Hey guys, Tony here.
I comfortably do hard tracks in my 2017 Hilux and I want to share a few points of valuable knowledge I've built up along the way for those who are interested in being able to wheel the harder tracks as well.
The basic 4x4 'legal' upgrades I have are 2inch lift (Fulcrum/Bilsein package, diff drop and adjustable upper control arms), 33" muddies, safari snorkel, Harrop E-locker (she's twin locked), rocksliders, winch (you have to upgrade the battery to at least 700CCA and get ip68 rated) and full length bash plates. (I have other accessories like bull bar, UHF radio, catch can etc but I don't want to list everything.)
Firstly tyres. I ran KM2's (great tyre), now I run Maxxis MT772 (also great tyre). If you have a two inch lift the maximum size that you can fit (without serious scrubbing) is 285/70R17 on a positive 10 rim (stock rims are P30 so you're coming out 20mm a side). Thats the Hilux maxed out (you have to take the front mudflaps off and have your castors moved forward etc). They work and you'll never be pulled over for tyres faring out because they only just poke out and that's exactly what you want for off roading.
Secondly, get the upper control arms when doing your lift! Super important, you'll have a jarring experience if you don't.
Third, get the snorkel fully sealed and get a filter head for it.
And lastly, do your research when finding places to fit your gear.
Cheers guys.
Tony
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