Doublecabs

[bkfj40]

here's mine:

it started off as this:

Because the 2L engine was replaced with an L engine that was using lots and lots of oil, I ended up pulling it. It is currently getting a 4.3 vortec swap with 4l60E and dual cases...stay tuned.

oh...it had a factory solid front axle...


bk

 

[NorCalBorn]

I saw one of these while traveling in S.A. and I remember wondering what the sheetmatal and chassis were like and whether or not this front clip option would fit around an American 3.4 swap w/o having to add in a body lift or hood trim with a scoop for my '95 4Runner. Diesel IIRC to boot, wonderful torque curve!

For anyone wanting to drool around all the import options for Canada, here you go: Outback Imports - Used TOYOTA DIESEL HILUX 4x4 TRUCK for sale

Second thing I wondered is how easily I could convert one to LHD!

 

[DanS HJ-45]

here's mine:

it started off as this:

Because the 2L engine was replaced with an L engine that was using lots and lots of oil, I ended up pulling it. It is currently getting a 4.3 vortec swap with 4l60E and dual cases...stay tuned.

oh...it had a factory solid front axle...


bk

Seriously!?!?! A 4.3 Vortec?!?!? Heathen!

You've got a double can hilux and are not putting the 3L back in (it should have had a 3L originally) or a 1KZ-TE?!?! I think that's nuts.

Factory solid axle and double cab--win.

What do you mean "had" a solid front axle though!?!!

Dan

 

[bkfj40]

woops....it still has the solid axle. had and still has.

someone had replaced the 2l or 3l with an L. On the way to Rausch Creek (a 4 hour drive that took 5.5hrs) I used checked the fuel and filled it up with oil. I used 8 quarts on the trip. yikes.

I imported a 2l-te, but then got scared with all the head issues.

bk

 

[JJS]

How did you import that into the US?

 

[DanS HJ-45]

woops....it still has the solid axle. had and still has.

someone had replaced the 2l or 3l with an L. On the way to Rausch Creek (a 4 hour drive that took 5.5hrs) I used checked the fuel and filled it up with oil. I used 8 quarts on the trip. yikes.

I imported a 2l-te, but then got scared with all the head issues.

bk

Good call on the 2LT-E.

That said, I'd rather have a 2LT-E than a Chevy. Why on EARTH would someone put an L in--anything. Did they not know how anemic it would be?

So, why no more pictures and info on where you got it and whatnot? That truck is too cool to keep quiet.

Dan

 

[leusgs]

Leusgs, can you post up some more pics of that beaut!

sure, here's a couple. Also one of my 1987 Landcruiser which I had before the hilux!

 

[DanS HJ-45]

sure, here's a couple. Also one of my 1987 Landcruiser which I had before the hilux!

That is too cool.

Seriously, I hope you're signed up for a ROTM. I want to see and hear a lot more about that truck. It's beautiful!

Dan

 

[NorCalBorn]

*Not my pics*Still shows some of 'em though.

 

[aircrew]

Here is mine, 89 LN106, solid axle, 3L. Thing is a steel mountain goat!

And the new member of the family, 3b converted fj40 (1975) with, discs all around, webasto, winch, power steering.

 

[aircrew]

Out wheeling last weekend

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Out wheeling last weekend

I'm making a jealous face right now.

Dan

 

[NorCalBorn]

This out to help Dan's jealousy a little..give these guys a ring.

Outback Imports. We import the finest used 4x4 Toyota and Nissan Trucks to Canada.

 

[toybeater]

these trucks were built for the trails and to many baby's are buying them and rocking around Vancouver and never hitting hard core stuff that they were made for! I love taking mine out with other Toyota guys and showing them just how much farther I can go totally stock!!

 

[DanS HJ-45]

1983 Toyota Hilux 4WD Crew Cab 2,8 Turbo Diesel 5 SPEED - eBay (item 300315000582 end time May-24-09 02:06:12 PDT)

Why do I have to have no room for more projects right now?!?!? That's simply too cool.

Seriously, someone in the states NEEDS that. Think about how cool it would be with a 1KZ-TE in it..... (I know I am)

Dan

 

[PGH854runner]

you guys are WAY too lucky !!!!!diesels,and doublecabs and showroom lookin cruisers!!!! Here in Pennsylvania i cant find anything older than 1990 that isnt about to collapse from rust and abuse!!!and finding a solid axle is like finding the ark of the covenant!!!!! WAY cOOL i luv em all!!!!

 

[Cletus]

i've always drooled over first gen double cabs (pic stolen from site in oz)

i've got U.S. issue 1980 and scheme endlessly to turn it into one of these.

 

[lowtideride]

I just a least want a 1st gen extended cab.

 

[Chamba]

Here is a snap of my '04 Hilux, and a snap of the engine for Dan. Great little truck around town, but absolute crap on the highway (24 MPH in town, 14 MPG on the highway). Sadly, Toyota got rid of the solid front axle after 1997 in Australia.

Cheers,

Josh

 

[yodafrick]

This one just showed up in CT.... came from James in NH (cruisercrap.net) I believe