Recent content by Csaba

Well, that's a bummer. I actually started to get used to the idea of getting the Belton as it was said to be a reputable company. Also because 1000+usd is really stretching my budget.The genuine Toyota is also not tapered. Unfortunately Belton did not reply to my email regarding the ratings. I...

So I took another tour around the shops to see the options more closely. The one with the strange lengths is Belton, no helper leaves but some short ones in the bottom. The 12 curved leaves was claimed to be Rob's Magic or Australian, but it probably isn't. It looks good, but again, no helpers...

I also think that age, weight, pressing, heating and bad roads could all contribute, that's why I would like to replace the whole set. My shocks are Koni, seem to be okay, a shock mechanic drove my car a few thousand kms ago and found no problem. Unfortunately Belton Malaysia is not responding...

Dear All, I am overlanding around Africa in my HZJ75. I have suspension problems now, as having a leaf break in the rear happens too often (2 in 30 days now, another one a few months back) . I bought the car used, it is now almost 20 years old. I run 1250kg on the front and 1900 in the rear...

Figured it would be best to ask here: every time I start my HZJ75 the indicator shows 4WD on, even if the button is in off position. Front shaft is turning and it switches off automatically after a few hundred meters maximum. Is it also a solenoid issue? Many thanks!

Figured it would be best to ask here: every time I start my HZJ75 the indicator shows 4WD on, even if the button is in off position. Front shaft is turning and it switches off automatically after a few hundred meters maximum. Is it also a solenoid issue? Many thanks!

Many thanks! The mechanic told me as long as it is put this high it will always put maximum pressure on rear brakes and cannot create such symptoms. I am not so convinced though...

I have an intermittent problem of lack of braking power + hard pedal. It is maybe once every 10 braking. I did all the tests recommended to check brake booster & vacuum, but could not identify the problem. Pressure seems to hold well. One thing is odd though. When I start the engine after...

Dear All, I quite regularly (but not always) have a knocking/clapping sound from under my HZJ75 when transmission is in idle. It is relatively loud and clearly audible from a few meters. The sound goes away when clutch is pressed or when revs are high. Using a mechanic's stetoscope the noise...

Thank you both! A little inconclusive, but I may give it a try.

Dear All, I would like to fit an aftermarket rear bumper for my HZJ75. The polish manufacturer makes the bumper for 78s made after 2007. They do not know if it is compatible with HZJ75 made in 1998, I wonder if anyone knows here whether there is a difference in the chassis/body which would make...

Thanks for the interesting idea, you would most def deserve a Tokaj wine. Unfortunately mechanic was not raving about removing the muffler so I had to stick with internal tanks.... The current problem I face is that the Shurflo pump pumps out 5 liters/min through my Doulton filters which would...

Indeed, this is a very difficult exercise for me, but I don't take it lightly.

It is a troopy and the pump I would use is for 12V. Unfortunately I don't have more space under the car, but I would put both tanks on the floorboard.

Hello everyone! I am preparing a HZJ75 for our long Africa safari. Without any experience whatsoever in DIY, cars and Africa, it would be great to test my ideas with the wise men of IH8MUD. The car has not been modified yet and I have no budget for outsourcing the work. So far I have...