Surf 1996

[hamishcollins]

Hey Guys hows it going? Pretty new around here... Just thought id join up to get some knowledge off you more experienced guys!

I got a 1996 hilux surf a few months ago haven't done much too it really got a new set off steel rims, a 2" suspension lift and a new muffler in the exhaust to make it flow a bit better... Was wondering what other kind of thing i should be looking into to getting for it?

Its just my daily driver but enjoy going out in the weekends and tackling a bit of mud...

Cheers Guys!

[Kumarakid]

Hey dude welcome to the site, as for experienced dudes, I'm not your man lol but can say that the 33" muds I added to mine made a huge difference. Your location would be a good addition too

[hamishcollins]

Hey there. How did u fit the 33s on yours? Ive got 30s on mine. Im in Christchurch.
Cheers

[Kumarakid]

I did the 2" suspension lift first mate, and that enabled me to get the 33"s on as you should be able to. Then I had to do a 2" body lift as the tyres were scraping on hard lock. (As I was informed they would). Top gear is now lower on revs than I'd like now, about 2000rpm@100kmph, and fuel (diesel) consumption is 20% higher as well. I could fang about with diff heads I'm told but for what I need this will do for now and I'm cool with this as the benefits outweigh the negs.



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[KIWI_TERRANO]

His truck is newer shape than yours so cant compare lifts as much. Mates got 3 inch suspension and 2.25 body lift to clear 285-75 which are 33s. Next get a snorkel before you drown it !

[hamishcollins]

Hey there, Yea mine is the newer shape (third generation?) but a really nice truck you have there my brothers got one the same! Ive got blaktrac's on my truck as well they look mean .

With body lifts what is the deal with them getting certed? When i got suspension lift done the guy warned me of issues getting the body lifted because of cert issues...?

Yea next thing on the list was getting a snorkel. I was also thinking of just getting a straight through 2.5" or 3" have any of you guys done this? What would you recommend and did you get any noticeably better mileage / better flow? With bigger exhausts did you have to look into better intakes?

Cheers your replies guys!

[KIWI_TERRANO]

Body lifts do have to get cert. 32 will be ample on a truck like yous although it on 16s so 265-75 are best beat.
I had 3 inch straight through on mine from turbo dump pipe, went noticably beter than my mates with 2.5 straiight through.

[hamishcollins]

Ok cheers for that. I was told that was the best fit as well.

Dont suppose you know if he needed to upgrade intakes with the 3"?

Cheers for your help