Hilux_Max
Adventurer
Hi Everyone.
Some may know me, some might not, but this thread is to showcase the new build of my 2016 2.8D SR Hilux Dual Cab, effectively known as "Punisher 2.0".
For those that didnt follow my previous build, "Punisher 1.0" was a 2007 Hilux diesel auto, with twin transfercases, twin airlockers, 4.5 regeared diffs, Monster Rides Suspension set at 2", 1" bodylift and 315/70x17 Muddies that performed flawlessly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAretu_pfzI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxY7ghBphXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0cSYHXo1WQ
Now to the new build.
The Vehicle
The new build will focus around the 2016 Hilux 2,8D Auto Dual Cab pickup. It will be Dark Grey Mettalic (1G3) as detailed below:
With age & maturity & kids, my focus with this build is to build a extreme/capable what you guys call "over-lander"....to go exploring with the kiddies and give them some life experiences.
The Build
The vehicle was collected from the dealership 1 month ago....
A genuine Toyota snorkel was optioned from the dealership and I also requested the dealer organise the installation of a front E-Locker to match the factory rear locker prior to collecting the vehicle.
When I got home, I started some little customisations, just to get myself in the mood. I ordered some rear tail-light covers from Thailand and fitted em on. These are double sided taped, just for a slightly different "look" to whats out there. Proper tinted LED tail lights will be fitted in due course.
I then fitted front headlight covers and also the AFN mesh grille I bought. As mentioned previously there is a small gap on top of the grille, but I will be fitting a tinted hood protector this week which will both fill this gap and cover up the chrome garnish on the front of the hood.
After finding out I could customise the start-up screen image, I went ahead and added this little beauty to it.
I then began on the practical stuff. I had a set of previous generation hilux N70 towbar brackets and wanted to see how they fitted compared to the shape of the new generation N80 tub at the rear. The chassis between the current and previous are very similar, and I dont need to tow 3 tonne so wont require the larger genuine towbar that hangs much lower.
So i removed the rear bumper and with some bolts fitted the brackets to test the profile.
It is close to the metal but it does clear......
The following image shows how nice tucked up she sits, easily provided more departure angle than the genuine towbar made for this model.
Compared to a genuine towbar, theres about 3 to 4" more clearance gained.
So this weekends job was to fit the N70 towbar to my hilux and to show you all just how nicely it fits against the bottom of the tub that my little test fit with the brackets showed last week.
Pic below is the Monster Rides towbar brackets sitting on top of the standard genuine Toyota N70 towbar brackets for reference. The MR ones lift the crossbar exactly 25mm higher.
As you can see, the towbar sit perfectly with about 1-2mm clearance against the tub when its all bolted in place.
Obviously you will need to remove the factory rear bumper if your going to do this, but it gives a good couple inches more departure angle/clearance than the stock N80 bar.
Im thinking of doing a small quarter chop in the future at some stage, not a full high quarter chop like I did on my N70, but only 2 to 3 inches to expose the side of that towbar properly so I can get fabbed up some side tubes to protect the tub going round and forwards. I havent come across a rear bar I fully like yet, to suit the rear tubs, thou the new Xrox rear bar comes close, but it doesnt tie back into the chassis at the front...nothing that cant be modded i guess
A small chop will also allow me to retain half the bracket behid the mudflap which keep the rear end fender sides fixed in position for support. if you stick your head underneath, you'll see that bracket Im talking bout. it has 2 bolts and if you cut the bottom half off, you can still retain the top half of it.
The end of that exhaust is going to need a trim where it dips down in the future.
And the view from underneath showing how it fits into the holes in the chassis rail the same as previous model hilux.
Also got donated a couple extra tie down latches, making it 8 x in total, so I fitted them to the inside of the tub to make it more practical - no thanks Mr Toyota.
4 on the front end.
4 on the rear end.
My goal with this build is to build something similar to the following Tacoma as seen on this forum with out the long travel and flared fenders. Its the inspiration:
to be continued.
