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Discussion in 'New Members' started by beatle111, Dec 13, 2014.

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  1. Dec 13, 2014 at 11:04 PM
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    beatle111

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    Hey i own a HILUX but on here to get inspiration for my truck
    currently running 20" rims with 285/50/20 A/Ts getting 2" lift this week
    7422E33E-3288-48E1-9A5F-BC7C46E8254B_zps_88dcaa0932fafa9a773175e94c95691b4e5f5496.jpg
    sorry about the shitty iPhone pic
     
    beatle111, Dec 13, 2014
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  2. Dec 14, 2014 at 5:11 AM
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    Kolunatic

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    Kolunatic Broke ass

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    Welcome. Looks good down under.
     
    Kolunatic, Dec 14, 2014
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  3. Dec 14, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    tacorgidor

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    tacorgidor, Dec 14, 2014
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  4. Dec 14, 2014 at 3:39 PM
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    Marine.Doc

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    nice looking truck - what's the local and State tax rates in Australia?
     
    Marine.Doc, Dec 14, 2014
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  5. Dec 14, 2014 at 3:50 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Welcome and beautiful truck!
     
    Steves104x4, Dec 14, 2014
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  6. Dec 14, 2014 at 4:29 PM
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    TAX for what?? we get taxed for everything!!!!!:mad:
     
    beatle111, Dec 14, 2014
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  7. Dec 14, 2014 at 4:31 PM
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    dakotasyota

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    dakotasyota Just a Fringe of the Ging in your Minge

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    You can run 285s on stock height with the hiluxes??

    Also welcome :wave:
     
    dakotasyota, Dec 14, 2014
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  8. Dec 14, 2014 at 4:35 PM
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    muddog67

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    Welcome
     
    muddog67, Dec 14, 2014
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  9. Dec 15, 2014 at 2:26 AM
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    Yep just a little rubbing on full lock! and no mud flaps

    ill get some better pics tomorrow after lift!!:D
     
    beatle111, Dec 15, 2014
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  10. Dec 15, 2014 at 4:39 AM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  11. Dec 15, 2014 at 5:03 AM
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    Gearheadesw must modify

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    Tacoma and HiLux suspension parts interchangeable? Didn't think so.
     
    Gearheadesw, Dec 15, 2014
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  12. Dec 15, 2014 at 5:12 AM
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    My dad had a Hilux when we were growing up. That thing's odometer went all the way back to 0kms and it kept running. Gotta love those diesels man. Welcome!
     
    genequit, Dec 15, 2014
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  13. Dec 15, 2014 at 9:22 AM
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    dakotasyota

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    dakotasyota Just a Fringe of the Ging in your Minge

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    Wow that's awesome!
     
    dakotasyota, Dec 15, 2014
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  14. Dec 15, 2014 at 6:07 PM
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    This is actually a V6 petrol! the diesel models are around $5000 more expensive and they have a problem with the injectors and they aren't cheap to fix!!
     
    beatle111, Dec 15, 2014
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  15. Jan 11, 2015 at 8:59 AM
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    What kind of v6 is it? Is it similar to the 4.0 on the Tacos?
     
    Taco gator, Jan 11, 2015
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  16. Jan 11, 2015 at 7:32 PM
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    Welcome!
     
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  17. Jan 15, 2015 at 1:02 PM
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    Same motor as my wifes FJ Cruiser but only rated at 185kw not 200w like the FJ
     
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  18. Jan 15, 2015 at 1:07 PM
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    Welcome to TW and good looking Hilux! I am pretty sure the v6 in it is the same one as the in the current generation Tacoma.
     
    MGMTacolover55, Jan 15, 2015
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  19. Jan 25, 2015 at 7:06 PM
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    couple of pics
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    E50AF2B1-3A1B-4647-9437-F7B1503032AF_zps_9b90b55cfff78340886c013e8b623901557c7854.jpg
    it might look like this 1 day
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    beatle111, Jan 25, 2015
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  20. Jan 25, 2015 at 7:14 PM
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    Aye Mate, sweet truck!
     
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