He guys!!
Thought I would finally start up a build thread for my hilux.
I've owned the car for about 2 years now, and absolutely love it. I bought the car bog stock standard (apart from the toyota bar)
I started with an ARB Sahara bar, then it sagged the front so I went with a 2" Ultimate lift. I got comfort leafs in the back and medium duty spring in the front, both coupled with Aussie ryder gas struts. Very happy with the gear.
Next was a UHF, I really liked the concealed mounting of some units so i decided to go with a GME TX3540. I mounted the unit in the passenger kick panel and ran the extension to the center dash switches, also a remote speaker in the drivers footwell.
Amongst that i threw on some TJM bash plates, I'm initially pretty happy with them but they haven't had to much of a work out. I also threw on some TJM steel side steps / sliders. I had to get them painted at my local smash repairer as TJM don't do color coding. Then I went with a TJM airtec snorkel. Everyone is different with their snorkels but in my opinion these just look the cleanest and match up well to the car. While I was spending to much money i picked up a set of IPF 900XS Halogens. they aren't anything crazy but they get the job done.
I've finally got around to doing the dual battery and outlets etc etc.... I searched the forums for hours and couldn't find any trucks with the exact set up I wanted. So I just went out and ordered what I wanted and my mechanic helped me fit it all. I ended up with a redarc SBI12, optima d34 yellow top, a few outlets, led strip lighting, baintech fuse block and baintech voltmeter.
Fitted some LED strip lighting in the tub which was wired into a switch, Along side a narva twin 12v socket
Narva twin USB + single socket unit under the rear under the seat.
Left over LED strip ended up under the bonnet with a switch, It should help with getting the compressor connected at night
Baintech meter in the glove box, I hate extra lights shining at night so its mounted it hidden, This also doubles as a glove box light.
Other goodies include FM100 fuel filter, Provent catch can