Hilux and 4Runner Info

[boof]

Ok I have done a bit of a search for some past posts on Hiluxs and 4Runners.

I am hoping it will be made a sticky and will eventually grow into a useful source of iinformation for people to look at. I guess its similiar to the bible on Outers.

If you have any threads to add just put what they are about and a link. We should also try not to put any chat in here as it isnt really necessary.

Hilux Dual Battery
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=34185&highlight=Hilux

Turbo Information
Diesel
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=33517&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=32732&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=31435&highlight=Hilux

Petrol
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=31709&highlight=Hilux

Mechanical
Uni Joints
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=32306&highlight=Hilux

Hubs
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=32128&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=32089&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=31105&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=29975&highlight=Hilux

Cooling systems
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=32011&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=29666&highlight=Hilux

Brakes
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=31200&highlight=Hilux

Diffs
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=30729&highlight=Hilux

Suspension
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=30741&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=30747&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=29500&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=28720&highlight=Hilux

BJ Spacers

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=33268&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=28942&highlight=Hilux

Body lift info
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=32208&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=31212&highlight=Hilux

Engine Conversion Info
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=31939&highlight=Hilux

Tyres
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=32009&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=29234&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=31048&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=29353&highlight=Hilux
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=34727


A useful site for diff information

http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/other/4_axles.html





Lockers

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/search.php?searchid=191312

[Celt's]

great work mate, just noticed it. Will definately be coming back for a squizz when i have a bit of time.:thumb:

[A1 Mech]

changed my 4.3 diff centre to a 4.56 the sarvo so I thought I'd post up sum picks and show easy it is to change a diff.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0235.jpg
First of all u want to jack up the rear and put on stands, then proceed to take off the rear wheels and disconnect brake lines (let fluid dribble into a dish) Also disconnect handbrake cable support on trailing arm (4runner/surf only)

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Then proceed to undo 4 axle flange nuts on the inside of the backing plate (can be tight so get a big lever). Axles will slide out with ease make sure to take care that brake lines dont get kinked or damaged.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0238.jpg
Then u wanna get under the car and undo the 4 nut & bolts fixing the tailshaft to the pinion flange, then give the tailshaft a gentle tap with a hammer and it will drop (position out of the way).

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0239.jpg
U then want to gently undo the numerous diff pumpkin studs and put the nuts and washers aside. To check that the axles are far enough out turn the pinion flange by hand and ther shud be no drive transmitted to drums.

When all the nuts are off push the pinion flange and then pull it down to break the seal (oil will piss out if not already drained so be ready for it) And also the diff centre weighs alot so be ready to grab it or guide it to sumthin soft.

[A1 Mech]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0072.jpg
new 4.56 centre, only bummer is its an open diff (not for long ;) )

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0245.jpg
Align and guide in replacement centre using jack to lift it into place. It shud slot in with ease and then proceed to do up stud nuts just as u wud ur wheel nuts (opposites). bolt up driveshaft, Refit axles and tighten flange nuts and refit hand brake supports and brake lines. The hardest part of this whole exercise is bleeding the brakes which really isnt that hard anyway. O and remember to refill with clean oil

Now next time u detonate a crown wheel dont pay sum thief mechanic a fortune to fix it, do it urself for the price of a $250-$300 diff and save ur coin.

[A1 Mech]

Went for a quick test drive and even the change from 4.3 to 4.56 makes a big difference in the way my car drives, she takes off like a rocket and doesn't hesitate as much when taking off on hills, I can now pull up our local hill in 3rd rather in crawling in 2nd so pretty happy with it. Also I hav lower gearing in low range now also.

[A1 Mech]

Ok well today I played sum more mechanics. This is how u remove an IFS front diff. The re install in my truck will come later (I need to do sum more research, anyone got that link to the instructions on here or downunder?).


http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0246-1.jpg
First of all u need a mate with a written off surf. This surf had a VG30 (300Z 6cyl turbo) and went like hell till it run up the back of a truck.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0249.jpg
Then wat u need to do is undo the 6 nuts on the ends of the CV's which hold the CV's to the diff housing section. Also loosein off the 2 vertical diff mounting bolts and the forward mounting bolt. In the case of this surf it was easy access as the motor is gone, the bolts wer bloody tight so i used a big bar and hammer. It also had a heap of vacuum lines and electrics to undo due to the ADD on the surf.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0250.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0251.jpg
Give it a kick and wiggle around and mission accomplised BEWARE this is even heavier then the rear centre so dont let it fall on a limb, Im not looking forward to fitting it up in my truck as it will be more time consuming, but I will get pics when I do and post them up. Cheers




p.s http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0252.jpg
This was a truck my mate has been workin on, I no wer Ill be taking mine to have one of these babys fitted.

[Twisty]

Patrol Bonnet Scoop Install (see page 2)
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/f10/patrol-bonnet-scoop-install-1838/index2.html

Blinging up your bullbar with clear indicators and 100mm driving lights.
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/f10/tjm-bullbar-diving-light-clear-indicator-install-7237/

IFS Bashplate Plans/Install
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/f10/toyota-ifs-custom-alloy-bashplate-7238/

Tool Identification Guide
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/f21/tool-indentification-guide-6950/

Slider Mounts
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/f10/mounting-sidesteps-rock-sliders-chassis-6797/

[boof]

Moving Diffs forward

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/f44/moving-hilux-front-diff-forward-35671/

[Struth]

A1mech you forgot to mention disconnecting the sway bar if one is present on the rear diff. It gets in the way of removing the centre and especially when re fitting.

