DIY repair toyota hilux pickup

I decided to bribe spare parts and carry out a repairman:

1. By this run, it became noticeable that the muffler would die, snot appeared at the seams and joints. I decided to order a new one, but when the price for the original was announced at 28,000, the enthusiasm subsided, and I decided to order a “substitute”, the manufacturer is Polmostrow, Poland. I ordered it through the site I checked. Moreover, we have a representative in our city. I got a muffler at 4000. Only if someone orders - you need to additionally indicate the packaging. I did not know this and my muffler came with scuffs.

The dealer, as promised, changed the seat under warranty, but the seat is loudly said. The upholstery and the foam under it were changed. Everything else remains the same. But it looks like new)

Fun fact. It is the replacement of the seat that evokes the memory of the new car. Replacing the steering wheel or altering the interior does not give such a feeling. And then he sat down - and like the first time. No wonder the fifth point is considered the most sensitive organ, not in vain)

And having succumbed to advertising, I bought ivitex rugs. The principle is not bad, but there are nuances.

According to the regulations, if the thickness of the brake lining is 2 - 3mm, it must be replaced. There is uneven wear, etc.

There are “creaks” on the Hilux, there was no creak yet, but I didn’t pull. I waited for dry weather and got busy. The process is not complicated. Up front, there were twin-piston calipers, and the CR-V had one piston. And they are not pivotal. On the CR-V, the top of the caliper pivoted and released the pads.

It's easier here. I took out two guides, cotter pins and pulled them out. I pressed on the pads, pressed the pistons lightly, and pulled the pads out of their places with a screwdriver.

If "on the garlic", then there is nothing special to write. But if THAT is 60, I will share what and how.

I did not see in the book on the car how to change the oil in the automatic transmission, that is, at what mileage. I did not become wise, 60tk, this is the run at which it is normal to think about it.

There are 3 options for changing the oil in the automatic transmission. No, more precisely 2, the complete method of replacing the displacement by the apparatus, and partial, with or without removing the pallet, is the simplest. Since the mileage is not great, and I have a car from the store, I know how I drove it. And I drove on it carefully, I almost did not see the dirt, I didn’t tear my sword from the spot, and I wasn’t even noticed in the mud in the mirror, I don’t carry trailers, I didn’t even drag anyone on a tie yet (and there’s nothing there to cling without a towbar).

Completed TO40. As a matter of fact, nothing particularly interesting happened except for the following, namely:

1) We marked the price tag of 32 rubles. but they changed all the oils and even the brake. for me it is expensive, the crisis has tightened, etc. etc.

2) I complained about the seat that loses the fight with my ass because it was made of the skin of shit and was generally created by comrades without Adam's apple.

They promised to change under warranty (!)

3) For the sake of interest, I asked about the traidin. The harsh evaluator appreciated it so that the manager was inconvenient to report the amount.

Hilux that loses the least in price, etc., etc.

Either the glass on the Toyota became plasticine, or I was unlucky, but in a year and a half the glass was completely shattered. Any stone left a chip on it. Repairs did not help in any way, cracks crept further and the cost of repairs exceeded the cost of glass with installation. (not at the dealer kanesh) it was decided to change!

I called the dealer and asked how much it costs? listened to the answer and politely said goodbye))

I started looking for alternative options - the first link in Google is also the company auto trade. Since I have never come across a glass replacement, or rather, I changed it myself once at 80k, where it’s all easier than ever, it was decided to first replace the glass on my wife’s puzoterka in order to assess the quality of the work and in general.

This is not a car, everything is just fine with it, and it is unlikely that it will be changed under warranty if something happens)). Speech about the radio tape recorder, more precisely about the prefix to it, about which a separate addition was written, namely about the Navitouch nt3025. About her, I wrote that the idea is not bad, but the implementation is not very good.

