Concerns as to if we will have business suitable vehicles to run....

[doobin]

On 17/09/2022 at 21:34, Conor Wright said:

I'm still running a 02 hilux, those mounting brackets and tub rails are available from toyota. Had to fit them a couple of tests back. Awkward job but doable. The rear chassis legs can be plated handy enough too.

There's also northsouth4x4, they have the tub parts in a kit, bit pricey but it should be all you need to keep it going another good number of years if you do decide to go that route.

Surely if you have a reliable pickup that you like with a rotting tub, the obvious route is tub off, tipper on, airbag assister springs and any chassis repairs/waxoyl whilst you're at it!

[Conor Wright]

3 hours ago, doobin said:

Surely if you have a reliable pickup that you like with a rotting tub, the obvious route is tub off, tipper on, airbag assister springs and any chassis repairs/waxoyl whilst you're at it!

It's a double cab so too small for a useful tipper, have the mog and a tipping trailer for those jobs that require it.

I do often think of getting an older hilux single cab, raising it an inch or three, sticking on oversize mudpluggers and dropping a tipper on but sadly I have more important things to spend money on.

Waxoyl?! There's enough oily things rattling around the tub dripping onto the chassis to preserve it for generations! 

A set of airbags would be a good idea. The springs do sometimes look sad!