If your budget will allow... try to get a turn key L5P duramax from Banks Power with Alison auto... for the k truck... you will probably be the 1st in Australia 🇦🇺 with 1... I haven't came across radiator and fan clearance issues on my 85-87 surf and 4 runner... like you said its probably because you needed to space bottom forward... i also have not had brake issues but i agree its most likely the auto pushing..which you did, mention you upped the idle a bit... i am running 38 inch tyres but have 5.29 gears so im maybe gaining some extra engine braking aswell... I think s13 radiators are thin and similar size just would need to run a side swapping top hose... the L series motors run the double thermostats in them so it has to seal good on the base of it.. in the housing to pass through the radiator... Keep up the good videos...
Fantastic episode guys 😂😂, well done Macca on the donations and hair donation ! Top bloke ! Great content great cars and great fellas! Well done 👍🏻🍻tj and Macca
Try dropping the tyre pressures to stop the radiator hitting - the Nittos are a very stiff sidewall and the Lux is very light. Probably need to go to 8 or 10psi. Would stop the excessive "tippiness" it displays. I know it was just a quick test so dropping pressures is a bit of a pain.
Macca looks like a school principal now, but good effort boys! Should do a Glassy meet or something soon for the local guys 🤙 For the rad, see if the body mounts, engine mounts and rad mounts are sweet. Seen them cause issues
Omg can’t believe that mak let someone else sit in the drivers seat of the cruiser lol. How’s the fantom hair going. I know when I shaved my beard off after having it for nearly 5 years it felt very different lol. Hilux is coming along nicely as well 👍🏽
Rad fan issue, dual electric fans and cover for back. One fan pull for front half size and bigger one on back with cover in tight put spacers on the frame with rubber mounts. Half the size and run much more air. Make the shroud in ali or even eg so can fab easy, prob give you more room and less issues woth impact to be fair. Just my two cents
Great Vid guys. Can you strengthen the chassis to reduce chassis flex? If engine mounts are flexing a bit put different size ones in...reduce the size of the fan and/or put an electric fan on it
Is there a reason you don't put thermo fans on ? As they would attach to radiator and not chassis ? May loose some bush reliability 🤷🏽♂️ what size are those tyres looks like a hot wheels monster truck
Try selecting 2nd in low, I use to compete in werock competitions and found when doing drop in offs it was hard to hold the buggy from wanting to drive though the brakes but still allowed you to power out if needed. Nice build by way and that Chev is mint
I sometimes have had to put the Patrol in reverse to stop the drive on tricky steep stuff, mostly just use neutral. It's definitely a nasty feeling when the rig just wants to power on when you don't want it :)
i've had similar brake issues on my Hilux, at low rpm the vac pump doesn't produce much vacuum as it's driven off teh alternator. In my case it was due to having a VNT turbo on mine that required additional vacuum to operate and it also had a bleed line as part of teh boost control. Once I closed off the bleed line my issue was solved but I only saw the problem at low rpm or idle.
Love the vid, bit of advice tho it looks like you've put in an alloy rad, that is 100% gonna crack. the body on these luxys is actually quite weak at the rad and as your flexing the radiator is getting twisted, factory brass radiators can flex with the body but alloy ones are too rigid and they crack, throw it in the bin!
Gday, absolute legend Macca for losing the melon cover, dealing with a bit of rust myself at the moment but that’s life, the Hilux went better then I expected, shit hot episode, cheers
Great work boys! I would be trying a pair of Spal USA electric fans, they come with built in shrouds and they pull huge amounts of air with very little current draw👍🏽 Oh and an LSA and 6L80 trans in the K truck gets my vote. Even a stock one would be a game changer in it 👌🏽
That flexy Hilux would fit right in on the Rubicon but will definitely need some bar work to keep the pretty paint. If you guys did a trip to the states would you bring the cruiser or the lux?
Lovin the hilux content boys, keep it up 👍
will do more to come !
Definitely a duramax in the k truck
Thanks!
🙌🙌🙌🙌 appreciated mate 🙏
So stoked to see the K truck builds happening! I've been waiting for this ever since it rolled off the boat! 👌🤙
Same haha !
U and I both haha
chuck a supercharged hemi in there or the aussie LSA
If your budget will allow... try to get a turn key L5P duramax from Banks Power with Alison auto... for the k truck... you will probably be the 1st in Australia 🇦🇺 with 1...
I haven't came across radiator and fan clearance issues on my 85-87 surf and 4 runner... like you said its probably because you needed to space bottom forward...
i also have not had brake issues but i agree its most likely the auto pushing..which you did, mention you upped the idle a bit... i am running 38 inch tyres but have 5.29 gears so im maybe gaining some extra engine braking aswell...
I think s13 radiators are thin and similar size just would need to run a side swapping top hose...
the L series motors run the double thermostats in them so it has to seal good on the base of it.. in the housing to pass through the radiator...
Keep up the good videos...
Thanks for the tips mate ! Yeah brakes have felt amazing ever since the vacuum kit , autos just push through
5:29 is low !!!
