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MY TOYOTA HILUX
SURF
My pearl colour Toyota
Hilux Surf is the top-of-the-line SSR-G 1996 KZN185 with a turbo
intercooler, 1KZ-TE 3 litres 4 cylinder diesel, and automatic
transmission. It was purchased from Sydney in June 2002. I
searched the internet to find it, and then flew over from Adelaide on a
Virgin Blue Airlines plane, and drove it home across via the Hay
Plains. I was very impressed with it while driving it, but, the
Active Suspension system that is standard with the Hard/Soft switch
settings on the centre console in front of the armrest box, took some
working out with the setting in either Hard or Soft to find which was
best. It was windy driving for half the way home and found Hard
setting was best to stop the cross-wind swaying, swaying around corners
and front diving under hard braking. I rarely ever used the Soft
setting. The only problem with the Hard setting is that it is very
harsh over potholes, bumps and etc.. My Surf was originally fitted
with new SIMEX Trekker
275/70/R16 tyres, and now have fitted B.F.GOODRICH
ATKO 265/75/R16 tyres. The spare is fitted with a DUNLOP
Grandtrek 265/70/R16 tyre. It was also fitted with dual batteries.
I have now done a lot of the aftermarket gear upgrades, which are listed
below.
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CURRENT
UPGRADES
- TJM
bullbar (brackets totally modified by Paul of E.I.S.S. Back
Pack SA)
- 4WD
SYSTEMS 115 litres auxiliary fuel tank (modified and with
fitment of a Nissan Silvia turbo fuel pump by Paul of E.I.S.S.
Back Pack SA)
- ADELAIDE
SPRINGS heavy duty towing rear springs
- 4WD
SYSTEMS front springs, gas front struts and foamcell rear
dampers
- LIGHTFORCE
240 Blitz driving lights with yellow cover lens (supplied and
fitted by Paul of E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA)
- E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA custom
driving light guard to bullbar (Paul)
- E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA custom
single drawer kit and fridge mesh cage kit (Paul)
- E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA custom
55 litres stainless steel water tank built-in across behind
rear seats (Paul)
- E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA custom
fishing rod flag pole holder on bullbar (Paul)
- E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA custom
shovel holder on wheel carrier (Paul)
- E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA custom
jerry can holder on wheel carrier (Paul)
- E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA custom
cargo barrier (Paul)
- E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA custom
manual two way dual batteries switch in engine bay (Paul)
- CARTOYS
battery isolator for rear third battery built into the drawer
kit for the fridge and accessories
- ARB
air compressor in engine bay
- ARB
supplied SAFARI
snorkel (fitted by Paul of E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA)
- GITSHAM
custom 5mm alloy bash plate
- TISONICS
UHF radio aerial on bullbar, connected to my UNIDEN
UH052XR handheld radio (it was my idea)
- TISONICS
turbo timer/security alarm
- SALISBURY TOWBARS towbar
- ROLA
roof racks from ROOF
RACK CITY Adelaide store
- B.F.GOODRICH
ATKO 265/75/R16 tyres
- AUSCRUISE
cruise control fitted by TISONICS
- The headlights are replaced
with new 100watt 50+ globes
| Paul of
E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA can be contacted by;
Email: piczudek@tpg.com.au
Telephone/Fax: 08
82641454
It is
with special thanks to Ralph Olsen (flying surf) for
recommending Paul awhile back.
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FUTURE
UPGRADES
- E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA custom
roof rails with 100mm x 20mm aluminum solid plates and be in
powder coated black with stainless steel roof rack runner
supports (Paul)
- E.I.S.S. Back Pack SA custom
poly 25mm to 50mm lift suspension plates all round
(Paul)
- I might replace the
headlights with Xenon Discharge HIB globes
- I will be fitting a turbo
boost gauge very soon
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I now have a spare ECB
(East Coast Bullbars) bullbar for incase I ever damage my
present TJM bullbar. I might get around to fitting the spare
ECB (East Coast Bullbars)
bullbar eventually
I now have a spare set of five
factory alloy wheels with worn KELLY
Safari AWR 265/75/R16 tyres, ideal for beach sand driving.
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MY SURF PROBLEMS TO
DATE
The very first problems I
had with my Surf was the rear diff that was making a grinding noise while
turning from hard take-offs at stationary... solved the problem with a
synthetic diff fluid. At the same time I had to replace the front
disc rotors, and fit new brake pads, due to it was pulling to the right
everytime I used the brakes.
I have had a problem with
the factory suspension system that cannot cope with a very heavy load of
camping gear, as I had busted one of the rear suspension bump stop on a
trip around the Mereenie Loop Road in the Northern Territory. I had
to have a set of secondhand front Landcruiser 100 series springs supplied
and fitted by Heinzel P & D Mechanical Repairs at 24a North Stuart
Highway, Alice Springs, to lift the rear about 50mm higher for the limp
trip home. The mechanic was very prompt to do the springs
replacement, which I was very pleased. The TJM bullbar brackets were
useless on the Mereenie Loop Road, which was cracking off, as I had to fit
numerous oky straps to hold it on, until I got back home for
modifications. The 4WD SYSTEMS
115 litres auxiliary fuel tank has also given me problems as well, of
leaks due to the tank hitting the underside of the body. Paul of
E.I.S.S Back Pack SA has rectified the problems with modifications to the
tank and cut out a little part of the body crossmember. The drain
plug was leaking slightly as well.
