Hilux KUN26L build in USA

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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:25 +0000

Good to know! I'd go with the 17" wheels and 4runner brakes but I'm not sure I want to give up that much sidewall. The Taco brakes should be a good compromise.
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Mon, 26 Jul 2021 8:25 +0000

Ordered a Tacoma steering wheel with audio controls, a new clock spring and a few other things for a steering wheel conversion. The rubber on mine is soft and worn and I like the feel of leather. It'll be a while before I get an aftermarket stereo due to Covid related shortages but I'll be ready.
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Tue, 27 Jul 2021 8:42 +0000

Clock spring came in today, had to get the 12 pin style for the steering wheel controls. Also a good time to clean up the column wiring. Tacoma wheel should be here tomorrow, hopefully everything will go smoothly!

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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:16 +0000

I got the steering wheel in, everything went pretty well. Cruise control had to have pins one and two swapped to work. Also the connector for the stereo controls has 12 pins instead of 10 so I'll have to source that connector whenever I do the stereo swap. Overall pretty pleased.

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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby Chopps on Fri, 30 Jul 2021 1:52 +0000

Looks good. Nice work
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Mon, 02 Aug 2021 5:34 +0000

Chopps wrote:Looks good. Nice work


Thanks! It's coming along slowly.
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:25 +0000

Picked up an auto dimming Homelink mirror with compass. Waiting on a few things to finish the install.

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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 9:29 +0000

Finished the install, just waiting for the wire cover to arrive. Added a circuit to the new fuse box (won't be a 30A fuse, just there for a test)

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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby hiluxxury on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:37 +0000

Is that a 4runner I spot there?
I might be wrong.

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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Thu, 05 Aug 2021 8:50 +0000

hiluxxury wrote:Is that a 4runner I spot there?


Yes it is!
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby hiluxxury on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 6:16 +0000

I wish we had that here in Aus instead of the fortuner. It looks way better
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:47 +0000

hiluxxury wrote:I wish we had that here in Aus instead of the fortuner. It looks way better


It's funny, the Hilux is the forbidden fruit over here so I've wanted one for ages, you guys have them and you want a 4runner. When I'm done with this thing I'll have spent enough $ to buy a new 4runner... :cry:

If I could get a diesel 4runner it would be my perfect compromise... Or possibly a diesel Land Cruiser.
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby martynvella on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 2:39 +0000

It is human nature to want what you cant have.
Try sitting in on your wife's erobics class and you will see what I mean.
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby Gipsy on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 3:22 +0000

:lol: :lol:
Cheers Gipsy :D although I'm sure somebody will challenge that :lol: even Einstein wasn't certain of his theories.
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby hiluxxury on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 5:53 +0000

Too true @martynvella
I might be wrong.

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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Fri, 06 Aug 2021 8:09 +0000

martynvella wrote:It is human nature to want what you cant have.
Try sitting in on your wife's erobics class and you will see what I mean.


:lol: :lol: Damn, that makes this Hilux one expensive mistress...
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:09 +0000

Added the RH stereo controls and made a harness from the clock spring to the place where a new stereo will be. It includes the steering pad illumination wire, speaking of that they have amber backlighting so I've ordered green LEDs to replace them.

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Now all I need is a stereo to connect it to!
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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Wed, 11 Aug 2021 4:59 +0000

Soldered in green LEDs to replace the amber, turned out good! New stereo is on the way.

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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby AmeriKUN26 on Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:21 +0000

New stereo arrived, still waiting on a few things before I install it.

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Re: Hilux KUN26L build in USA

Postby hiluxxury on Fri, 13 Aug 2021 6:19 +0000

That looks like a nice unit. How many USD?
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