Cheers

[Twisty]

A1mech you forgot to mention disconnecting the sway bar if one is present on the rear diff. It gets in the way of removing the centre and especially when re fitting.

Cheers

Hmmm...my sway bar has always been fitted when I've changed the diff centre, never had any dramas with it.

[A1 Mech]

A1mech you forgot to mention disconnecting the sway bar if one is present on the rear diff. It gets in the way of removing the centre and especially when re fitting.

Cheers

hmm easiest thing to do is remove it and leave in shed.

[Struth]

Hmmm...my sway bar has always been fitted when I've changed the diff centre, never had any dramas with it.


Maybe it has to do with the amount of rear lift, last time I pulled the rear diff to replace the gasket it made it difficult to get the diff out. When I undid the sway bar from the chassis and lifted it out of the way refitting the diff was much easier.

Just had a look now and the more your suspension is lifted the better the clearence will become, because of where the sway bar is bent around the front of the diff, this bent section will move upward in comparison to the diff as the rear sus' is lifted more.

So I will claim a good point if I may:D

Of course putting the chassis on stands so the suspension hangs lower will also do the trick, but I didn't bother to jack it up for the job.:crazy:

Cheers

[BundyLilux]

Custom Stainless Steel Snorkel ,Rear Quarter Panel Cut,HID Light Conversion

Team MudRhino:Readers Vehicles (http://www.mudrhino.com.au/DIY.htm)

[ChunkyCharcoal]

Excellent write up from an AUSSIE! HERE (http://bjblaster.homedns.org/projects/auto/hilux_turbo_3l/index.html)

His site can be viewed HERE (http://bjblaster.homedns.org/index.html)

This guy is a real brainiac:thumb:





Click HERE (http://4wheeling.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=2) for another writeup from the guys at 4Wheeling.ca - Off Road Junkies! - Home (http://4wheeling.ca)

Good pics and tech but is American.

[kjparker]

is it just me, or are all the links in the first post broken?

[boof]

Yeh they dont appear to be working I will fix them when I have the time.

[beefboss]

any links or info on Automatic Diff Disconect

[FTX-RUNNER]

links still not workin:(

[BLUX]

links still not workin:(

All links are now working perfect.. :thumb:

[duza]

This is my thread detailing how to adapt a Celsior Auto to a Surf or 4Runner Auto transfer case when doing a 1UZ conversion and should clear up most issues people have when considering going auto.

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=693678&posted=1#post693678

[speedwagon]

links still not workin:(

probs with links again.

is there a reason for this

[Cyber]

Can We please have this Thread Updated?

Most links are Dead

[boof]

The problem with the links is forum related, when its sorted I will find the time to update it.

[A1 Mech]

Well we fitted a turbo to a mates lux on the weekend so I thought Id do a semi detailed write up about it to second the other one on here.

Items required:
Turbo/manifold
exhaust gasket/goo
3m of heater hose
1/2m larger fuel hose, 1.2m small fuel hose
plastic/brass barbed T fittings
Hose clamps in various sizes
assortment of tools/rough knowledge of vehicle.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0162.jpg
remove old manifold and exhaust

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0155.jpg
This is wat we start with a completely rebuilt oil/water cooled roller bearing garret, the manifold turned out to be off an ancient L diesel (2.2D) so had to be backyard modified to fit (seems sealed ok after testing but time will tell).

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0156.jpg
This is the little L head, far smaller then the 2-3L.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0159.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0160.jpg
U can c here where our problems wer, the ports wer perfect but the holes wer about 3mm or so out. enlarged them with the diegrinder till the bolts cud clamp down, plenty of hightemp sealant used.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0164.jpg

[A1 Mech]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0165.jpg
manifold finally on, not happy with how dodgy it looks but it seals fine.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0163.jpg
about $100 of hoses and fittings to get oil and water to the turbo.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0167.jpg
U hav to tap into the alternators feed and return oil lines, the feed is the high pressure smaller hose and the thicker one the return, we used Brass T pieces and came straight from these lines to the turbo. Ther is roughly 40psi on the high pressure line so use proper fuel hose and decent clamps.

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[A1 Mech]

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0172.jpg
Then u hav to get a feed and return coolant hose to the water fittings of the turbo, Use the heater hoses which run parallel to the manifold. It is best to tap into them on the passenger side where they enter the block, then cable tie the 2 hoses along the heater hoses path to the turbo.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0174.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0173.jpg
The turbo is fitted and we hav borrowed the boosted side cross over pipe off my 4runner to test it all, We still need to hav the exhaust shop make up sum new cross over pipes for this hilux and a 21/2" mandrel exhaust. U hav to disconnect the oil breather from the intake manifold and block it as it becomes pressurised now, run the breather from the tappet cover to the low pressure side of the intake plumbing (obviously downstream of the filter).

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/jplan4/IMG_0169.jpg
Then all u hav to do is wind the adjustment screw on the injection pump roughly a full turn clockwise to bring the fuel rate up to match the boost. Double check the oil/coolant is flowing correctly b4 driving and that everything is sealed correctly. We will be fitting a boost and pyrometer so we can determine correct fuel adjustments over time.

Im pretty sure Ive remebered all, if ther is any Q's please ask and Ill fill u in best I can. Cheers

[Dirt Junkie]

couple questions...
Do you know what garrett turbo it is?
The manifold that you used i'm assuming it used to have a CT20 sitting on it?

[A1 Mech]

The garrett is an older style 5 bolt T3 variant which was completely stripped and rebuilt. Its manifold is a custom cast iron job. The head which we got the manifold and turbo off originally was from an L diesel (2.2L) its studs were slightly different but we wer able to modify