But I got used to glitches and somehow used it.But soon after the new year, the console decided to break down a little, gags began when playing mp3 and the image on the screen trembled. I sent a disappointed letter to the manufacturer, the manufacturer must be given credit for reacting with lightning speed and a week after the appeal, there was a new prefix sent from Moscow in my hands, sent on parole asking to send the broken one in exchange, which I did right away.

Over the years that our workshop has been working with pickups, we have accumulated significant experience and statistics on them, on the basis of which we decided to write a small series of articles devoted to how to choose a used pickup and what to pay a special opinion on when buying it, what problems it is worth preparing for certain runs and how to avoid unnecessary spending by timely diagnosis and maintenance of problem areas.

Toyota Hilux is rightfully one of the most popular pickups in the world and in Russia. In general, the car has established itself as one of the most reliable and most affordable pickups in operation. An excellent choice both for daily use ”and for preparing it as an expedition vehicle.

Officially, 7th generation cars were delivered to us in two versions:

2.5 with manual transmission

3.0 with automatic transmission

First, let's look at the differences between these two versions.

Modifications with 2.5 and 3.0 motors have significant differences in the braking system. The "three-liter" version is equipped with enlarged front brake discs from the factory, which makes it impossible to use R15 rims, but even with R16 discs it is not so simple. Alloy wheels are not suitable for all (you must definitely try them on before buying), and stamped ones cannot be installed at all.

On the 2.5 version there is a factory locking of the rear differential, on 3.0 there is no lock and it is replaced by the ESP exchange rate stabilization system.

An engine with a volume of two and a half liters is significantly weaker than its three-liter counterpart, and when choosing this version, you must immediately understand that if further modernization of the car for off-road tasks is required, it will definitely require replacing the main pairs with tuning ones with lower gear ratios, and a 3.0-liter engine is easy enough even for 35 ”wheels.

In general, the car turned out to be very successful and balanced among classmates. Motors generally do not present any problems to their owners, and no difficulties arise with the operation of the automatic transmission.

Very reliable and powerful SHRUS easily withstand even off-road operation on large wheels, and in normal mode they serve for a very, very long time. The complete absence of any problems with the electrics, both in terms of normal operation and with the connection of additional equipment.

When buying a 2-3 year old car, you should pay attention to the condition of the descent of the breakup bolts and ball joints (especially the lower ones).

It is also worth paying attention to the rear bearings of the axle shafts - during off-road operation of the car, water often gets into this unit and prematurely disables it. The situation is similar with the front hubs. Despite the design with three oil seals, water still enters this unit and significantly reduces its service life

For a run of 100 thousand kilometers, a scheduled replacement of the timing belt with rollers is provided. It will be advisable to simultaneously replace the pump of the cooling system, which by this run may already have a noticeable backlash.

Straight cardan to the rear axle, without outboard bearing. Universal joint crosspieces are syringed. It does not cause any problems. The standard suspension calmly nurses 100-120 thousand kilometers. The rear springs are reliable and with good lifting capacity.

The fuel system of diesel engines with Common Rail, as well as similar ones, is quite sensitive to fuel quality.There are frequent cases when, due to poor diesel fuel, a warning lamp on the dashboard came on and the "brains" switched to a protective emergency mode. To get out of it without using an electronic scanner, you will have to throw an error through the fuel filter sensor using a specialized algorithm.

Of the shortcomings, perhaps it is worth noting a not very resistant paintwork and, as a result, relatively rapid corrosion. This is especially pronounced on the front fenders.

Car maintenance will not become difficult for the owner either in terms of finance or labor costs. Most spare parts have a large list of analogue substitutes at very affordable prices.

Tuning and preparation for off-road
The car is an excellent object for the construction of a prepared off-road vehicle. It has 265/65/17 wheels as standard, and with minimal effort you can put 265/75/16 wheels, which almost corresponds to 32 ”wheels.

Optimal, for a significant increase in cross-country ability, in our opinion, will be the dimension of the wheels of 33 inches. To install them, you will need to install a suspension lift, switch to rims with an offset of -10, and also slightly trim the cab bracket.

