Hey guys. Just bought a 2012 SR5 Hilux and is bone stock. Bought with only 26,000kms on the clock and super excited to start modifying her. I Have a massive list and love to share my ideas and would love to hear anybody elses ideas for me.
My partner and i are all for Petrols. Im not a big fan of the diesels but each to their own. Also wanted a manual and they stopped making the Petrol manuals so had to jump on this one when i seen it.
Bought the new hilux because our old 3.4L hilux is getting old and wanted to retire her from towing but will always keep her as she has had alot of money spent on her.
Here is the New Hilux as we bought her.
What we have done so far:
3D Floor Mats from EBaySuperTrim Neoprene seat covers from EBayGenuine Bonnet Protector Tinted Weathershield From EBayMCC Rear Jack BarSpeedy Ambush Rims (Not yet on car)
Havent decided on tyres yet. Really would like 275/70R17 because the 265 is abit too small and 285 are abit too big.
Thinking between BFG Ko2 and Cooper STT Maxx. Previously wanted bfg KM2 but dont make them in that size, nor do any brand really make a mud terrain in that size.
Dont have Pictures but have also fitted:
Redarc Towpro Elite
12v Socket behind rear seat on Drivers side of vehicle
This is the list of things to do:
Snorkel
Sahara Bar (White with Black Hoop)
Rock Sliders
2" Outback Armour Lift Kit - DONE
No Drill Polyair Airbags - DONE (Airbag Man)
GME UHF Aerial AE4705B
Uniden UH8080S UHF Radio
Anderson Plug Kit
Runva Premium 11XP Winch - Ordered DominatorX
Powdercoating Sports Bar - DONE
Front + Rear ELockers
Diff Breathers
Round LED Spotlights - -
Dual Battery System SBI12 with interior switch
DCDC Charger Redarc 40A/25A
Deep Cycle 2nd Battery
Reverse Camera - DONE
Full Exhaust & Extractors
Window Tint
Alarm System
Recovery Kit
Water Bra
Phat Bars Diff Drop
BLack Hawk extended Upper control arms
Phat bars Bash Plate
Sway bar Spacers
This is the old lux.
Will post more as the build goes on!!
26/05/17
Lift kit has arrived will be putting it in tomorrow.
Here it is.
50mm Outback Armour Lift
Complete Struts, Heavy duty to suit winch and bullbar
50mm Unladen Rear leafs. No constant load.
BeforeAfter Trial fitted some 275/70r17s but unfortunately they didnt fit Was hitting on the front Flare, inner guard and the rear of the inner guard even with the mudflap removed. We ran out of caster adjustment so going to be getting some Extended Control arms. Most likely Black Hawk and get the bullbar then retry the 275/70R17s!
Current measurements
After
Front: 600mm
Rear: 640mm
Will remeasure in a few 1000kms.
Vibration evident after lift! Outback armour had supplied me with 2 degree castor wedges which improved the vibration but still there. Will be getting bigger degree wedges soon, just need to measure the angles of the unis.
18/06/17
Airbags have been fitted and so far so good. Ride is abit rough still because theres no bullbar or winch fitted yet. The valves fit perfect in the mcc bar. We have Airbag Man Bags fitted to suit 50mm lift.
Also had the Sports bar Powdercoated Satin Black and only cost $120. Makes it look much much better
The DominatorX winch has arrived and i have ordered an ARB Sahara Bar in full white with a Black center hoop. Have to wait a month to get it though unfortunately and have to buy a Offset Hawse Fairlead to suit the winch. Will be getting a black one but will post photos as soon as it is done!