myself with advice from the people at their headquarters 

I have had Aussie Lokkas for 10 tears and they work really good 

On 6/27/2019 at 10:12 PM, superoo said:

Hi all my 2010 Hilux has a lag problem at very low revs. I’ve spent $7000 on it with a new turbo and actuator , new injectors and full kit , new mass switch also no code is coming up but it’s using a lot more fuel and blows smoke as it’s struggling at low revs. If I push the accelerator a little harder and take it passed the low point the car runs perfectly. I’ve driven it 1200 Klms a couple of months ago and it drove perfectly on the long run but at low revs it struggled. Does anyone have any ideas or had the same problem. Thanks 

Sounds like the computer is playing up.

The main problem is finding someone with knowledge to diagnose and fix it.

Whenever I am stuck like that I ring RACQ and get put through to their engineers department for advice. They are always friendly and have loads of knowledge and can recommend a mechanic or Auto electrician who knows such stuff.

IF you are not in Queensland ring the Automobile Club in your state and get put through to their engineers. 

It is free to ring them and get advice if you are a member 

You can also get your car inspected by tbe Club(RACQ) engineers and get a full report and diagnosis of issues

On 7/5/2019 at 6:55 PM, DBN0410 said:

We have a Hilux 94 LN 106 dual cab. we have put a 2inch lift kit in it. we went to get a RWC done and mechanic says it is too high. The issue is we cannot find what the standard height is on a car this old. We have asked the manufacturer of the kit ( terrain Taimer ) and they do not know what the start point is.

The mechanic needs to know the from the centre of the wheel hub to the bottom of the guard.

Hope someone has the informations

 

Thx

My only advice is to ring the state government engineers dept they are the one who make all the decisions. 

When I have rung them they were quite friendly and helpful 

Also you could ring the RACQ or equivalent Automobile Club in your state and get put through to their engineers department. 

The Automobile Clubs also do inspections of your car with a full report. 

I usually get them to inspect a car that I am buying. It saves you quite a lot of money if there is anything wrong with the car. 

Whe I bought my hilux I got it inspected by RACQ. The Hilux had major issues with the transfercase and as it was still under warranty the dealer had to fix it otherwise they would have been reported to the government machinery department and got them selves in a lot of legal trouble.

Hope this helps 

Let me know how you get on 🙂

On 7/13/2019 at 11:48 AM, dannywicks said:

Hi guys new to group and am going on a 4000km trip soon towing camper trailer and will be adding an oil cooler. my question is which cooler to buy for the easiest fitment.

i have a 2009 hilux 4.0 petrol ggn25r with the a750f transmission there are a million on the market and becoming confused.

many thanks 

danny

My only advice is if you are an RACQ member or equivalent Automobile Club in your state 

Ring them.and get advice from their engineers 

It is free to ring them and get advice if you are a member

Just now, CONROD said:

If its a 2010 model it wont have a cable its electric 

Thanks mate good to know

Fortunately mine is a 1998 Hilux so I figure I will give your fix it idea a go.

I dont know what you would do with an electronic one

They sound like a real headache

On 7/14/2019 at 5:58 PM, Tdos105 said:

This may have been covered in the past however couldnt find anything.

Just recently purchased a Late 2014 Hilux SR Dual Cab. Perfect condition underneath inside and out.

First time owning a Diesel engine. Just wondering if i should use any diesel fuel additive to clean injectors.

From the service book it has done every single service -  currently sitting on 111000 Kms. Purchased at 107000.

Got it from a Toyota Dealership which they said they done there checks and service on it as well.

If its a good idea to use please advise which one would be best suited (KUN26R)

 

Cheers

 

It used to be that you had to put injector cleaner additive in your fuel to clean the injectors when the engine started running a bit rough and when your injectors were worn out you had to fit new injectors.

A few years ago a lot of the fuel companies were advertising that they were adding injector cleaner to the diesel so your engine runs beautifully. 

Since then I guess all the fuel companies must have put injector cleaner in their fuel as well. 

Because I have had no problems with my injectors for years. I will keep my fingers crossed that my injectors remain problem free😁

Hope this helps and do let me know if you hear any more information on this subject 

On 7/22/2019 at 5:54 PM, Hilux77 said:

Hi all I have a 2010 hilux sr. My speedo sometimes plays up zeroing at 40km/h and then other times at 80km/h.

Have any of you guys come across this issue it’s intermittent at best and really starting to annoy me.

when I turn the car off and leave it for 5 minutes it slowly resets to 0 on the speedo 

Yep mine does similar 

I have been wondering how to fix it

A bloke on thiis site said to detach the speedo cable from the gearbox and  pull out the centre drive cable give it a clean and then lubricate it with Vaseline. He said it fixed his.

I figure I am gunna give it a go 

If it fixes it I will let you know 

If you find any answers or fixes I would love to know 😁

On 7/25/2019 at 11:16 AM, Steely Dan said:

Hi

Looking for recommendations for bull bars.

seems to be a lot of mixed opinions with some of the so called premium bar manufacturers getting poor reviews while some lower cost bars coming out OK. 

