10 Things I Love About My Toyota Hilux
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2024
- Today i have something a little different for you!
You’ve seen it in the background of many of my videos and a lot of you have asked about it, so here it is…meet my faithful daily truck - a MK5 Toyota Hilux!
I’ve owned this truck for years having bought it in average condition. After a few years of service my old Toyota succumbed to that classic Toyota nemesis - RUST!
I couldn’t bring myself to give up and say goodbye to my faithful workhorse so i set about restoring it!
What you see today is the outcome of the blood, sweat and tears of that restoration.
I use this truck everyday for all manner of jobs and it is still as strong and willing today as it ever was.
Here are the top 10 things that i love about my Toyota Hilux…Enjoy!
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I used to own the same double cab, the diesel Hilux. I regret having let go.
This pickup truck is definitely a masterpiece.
Thanks very much! Once you've had a Hilux i think they're in your heart forever!
You should make more videos of this sick Hilux, I love it.
RED & BLACK Colour tone!!! So Cool style!!!
Looks sooooo cool Johnny, I love Hiluxes and would love to have one! 🤩
Thanks very much! Yes a Hilux is hard to beat!
Lovely tone to that straight-pipe , good vid. :)
Yes!! I have waited so long for this video😂. Just a hilux man at heart🚨.
Yes! Sorry its taken a while to get out, but it's here now!
Nice and simple .. awesome truck
I love the sound of toyota diesel engines at idle 😍
The sound of dependability!
A lot of things i like about this, a lot. Straight-pipe for the win!
Straight-pipe life!
Beautiful truck
Nice ride, nothing wrong with basic spec, a whole lot less to go wrong. That truck will be going forever.
Yeh she's a tough one alright! After the apocalypse it'll be cockroaches and hiluxs left 😂
Looks great! One piece of advice would be to get rid of the plastic box/bed liner. Water gets underneath and rusts it out.
Mine is the same model as yours, apart from having 31's and a 2700i petrol engine with a nice sounding freeflow system. I love it! Interesting mod you did with the seats. Something to consider. Mine has also been faithful and reliable to the core. Cheap to maintain as well.
Awesome! The seats are a great addition, super comfortable and supportive so a great thing to have if you do venture off-road!
I own one at the moment but with a Turbo and its been very very reliable even presently that it burns a lot of oil and smokes a lot and i look forward to overhaul the engine and most likely paint it like yours.
Nice truck
God, what a gorgeous Hilux!
I got the 2004 3.4l petrol sr5 version of this and I love her. So easy to drive and never had a problem with it.
Hilux power!!!
Why did you get the petrol version? It makes no sense to get a 4x4 truck in petrol, unless you're American cause of the US government bullshit crusade against Diesel to "protect their economy". Diesel is more economic, can tow more, has more torque, everything you want in a heavy vehicle and a 4x4 vehicle
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess My 99 hilux is petrol and it has more torque than the diesel equivalent. And it can keep up with modern traffic
@@JC-zg4xe Yeah but you make peak torque at 4000rpm my ln106 turbo diesel make it at 2400rpm
@@keeganbulter4686 Yeah haha, you have to get her screaming
Reliable , depreciation proof and cool , can't go wrong with that !! . I'm running a bmw e92 M3 competiton pack in a rare colour interlagos blue , had it nearly 3 years , maintain , service and detail myself also .
Good work! How do you rate the E92? I used to have an E46 M3 and always said i'd try the E92 but i'm yet to get my hands on one!
@@JohnnyGetsCash I think it's great an M4 has more torque and is faster but you cant beat the sound of a N/A V8 . Mines a bit of a show pony tbh, I spend more time machine polishing and detailing it than driving it fast , kept it all standard including the halogen bulbs its only done 59000 miles for a 2010 model . I was a spray painter in a previous life. Love your videos . I would love to buy cheap cars renovate them and sell them on like you do to such a high standard , sadly I'm getting too old at 52 for that sort of thing now though. Keep up the good work. 👍👍
@@E92M3Guy ideal! I have a big appreciation for originality on cars like that. Good work!
Glad you're enjoying my stuff, but don't put yourself down! You're as old as you feel!
@@JohnnyGetsCash check out eric keller's EAG channel based in cincinatti USA , he only sells low mileage factory original "rejuvenated" examples of M cars .
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Definitely reliable mashine!! I've got mine love it...
The best vehicles ever!
