I just added the double shacker brand JS, i will say it improved alot by at least 50% ?
Now Im hunting for tyre

Apparently my standard tyre 255 70 15 looks really small compare to others.
I'm thinking to change the rims as well to 16 inch. If I inch up the rims and change to highway terrain tyre, will the car feel bouncy?

1. I'm not big fan of double shackles, and I doubt it'll improve anything (you can Google 'double shackles' to find more info, there's a lot on the subject). If you think the Hilux rear is too 'hard', cut the leaf spring a bit. Any experienced 4wd mechanic should know this. In my own experience of modifying my Hilux suspension up and down more than 6 times over 3 years, I will attest that that is the most effective way to soften the ride at rear, albeit at the expense of load-sag.

2. My answer to your question is: No, it will not be more 'bouncy' if your tyres are 265/75R16 or 275/70R16 on HT, or at least, nothing that you will immediately be able to point out unless your butt is really sensitive. Again, this is based on my two cents and personal experience. I've changed rims 3 times so far, from 15 to 16, then back to 15, then another 15. I've used tyres from 255 to 275 to 31/10.5 to 32/11.5 then back to 31/10.5 which i'm currently happy with.

Hope this helps.

Upgrade size of rims will not cause car boucy. Car feel bouncy sometimes is caused by the spring and the shock absorber..Over inflated tyre will cause the car boucy also.

Hi Bosses,

I'm considering to get a 2.5G soon. But so far I'm really afraid that I'll regret it. My concerns are:

1. I'm going to use it for city driving. I love tough cars and the commanding view. How feasible is this? Is parking really going to be an issue? How about refueling (diesel)? Are the pumps clean? Read somewhere that someone got issue because old fuelstation has water seep into the tank..

2. Was reading a lot of theft on hilux. Is this a real bummer? What advise would you share for me eg. what kind of security systems, etc etc

3. I am currently driving a vios. Low maintenance, not so much issue. Cheap service too. Does switching to Hilux potentially give me a shock? How frequent is the tyre change recommendation? Service center charges? motor oil cost?


Thank you in advance for your advice. With you all well.

1. If water in fuel, will be caught by the filter. Parking isn't that bad. I've only had to give up 1-2% car parks due to it being too small. But see your skill also. If you're a bad reverse parker, then either keep your existing car or learn to reverse park.
Advise : a hilux is not a sedan car. don't go sapu corner or speed. You're much heavier and with a higher centre of gravity. Harder to stop too.
2. So far Most of the hilux i've seen stolen are parked outside the house every night. So park inside your compound at night. Buy a GPS tracker, add a 3rd party immobilizer..buy insurance..
3. Vios will definitely be lower maintenance. Each hilux service is about 400 for basic (5k) and 1+k for major (every 40k). Tyres are about 400 each. Change about 40000-80000km depends on the tyre type.

Thank you.

Decided to wait until next year's year end sale. My Vios should have better trade in value (vs my loan settlement) then as well.

I went to Toyota services center to services my company hilux, the services price is exact RM271.00 (oil, oil filter etc). Ask them NOT to include the car washing, also NO diesel addictive etc those extra stuff. Oh ya, never had any problem with water in tank, just services accordingly.

PS: I am sure is RM271 for normal 5k services because my colleague also bringing another hilux for maintenance, exact same price

We usually services every 10k km though... One of the old hilux has clocked 150k km mileage, going off road everyday, in good condition.

Oh ya, You have to give up side parking, the length is impossible to fit in a parking block unless your front and end is viva's size car and leave space for you.
I trained up my reverse parking skill with hilux though.



This post has been edited by buffa: Nov 19 2014, 10:19 AM

does this thread have members who drove the 2003 hilux? i need to ask some question. as im looking for a sub 30k used reliable hilux. hope someone here can advice

edited: added question and some basic situational info 11:16AM 23/11/14

Hi, any hilux n60 owner here? im looking for a sub RM30k 03-04 Hilux 2.5 D4D SR TURBO (AT), would like to ask about the:

-vehicle reliability
-vehicle drivability around town and busy place like damansara uptown/kajang town, drivability for long journey, like getting from one state to another.
-spare parts availability
-maintenance of the vehicle
-commonly known problem or commonly fault issue
-modifications, steel bumper, rock slider, snorkel.
-does it use the 2KD-FTV (without intercooler, 101hp version)
-i saw 2 models avail. are there 2 version? from what i've seen the hi-lo gear lever are absent in some automatics 2.5 SRs. It have the smaller gear lever for manual gearbox and some automatics (which place next to the AT gear selector), but some automatics don't have the smaller gear lever.

comment and advice will be much appreciated.

This post has been edited by AlexLee277: Nov 23 2014, 11:17 AM

hi guys, anyone know how to update the original GPS?

Hi guy, I wonder 3.0 cluster meter and the audio steering control can compatible with 2.5vnt or not. Pls advice. Thx

All i know is automatic has no 4x4,if you want 4x4 you have to get manual or one that is already modified with 4wd. Power is upgradeable via piggyback ecu. Modification & part is plenty. Reliability is good as long as you service it on time.

Boss if ur Toyota have any problem u can send ur car to this guy for repair and service, his price is very reasonable n he is very prof n he repair a lot of AP car. 0163356296 Soh KK

Hi guys, I'm looking for a used hilux for my dad for work.
His budget is rm50k+-

Any good car dealers to intro?
Or should I look in mudah/carlist /motortrader?

Thank you.

Edit:he looking for auto transmission

This post has been edited by DemakBlade: May 30 2015, 06:20 PM

Im looking for alternator for my 2.5l lux year 2006...anyone have suggestion what will be its price and where to get it...thank you

I'm buying a Hilux because love the styling, and also 1 of many favorite vehicle approved by top gear, that I actually can afford.
Expect to get mine as soon the loan approved, maybe within nx month (InsyaAllah)..

Guys,
I'm driving TRD 2.5G Hilux bought newly just a month back but I wanted to changer a wider tyre using the original TRD black rims.

What is the widest I can use and tyre recommendation for Hilux. I felt the current tyre traction is not that good.

Anyone can help?

Loan Approve. Today schedule for signing ceremony.

honestly I'm not good or fimiliar wt modification.
but from what i read, if you need better traction/grip, you should change to All Terrain (AT) or at least Mix Terrain (MT) tyres for that purpose. Current Tyre fitted is a Highway Terrain (HT), to reduce noise & vibration into cabin.
Wider tyres will of course would appeals that macho looks.

salam all,
receive mine today.
alhamdulillah...


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