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    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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    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.

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

    They all handle like shit so why bother?

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    Quote 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.

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

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    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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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by phunphin
    you can even get a new tray custom built.
    Tray?

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deck Ape View Post
    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 ??

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