Also, the flimsy factory gimmick front fender mirror broke off on the same
trip. The Mereenie Loop Road is the worst road I have even been on,
as it is very cobblestoned, and I had one puncture with a 100mm split on
the inside of the tyre. Paul will also be fabricating new custom
roof rails with 100mm x 20mm aluminum solid plates and be in powder coated
black, with stainless steel roof rack runner supports, in about two weeks
time. The factory roof rails has warped out of shape due to the bouncing
friction motion of the Mereenie Loop Road.
I have pictures of the TJM
bullbar and brackets in the gallery
page. The TJM bullbar has given me problems from since I have
installed it myself. I did a lot a searching for other brands to
find which will fit my model Toyota Surf KZN185. I tried all the 4WD
suppliers in Adelaide, such as ARB, Opposite Lock, Tough Stuff, 4WD
Systems and etc., and even the Smart Bar... they all do not make them for
my model. I even sent an email to Bocar in Queensland and never
received an reply. I have now found another spare bullbar that will
fit my model, and it is the ECB (East
Coast Bullbars), which I will keep as an incase I ever damage the the
TJM bull. My recommendation is to get the ECB bullbar (I don't know
if they make winch bullbars, which you would need to check out for
yourself though). It is also a lot cheaper than the TJM bullbar that
has very weak brackets... I would not even fit an electric winch to it,
even if I wanted to!
Click on the thumbnail to
view the Mereenie Loop Road in the Northern Territory which is drawn next
to it in pink on the map.
7 December 2003
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STANDARD FACTORY
SSR-G WITH INTERCOOLER SPECIFICATIONS
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Toyota
Hilux Surf SSR-G intercooler attaching Diesel turbo car touring
package equipped car
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| Engine |
| Engine
type |
1KZ-TE |
| Type |
Water
cooled Inline 4 cylinder OHC IC turbo |
| Bore
× stroke |
96mm×103mm |
| Displacement |
2982cc |
| Compression
ratio |
21.2:1 |
| Fuel
system |
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| Max
power |
103kW
@ 3600rpm |
| Max
torque |
333Nm
@ 2000rpm |
| Supercharger |
IC
equipped turbo |
| Fuel
tank capacity |
70
litres |
| Fuel
type |
Diesel |
| Fuel
consumption |
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| LEV
approved |
No |
| Transmission |
| Type |
Electronic
control type 4 speed automatic
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| Drive
layout |
PART4WD |
| Limited
slip differential |
Standard |
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| Steering
and Suspension |
| Steering
type |
Power
assisted rack & pinion |
| Front
suspension |
Double
wishbone type coil (stabilizer to attach) |
| Rear
suspension |
trailing
link axle type coil (stabilizer to attach) |
| Front
brakes |
Ventilated
disk |
| Rear
brakes |
Drum
(leading trailing) |
| Front
tyres |
265/70R16 |
| Rear
tyres |
265/70R16 |
| Turning
circle |
11.4
m |
| Dimensions |
| Exterior
length |
4850mm |
| Exterior
width |
1800mm |
| Exterior
height |
1805mm |
| Interior
length |
1850mm |
| Interior
width |
1395mm |
| Interior
height |
1165mm |
| Wheelbase |
2675mm |
| Front
track |
1505mm |
| Rear
track |
1495mm |
| Ground
clearance |
240mm |
| Weight |
1830kg |
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| Exterior |
| Front
fog lamps |
Option |
| Rear
fog lamps |
No |
| Xenon
headlights |
No |
| Projector
headlights |
No |
| Front
spoiler |
No |
| Rear
spoiler |
Standard |
| Rear
window wiper |
Standard |
| Safety |
| Driver
airbag |
Standard |
| Front
passenger airbag |
Standard |
| Side
airbags |
No |
| Anti-lock
braking system |
Standard |
| Traction
control |
No |
| Front
seat belt pre-tensioners |
No |
| Front
seat belt force limiters |
No |
| Rear
seat lap sash belt |
Standard |
| Child
seat attachment |
No |
| Side
impact protection bars |
Standard |
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| Navigation
and Audio |
| Navigation |
Option |
| Sound
(CD and MD) |
AM/FM
radio, CD player |
| CD
player |
No |
| Features |
| Air
conditioning |
Automatic |
| Power
windows |
Standard |
| Central
door locking |
Standard |
| Steering
wheel reach adjust |
No |
| Steering
wheel height adjust |
Standard |
| Cruise
control |
No |
| Leather
steering wheel |
Standard |
| Leather
seats |
No |
| Power
front seat adjustment |
No |
| Power
rear seat adjustment |
No |
| Wood
panel |
Option |
| Sunroof |
Option |
| Alloy
wheels |
16
inch standard |
| Split
fold rear seatback |
Yes |
| Ultraviolet
reducing glass |
No |
| Tinted
windows |
Standard |
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I have since found information that the maximum
braking tow capacity specification is 2,324kg.
My Surf is also fitted
with the optional sunroof/wind deflector, interior woodgrain panels and
the spare wheel carrier. It did not have the front fog lights,
navigation and CD player as specified in the above specs, but has only a
radio and tape player.
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(For those that would
like to know what are the non intercooler model specifications can email
for me to send the details)
Pictures of my Surf are
in the gallery
page.
I can be contact by email
if your would like to comment about my website or would like
information.
PRODUCTS FOR SALE
Coming soon.
Email: gwergr8@internode.on.net
More information stuff
coming soon.
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