2005 Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-X Build

[OGHalo]

Hello everyone from Canada, I currently drive a 2005 Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-X 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION, I recently picked it up after waiting 3 months for the vehicle to arrived from Japan to Canada. I'm not looking to do anything crazy build here, this will be my daily and want it to be comfortable to drive. This will be used to update my build and the process that's been done so far. If you want to know more about the 4th gen Hilux Surf I already made a post about it: Hello From Canada!.

Plans for this build:

Engine wise I plan to install a Oil Catch Can, K&N 62-1370 Vent Filter for the Secondary Air Pump, engine block heater, metal coolant bypass pipe (the plastic one is leaking coolant)

Exterior, undercoat the frame to prevent rust on Canadian roads, paint the chrome trim and a couple of faded trim pieces, 2" lift kit, trailer hitch, offroad tires, and a front push bar.

Interior, add a cruise control switch (hopefully it's plug and play, the Hilux Surf never came with cruise control switch), install a new head unit because the original one doesn't work here in North America, clean up the interior.

 

[OGHalo]

Here is the interior if you guys are curious about the difference between the North American 4runner and the Hilux Surf, nothing really other then being a right hand drive vehicle and no cruise control switch.

 

[SurferUK]

That makes 2 right hand drive members on here now :biggrin1:

Looks like a beauty mate. Yours is as corrosion-free underneath as mine. I have a CC kit I need to be brave enough to install at some point.

Check out the auto fluid change via the cooling lines thread if you are doing all fluids.

Have you got the ETC boxes in the centre console/armrest compartment?

 

[riceandpho]

more interior and engine bay shots

 

[OGHalo]

That makes 2 right hand drive members on here now :biggrin1:

Looks like a beauty mate. Yours is as corrosion-free underneath as mine. I have a CC kit I need to be brave enough to install at some point.

Check out the auto fluid change via the cooling lines thread if you are doing all fluids.

Have you got the ETC boxes in the centre console/armrest compartment?

I actual do have a ETC box in the centre console, hopefully once I pick up my cruise control switch I can confirm weather or not it's plugin play type of deal

 

[OGHalo]

more interior and engine bay shots

Whenever I have time I'll take more better pictures of the interior and engine bay

 

[SurferUK]

I actual do have a ETC box in the centre console, hopefully once I pick up my cruise control switch I can confirm weather or not it's plugin play type of deal

Mine looks like it has receivers on the windscreen, but just needs the gear stick trim panel removed to remove the wiring to the boxes. I still haven't bothered and she whispers sweet nothings to me in Japanese every startup :biggrin1:

 

[Bluesky 07]

[MENTION=677114]OGHalo[/MENTION], wow. Your acquisition story is interesting to say the least. I wish you all the best with your Surf.

 

[OGHalo]

[MENTION=677114]OGHalo[/MENTION], wow. Your acquisition story is interesting to say the least. I wish you all the best with your Surf.

Thanks man, only a hand full of Hilux Surf in this forum that's for sure

 

[OGHalo]

Here are some better pictures of the engine bay and interior. I did install the K&N 62-1370 Vent Filter, I definitely need a cover for it, if your wondering about the engine, it's a 2.7L 2TR-FE petrol, same engine in the 05 and up Toyota Tacoma.

 

[OGHalo]

Update: (2/12/2022)

So today I removed my throttle body to clean it, when I pick the vehicle up for the first time it was idling below 500 rpm and stalled on me twice. When I removed it there was a lot of carbon in the pictures and gasket. After cleaning it to the best of my ability and installed it back in, I noticed a huge difference, once warmed up it stays idle around 800-900 rpm. Here's a video of the vehicle starting up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBo4il4GcF4&ab_channel=OG_Halo

 

[as4runner]

Hey im from edmonton as well. which company did you use to import your 4runner?

 

[iowabadger]

Nice!
Saw a Mark II yesterday at Culver's in Iowa.