As we said, for the 2.5 liter version, a lower main steam setting is highly recommended. Toyota bridges are installed on this modification and a variety of options are available for them (4.56, 4.88, and so on). On the three-liter modification, Dana bridges are installed and there are no alternative main pairs for them on sale. But the power of the motor is quite enough even with standard pairs for wheels up to size 315/75/16.

With both versions, the drop in the transfer case is an impressive 2.7, which is not bad compared to the standard 1.9 installed from the factory on most SUVs and pickups.

Also, a feature of Toyota Hilux is a high-positioned frame - higher than absolutely all classmates, which has a very positive effect on geometric cross-country ability and, as a result, on its off-road qualities.

Installing the winch on a special platform in a regular bumper does not cause any problems. For power body kit lovers, there is a huge selection of steel bumpers from RIF to ARB. It is worth noting that a significant advantage of the ARB front bumper is that it is completely installed instead of the standard bumper, and the native plastic bumper can be safely “put aside” in the garage for the time being.

On sale are ARB locks in the front and rear axles, snorkel, extended tank and much more. "Haylax" is one of the most favored by off-road tuning car manufacturers.

There is a small nuance with chip tuning - it is far from being taken everywhere and the process itself is fraught with some difficulties, so some owners prefer to purchase power boost boxes for full flashing, which are inserted into the wiring loop break without interfering with the car itself.

One of the best options from the mid-size pickups presented in our country. Reliable, unpretentious and very walkable. As a result, the car has very high liquidity and, accordingly, a rather high price in the secondary market.

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Tuning Toyota Hilux is vital for those pickup truck owners who prefer or must travel in extreme conditions. By updating some elements of the 2015 model, the driver gets not just a powerful car, but a real all-terrain vehicle that can easily overcome any obstacle.

Most motorists, hearing about tuning, immediately imply an increase in the power of the car. But this applies to passenger cars, the owners of which lack speed in everyday driving. Things are a little different with the tuning of the 2015 Toyota Hilux pickup. All improvement work is entirely aimed at increasing the vehicle's cross-country ability. The cost of replacing standard elements of this particular model from Toyota is, to put it mildly, impressive.

For example, an elevator kit from a company ARB costs about 58 thousand rubles. And add here the cost of the services of service station professionals and you will get more than 100 thousand. Even if you approach the issue of off-road tuning in a more democratic way, that is, without installing an expensive kit, then there will be price barriers. External modernization by installing the company's front power bumper Ironman, which does not really affect the cross-country ability, will cost the owner of Toyota Hilux about 60 thousand rubles. together with payment for the services of specialists.

This design will come in handy for the owner of the 2015 Toyota Hilux, not only for off-road driving, but also for urban use.

In order to drive the modified pickup truck was more comfortable, you should take care of tuning its interior. The most versatile method for this is by installing an armrest. This part is very convenient not only for driving on a flat surface, but also when driving over rough terrain. Before installing the element in the Toyota Hilux cabin, it is necessary to check the car seats for the presence of wires connected to them.

For example, in a 2015 pickup, a regular seat heating is installed, which should be turned off before installing the armrest. Next, you need to remove the factory seat trim and inspect the pylon for a special hole. After that, we fasten the new element using the bolt and nut included in the kit. To do this, you need to take 2 keys for 13. In the process of tuning Hilux, the parking brake and the seat spring may interfere with you. Therefore, you should be patient and perform the operation efficiently.

After installing the armrest, you will have an additional glove compartment where you can store the things you need. At the end of the installation, do not forget to connect the heating wires and you can continue to use the pickup.

Treat yourself to a multitool. Believe me, Conventional pliers, to which a knife, saw, file, scissors and nippers are attached, can do almost everything

Specialists of some well-known off-road custom shops also use these multifunctional pliers. And they manage to lay a similar principle in the construction of an SUV. After all, many owners want to use their car not only for long-distance expeditions and vacation trips. But also, for example, for hunting and weekend rides. And also, you will not believe, they drive them to work! And to the grocery store. These varied conditions of use place demands on the preparation of the machine, which often contradict each other.