Some may know me, some might not, but this thread is to showcase the new build of my 2016 2.8D SR Hilux Dual Cab, effectively known as "Punisher 2.0".
For those that didnt follow my previous build, "Punisher 1.0" was a 2007 Hilux diesel auto, with twin transfercases, twin airlockers, 4.5 regeared diffs, Monster Rides Suspension set at 2", 1" bodylift and 315/70x17 Muddies that performed flawlessly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAretu_pfzI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxY7ghBphXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0cSYHXo1WQ
Now to the new build.
The Vehicle
The new build will focus around the 2016 Hilux 2,8D Auto Dual Cab pickup. It will be Dark Grey Mettalic (1G3) as detailed below:
With age & maturity & kids, my focus with this build is to build a extreme/capable what you guys call "over-lander"....to go exploring with the kiddies and give them some life experiences.
The Build
The vehicle was collected from the dealership 1 month ago....
A genuine Toyota snorkel was optioned from the dealership and I also requested the dealer organise the installation of a front E-Locker to match the factory rear locker prior to collecting the vehicle.
When I got home, I started some little customisations, just to get myself in the mood. I ordered some rear tail-light covers from Thailand and fitted em on. These are double sided taped, just for a slightly different "look" to whats out there. Proper tinted LED tail lights will be fitted in due course.
I then fitted front headlight covers and also the AFN mesh grille I bought. As mentioned previously there is a small gap on top of the grille, but I will be fitting a tinted hood protector this week which will both fill this gap and cover up the chrome garnish on the front of the hood.
After finding out I could customise the start-up screen image, I went ahead and added this little beauty to it.
I then began on the practical stuff. I had a set of previous generation hilux N70 towbar brackets and wanted to see how they fitted compared to the shape of the new generation N80 tub at the rear. The chassis between the current and previous are very similar, and I dont need to tow 3 tonne so wont require the larger genuine towbar that hangs much lower.
So i removed the rear bumper and with some bolts fitted the brackets to test the profile.
It is close to the metal but it does clear......
The following image shows how nice tucked up she sits, easily provided more departure angle than the genuine towbar made for this model.
Compared to a genuine towbar, theres about 3 to 4" more clearance gained.
So this weekends job was to fit the N70 towbar to my hilux and to show you all just how nicely it fits against the bottom of the tub that my little test fit with the brackets showed last week.
Pic below is the Monster Rides towbar brackets sitting on top of the standard genuine Toyota N70 towbar brackets for reference. The MR ones lift the crossbar exactly 25mm higher.
As you can see, the towbar sit perfectly with about 1-2mm clearance against the tub when its all bolted in place.
Obviously you will need to remove the factory rear bumper if your going to do this, but it gives a good couple inches more departure angle/clearance than the stock N80 bar.
Im thinking of doing a small quarter chop in the future at some stage, not a full high quarter chop like I did on my N70, but only 2 to 3 inches to expose the side of that towbar properly so I can get fabbed up some side tubes to protect the tub going round and forwards. I havent come across a rear bar I fully like yet, to suit the rear tubs, thou the new Xrox rear bar comes close, but it doesnt tie back into the chassis at the front...nothing that cant be modded i guess
A small chop will also allow me to retain half the bracket behid the mudflap which keep the rear end fender sides fixed in position for support. if you stick your head underneath, you'll see that bracket Im talking bout. it has 2 bolts and if you cut the bottom half off, you can still retain the top half of it.
The end of that exhaust is going to need a trim where it dips down in the future.
And the view from underneath showing how it fits into the holes in the chassis rail the same as previous model hilux.
Also got donated a couple extra tie down latches, making it 8 x in total, so I fitted them to the inside of the tub to make it more practical - no thanks Mr Toyota.
4 on the front end.
4 on the rear end.
My goal with this build is to build something similar to the following Tacoma as seen on this forum with out the long travel and flared fenders. Its the inspiration:
to be continued.
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