 

[SurferUK]

Does your import have VSC/TRAC? Mine doesn't (Well I have no lights or buttons), quite pleased about it really, less to go wrong.

 

[OGHalo]

Does your import have VSC/TRAC? Mine doesn't (Well I have no lights or buttons), quite pleased about it really, less to go wrong.

I don't believe so, I haven't seen lights or buttons

 

[SurferUK]

I don't believe so, I haven't seen lights or buttons

Thanks for confirming, I wasn't sure what to think about it. I can't read Japanese so no point RTFM. :biggrin1:

 

[OGHalo]

Hey im from edmonton as well. which company did you use to import your 4runner?

Sorry for the late reply but I went with JDMCONNECTIONS, JDM Connection – We specialize in importing Japanese vehicles to Canada..
Very honest company and they have a shop in Edmonton as well to get it pass oop

 

[OGHalo]

2005 Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-X Build​

It's been over a year since I posted about this build, this is what the vehicle looks like, I put about 16,000 kms since Jan 2022 currently has 183,*** kms as of April 4th 2023. I will give details of what's been done and plans for 2023. Keep in mind that this vehicle is an import with the 2.7L 2TR-FE engine so most engine parts like the AISIN FCT085 Fan Clutch for a example will only work for the 05+ Tacoma 2.7L.

What's been done:

Removed Mudflaps
Removed Side Steps
03-05 4Runner Headlights (FB Marketplace)
06-09 4Runner Taillights (JunkYard)
03-09 4Runner OEM Roof rails With Roof Racks (JunkYard)
03-09 4Runner 3rd Brake Light Replacement (Dorman 923-057)
2020 Toyota 4runner Wheels & Tires 40,000 kms (FB Marketplace)
05 4Runner CURT Trailer Hitch (UHaul)

Plans for this build:

Bilstein 5100 front and rear (RockAuto)
Moog 81090 Front Coil Spring (Amazon Canada)
BILSTEIN 36281824 Rear Coil Spring (RockAuto)
CARDONE 605235 Axle (RockAuto)
05 Tacoma 2.7L AISIN FCT085 Fan Clutch (RockAuto)
KYB SM5640 Strut Mount (Amazon Canada)
MZS Differential Drop Kit (Amazon Canada)
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[riceandpho]

2005 Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-X Build​

It's been over a year since I posted about this build, this is what the vehicle looks like, I put about 16,000 kms since Jan 2022 currently has 183,*** kms as of April 4th 2023. I will give details of what's been done and plans for 2023. Keep in mind that this vehicle is an import with the 2.7L 2TR-FE engine so most engine parts like the AISIN FCT085 Fan Clutch for a example will only work for the 05+ Tacoma 2.7L.

What's been done:

Removed Mudflaps
Removed Side Steps
03-05 4Runner Headlights (FB Marketplace)
06-09 4Runner Taillights (JunkYard)
03-09 4Runner OEM Roof rails With Roof Racks (JunkYard)
03-09 4Runner 3rd Brake Light Replacement (Dorman 923-057)
2020 Toyota 4runner Wheels & Tires 40,000 kms (FB Marketplace)
05 4Runner CURT Trailer Hitch (UHaul)

Plans for this build:

Bilstein 5100 front and rear (RockAuto)
Moog 81090 Front Coil Spring (Amazon Canada)
BILSTEIN 36281824 Rear Coil Spring (RockAuto)
CARDONE 605235 Axle (RockAuto)
05 Tacoma 2.7L AISIN FCT085 Fan Clutch (RockAuto)
KYB SM5640 Strut Mount (Amazon Canada)
MZS Differential Drop Kit (Amazon Canada)
​

i think you can try the moog fj cruiser 4wd coil for the front, and keep the bilstein b12 coils in the rear, i think i suggested this on facebook post someone asked. but that is my spring setup , moogs fj 4wd coils for the rear were a little too soft.

 

[stratta]

Hello, I recently had a Surf imported to Edmonton, curious did you ever attempt to get the cruise control installed ?
Thanks, T.