2007 Hilux

[xj]

oh isnt that such a cute pic.......... FAIRIES

[lilpigzuk]

oh isnt that such a cute pic.......... FAIRIES

mate your avatar pic shows a farkin pink coloured shirt.....

[xj]

its faded red f'tard!!!!

honestly, that pic looks like lilpig has snuk up on the bug and is about to attempt a rear mount... and callum looks like hes ready for it too!!!!!!

[gazza]

my 1992 ifs surf was running 39 inch tyres. i could not find any 39,s so dropped to 37,s

[skid]

my 1992 ifs surf was running 39 inch tyres. i could not find any 39,s so dropped to 37,s

big tahs are overated anyways

I mean just look at this plonker to see how a hi truk with big tahs can get you in trouble...........

[Big]

lol Skid... ya gota ask yaself..how the fark he do that..LOL

[callum007]

i was in my workshop.... Im still slightly hard???


Vee Bug is in repair mode. Its broken

[basics]

looks good on them prado rims

[extreme_treeman]

Well..its taken a while to get back on here........and to be frank.....after reading back through all of the negative comments..its reminds me why I don't bother........the last time I posted on here I had a legitimate question about turning off a engine mangement light on a hilux that I had...after I had disconnected the speedo.....the comments that I got then about how I shouldn't be doing that......let me know just how pointless it is sometmes...posting questions on a site such as this.....the smarta@s negatives comments this time...pretty much reaffimed it yet again.
Now, I am someone that has a life outside of this computer and website.....accordingly....I when I need information that I can't seem to source from normal channels.....I occasionally ask a question on here....as a result.....I get the bullsh**t that has been the result I have seen here.
Uncharacteristically, I now feel the need to justify who I am to you all so that I may ask such questions again should I fell the need.....so......
Some of you have met me in the past.......I used to know Gordon quite well when I lived in the North Island........whether or not he is still around.....i don't know.......I have also met other members....off of here..........I brought a Nissan Safari off of Mike.......that had a hell articulation set up........some of you may even remember the pics on his 4wd.net.nz website. I now own 10 hiluxs.....and my own personal one is the one that is previously mentioned here. ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO JUSTIFY ON HERE?????

Now, as far as my own one.......for those of you that want to read about the saga's regarding that ...please feel free to carry on reading...........and if ANYONE can help with my original question....please offer some valid points.

The 36inch tyres were fittd on the recommendation of the tyre guy that I deal with......given what I do for a job....my truck is really the test vehicle for all of the other trucks....and if it works on mine...then we do it to the others......I run a hunting company........access to difficult blcoks.......through ice...water, mud and snow is the norm.....hence th eproposed modifications to mine.

From new at toyota.....I fitted all the arb stuff..suspension..diff locks etc etc......but just ran 31x10.5x15s......worked ok....but didn't give me the clearance we need through the tussock and scree country......diff getting stuck in ruts etc etc...........still meant problems........now we leadon to where my question come in......

I went to the tyre guy I deal with.....he gave me different offset rims......and put the 36's on........the rub at the shop was obvious.........but he told me he could fit a kit to rectify.....(hence where my question t you guys came into effect)......next day......hetold me there is no sourceable kit in NZ....and it can't be done......after ripping of mudflaps......moulded mud stopping stuff inside,,,,,,,,,getting the grinder out......bending metal etc etc etc........

So.....only solution now hasbeen putting on the tyres I have now.......Maxxis Bighorns 305x70x16s (buggered if I know what size that is in inches).........and I now still have a set of simex 36x12's sitting in my yard.....where I can't use them.

The tyres on now rub bad enough.....never mind the others,.........now .......I have a toyota guy sourcing something to remedy my problem.......but again....I ask my original question........does anyone know where we can source the kit that fixes this.....I have heard about somehting that changes the whole front end.....obviously thats what I need.

Here is the photo of the current setup.....which really doesn't solve my diff problems.

I also have a question about how much tyres effect preformance because I have chipped this truck...whcih supposedly bumps it up to 149kw(?....I believe).....but to be frank.,......with the big wheels.......it slower than in original form with the 31's on it. Could this tyre change...(to the current size),......make that much difference? But then again.......maybe its not worth asking the question if I get the same response as the last time I asked one

[haynzy]

Hey dont worry about the morons on here with nothing better to do than criticise genuine questions.
Yes the bigger tyres will make a difference, the weight difference is huge and adds to the un sprung weight and also adds pressure to the driveline, more friction on the road etc.

[extreme_treeman]

Ahhhh.......cheers for that.......the chip change is suppose to upgrade it from the standard......(121kw?).....to the 149(I beleieve)....thats quite a difference in power..and supposedly torqueas well......do you believe that the change in size has effected it THAT much?.....it seriously down on power.....I was hoping the chip may compensate for the change in tyre size.....maybe I need to consider other power upgrade options.

[UBZ]

This 4" Lift Kit from Snake racing will let you run 33" Tires

http://72.34.32.141/~snakerac/product_info.php?cPath=3_107_233&products_id=1835&osCsid=9b1d3c9697c459fbba1776385c22c562

305/70/R16 = 32.8"

[xj]

Maxxis Bighorns 305x70x16s (buggered if I know what size that is in inches

32.8

[UBZ... ya beat me to it!!]

[extreme_treeman]

My comments were because I thought it was another one of the guys with 2 accounts taking the piss, as I've been caught out giving advice on something like this in the past.

