02 SR5 Buildup

[jpathy]

Hey guys,
Thought i'd share my progreesive buildup of my 02 SR5 lux.

Mods so far include:
2" Suspension lift
31" Maxxis Bighorns
15X8" Black sunraysias
LED blinkers, tail and reverse lights all round
Full retrim (seats, carpet, roof, pillars, door trim inserts, gear boots)
Touch screen double din DVD player head unit
Splits in front doors, 3 ways in back doors, amps under each front seat and sub behind rear
Red LED dash lights
Battery monitor mounted in driver A Pillar
LED Brake/blinker lights in roll bar
4 X HID spotlights mounter on roll bar
Marine carpet in tray with lockable tool box
Reversing camera
Reversing LED lights
LED Lights in tray
Ironman deluxe bullbar
2 X GME UHF radios
K & N Air Filter
Window Tint

Future mods are:
Commodore V6 conversion
Spotties for the front
Winch
Canopy
Tray re spray
Drawers in back
Extractors/exhaust
WRX Front bucket seats
ON board mounted compressor
Mount and connect second battery in tray (connect battery monitor)
ARB Rear step
Custom tube steel side steps
Colour code bullbar to colour of car
LED Tail lights
Projector headlights
Front Locker

Think thats it...

This is how it was when i bought it and then how it is today





These reverse lights can also strobe if an emergency were to arise and hazards aren't good enough








I have some more pics laying around and will throw them up when i get a chance..

[jakelux]

Very nice lookin rig!... I see you have the new style 764 bighorns too... they don't look a lot different, but still great tyre. Do you know if the price has gone up from the MT762?
Jake

[jpathy]

Thanks jake,

Yeah the 762 isn't in stock at the moment so that was the only option with them. There isn't a huge noticeable difference between the two other then the side biters and the tread blocks are designed a little different to help clear the mud. I also opted to have the writing on the inside wall because it is quite chunky on them and i didn't like it on the outside.. They are a bit dearer but i got them for the same price as the 762's.

[rodfather]

Fantastic job your ute is looking awesome I am setting up a sub box for my ute did you make yours,

[helmut79]

First of all welocme to Newhilux.

Truck looks extremly clean and tuff, well done

[KTM525EXC]

Hey mate welcome to newhilux, what motor has it got in it atm? It looks very tidy, nice work

Cheers Troy

[Hilux Max]

Very nice lookin rig!... I see you have the new style 764 bighorns too... they don't look a lot different, but still great tyre. Do you know if the price has gone up from the MT762?
Jake

Thanks jake,

Yeah the 762 isn't in stock at the moment so that was the only option with them. There isn't a huge noticeable difference between the two other then the side biters and the tread blocks are designed a little different to help clear the mud. I also opted to have the writing on the inside wall because it is quite chunky on them and i didn't like it on the outside.. They are a bit dearer but i got them for the same price as the 762's.

The tread is quite a bit different compared to the previous bighorns.....and the newer ones come in a 3ply sidewall when the previous ones had the soft as butter 2 ply walls.

Heres a comparison pic between the two -


Newer one has larger tread voids both on the outer edges of the tread face aswell as the center....and the tread design is alot like the Toyo Open Country MT.

Hey mate welcome to newhilux, what motor has it got in it atm? It looks very tidy, nice work

Cheers Troy

Troy, says 2.7 on the side of the door

Welcome Jpathy....nice neat hilux....why the hell you want to destroy and devalue it by fitting a commodore V6 beats me.....I'd say thats a backward step.

Ive heard of problems from people fitting crappydore engines into hilux's as the crappydore engines arent designed for offroading and end up breaking stuff.....stick with what you got...the 3RZ is a proven performer, very strong and quality engine...loves aftermarket mods....you can fit extractors to them to allow them to breath more, theres TRD supercharger kits for them aswell as turbo kits....

The 2TR FE engine in the current model hilux's is basically a 3RZ with VVTi heads and ECU fitted to it...so theres one option.

The 3RZ is alot lighter engine and not that far behind than a 5VZ 3.4 V6 that also came out in your model, if you take the weight benefits of the 4 cylinder than your infront....Hilux's hate having big heavy engines in their engine bay.

Theres heaps you can do with your rig mate....do go stuffing it by putting a holden engine in it.

welcome to the forum

[KTM525EXC]

Hey mate welcome to newhilux, what motor has it got in it atm? It looks very tidy, nice work

Cheers Troy

Troy, says 2.7 on the side of the door

blonde moment

[Jack S]

Love the look of a nicely set-up 5th gen lux!!
Well done...

[csale]

Hey jpathy WHat offset are those rims you're running?

[Andy02lux]

what brand is that double din dvd player? how much?

looks like it fits real good

[Miller]

http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/products/2 ... index.html

[jpathy]

Hey guys, I kind of forgot all about this and came across it and thought whoops...

From the top

@rodfather - Yeah i built the sub box myself, i'm a motor trimmer by trade

@helmut79 - Thanks

@mmaaxx - My plans have changed, it seems you are very right about the commodore V6 so instead i have bought a turbo kit for the 3RZ and am hoping to get that fitted when i have some more money.

@jack s - Thankyou, i really like this shape

@Andy02lux - It is the one linked above, i picked it up for $700 from JB Hi-Fi.

[jpathy]

Also, a bit has changed to it since i did this post so i will update you all on where its at.

First and fore most the commodore V6 i out the window, and istead i have bought a bolt on turbo kit made for the 3RZ that will be fitted when i have a little bit more money for the mechanic.

And a fair few things have been crossed off the to do list such as:
Spotties on the front - 22" LED light bar now fitted
Winch - 12000lb Ironman winch fitted
Canopy - Ordered and deposit paid, should have it in about 8 weeks from carryboy
Tray re spray - Booked in for 4 weeks time
WRX Front bucket seats - Trimmed and installed
Colour coded bullbar - Painted silver to match the flares
Led Tail lights - All globes changed to SMD LED's
Projector headlights - Fitted and wired with 35W HID low beam and 55w HID Highbeam

Which leaves me with a fairly small list but i have added a roof top tent and BRC breathers to it and i also have a 42" LED Light bar to go on the canopy.

Heres some updated pics.

WRX Buckets trimmed to match the rest of my trim, these are a little bit of a pain to get in and out of because of the side bolsters but once you are in they are the most comfortable and supportive seat you could ever install.


Bar back from the painter in silver to match the flares


The bar after putting it all back together before mounting it back on the lux, thought i'd turn the LED's on to show what they are like.


New projector head lights with clear indicators




Winch mounted

Winch control box mounted behind the grill out of sight and out of the way, have made a extension cable for it so i can just use the controller from inside the cab


HID Ballasts mounted out of the way


Bar fitted back on the car, i also fitted LED DRL's aswell



And for arguments sake my new 42" LED light bar

[mylesy]

Mate loving that front bar! Plenty of goodies on it too. Love all the extra LEDs you've got too. Good work

[jpathy]

Thanks mate, I think it looks pretty good too. Looked really tuff without the bar but i really like the bar in silver allot more then before in hammer tone. And LED's are a much nicer light and draw bugger all which make it good for extra lights when camping etc.

[Stu494]

Nice lux it looks sweet!

[helmut79]

Love those LED's on the bar mate

[KTM525EXC]

you have defantly got the lighting department under controll those angel eye projectors look great

[jpathy]

Thanks guys.

It certainly lights up the night which is great when out wheeling or on dark roads. When all lights up front are on and your looking at it coming up the road it just looks like one big light coming at you. But i don't want to make it too over the top where things look added on for no purpose and i think the balance is good at the moment.