Hey guys
Well after selling the last Hilux early 2011, buying a twin locked 75 on an 80 series chassis on 35s with no air con, selling that, buying a dirt bike (currently for sale if you're keen) and an R1 (definitely not for sale) I've finally got my butt back into a Hilux! Well almost, it should be delivered around the 18th of October.
I got the new Graphite colour that replaces the Charcoal (essentially the same) after having a silver one, didn't want the same colour twice, in the diesel too coz who doesn't love a turbo whistle and auto because I'm getting lazy in my old age.
Figured I'd get my first post underway to keep track of its progress and also get a bunch of input from you guys too. Not that my wallet needs any more help.
With a month up my sleeve I've hit up eBay, which on Sunday night to celebrate their 15th birthday, they were giving 15% off everything. I managed to pick up a
* Redarc BCDC 1225LV
* Provent 200
* Fuel Manager 30 Micron Prefilter
* GME TX3540S
* GME AE4705 in dark grey
* AOB Winch Power, Winch In/Winch Out and Air Compressor Red/Green LED Switches
Saved myself a bit over $220, cheers eBay
Also picked up a Warn Zeon 10s for $1500AUD delivered from the states including the whopping $54.10 shipping and all import charges. eBay global shipping program is awesome.
Some of it has started to arrive too!
(Dog wanting to get in on the action)
Also getting an MSA Drop Slide off the boys at The Ute Shop.
When I pick the car up in October I'll be dropping it off for a bunch of accessories
* ARB Deluxe Winch Bar
* Kaymar Rear Bar
* Outback Drawers
* Dual Batteries
* ARB Canopy
* ARB Compressor
That's about emptied my wallet for now but before Christmas want to have suspension and tyres done. Looking at the CalOffroad 3" tour pack with the adjustable height bilteins or a cut down version of that combined with Rekon front struts - basically after the height adjustability over the front end so when it inevitably sags a bit I can easily wind it up.
Re the tyres, looking at the ATZ P3s or the STMaxx in a 265x70x17. Can't decide though, I had MTZ's before and wasn't a fan of them, so leaning towards something new in the STMaxx.
That's about it, pictures and lots more to follow