r/hilux

Hi, I’m living in Canada and am pretty interested in a Hilux someone was offering online, but given I’m pretty new to the model (I’ve driven 4Runners and Tacomas before) I wanted to see what this community thought about the ad before making a proper offer to the owner. What do you think about this vehicle? Is there anything of immediate note given people’s knowledge of this particular year/model?

“1997 Toyota hilux ln108 4x4 turbo diesel 2l-te, 287,000kms, Automatic transmission It's loaded with the following parts: Holset he2211w turbo Front mount Yonaka intercooler Custom intercooler piping Jrp EGT & boost gauge 4x4 snorkel kit Old Man Emu 2-inch full suspension lift kit 1-inch body lift 35x12.5x15 Haida Mud Champ (hd869) tires Toy Factory Fab Tube Bumper 8500lbs Keeper winch w/ synthetic rope Gear America winch fairlead Electrical & Lighting: Auxbeam 8-gang switch panel 3-inch Strands lighting pods Two 6-inch Siberia Strands lighting units OEM Toyota rain deflectors LSD in the rear. Timing belt done 6 months ago. Asking: $22,000 CAD (16,000 USD)

Any advice is appreciated.

Looking for what year this is. Tried a bunch of decoders on Google but can't get any information about this truck.

JTFDE626X00095570

Hey team. Just after some advice.

Driving my n70 and all of a sudden the wheel lent in as seen in the photos. Originally I thought the lower ball joint so I replaced the LCA instead of having to press the ball joint in.

After this it is still the same. I will be taking it to a workshop in the coming days but just seeing if anyone had some ideas on other possibilities.

The old ball joint was extremely worn.

Hey Team

Have owned this hilux for about 6 months now it my dream ute love it. Been having trouble with the idle it drops to 600rpm for a second them back up to the normal 700rpm but only when engine is up to temp. Thought it might be the injector pump but no leaks and no problem with power. Maybe a sensor somewhere throwing it off? Shop wants $500 just to do some tests thought I would check here first if anyone has had a similar problem.

Thanks

On Friday I’ve traded in my trusty 4x4 Škoda Octavia 3rd gen for a 2021 Hilux 2.8D. It has 67k km on it so I’m pretty happy. I’ve got a few opportunities to drive it around, even a little off road action and I really like it.

In future the car will take us beyond the arctic circle like the Škoda did and we will put a hardtop with roof tent on it for some more overlanding action.

Hopefully it’ll last us a long time.

Do you have any good recommendations for what to always have in the car? Thanks for any tips and tricks.

Hiya,

I’ve got the 3L diesel, non-4x4 model of the 2000 Hilux Raider, and I am seeking advice on how I can modify or improve anything on this vehicle, both performance wise (engine, mechanics) and aesthetics.

If anyone has any suggestions, I’d love to hear them. I’m based outside of Cape Town, South Africa, in case you’re a fellow South African with local tips and links.

Full disclosure - I am not clued up on this kinda thing, but keen to learn, and I want to improve the driving experience.

PS: Sometimes I wonder if I should sell this car, and get a newer-but-still-2nd-hand Toyota that has more “creature comforts” like a Fortuna D4D with automatic transmission. Is that the move, or should I rather put some time and effort into making this Hilux more fun? (The fuel consumption and the latest diesel prices is what motivated this consideration)

Hi there, Brought these switches from a Vic business, $42 each for the doubles.

Two have failed within 18 months, one the back lights failed, the other the actual switching operation failed. All relays they drive have back-emf protection diodes.

Really chooses an amazing time to die; when I need my winch to get out.

Does anyone know a quality supplier that doesn't import Chinese cheap shit? (this business admitted to buying them in bulk from China and stated he had troubles dealing with them)

Thanks

Just made a deposit for delivery of a new white 4dr awd diesel today. Expected to arrive here in Chiriqui Province in Panama by the end of June.

Looks like this one, but adding black running boards and a soft bed cover, upgrading the wheels

We don't get what's the '26 model for the rest of the world until August of 2027, but, tbh, I'm more comfortable with a vehicle at the end of a proven generation than one at the beginning of a new one.

Just turned 62. I plan to stick around for a few more decades, but everyone tells me this truck's going to end up outliving me 😆.

Got these adapters with the new Kenwood unit I put in a while ago - however they do not fit flush. The second pic is the right hand side without it installed. Have I just got a cheap set which do not fit, or is this usual? Nothing I can do about that top gap either? 2005 mk7

LQ9 6.0 iron block

Two Precision 6466 turbos at 21psi

AEM meth injection at 8psi

Holley hi ram intake, 102mm throttle body

Brian Tooley stage 4 turbo cam. 227° intake, 24X° exhaust, 0.618” lift, 115° LSA

Ported 317 heads. Brian Tooley dual valve springs. Johnson 2116LSR lifters. Oem rocker arms + upgraded trunnion

Forged Summit Racing connecting rods and dished pistons

LC9 crankshaft

100lb/hr injectors. Fuelab 500lph pump. 95 octane gas

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Original r150 transmission. Custom forged gear sets and billet shafts

Rear end out of a junkyard GMT800 2500. Locked 4.10 diff

Dobinsons shocks and springs

Kryptonite traction bar

I’m looking at swapping out the 2y I have for a rb engine anyone done it and could give me some info?

I’m flattered they’ve picked mine out of all the hiluxes to lie about but unless I fell asleep and created a new account to post my ute then I’m pretty sure it’s an attempt to karma farm.

Cant find a part number anywhere