Apologies for jumping the gun Duane

All good......I have been on here lookiing for about 6 years.......just don't say much.....I think I have said in the past.......I wouldn't make a mechanics assho*e......so petty much keep mu mouth shut.......just had a legitimate question this time is all

[extreme_treeman]

This 4" Lift Kit from Snake racing will let you run 33" Tires

http://72.34.32.141/~snakerac/product_info.php?cPath=3_107_233&products_id=1835&osCsid=9b1d3c9697c459fbba1776385c22c562

305/70/R16 = 32.8"

Cheers for that..........it would solve my rub at the moment.....but wouldn't help me fit the simexs.......lol........and fix my diff height prob

[DaveM]

Don't worry about the comments from this thread, some of us can jump the gun thinking its another prank or get childish with name calling, but all in all, the blokes are out to help where they can, and for the small amount of crap we can dish out, just read past it and take what you need.

Would be interesting to hear what size lift you would need to run the 36's on the lux though.
Count yourself lucky that you haven't got big Safari diffs under it

[rokhound]

Are these trucks monoque? (Ie no separate chassis)
If not, then what about a body lift. It will allow you to fit the tyres, which will lift the diffs up (by the difference in tyre size).
Not sure if this can be done with modern airbag systems though, but someone else might.

[Bulletproof]

My pennies worth is .

Before you stuff a 2007 hilux , would you be better to trade it in and buy the latest Landcruiser because they are more solid and have a beam axle which would probably suit what you are doing better.

Cheers Richard

[mudzilla]

G'day,,Welcome back. Go back through this tread and look at the pics of the Arctic trucks. You might have to contact them to find out how to make 36" tyres fit. If you do make it all come together you will have 50 new BEST freinds and piss everyone else off (jealous).

[callum007]

well... I'll retract my negativity now.. I think I know the vehicle you own.. it does look great.. I have found the 05 hilux i use at work now with its 32's and 3" old man emu lift a heap more useful offroad. but its really lost its go around town.. and bugger trying to take off with a load on a hill, first gear is way too tall..

vehicle has chassis.. so body lift would be possible.. Talk to Ryan at Snake racing. I was certain he had made a kit to give lift to run 33's for a new hilux. http://72.34.32.141/~snakerac/product_info.php?cPath=3_107_233&products_id=1835&osCsid=865501412393f10ec99f592e9d581584

Im sure with a bit of persuation you'll get your 36's under..

[nstg8a]

My comments were because I thought it was another one of the guys with 2 accounts taking the piss, as I've been caught out giving advice on something like this in the past.

Apologies for jumping the gun Duane

have to admit i thought the same thing...

[extreme_treeman]

My pennies worth is .

Before you stuff a 2007 hilux , would you be better to trade it in and buy the latest Landcruiser because they are more solid and have a beam axle which would probably suit what you are doing better.

Cheers Richard

I understand your point Richard, but.....after driving the landcruiser.....I really liked the torque and towing factor....but absolutely hated the ride.

To be frank I prefer the hiluxs because I have the capacity to fit more staff into them.....and I myself have one because I often need more than two seats.....and I need the space in the back for dogbox and dogs etc etc

If only they made the landcruisers as more than a two seater........It would be my choice by far.........the ride I could work on

[UBZ]

What about a 80 Series? or a Troopy?

[extreme_treeman]

What about a 80 Series? or a Troopy?

Again.......have you ever had a bunch of pigdogs......or goat dogs after they have been tagging a bunch of stinking billies.....in the back of an enclosed space truck........lol........you'll see my point about having a seperate space for them.......

[mudzilla]

Again.......have you ever had a bunch of pigdogs......or goat dogs after they have been tagging a bunch of stinking billies.....in the back of an enclosed space truck........lol........you'll see my point about having a seperate space for them....... [/quote]

Maybe Bulletproofs idea, V8 diesel 70 seires ,, Easy to fit 36's , tons of Torque to drive them. just not as cumffy as your 07 lux.


Sorry,,Hadn't refreshed the page before offering my 2c worth.

[fweddy]

A cut down 70 series would be nice

some thing like


or

but the deck is too long
http://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/205700-new-70-series-2007-body-fabrication.html

there was a real nice earlier one on trade me recently

[Pedro]

This 4" Lift Kit from Snake racing will let you run 33" Tires

http://72.34.32.141/~snakerac/product_info.php?cPath=3_107_233&products_id=1835&osCsid=9b1d3c9697c459fbba1776385c22c562

305/70/R16 = 32.8"

Cheers for that..........it would solve my rub at the moment.....but wouldn't help me fit the simexs.......lol........and fix my diff height prob

http://www.skyjackeraustralia.com.au/toyota.htm#Hilux

is the kit we used, we got 35's under the truck but with rub, when we got the kit about 6 months ago he was talking of a 6" lift kit, he also stated you want bigger than 35's you need to relocate entire front suspension forward to give clearance,

we found them good to deal with and easy to talk to, worth giving him a call

[MATT4U]

what about doing a sas on it, that way you could fit ya 36's and also enable you to run longfields so ya dont break anything.

give chopper01 a pm

[extreme_treeman]

what about doing a sas on it, that way you could fit ya 36's and also enable you to run longfields so ya dont break anything.

give chopper01 a pm

Huh? Remember you are talking to someone that has no mechanical knowledge.....lol.........
SAS?
Longfields?

[extreme_treeman]

http://www.skyjackeraustralia.com.au/toyota.htm#Hilux

is the kit we used, we got 35's under the truck but with rub, when we got the kit about 6 months ago he was talking of a 6" lift kit, he also stated you want bigger than 35's you need to relocate entire front suspension forward to give clearance,

we found them good to deal with and easy to talk to, worth giving him a call

Cheers for that.......thats the sort of info I was hoping to get with my original question