Definitely a Cummins in the k truck
Fantastic episode guys 😂😂, well done Macca on the donations and hair donation ! Top bloke ! Great content great cars and great fellas!
Well done 👍🏻🍻tj and Macca
Thanks mate ! Appreciate it 🙏
Bravo on the donations Mac!
Try dropping the tyre pressures to stop the radiator hitting - the Nittos are a very stiff sidewall and the Lux is very light. Probably need to go to 8 or 10psi. Would stop the excessive "tippiness" it displays. I know it was just a quick test so dropping pressures is a bit of a pain.
Unfortunately that didnt work even tried 6 psi haha
Way to go Mac and Tj, lost my sister to cancer man, really respect your efforts guys! Well do done to Macca for bring the mullet back! 🤣
He can rock it like no other 😅
Sorry to hear peter! Glad i can be in a position to help out some families! I defs should have kept the skullet haha
Macca looks like a school principal now, but good effort boys!
Should do a Glassy meet or something soon for the local guys 🤙
For the rad, see if the body mounts, engine mounts and rad mounts are sweet. Seen them cause issues
Thanks mate ! Yeah might sort something out !
Killer episode. I'm absolutely frothing the offspring snippets you've thrown in. Love it!
Macca, you're the MAN! Kids with Cancer, great cause!
Thanks mate!
TJ and Macca you both have some awesome old rigs 👍
thanks mate !
That K truck gets me frothing so hard
The beast 💪🤌
You guys do Soo much great stuff for everyone, hat's off to you guys you are bloody legend's 👌👌🤟🤟🙏🙏
Thanks Ashley !!!
Omg can’t believe that mak let someone else sit in the drivers seat of the cruiser lol.
How’s the fantom hair going. I know when I shaved my beard off after having it for nearly 5 years it felt very different lol.
Hilux is coming along nicely as well 👍🏽
Thanks Jesse ! Yeah I get to drive the big rig here and there 😝💯
Love the new look Macca!
Rad fan issue, dual electric fans and cover for back. One fan pull for front half size and bigger one on back with cover in tight put spacers on the frame with rubber mounts. Half the size and run much more air. Make the shroud in ali or even eg so can fab easy, prob give you more room and less issues woth impact to be fair. Just my two cents
Ahhh thanks for the tips mate ! Yeah few people reckon the Ally ones crack anyway so prob gonna have to refix it 😅
Watching this makes me want to get a diesel Surf chassis to put my first Gen 4Runner onto!
That would be kool still have to sas it tho!
@@macpreston yeah three link, coilover setup already locked in.
Love ya work, cruiser is an absolute rig to the rescue
Good on you MAC! Proud of you mate
Thanks mate! Sick to be able to help out some families!
No wasted weekends doing no wasted rebuilds and shaving no wasted hair for a good cause. Nothing wasted (other than da boiz after a session)
Haha not wrong !!
Did u say session? 🎉😂
The MTN GOAT... So sick boys!!
Good fun !!
A good guy doing good work for those in a less fortunate position than himself. Would buy you a beer if I lived in the Sunny Coast.
Thanks mate!
Macka 2.0. Nice work gentlemen..
Great Vid guys. Can you strengthen the chassis to reduce chassis flex? If engine mounts are flexing a bit put different size ones in...reduce the size of the fan and/or put an electric fan on it
Yeah new engine mounts will help for sure they are prob flogged 😅
Is there a reason you don't put thermo fans on ? As they would attach to radiator and not chassis ? May loose some bush reliability 🤷🏽♂️ what size are those tyres looks like a hot wheels monster truck
Yeah we may change over to electric fans but apparently the one in is about as good as it gets but yeah not sure 😅
That's bloody awesome man, hats off to you 🍻
CAT 3126 in the k truck 😮💨
It’s Fkn mint, I am a Nissan man, had 5+ patrols but I am getting a luxy now…. Sick boys very sick
Haha they are pretty fun 🤩
Definitely suits the new hair cut
Try selecting 2nd in low, I use to compete in werock competitions and found when doing drop in offs it was hard to hold the buggy from wanting to drive though the brakes but still allowed you to power out if needed. Nice build by way and that Chev is mint
Ohhhh that’s actually a good idea will try it 😎
I sometimes have had to put the Patrol in reverse to stop the drive on tricky steep stuff, mostly just use neutral. It's definitely a nasty feeling when the rig just wants to power on when you don't want it :)
Congratulations on the 100k subs boys!! Well done Macca on raising so much money for you’re hair. Another great episode 🎉
Cheers scott!
Trim fan a bit for clearance. Put in first low and accelerate just enough to make torque converter to engage and it will engine brake
Yeah will need a bit more potentially, thanks mate!
The chains were used back in the day state's side. It was to grab tree sumps pulling them over and out. Later they were just decoration
ahhh this is the most believable answer ive got yet ! haha makes sense
Hey lads. Put some wire mesh on the back of the radiator.
Tim rumble on RUclips did the same on his hilux and fixed this problem.
