hi guys
this is my first 4x4. a 2002 toyota Hilux dual cab with 80,000kms
5L-E diesel
Canopy
Lightforce Genesis 210 Hallogen
Warn Winch
TJM Steel Bar
Tow Bar
Desert Duelers
Good ol' Lambswood Seatcovers
TJM Sportsmaster Sidesteps
Future Plans:-no particular order
31x10.5x15 tyres
DONEFibreglass Flares
DONESnorkel
DONEUHF
DONEHome made drawer system
DONE2" Toughdog lift kit
DONERoof Console
DONECD Player
DONE265/75/16 Mickey Thompson MTZ's
DONE16x8 Allied Thunder Black rims
DONERhino roofracks (maybe flat basket aswell)
DONECentral Locking
Window tint
Awning
DONECanopy lift up side windows
Oztent RV4
DONEDual batteries
DONE12V fridge
Buds Thicker bash plates
Headlight upgrade
Long range tank
Spare Wheel and Jerry Holder
Sliders
LED camp lighting
DONEFront and rear air lockers with onboard air system
Recaro drivers seat
Either build the engine and turbo it, or transplant a new one
all feedback is appreciated
cheers
Matt
This is what it looked like when i purchased it
Took it to the beach for a day
Added Lightforce Genesis Spotties and Sportsmaster sidesteps
Bought some second hand Bridgestone M/T 31x10.5x15's on ROH sunnies with -26 offset. they had only done 2500k's, and got them for a bargain, heres the test fit
As the tyres were to wide and large, installed was a 2" Toughdog lift kit including foam cell shocks, heavy duty torsion bars, comfort rear springs, greesable shackles, u bolts, steering dampner, and a bush kit. also had some flexi flares installed. Heres some pics with it all done
Heres a picture of my car next to my mates surf
Took it for a bit of a play
Installed a CD/Ipod player as i was over listening to the radio haha
I had to cut the sidesteps as they wrapped around under behind the mud flap, so i cut them with a hacksaw and poped the end cap back on.
After months of negotiation with the aftermarket shop which installed my lift and flares about their quality of workmanship, they finally came through in the end. i was greatly disappointed in the quality of the flexi flare install, it looked as though it was a 2 minute slap job done by a child. it was incredibly deflating to see, especially because i saved for the lift and flares for 6 months. they installed fibreglass flares free of charge. the flares are currently getting colour matched.
I then got a snorkel installed by TJM. can anybody tell me if the plastic part in the engine bay is meant to be there? i was told that it is a silencer, but i would like it removed to create room for a second battery, is there any disadvantage in me doing this?
So currently i am building rear drawers for my tub, have the box section done, just trying to brainstorm up an idea of how to attach it. also i am getting the fibreglass flares sprayed. i am looking into a few mods to be done in a month or so, so keep posted