Edelweiss Luxy (Hilux LN80 2023)

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Guetä Morgä mitenand! (Swiss-German expresion to say "good morning everybody")

I would like to present you my 23' Hilux LN80 with 2GD-FTV engine (4 Cylinder Turbo-Diesel 150cv)

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NO mods yet, but it is time to start to doing that.

Don't expect anything extreme, because in Europe we have our balls squeezed by too many stupid rules.

 

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Toyota Aluminium Lift-Up Tonneau Cover


Last year when I bought the car, the dealership offered you accessories to be installed before delivering the car to you, and one of them was the "Tonneau Cover".

OEM Part# PW3B1-0K007


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No Water Ingress during driving with heavy Rain, and I have sat on top to enjoy some sunsets in the mountains and it is quite sturdy.

The Top-Cover has side rails to install a Rack if you consider carrying heavy stuff.


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If you need to remove the Cover to load something big in the back, it is very easy to do it, you just need the help of your wife or buddy.

 

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Rear Diff Axle Breather (Part 1)
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I would like to extend the Rear Diff Axle Breather of my Hilux and I was looking through the Net different options.

I always try to use OEM Parts from other Toyota Models to make any Mod in my vehicles if it is possible.


OEM Part# 90930-03097 (several Toyota's Models using this Part, and you can find this Plug made in Plastic too)


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OEM Part# 90404-51052 (some Toyota's Land Cruisers using this Part)


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I bought in "Amazon" 10 meter of 6mm Rubber Hose: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00UI55T58


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Please don't waste your time like I did "protecting" the Rubber Hose (you can find better and quickly options)


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[Admiral Snackbar]

Followed you on instagram, that scenery is spectacular

 

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Rear Diff Axle Breather (Part 2)
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Last week after work, I decide to installing everything. It is much better and easier to do it in Lift than on the floor of the Garage at Home
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I didn't take any photo of the location of the Rear Axle Breather Hose through the Chassis, sorry, but too many options to choice :

In the end I decided to put it (Part# 90930-03097) in the engine bay, easier to have all the breather in the same place to can check it.

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Replaced the OEM Shorter Rear Axle Breather for the Part# 90404-51052
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Rear Axle Diff E-Locker


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Nothing is more important that keep the Beers cold.

In my previous Land Cruiser KZJ-70 I had a Engel Fridge for several years, and probably was one of the best investment I did in that car.

Las week I found in Germany a great price discount for the same Engel model, and here it is.
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Now I have to decide if I want to install the fridge in the box or in the second row seat area, I like to keep my vehicle versatile and adaptable to each situation.

 

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Suspension OME Kit +2

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The Suspension OME Kit +2 was installed this week.


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Rear OME Kit Part# 01003-HILOE-H1 (2100 kg)


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Front OME Kit Part# 01003-HILOE-F2 (1600 kg)


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I am not expecting to have a great flex, but maybe I could fit "bigger" tyres (maybe 32 or equivalent).

The new Hilux's doesn't have much space in front to fit bigger tyres without having to make cuts, etc. etc.



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And today I am starting a "temporary installation" of the Fridge in the 2nd Row Seats:


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2 weeks ago, after the Lift Suspension Kit installation, and before starting to work at the new job, I did a Solo-Trip in the "Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Jura" in France & "Parc Naturel Régional Jura Vaudois" in Switzerland

Lonely Forest Roads at this time of the year. Great Camping nights on the forest, reading a book a hearing the nature,

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I found a lot of small refuges in the forest of the Swiss side...


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Christmas Time!


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