Anyone Own a Hilux Surf

[bia]

Hi,

Ijust purchased a 1991 Hilux Surf SSR-X Diesel. I was wondering if anyone on here owns this vehicle, and can answer amy question.

The steering on the vehicle seems loose, I know it wont be as tight as my BMW. I dont think it is an issue, I am just wondering if this is a common feel, or if this is an issue, the vehicle steers fine, it just feels a lot looser than what I am used to?

The truck has been rebuilt with new suspension (no longer has air, thank god) Replaced head (is a 2.4 but has the 3.0L head) and all the parts that go along with that.

Thanks

 

[mikebontoft]

The steering gearbox should be the same as the 4runner. I feel like I need to adjust mine as well, but there should be a nut and stud somewhere along the top of box. Sorry. I haven't looked yet, but it should be there.

If all else fails, I'll just trade you. I want a diesel.

 

[bia]

Im sure its nothing to worry about, I am just used to the steering on my BMW. Is there anything wrong with your steering, or just needs to be tightened???
Thankfully there is a shop here for parts!
What year is your 4runner? Hilux for any good price are hard to find here, I lucked out really. But I dont like that it is RHD but I will get used to it.

 

[mikebontoft]

It just has a little more freeplay than I would like. It is different from rack and pinion type steering though.

Mine is a 94. Also if your shop fails you, rockauto has a good range of parts selection as well.

RHD sounds cool. I wonder how hard it would be to get one from Canada. haha.

Post up some pictures!

 

[bia]

There are a few pictures now on my profile page, they are of the Hilux as of right now, and my BMW. The truck wont look the same anymore after this week, ill post up some more then!

 

[Intruder]

There's a CT4WD member in Calgary who is parting out a 90 Surf right now if you're in need of anything. He regularly buys them, takes what he needs for his own Surf, then parts out the rest.

 

[redsonja]

There's a CT4WD member in Calgary who is parting out a 90 Surf right now if you're in need of anything. He regularly buys them, takes what he needs for his own Surf, then parts out the rest.

That would be me.

I have a 91 that's very modified. See 2nd gen pic thread. Solid front axle, intercooler, exhaust etc etc.

I would check the idler arm for play. They have a tendency to fail. If you wheel it, it will fail often. Carry a spare. Better yet buy my upgraded arm with bronze bushings and a brace. Can't buy em anywhere for rhd so I made my own. Worked great. If the entire steering system is tight at the joints than look at the box. Like said above a little nut and adjuster screw.

If you need any help feel free to ask. I've parted out a few so I have lots of weird rhd specific parts the the 4runners didn't or were opposite.