I see you also have a Hilux! Mine has got a few miles on it, 220k kms actually, but also super reliable. I've got a really well featured one, with a lot of electronics to go wrong, but none of them did yet.
I really like that I have the back closed, so I can use it as a trunk, as I probably do not carry stuff heavy and high as you do.
I got a really good deal on it, it was actually a steal. 12.000€ and it was like 3-4 years ago. If I wanted, I could sell it for 15-16k€ right now with all the dings and dents my family added to it.
Great car, even though I much prefer sport coupes.
Want to buy an MX-6, but I just HAVE to keep the Hilux in the family.
Sounds like a great purchase! I agree - i couldn't be without my Hilux either, its just such a great useful all-rounder!
Absolutely beautiful. I'd take this over any truck on earth
Thank you! Of all the vehicles I have come and go, this is by far my favourite truck. I couldn't be without it!
@@JohnnyGetsCash I live in Texas USA and trying to find one lol. I'd pay to get one shipped from another state. I just love early Toyotas
@@Godisinkontrol I totally get it. There's just something about the basic, no nonsense approach of these old Toyotas.
This one has never let me down, never failed to start and is always the hardest working member of the team. I absolutely love it!
@@JohnnyGetsCash yeah that's why cars today suck lol. No simplicity everything us to electronic and complicated. Simple is best. Were there any major repairs needed due to its age?
@@Godisinkontrol with this one, just a bit of welding and the original tub was shot so I had to source a new one. Other than that it was a full blow over and engine service and she was ready to roll! If you check out my other videos you'll see that I'm currently working on a 2009 hilux and that has dealt me a few low blows / needed some pretty in depth work to get it sorted!
I have a mk5 since new - had no issues at all - still running strong!
just got a landcruiser150 for me retirement!
That’s awesome! I’ll never sell my mk5 👍
@@JohnnyGetsCash thanks for the reply! - your correct in what you say about the basic engineering although mines a vx - posh with lekky windows ;)
its going to be passed onto my 18yr son who i should be able to insure in August after a yr of driving.
anyway all the best - love the content!
@@dubstatic what a fantastic gift! I’m sure it’ll serve him well!
I have a hi-lux from 2013. I love it
I'm building a lifted 2009 (mk6) in my 'Chop To The Top' series! Fantastic trucks!
Hi there ! Great truck , I drive a 2005 Mazda b2500 and I love it ! It's great to drive and well balanced and reliable. Someone I know is thinking about selling thier 1997 hilux, I took it for a test drive and it very similar to mazda , felt great and thinking about getting it and taking mazda of the road to restore it as paint work needs sorting out . The older trucks are the best . You've done a great job on your truck , enjoyed your video ! Thank you
Cheers David, thanks for checking out the video! My advice would be to buy that hilux! They are awesome, dependable and tough vehicles.... And what's more is that they have an increasing following so if you can improve / update the truck... It'll be a saleable asset!
@@JohnnyGetsCash thanks Johnny! Wondered if you think I am mad for wanting to keep the mazda to do it up , I could enjoy having a hilux while doing it . Thanks so much 👍
@@curtis866 not at all! If you love the truck, do the resto! After all, that's what drove me to do the restoration on mine!
There's a lot of truth in the saying 'they don't make them like they used to', so keep the good ones going I say!
@@JohnnyGetsCash thank you! The old ones are definitely the best!
@@JohnnyGetsCash Hi Johny , I just got the 1998 hilux! I love it ! Thank you for your advice!
What a Beauty! I love my roll up windows on my first gen Toyota Tacoma S.A.Swap best is less shyt to break, sending the Toyota Love from Long Island NY USA 🇺🇸 I love your Yota, what a dream truck 🛻 ! And I would say the thing I have always loved about my truck 🛻 and Toyota in general, is Dependability! The most dependable vehicles in the world 🌎 and now that I cut out the weak link, the IFS and installed my custom built Hybrid Axle, there's really no more weak link, my friend who's a auto shop teacher here in long Island NY aka Hell! Built me me a Dana 30 HP 1/2 inch thick, fully sleeved with Dana 44 outers, Chromo Axle Shafts, locker, 4:56 gears to match the Rear axle , and a 6 lug conversion Trail Gear Leaf Spring S.A.Swap kit , PSC/YOTAMASTERS Hydraulic Ram 🐏 Assist, Ruff Stuff 3/4 Heim Joint steering, TG Front Bumper With 9500lb winch, TG Sliders, front and rear Frame Reinforcements, TG Skid Plate Cross member, Gas tank skid, I went a little Nuts and over Budget but she came out sweet! And drives really good, just got her back a few days ago and I'm in love with her all over again, definitely a little more, if you want, please check her out @frankrubicon_ and on my TH-cam channel, your opinion would mean a lot to me and TY for the awesome video, I subbed you so I'll be watching 👀 later brother!
