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My new Hilux.
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There's some tape on the ground in the 2nd picture. Fortunately I saw the window tops 
hope it doesn't rain on you like it will in the Frozen bloody North
hope it doesn't rain on you like it will in the Frozen bloody North
AndyCook
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Looking good. I can see a benefit for my hilux having those wind deflectors, because when it's raining and I have rooftop tent on, the rain drips off tent into car when I open the back doors. I reckon those deflectors would force the drip to drip further out and fall outside car
Where did you get them?
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Looking good. I can see a benefit for my hilux having those wind deflectors, because when it's raining and I have rooftop tent on, the rain drips off tent into car when I open the back doors. I reckon those deflectors would force the drip to drip further out and fall outside car
Where did you get them?
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wobbly
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Decided to fit the underbody kit today.
Its 3 parts, and way more protective than the original bits of tin.
Front section went on easily, fitted the centre and rear brackets on the crossmembers, and it went downhill from then on
The kit is for a 2007 onwards hilux, but onthe latest version the central crossmember has been moved about 5cm to allow a larger cat.
This means the centre and rear plates meet up in an unsupported location.
I got over it by drilling two new holes in the rear section, and then moved the centre section back to use the new holes.
This means the leading edge of the centre section no longer overlaps the front section - fortunately there is another pair of threaded holes in the crossmember which I used.
In order to do this I also had to drill new holes in the plate, which is where I messed up - i offered the plate up to the crossmember to measure the new holes, but when I drilled them I had the plate upside down, so holes in wrong place
I redid it 3 times before finally getting it right, the problem was compounded by the new cat - in order for the plate to not be in contact it needs to be slid over to the driver side as far as it will go, but didnt spot this until I thought Id finished!
And did I mention the rain.....proper storm, got soaked
I need to take the central plate off again and put a reinforcing plate over the leading edge as its much weakened, but once thats done all will be good.
Photos to follow.......
Its 3 parts, and way more protective than the original bits of tin.
Front section went on easily, fitted the centre and rear brackets on the crossmembers, and it went downhill from then on
The kit is for a 2007 onwards hilux, but onthe latest version the central crossmember has been moved about 5cm to allow a larger cat.
This means the centre and rear plates meet up in an unsupported location.
I got over it by drilling two new holes in the rear section, and then moved the centre section back to use the new holes.
This means the leading edge of the centre section no longer overlaps the front section - fortunately there is another pair of threaded holes in the crossmember which I used.
In order to do this I also had to drill new holes in the plate, which is where I messed up - i offered the plate up to the crossmember to measure the new holes, but when I drilled them I had the plate upside down, so holes in wrong place
I redid it 3 times before finally getting it right, the problem was compounded by the new cat - in order for the plate to not be in contact it needs to be slid over to the driver side as far as it will go, but didnt spot this until I thought Id finished!
And did I mention the rain.....proper storm, got soaked
I need to take the central plate off again and put a reinforcing plate over the leading edge as its much weakened, but once thats done all will be good.
Photos to follow.......
wobbly
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In the last photo the rear plate and the central plate can be seen overlapping by a good 10cm, you can see where the 'wings' overlap, which they shouldnt do.
You can also see how close the central section 'wing' is to the cat. I considered bending it back outwards, or possibly trimming an inch off the plate - good thing is though that the plate does stop the cat getting pinched!
Will aim for a photo of the front crossmember when it stops raining......
You can also see how close the central section 'wing' is to the cat. I considered bending it back outwards, or possibly trimming an inch off the plate - good thing is though that the plate does stop the cat getting pinched!
Will aim for a photo of the front crossmember when it stops raining......
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wobbly
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Sorry its a bit blurred.....
The slot in the centre section should be underneath the silver bolt, but it doesnt reach cos the crossmember has moved back.
I intend to plate the bolts as at the moment the newly drilled holes (black bolts) are introducing a weakness - the plate could bent due to the slot and new hole being so closely located.
Pete
The slot in the centre section should be underneath the silver bolt, but it doesnt reach cos the crossmember has moved back.
I intend to plate the bolts as at the moment the newly drilled holes (black bolts) are introducing a weakness - the plate could bent due to the slot and new hole being so closely located.
Pete
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Just a suggestion while you've got your tools out , my underbody protection , which i assume is original Toyota because its plastic and i've never come across it on ebay or anywhere else ? , broke when i was winched out of a bog backwards and the overlap on yours served as a reminder . Maybe a couple of rivnuts at the join would safeguard against the same eventuality .
wobbly
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There are two 10mm bolts holding it in place on that crossmember so it wont pull off, maybe a strip of heavy duty duct tape across the gap will prevent it digging in.
What surprised me where the amount of unprotected wires and cables under the tub.
What surprised me where the amount of unprotected wires and cables under the tub.
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Mine is bolted in a similar way and didn't pull off i just lost the 2" overlap which must have folded back until it snapped , yours will obviously be a lot stronger than mine anyway , looks tough you just need to get in rough and test it now 
Only difference I can spot is the fuel filler cap....
wobbly
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What a faff !!
Theyve changed the kit and instructions to include the changes for handsfree, its simple enough, basically sticky velcro
The real pain was that the two 20mm screws for the rear fitting werent included, took me a while to realise the ines supplied were only 16mm.
All in place now though, and looks great.
Have to put some thought in to fitting a cb, aerial will be the issue as I dont want it on the roof.
Theyve changed the kit and instructions to include the changes for handsfree, its simple enough, basically sticky velcro
The real pain was that the two 20mm screws for the rear fitting werent included, took me a while to realise the ines supplied were only 16mm.
All in place now though, and looks great.
Have to put some thought in to fitting a cb, aerial will be the issue as I dont want it on the roof.
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