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Deck Ape · 10-08-2009, 02:12 PM

So we have just a few more payments left on the Hilux. It hasn't been modified at all yet, but I'd like to do a few things.

Anyone have suggestions on firming up the steering? It's a little spongy for my liking. Can I adjust a damper rate, buy new shocks?

Also might like a few more horsepower. It has the intercooler (not sure what size engine... didn't pay extra so the small one).

neverdie · 10-08-2009, 02:19 PM

If it still got the standard shocks on it, then there will definately be an improvement with a good quality aftermarket shock.

Assumption is a killer, but if its a torsion bar hilux, then again you could replace that as well, a good one of those will certainly help firm up the font end & reduce that bouncing effect you get on bumpy roads.

Thetyim · 10-08-2009, 03:07 PM

If you are at all concerned about handling then why did you buy a pickup.

They all handle like shit so why bother?

Deck Ape · 10-08-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Thetyim

If you are at all concerned about handling then why did you buy a pickup.

Silly goose, I bought the pickup my wife picked out. In her favorite color.

Michael · 11-08-2009, 12:12 AM

I bought a Navara 4x4 after a few minutes on the internet.

Michael · 11-08-2009, 12:21 AM

Seriously, if you don't need to carry heavy loads you can lower the suspension all round, but Thai roads will give a rough ride.

phunphin · 11-08-2009, 12:30 PM

Plenty of off road shops around bkk, and major centers that sell all that sort of kit.
you can even get a new tray custom built.

Deck Ape · 17-08-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by phunphin

you can even get a new tray custom built.

Tray?

Maz · 22-08-2009, 07:35 PM

i,m thinking about the Nissan,any problems with them?

Fondles · 22-08-2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deck Ape

So we have just a few more payments left on the Hilux. It hasn't been modified at all yet, but I'd like to do a few things.

Anyone have suggestions on firming up the steering? It's a little spongy for my liking. Can I adjust a damper rate, buy new shocks?

Also might like a few more horsepower. It has the intercooler (not sure what size engine... didn't pay extra so the small one).

Is it 4x2 or 4x4 ??

10-08-2009, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deck Ape Koh Kut Last Online: Yesterday 11:40 PM Join Date: May 2008 Location: Adrift Posts: 608	Better handling for Hilux? So we have just a few more payments left on the Hilux. It hasn't been modified at all yet, but I'd like to do a few things. Anyone have suggestions on firming up the steering? It's a little spongy for my liking. Can I adjust a damper rate, buy new shocks? Also might like a few more horsepower. It has the intercooler (not sure what size engine... didn't pay extra so the small one).

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10-08-2009, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
neverdie Koh Chang Last Online: 22-08-2009 07:59 PM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 72	If it still got the standard shocks on it, then there will definately be an improvement with a good quality aftermarket shock. Assumption is a killer, but if its a torsion bar hilux, then again you could replace that as well, a good one of those will certainly help firm up the font end & reduce that bouncing effect you get on bumpy roads.

10-08-2009, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Thetyim ssshhhhh Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mousehole Posts: 15,495	If you are at all concerned about handling then why did you buy a pickup. They all handle like shit so why bother?

11-08-2009, 12:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Michael Tak Last Online: 12-03-2010 10:47 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Songkhla Posts: 353	I bought a Navara 4x4 after a few minutes on the internet.

11-08-2009, 12:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Michael Tak Last Online: 12-03-2010 10:47 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Songkhla Posts: 353	Seriously, if you don't need to carry heavy loads you can lower the suspension all round, but Thai roads will give a rough ride.

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phunphin Muang Boran Last Online: 09-03-2010 03:01 PM Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: christchurch, NooZland Posts: 979	Plenty of off road shops around bkk, and major centers that sell all that sort of kit. you can even get a new tray custom built.

22-08-2009, 07:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Maz Patong Beach Last Online: 13-03-2010 03:07 AM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: london/Mukdahan Posts: 28	i,m thinking about the Nissan,any problems with them?

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