I'm looking for two outcomes

1. best bar manufacturer Inc (could be its Toyota themselves!)

and

2. recommendation for fitting in Brisbane  

Vehicle is 2016 Hilux SR5 

thanks 

I have a TJM steel Bullbar 

I have had it for 20 years. It is solid strong I have a winch spot lights and CB aerial in it and it has circular holes where you can attach tow ropes. It is made of Steel. Mine has done a lot of hard work winching and towing offroad extreme 😁

I dont know how much they sell for these days new, but you could ring for a price.

My opinion is ring around to every one you can think of. Get the best price and look at a lot of bullbars in different shops. Get the one you feel happy with.

If you want to get a bullbar cheaper ring up wrecking yards. If a car has been hit in the rear and the same model as yours you might get lucky and get a good quality bullbar in good condition cheaper 

Let me know what you decide 

Hope this helps

On 7/28/2019 at 3:31 PM, Exzodea said:

Hi I was just wondering looking at doing an engine conversion from the 93 surf with the 1kz engine to the ln107r with the 2.8 was wondering if the surf rear diff and front diff will bolt straight in. I know I gotta bring the motor forward 2inches radiator has to be swapped to the aftermarket alloy radiator and wiring loom needs to be swapped out as well as the tail shaft

Do you guys know if the rear and front diff will fit straight in from the surf?

Do they run the same chassis mines duel cab btw and this 93 surf is dual cab

That is a tricky one

I don't know the answer

However if you are a member of RACQ or equivalent Automobile Club in your state, you can ring and get put through to their engineers.  Whenever I  get stuck with anything concerning cars I ring them. They are super knowledgeable and really helpful.

It is free to ring them if you are a member 

Let me know how you get on 🙂

On 4/29/2008 at 9:07 PM, parable_au said:

Greetings,

I am wanting to change my radio cassette player in Toyota Hilux 1997 dual cab and need a wiring chart/diagram.

Does anyone have anything to explain the colour coded wires at the back of the radio?

Thanks

I took.my radio cassette out and replaced it with a new pioneer radio with Bluetooth and USB socket for playing saved music. The Bluetooth I can answer phone calls get street directions and play music from my phone.

Basically if you dont know what the coloured wires mean you will have to trace them to where they go

Most of the wires will go to speakers and there will be a wire supplying power.

Once you have sussed out where the wires lead to your changing things over to a new system should be easier. 

The best way to tell the power wires is with a circuit tester that lights up when power is present 

You can get get circuit testers from Repco or Supercheap etc for a few dollars.

If you don't know how to use it ask the people in the shop where you are buying it. Also YouTube probably has something on how to use circuit testers 

Dont forget to unplug your aerial and plug it in to the new system.

Hope this helps

Let me know how you get on 

On 7/30/2019 at 8:44 PM, wain@wainfimeri.com said:

I changed my timing belt a few years ago. It was doing the same sort of thing afterwards.  I discovered I was one tooth out when I put the timing belt in. I had to pull my engine apart and moved it to the correct spot, now it runs beautifully. 

If you had it done by a mechanic then depending how honest he is 

He should do it for free and put it in the correct spot. If he is not willing to fix it then you know never to go back there again and warn your friends 

Hope this helps and do let us know how you get on

On 5/19/2019 at 8:12 PM, Wazza52 said:

Hi, to anyone passing by

My Lux has an ally roo bar which doesn't appear to take a winch, have ordered a plate, hope it works

What I want to ask other 1997 owners is recovery points front and rear, where have you placed them and where did you get them from? all a just in case, I won't be doing any serious off roading but am trying to make the rig safe when my Son and Son inlaw with our 10 yr old grand daughter go to the beaches etc in WA;s South West around Pemberton and Margaret River or down to White Hills, spine is kaput so want them to do what I no longer can.  Have been looking everywhere to get someone to fit front auto lokker but no-one knows how.

Just a basic Lux, nothing special, am slowly, very slowly lol, getting it ready, sidesteps, am looking to put a roof top cage on top of my Rhino racks, yet to be put on, same as a draw system so they can pack gear easily

Cheers if anyone knows where and how to attach recovery points, would love an ARB winch bar, but way way way out of my pension could permit

My and most Hiluxes with a bullbar came out with a TJM steel bullbar

My Bullbar has a space for fitting a winch. Steel bullbar are far stronger than alloy bullbars.

If you ring around wrecking yards and post an ad on Gumtree you should be able to get an original equipment TJM bullbar. They have a spot for a CB aerial amd 2 round holes for attaching tow ropes and holrs for spotlights. They are pretty well sussed out and strong . That is why I  guess Toyota picked them as standard bull bars back then. If you have your heart set on ARB then ask around wrecking yards and Gumtree for ARB to fit your car.

ARB are good but not as common as TJM for our model.of Hilux.

Maybe if you ask around you might be able to score a bullbar with a winch in it😁

Hope this helps 

Let me know how you get on

Hoping to get advise on descent shock absorbers for my car

Thanks😁