Plus that cool diesel.
What did you do on your 70 series today? (9 Viewers)
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Diesel?
Last time I looked, both gas and diesel options are offered.
Diesel availability would be a great reason to have the Hilux in that market.
Spent alot of time in Hilux and other brand pickups in Thailand. The basic base model is probably about 3-4K cheaper than in the US. Rubber on floor, cheap HD vinyl seats and door panels, no heater, no factory climate control system(they install simple local made AC units that cost about $300 US: 3 speed fan, air direction lever, and push button for AC compresser), no airbags, etc... I'm sure the extra emmissions equipment required in the US also adds to the price here..................As cars become more expensive people like us will grow in number: People who want a simple vehicle that transports them where they want to go that they can take care of themselves.
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Large dog with wires.
One of the problems with having a truck that was right hand drive, then swapped to left-handed drive, then 1HDT converted is that none of the damn wires are correct. Trying desperately to find the AC trigger wire and blow some cold air in the Texas heat.
One of the problems with having a truck that was right hand drive, then swapped to left-handed drive, then 1HDT converted is that none of the damn wires are correct. Trying desperately to find the AC trigger wire and blow some cold air in the Texas heat.
Gosh! Electrical issues can be a nightmare. Your puppy has a concerned look on its face that says either 'good luck with that mess!' OR it could be a look that means he/she is a little concerned with your level of sanity!
I am sure you will find it with enough patience and time... good luck!!
I also get judged by a large dog when I work on my truck. Maybe its a Shepard thing, and they want to corral you away from the project for your own sanity's sake.
Yep. A friend has a house in Conception and he just bought a brand new diesel hilux, registered it there and is planning on taking it stateside. He lives in Baja for the winter and spends the summers in Colorado.
Hello,
Gasoline/petrol and diesel. Single cab or double cab. 2WD or 4WD.
The gasoline engine is usually the 2.7-liter 1TR. 1GR Hiluxes are available on select markets, or so I have heard. I may be wrong on this.
Two diesel engines, 1KD and 1GD, the latter with 200+ HP
Incidentally, a 1GD-powered double cab Hilux (I have no idea on model name) weighs as much as a 71 Series, at about 2800 kg - 2900 kg / 6174 lb -6400 lb.
Depending on the market, Thailand- or Argentina-assembled units are offered. I remember reading they are also assembled in Brazil, but I am not sure about this.
I would prefer a Thailand-assembled Hilux. But that is just me. I was spoiled (or should I say influenced) by years of driving Thai-assembled pickups/utes.
Juan
I didn't see any diesel options in Saudi 4 years ago but now that the government has raised fuel prices they are getting more popular. It looks like the Hilux is available with 2 diesel and 2 petrol engine options: Hilux DC 2022 | Toyota Saudi Arabia - ALJ - https://www.toyota.com.sa/en/vehicles/commercial/HiluxDC
The 70 series comes in one option each: Land Cruiser 2022 | Toyota Saudi Arabia - ALJ - https://www.toyota.com.sa/en/vehicles/commercial/LC70
The 70 series comes in one option each: Land Cruiser 2022 | Toyota Saudi Arabia - ALJ - https://www.toyota.com.sa/en/vehicles/commercial/LC70
Argentinean ones are great too!
V6 petrol was produced here until last year I believe, for Argentinean markets and some exports also.
Currently there is a 12 month wait time in AR for a Hilux.
Cheers
I also Recently decided to replace the cheep aftermarket clear side turn signals with new oem toyota ones. I actually like the factory orange much much better. its beyond me as to why they were changed in the first place. I think they look so much better than the off brand ones. I think at some point in the past one of the owners found one of these kits. Unfortunately I cant find the front factory orange turn signals. If anybody knows where I can get the orange front turn signals let me know. I did find factory tail lights that should be delivered today!
Update and Conclusion... Solved!
I had an argument with the shop who reproduced that brake line. I pointed out significant differences between the original flares and the ones they did (e.g 1.2mm difference in diameter and a different depth of the cone. They argued this to be irrelevant at first. Eventually the shops master mechanic came to my garage and tried to fit the line himself: Wonder, it was leaking at him, too.
He agreed to make new flares, using a hand press and a lot of love, which allowed him to better control the shape.
The new flares turned out smaller, matching the original diameter of 7.0mm
That new one succeeded 1st try on the (30+ year old) distributer next to the diff. But the connection to the (brand new, modern) brake hose to the knuckle was tough. It eventually sealed, but I had to torque it down real hard.
My conclusion:
Although officially being 'Type E' double flares, there must be a difference between the old style back in 1985 (being smaller) and the modern type (being bigger). May also be an unknown difference between SAE and Europe.
The ideal tube for my 1985 rig may have a small style flare to fit the original distributer and a bigger 'modern' flare to fit the modern brake hose.
I hope I don't have to get this joint undone soon again
If so, I'll get a tool to make my own lines straight away..I also completed 'The Knuckle Job' L, R.
New bearings, seals and gaskets all over.
Shake-down run today was a success: No leaks on the brakelines and no issues on the knuckles.
Just made it in time: Going Wheeling tomorrow at Nuerburgring Offroad Park
Yea 
I jope my next post will be some nice pics of that...
Thank you for bearing with me and thank you for all advice given.
Cheers Ralf
Just ordered a Diode Dynamics 18” amber light bar for my 79 Series. It’s slim enough to tuck into my ARB brushbar just above the winch (hopefully ).
).Just curious, why Amber?Just ordered a Diode Dynamics 18” amber light bar for my 79 Series. It’s slim enough to tuck into my ARB brushbar just above the winch (hopefully
I’ve got plenty of “white light” but nothing for fog.
I spent some time this afternoon removing all of the OEM flares because 1) the rubber between the flare and body is dry and cracked and 2) I have a new right rear end piece (that I have had awhile) that needs to be painted and installed to replace the one that was damaged before I owned the truck.
I was afraid there would be rust under these flares but I didn't see any rust at all on any of the panels. Just really dirty so some cleaning is needed before I button everything back up at a later date. The random rivets vs. bolts at different attachment point that secures the flares to the brackets was super annoying (not talking about the rivets from the bracket to the body as the brackets are being left untouched and in place)
...it will only be M6X1.0 bolts when everything goes back on.
New flare piece vs. damaged piece. New piece is unpainted still. Not sure how I will get this painted properly but I will figure it out. I am not driving the cruiser anyways due to diesel prices so the downtime is fine.
Dry rotted rubber and new rubber.
Will make another post when everything gets back on.
I was afraid there would be rust under these flares but I didn't see any rust at all on any of the panels. Just really dirty so some cleaning is needed before I button everything back up at a later date. The random rivets vs. bolts at different attachment point that secures the flares to the brackets was super annoying (not talking about the rivets from the bracket to the body as the brackets are being left untouched and in place)
...it will only be M6X1.0 bolts when everything goes back on.
New flare piece vs. damaged piece. New piece is unpainted still. Not sure how I will get this painted properly but I will figure it out. I am not driving the cruiser anyways due to diesel prices so the downtime is fine.
Dry rotted rubber and new rubber.
Will make another post when everything gets back on.