Red. Tuning spring earrings give
increased rebound travel when driving on terrain

SAW OR CUT?

Where does an SUV start? Of course, with big wheels, you say. And you will be practically right. But in order to fasten them, you first have to change something in the car. So you bought a basic Toyota HiLux.Equipped the pickup with 33-inch off-road tires. Installed excellent power bumpers, providing for the installation of winches. A powerful ComeUp 9.5 was put in front. It would seem that this is it, jeep happiness. But no. Wheels only on asphalt look big and mighty. In real mud, 33 inches was too little for a pickup weighted with a power kit and guards. The car got stuck hopelessly often.

In order to radically change the situation, what should be done, what do you think? That's right, stick bigger wheels into it! I had to lift the body by installing spacers between it and the frame, the so-called body lift, 3 inches high (about 75 mm). Large wheels fit, but they began to pull out the suspension arms when jumping over bumps, break the CV joints and bend the steering rods. All in all, the standard independent suspension was dying right before our eyes.

Then, according to the good old tradition, they decided to carry out the so-called conversion - to replace the independent front suspension with a dependent one and install a continuous front axle. The choice fell on units from Nissan Patrol Y61, which have proven themselves to be reliable and durable. Both bridges were replaced, at the same time, the main pairs with a gear ratio of 1: 4.8 were installed in them. Looking ahead, let's say that on wheels 37 inches high, the car now starts on the asphalt with a slip! The bridges were immediately scalded with steel reinforcements and equipped with ARB interlocks to reduce slipping. The rear suspension was almost not touched, they left the spring one, replacing only the earrings with tuning ones, which slightly increased the suspension travel. Although, in my opinion, revolving ones would be even more effective, because they would not only increase the stroke, but also facilitate twisting, significantly adding articulation. And a decrease in internal stresses in the operation of the suspension has a beneficial effect on its durability. But they installed ToughDog adjustable shock absorbers back.

To fit the spring-loaded front suspension, the front of the car had to be redesigned. Even the washer reservoir was replaced. One clung to the other. To fit the wheels and axle, it was necessary to move the axle forward 70 mm, as is usually the case with front suspension conversions. The frame was remade by cutting off all the original brackets. Then it was strengthened. And only then the mounting brackets for the new suspension were welded and the steering gear was installed.

Power. There is an electric lurking on the central arc.
assistant for loading into the back of anything heavy -
from aquabike to pig

They did not use levers with levers, using from the same Nissan Patrol. Only the springs and traction of the Panhard were chosen more seriously, ToughDog. But the shock absorbers were left as standard.

A steering damper for large wheels is a very useful thing, so they installed it too. And also ToughDog. When the car was finally assembled and the wheels were screwed on, it turned out that they protrude too much beyond the body from the outside. And so much so that it was not possible to get off with ordinary rubber expanders. I had to make integrated expanders, which gave the car a more "muscular" and brutal look.

Articulation.
The combination of solid axles front and rear gives a good
suspension articulation even without additional tweaks

From losses. Front protection hid the steering parts
control and allows you to "crawl" over the obstacle

SANDWICH PRINCIPLE

This, of course, did not end with the tuning. It is clear that the protections and thresholds also had to be redone, but this is not the most important thing. In order to boldly storm water obstacles, a snorkel was installed. The KDT expedition aluminum "balcony" took its place on the roof. The most interesting thing was "lodged" in the back. This is a developed safety cage, which is at the same time an attachment point for a trench tool in the form of a rack and pinion jack and ladders. A SuperWinch winch has taken its place on the front arch, with which you can easily load anything into the body. The arc-frame is able to withstand the full weight of a laden pickup truck and save it from rollover damage.On the rear bumper two gates have taken their place. One carries two canisters at once, and the other carries a spare tire. In the end, instead of the standard one, an enlarged fuel tank for 140 liters of diesel fuel was manufactured and installed.

