I'm in Whangarei. It's the factory Prado trans with 1UZ bellhousing, pump and torque converter. I managed to find a pin out for my factory Prado ECT. The pin out is actually for a Jeep AW4 trans but the wiring seems to be exactly the same as mine. Then I just manualised it using your guide. Passed ...

The plug at the trans has 8 pins and the ECT has 26 if that helps. Pin outs would be great

I've just completed a 1UZ swap into my '91 LJ78 Prado. It goes great but I'm having transmission shifting problems as expected. The trans is an A343F with a seperate ECT. Basically I need to know if the lexus ECU will work alongside the Prado ECT or if I have to fully manualise it how do I go about ...

I've already got manual hubs on this one, but thanks for the tip

Got it working !!! The previous owner had removed the A/C pump and left the vacuum line unplugged when they finished. All I had to do was remove the "T" so now it just takes it's vacuum from the alternator. Another helpful thing I learnt in another thread was, even though I have manual hubs, I ...

I just bought a LJ78 Prado and when I got home I decided to have a play with the 4wd. But no joy, front wheels won't engage with the H4 button or L4 lever. The hubs have been changed for manual ones and seem to be working. I locked the hubs and jacked each front wheel up individually and when I ...

I think I have almost a complete set of dark blue ones. Possibly sold one of them, but I'm pretty sure I even have the bumper caps. Really good condition. $150?

Finally sold my van today so I'm in the market for a 1st Gen Surf. Decided against a hilux as not enough seats for missions with mates. Will consider anything with a wof or not too far from it.

Sold

Gave it a cut and polish and finished off the interior. Now on TradeMe
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =763431743

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How much are you after? Got pics?

After something road legal or not too far from it, but modified is fine.

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It's got a years rego and 3000RUC's and about 3 months left on the WoF. All four tyres a pretty much brand new.

holmz3 wrote:My brother has a 3y petrol 88 double cab hilux with flat deck for sale pretty tidy new head radiator carby had heaps spent on it think he's wanting round the 6k mark just got years rego and will have new wof

Cheers for the offer but not a fan of the double cabs really.

Going to look at a 1st Gen Surf. Petrol manual. Hopefully it ticks all the boxes. It's not solid axle but maybe that can happen later.

I'm looking for an 80s hilux, preferably single or extra cab. Or would also consider 1st gen surf. Must be solid axle. Petrol or diesel. Budget is $5000.

Edit: Decided a single cab hilux doesn't have enough room for activities So after a first generation surf.

I got the same email about a 2006 Prado a few weeks back. Was listed for 9000 on trademe. Seemed too good to be true, and sure enough it was.

Had this van for a few months but I want to get a Surf. It was a 2.4 turbo but has been converted to 2.8, all certified. Automatic. 214000kms. Have receipts for over $3000 in including a brand new head in 2010 Body and paint are very tidy but the clear coat on the roof has peeled. Hi/Lo ratio works ...

Yeah got my eye on that one

I'm on the lookout for an early Prado (1990-96 I believe). Must be a LWB. Not too fussy if its 2.4 or 3.0 although obviously 3.0 is preferred. Would like a manual but auto will be ok too. Hoping to get one with factory diff lock.
My budget is around 6K, is that achievable or am I dreaming?

I'm helping a mate sell his truck. He's wanting to get a van so he might consider swaps for a decent Hiace or L300.
Here's the link:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =696071633

I really like the look and idea of the L300's but I have heard nothing but bad reviews of their reliability, particularly when compared to a Toyota (no offense to any Mitsubishi owners out there). Basically this is the vehicle I want but with toyota parts.

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Don't come cheap but have everything including kitchen sink.

These are possibly my favourite vehicle in the world! If I had the money I would be all over this!

I'm currently in Europe backpacking but I usually live in Whangarei, NZ. I'm signed up on expeditionportal.com I haven't looked on ih8mud or pirate 4x4 yet. As for the tents I prefer to sleep inside the vehicle for a few reasons; in an emergency you just hop into the drivers seat and drive, no need ...

skid wrote:a thought thats been running thru my dreamy mind a few times is to get a 4wd truck and build a camper/expedition vehicle

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/trucks/ ... 260924.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/trucks/ ... 786122.htm

I love this idea, but because of the sheer size of these trucks it makes shipping them very expensive, as well as maintenance and parts.

So early next year I am looking at building an expedition vehicle. I am a toyota guy through and through so I will be staying true to my roots. What I can't decide is what vehicle to choose. I previously has a 4x4 Toyota Hiace camper which I loved, but it lacked ground clearance particularly in the ...