I am in Australia and have driven Toyota hilux utes for thirty years,my first being my grandfather's 1976 model...I'm not known for maintaining vehicles but in all these years,the only repairs i had spent money on was putting a carby kit in a 1988 hilux , probably due to dusty construction sites..
The last 11yrs i have driven a 1998 dual cab hilux sr5 4x4..It has cost me nothing and runs great..The only issue i have is the windows are electric and a couple of the switches don't work.I will be keeping this ute and if something unfortunate happens i will probably replace it with the same model.
That's amazing! The Hilux is truly in a league of its own!
What suspension lift do you have on it
I have a older Hilux with a Lexus V8 1UZFE, big lift with 33-12.5R15’s. 1 sound, 2 look of the old truck…real head turning truck.
where did you get your sports bar from? the bar that has the lights on it in the back
Greetings @JohnnyGetsCash: I drive a Hilux also, 1989 4wd. 5-speed manual. I also need to upsize my tires to 33" because on Tinian, the tropical Pacific island where I live, the soil is mostly deep, soft sand and our secondary roads have potholes the size of bomb craters. BUT! Before increasing tire diameter, I MUST lower the gear ratio. All the videos I have found on the subject call for replacing the ring gears in both front and rear diffs rather than installing reduction gears in the transmission. Why is that? Is it better? easier? cheaper?
Mate, I’ve had a 2004 dual cab ln165 with the 1kzte 3 litre turbo diesel. Just about to lift it and put 32’ tyres under it. I love it..🤪
Awesome! What could be cooler than a lifted Hilux?!?!
@@JohnnyGetsCash should I have hilux 2005 or 1995 ???
I'm looking to buy one right now. A 90s one in good condition at a reasonable price is what I'm looking for.
I'm sure that's proving to be tricky, but keep searching as decent older examples are only ever going to become harder to find!
@@JohnnyGetsCash it is. The "reasonably" priced ones are in not in very good condition at all. Probably I'm going to have to spend more then I initially taught.
@@charlescarabott7692 That will almost certainly be the case and unfortunately I’d be inclined to warn you that even in that case, prepare yourself for some repairs needed!
I ride a 2017 Honda VFR800F and the thing I love about it the most is sound it makes when it's on VTEC and at 12krpm.
Fair play! VTEC is totally addictive in a car so it must be mad on 2 wheels!
@@JohnnyGetsCash on the previous version there was a proper step between the two cams apparently, a kick. This is smooth, lovely and yes, totally addictive!
@@JohnnyGetsCash Honda Africa Twin (V - Twin) rider here. Less revvy. Love the sound of your truck. Looking to import a 2.7 petrol Hilux Surf and found your vid.
@@Me-zo8yc Ahh the Africa twin, go anywhere! What a beauty! Glad you enjoyed the video & good lick with your Hilux!
@@JohnnyGetsCash thanks mate
What’s the difference between Hulix and Tundra? Diesel/ Gas? Hulix vs 4Runner? Is it same engine?
Why is yours a 2.5? I have the same model hilux but it’s a 3 litre?
Where did you get your lift? I have an 04 ln166 and having a hard time finding any lift kits for it
Same over there
Please share any websites that have replacement parts for the hilux! 2.8 liter 3L!
What spec for that rim
can you tell me about the milage of this car
how much km does it go in 1 litre dissel?
Great! I love those trucks. have the same ...ny renovating one ..has excellent 5L engine but surprisingly a sound like an old mitorboat engine sound..!! can anybody help me how to fix that sound..otherwise the monster is excellent and I love it...
My hilux years 2004 I Love the color is dessert sands bumpers black
These trucks are tested by Toyota in Australia's outback. They are very common here in Australia for a reason.
Hi did you put wheel spacers on the hi lux?