Bodylift. The body was raised with spacers

Muscles.
The wings were extended with arch extensions

Thresholds.
Traditional KDT aluminum sills at the same time
are both a protection and a step to make it easier to climb into a tall car

To overcome water obstacles
the car was equipped with a snorkel

NOW LET'S LOOK WHAT IS OUT

And with all this tuning, we decided to try ... no, not to take off, but just to go. For a start around the city. Surprisingly, the car rides quite briskly in city traffic, standing out only in height. Acceleration is fast, but, of course, short-lived. Because the big wheels, the weight and aerodynamics of the falling brick do their job, reducing the top speed. At the same time, the reactions on the steering wheel are quite adequate, and the rolls are within reasonable limits. The brakes require, of course, more effort, but they bring the car down with confidence. On the ground, the car behaves exactly as you'd expect. The car quite comfortably overcomes a hummock and a broken primer. We did not look for the limits of passability, but it is felt that they are very far away on non-extreme off-road.

In general, you can at least go for bread, at least give up in Mongolia.

Tuning Toyota Hilux is vital for those pickup truck owners who prefer or must travel in extreme conditions. By updating some elements of the 2015 model, the driver gets not just a powerful car, but a real all-terrain vehicle that can easily overcome any obstacle.

Most motorists, hearing about tuning, immediately imply an increase in the power of the car. But this applies to passenger cars, the owners of which lack speed in everyday driving. Things are a little different with the tuning of the 2015 Toyota Hilux pickup. All improvement work is entirely aimed at increasing the vehicle's cross-country ability. The cost of replacing standard elements of this particular model from Toyota is, to put it mildly, impressive.

For example, an elevator kit from a company ARB costs about 58 thousand rubles. And add here the cost of the services of service station professionals and you will get more than 100 thousand. Even if you approach the issue of off-road tuning in a more democratic way, that is, without installing an expensive kit, then there will be price barriers. External modernization by installing the company's front power bumper Ironman, which does not really affect the cross-country ability, will cost the owner of Toyota Hilux about 60 thousand rubles. together with payment for the services of specialists.

Ironman front power bumper We recommend that you familiarize yourself

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• Intercooler repair - we return the power of the turbocharged engine
• Cleaning the throttle valve - simple operation for stable engine power
• Nitrous oxide on a car - to take off power!

The question arises - who needs such tuning? The answer is simple - you need it, but you can save a lot by doing the assembly of the part with your own hands. One of the most effective and most affordable methods for improving Toyota Hilux is the replacement of the standard rear struts of a pickup truck. Although these parts are in a pickup in 2015. are made and tuned more than optimally, to increase the cross-country ability, they should still be replaced.

For work we need:

• lift;
• pipe wrench;
• several boards for hanging a car;
• set of wrenches;
• rags;
• cleaner;
• a set of new extended racks.

Set of new extended struts

We start tuning Hilux with the preparation of the car. To do this, we hang out the rear of the Toyota Hilux and dismantle the wheels.We examine the suspension, where it is clearly seen that one end of this part of the car is attached to the shock absorbers, and the other to the stabilizers. All these fasteners must be thoroughly rinsed from dirt with a cleaner and rags. After that, take a hex key and insert it into the end of the lever. In this position, the key must be held so that the semi-axle of our pickup truck does not scroll. At the same time, unscrew the nut that holds the stabilizer bar. Next, we remove the rack and inspect it for faults.

Before installing new stands, you need to clean the mountings again. Then we mount the enlarged racks, tighten the fastening nuts, holding the axle shaft with a key. Next, we install the wheels and remove the pickup. You may not immediately notice, but after the installation of new elements, the 2015 Toyota Hilux became 4 mm higher. Not so much, but even this is quite enough for passing some obstacles on the road.