Pick ups

[AllyH]

I'm in the market for a new pick up. I'm really fancying a Hilux. Not the new shape but the last one? I've heard they ain't to good for towing but I'm not too concerned about that. Any thoughts on what would be the best? Cheers

 

 

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[josharb87]

I've the previous generation, 3.0 auto, with the extras, tows perfectly fine imo, I think it's a great truck, brought it purely because of the reliability reputation, and in the 60k km I've done in 18months, just a headlight bulb has gone. short service intervals compared to some vehicles though.

 

[fastrac]

3 litre auto good for towing and they donot break you can get them replated to tow 3500kg

[Ferguson system]

Ford F-serie or Chevrolet Silverado.

[josharb87]

3 litre auto good for towing and they donot break you can get them replated to tow 3500kg

 

contemplating doing it to mine, but its 2.5k for toyota to do it over here

[Johnnyboxer]

10k service intervals is no bad thing for the Hilux, it swung me to it - rather than away from it

 

Good oil is cheap engineering and maintenance

 

I also have a 2016 3.0litre Auto and it's fine but less than 2000 miles so far, so maybe too early to comment

 

All I can say, I tried the new 2.4 litre manual Hilux and missed the 3.0litre grunt (although the 2.4 is supposedly higher, but it didn't drive like it) and didn't want the AdBlue of the 2.4 and annoying keyless either

[lux]

My 3 litre manual tows a 12x6 ifor tipper without any issues.

Can anyone say what's involved in getting them plated to 3.5 from 2.8 tonnes. ?

Are any modifications required ?

Never have had a convincing definitive answer as to why these pick ups are not rated to 3.5 in the first place.

[AllyH]

Cool. I've looked at the Isuzu dmax.

3.5 ton towing and s good solid reputation. But a tad too much ££££€

 

 

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[josharb87]

Toyota Sweden say it's uprated rear springs, replate and re test, Cant remember if they touch the brakes.

Going on the above, I would guess the normal springs give a better ride

[fastrac]

the upgrade to 3500kg towing is only a piece of paper and a new plate the toyota dealer has had them tested to the extra weight by a vosa aproved enginering company no upgrading of the brakes or suspension