No spacers, these are straight forward hub fitment 👍
Awesome looking rig mate! I’ve got the kzn165r which is a 3ltr turbo diesel and I love it! Question about the wrx seats though, what year Subaru are yours out of and did they bolt straight in? Cheers bruiser
Cheers! The seats are from a version 5 gc8 impreza and they largely bolted straight in, only needing minor adjustments to the bolt holes on the runners. Super comfy / supportive seats, would highly recommend them 👍 cheers!
Hi Johnny liking the colours you chose I'm from Trinidad 🇹🇹. Did your van come dual battery ? I have also have a model like yours but its not dual battery.
Hey Sharaz, thanks for checking out the video! Yes the KDN165 (this generation of hilux) came equipped with 2 batteries as standard here in the UK. I'm glad you like the colour scheme... Its a bit more Interesting than the standard white I thought!
I have a couple other questions as I'm interested in doing some of the same upgrades you did. Is there any other way to contact you if thats OK?
If you check out the about page on my profile you'll find my direct email address 👍
I can't seem to find your email address can you send it thanks.
@@sharazmohammed7369 you can contact me through my Instagram account (@johnny_gets_cash)
I would love to know where you got the rear rub from. I have just purchased a 2003 silver Hilux EX270 and I am trying to get through the rust. Just doing a CV joint on it.
In honesty, the rear tub was probably the hardest replacement part to source! I spent countless hours trawling through various websites, forums etc looking for a breaker vehicle with a clean tub (which, as you can imagine is pretty much an impossible task as the tub always gets a hard life on these trucks - that's if it hasn't rusted away first). In the end i found a breaker in wales with a truck that'd had a loadliner fitted from new which had lead a seemingly easy life. It was a challenge but i got there. Hopefully you will too. Good luck with your search.
@@JohnnyGetsCash thank you for your reply. I have been scouring the internet for months. There is absolutely none about!! I will keep looking
@@JayHm sorry to say that's the only way. I guess this us why so many people end up going down the tray back route instead of replacing the tub. Best of luck with your search
@@JohnnyGetsCash sorry, what do you mean the tray back? You certainly have done an amazing job with yours. Well done mate
Thanks! She may be an old commercial spec, but there's something about the truck. I wanted to keep it fresh and in daily use so it was worth the effort!
Regarding tray backs; This is where people ditch the tub altogether and fabricate a custom framework / platform (generally flat) onto the rear chassis. In my opinion, this doesn't look as good as a proper tub, but in fairness it is sometimes more useful depending on what the owner does for a living etc, plus with tubs getting harder to find, people often don't have the choice!
Can you help me find the fender flare for this hilux??
Hi Derrick, These flares are from a company in the UK called 'Brute Status'. Well worth checking them out!
hello, is this the facelifted version of LN166? nive video btw.
I have a 2021 model, but i like ln106 more haha
I wish the Hilux was easy to obtain here in the USA.
Hey johnny awesome car, were can I get flairs like yours?
Hi Thomas, thanks very much! The arch kit on my truck was sold as a 'tiger' kit. I didn't think it was still available but a quick google search looks like there is an ebay seller offering a tiger kit at the moment (i can't guarantee its the same as mine, but its certainly got the same name!) Cheers!
@@JohnnyGetsCash Thankyou! Appreciate it. Also did you paint yours and how hard is it to do so?
Yeh mine have been shot in body colour (I resprayed the whole truck in 'super white' a couple of years ago). Not too hard but it is what I do so maybe not the best gauge to use! If you're ensure though you could also coat them in raptor paint / bed liner stuff as it's easy to get a uniform finish and it'll make them very hard wearing!
Where can i found the plate you put bellows the engine?
Do you mean on this hilux or the one I've just built in my Chop To The Top series?
@@JohnnyGetsCash on this one
@@derrickferere9930 this is actually the standard bash guard but refinished and with the slogan added 😉
Where can i find the hatch part?
Do you mean the tub (the rearmost, open part)? These are very hard to find in good condition. It took me a long time searching to find this one. If you're interested in repairing your tub rather than replacing, check out my latest video where you can see me repairing a rotten tub on a 2009 Hilux.
You lift the suspension 2inch or the body?
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This Hilux has both body lift and suspension lift kits
Wistlin diesel need another hilux for testing.
I drive a 1991 Mitsubishi GTO. I like how it looks, but alas I'm now out of love with it and am looking to sell (in West Oxfordshire if any interest :D ) as I've seen a much older car that I want to buy.
