Thought I'd post up some build pics of a mates Hilux that is getting some work done. It's all being done by Brook at Custom 4x4 Fabrications. He's the guy that built all the custom barwork on my 4runner. See this thread for the buildup pics of that.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/twistys-2nd-gen-4runner-sliders-rear-bar-tyre-carrier-96153/

I'm pretty sure he is a member of here, but doesn't visit much, so you may have seen his truck before.

Cuurents specs are:
98 SR5 Dual Cab Hilux
Lexus 1UZ-FE quadcam 4.0L V8 with aftermarket management
4.88 diff ratios
Dual Batteries
Front auto locker
Rear Air locker
Long range tank
315/75/17 (35x12.5) Mickey Thomson MTZ's
17x9 Brute B201 Alloys
2" Body lift
2" Suspension lift

Heres a pic.


The truck was originaly built for medium wheeling and show. But he wants to turn it into something that can be used serously offroad without the worry of major panel damage.

Some of the bling removed, ready for the tube work to begin.


Start of the sliders.


First trial fit.


Fully welded, braced and gusseted. There will be plate added later to fill in the gaps.


Complete, ready for powdercoating.

 

Start of the tube bar.

 

More work to the tube bar.

 

More.











Will post more update pics as it gets done...he's hoping to have the whole lot finished, including the SAS and Coil Rear in about 6 months time.

 

:drooooooooooooooool:

 

Mommy I want one!

Soooooooo nice....

 

Nice pics. I like the winch mounting. Keep 'em coming.

 

You Aussies really know how to build em' tough, mate! Looks awesome!

 

i usually don't like all-tube front bumpers... but that one looks great so far! looking forward to seeing how he sets up the front with coils.

 

I'm the same...The one thing I don't like about them is how they are all so open...so you can see all the raditor support panel (etc.) thorugh the tube work. Brook is going to fill in all the gaps on this one with plate. But the plate will have the dimple die holes in it.

Kinda like this.

 

That will look awesome, I'd bet...

 

Some more pics....The bar is now finished, besides the plating, which wont happen till the dimple dies arrive from the states. The tray will be started next week.

 

awesome

 

Why can't we get trucks like that here in the states?

 

LOL, we all wish we could get the trucks you guys get over here.

We haven't had new model 4Runners here since 96. Nothing even close to a Tundra, and your Taco's (Hilux's to us) look heaps better too!

 

True True, But there is something about your Hilux's that I loke more then a Double Cab Taco

 

I guess just cause it's different. I prefer the bigger tub and cab that your Double Cabs have. The rear tyres aren't recessed into the back of the cab like ours either.

 

Ah see I am the opposite lol, I like the smaller cab and tub, and how the tire is recessed into the cab.

So the 4Runner is the next best thing, just with an enclose rear I guess...

 

LOL....I guess our version would be better for offroad!

Heres a detail pic of the welds and mouting.

 

same reason for me. it's going to look awesome with the dimple dies and plate. can't wait to see it.