That sounds awesome John! I've always had a soft spot for the GTO and have wanted to get my hands on a twin turbo for a while.
What is the older car that you've seen?
Yo bro, what model year is this truck? 1998?
Hey, no this is a 2002 MK5!
Which year/version is this?
This is a 2002 MK5 (2.5 D4d) 👍
@@JohnnyGetsCash awesome.
I have an h2
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Thanks Leonardo!
Hello man can u help me how to get those rims, lift and seats please🙏
Hi Haitini. The wheels are 15" Modular steels and the tyres are Hankook MT 33's.
The seats are from a version 5 Subaru Impreza WRX. Hope that helps! 👍
@@JohnnyGetsCash thanks a lot man, i have da same Toyota and i think u made gud choices. I really like da sound 😎👌
Cant wait fo mine..Thanks
Greetings from TAHITI french polynesia 🤙
@@JohnnyGetsCash yes it helps a lot..sorry but i forgot To ask about the lifts please 🙏
Merci 👍😁
No worries. Lift-wise my truck is on a 2 inch body lift and a 2 inch suspension lift. Coupled with the bigger tyres it adds up to what I think is an impressive but still usable height!
Hi bro
Please do you know a website were i can find the suspension lift kit with shock absorbers. Cant find a good one. I changed tyres and it looks better, but I would like to lift more.
Merci🙏
How much do you want for the truck?
Sorry Genaro, this one's not for sale... My faithful workhorse!
That is a big beast 😄👍🏻 perfect for some bunny bashing at night with the .22 lol the spotters would make them freeze on the spot 🤣 . You done a great job to restore it . I run a Mazda CX-5 now and love it only thing is I wish I went for the awd version . Oh this was my beast of an astra gsi tuned by Courtenay sport I will let the vid do the talking lol I got a total Vauxhall magazine feature on it too . God how the years fly 10 years ago lol
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Cheers Neil! Unfortunately I can't get your link to work! Do you have a link to the feature on Total Vauxhall or anything?
Whats the milage on it?
Just enough to be recognised by the Toyota High Mileage club (150,000 miles) - Still going strong and never misses a beat!
@@JohnnyGetsCash Id say thats pretty low milage for the age. Look after her well, its a classic
Okay so I may have bought a 2004 hilux today with 300k on the clock runs fine drove for a long time after I got it no problems what so ever I kinda wanna have somthing in my back pocket if it was to blow up witch I’m kinda expecting let’s be honest I’ve been brave 😂😂🙄...... where could I get a solid spare engine ?
Good purchase! Im not sure where best to tell you to look for a replacement engine, but i've had the same thought myself and i don't mind telling you...if anything were to happen to my D4d, it'd be 2JZ time!
Hope your watching what Whistlindiesel is doing to a Hilux right now.
Yes, I am following it! I can't even be mad - what a way to showcase just how tough these things are! I will never get rid of my Hilux!
@@JohnnyGetsCash Also watch ‘Worlds Toughest Roads’….see what they do to Hilux’s….theres an episode there where i think around 13 people…yes you heard me…13 people get out and….i’m not going to spoil it…find it and watch it…makes Jeremy Clarkson and Whistlin Diesel look like they’re combing the popes hair
I had a Toyota like this, reliable? You must be joking. Bought it new three days after I took delivery it got stuck and did so almost 170 times the first year I had it. At less than 80K kilometres the brakes failed; the vehicle wouldn't stop. Before that the bearings in the transfer box had to be replaced etc. This vehicle was meticulously serviced ever 5K kilometres. So much for Toyota's reliability.
I've got to say that's the first time I've heard someone suggest that a Hilux is unreliable! I guess yours was the exception to the rule. I genuinely cannot fault my truck, its never let me down at all, in any way and I can only base my opinion on personal experience!
whats the engine you gate there mate ?
This is the 2.5 D4d unit 👍
Is this the exact same as the 1999 Hilux Surf ?
No, this is a KDN165. The surf is an SUV body 👍
@@JohnnyGetsCash besides the body. I meant like engine, interior and suspension.
Pls i want your contacts cos i want to purchase some of your vehicles
you can contact me through Instagram @johnny_gets_cash
Stop calling it a truck it’s a Ute
It’s a sweet truck. Very nice. Have a 2001 Tacoma with 430k on odometer. Unbeatable.
Awesome trucks! Sounds like you have a faithful companion in your Taco!