$25 from Bunnings
True !
What does this acheive? i guess wheres out the mesh and not the radiator?
i've had similar brake issues on my Hilux, at low rpm the vac pump doesn't produce much vacuum as it's driven off teh alternator. In my case it was due to having a VNT turbo on mine that required additional vacuum to operate and it also had a bleed line as part of teh boost control. Once I closed off the bleed line my issue was solved but I only saw the problem at low rpm or idle.
yeah was definitely similar problem then, right when the revs are low
Awesome vid boys!! Macca, raising that money and shaving your noggin is incredible mate, hopefully it really helps some sick kids!
Great job boys 100k you guy deserve it🤙
Awesome Rig & killer soundtrack guys. Natrad will make you a custom Radiator to suit
Duramax with an Allison box .. get them leaf’s outta that lux too
Check out the engine and gearbox mounts in the hilux boys, could possibly be the engine torquing up and rubbing on the shroud
Will have a check! gbox is new but engine mounts might be soft!
I'll say it again. The Hilux looks like a Hot Wheels car. I'm here for it 🤙
haha it does kinda hey !
18:29 was the best few seconds of Macca on this entire channel.
🤣🤣 Thanks mate, defs some of my best work haha
Love the Hilux, all the content and the positive vibe. Big hug from Colombia!
thankyou !
Got a HR license for that truck mate haha k truck classifies surly! 😆 congrats on the 100k boys
Thanks Scotty !
Haha I’ll have to go get one 😂
Love the vid, bit of advice tho it looks like you've put in an alloy rad, that is 100% gonna crack. the body on these luxys is actually quite weak at the rad and as your flexing the radiator is getting twisted, factory brass radiators can flex with the body but alloy ones are too rigid and they crack, throw it in the bin!
Ahhh true ! Will keep an eye on it , was a last minute purchase to get us back on the road
Gday, absolute legend Macca for losing the melon cover, dealing with a bit of rust myself at the moment but that’s life, the Hilux went better then I expected, shit hot episode, cheers
thanks Matty ! yeah its a rig :)
Ah sorry to hear mate! Keap the chin up hope u kick it’s ass!
You could shave the front outer edges off the fan blades to clear the bottom of the radiator more.
How good are the songs chosen for this episode! Epic!
Not a fan of the over size wheels, but thats my choice, otherwise top notch🤘🤘
Thanks Simon 😎
Another awesome episode! 🤙
Also for the rad fan hitting. Change out the body mount bush as they say over time. Freshies will stop that.
Might be an idea!
Outstanding episode! Too funny. The haircut scene is legendary, good man Macca! Hilux is becoming a total beast, loving the build.
Cheers mike!
@@macpreston Was a privilege to donate to such a worthy cause.
Your a bloody good egg mike and apreciate ur constant support mate!!@@mikemorgan4670
Macca - do en electric conversion in the K truck! 😂
haha i couldnt do it id wanna throw up everytime i turned it on lol
Coil rear, big stomper diesel, blacked out, kmcs, 40s
love the sound of a turbo LN, so raw!
Trim the fan a touch! Hilux is a beast!
Shave the fans down a touch
Man i would love to buy one of your guys vehicle's... some of the best modified vehicles around
Thanks mate !
Congrats on 100K subs boys. I’m loving this hilux build 🤙🏻
When you boys get sick of the hilux, I'll be happy to take it off your hand. Looks mint love it.
haha maybe if breaks again lol thanks mate !
The Luxy is plenty capable. Looks great also.
You actually really suit having a shaved head mate. Fair play 👍
Cheers mark!
build a solid roller motor out of the 350. rev it to the moon
New to the channel. Boys that is one sexy Hilux! Keep up the good work and defiantly wouldn't be mad about more fast and furious quotes 🤙
I reckon either a 12 valve or 24 valve 5.9 Cummins 👌
oofff agree
Also agree
Surely an Ls or Barra
Love those old K trucks! Keep it up y'all!
Yes! 🎉🎉
There is only one engine, LSA!
Marry k truck with bloody Cummins 😂😂
Would be amazing 🤩
More flex than an R51 Pathfinder, that's for sure 😎
not wrong ! haha
two old trucks. two aswome looking trucks. does the hilux have 37s ? they look really big on the little luxxy.
Dont care what your putting in the K truck cause anything will be a massive improvement 💯 👌. Looking forward to watching the swap!
Haha this is very true!
Your Ute deserves to have a Chevy 502 RamJet big block in it
The more I watch your content, the more I love you blokes! You guys are killing it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Haha thanks for the support mate 🙌
Great work boys!
I would be trying a pair of Spal USA electric fans, they come with built in shrouds and they pull huge amounts of air with very little current draw👍🏽
Oh and an LSA and 6L80 trans in the K truck gets my vote. Even a stock one would be a game changer in it 👌🏽
Socks and crocs are not just comfortable, they're an excellent contraceptive as well.
😂😂😂
Luxy is amazing...great hair..yeh..yeh
Should run some masking tape around the shroud to see where its rubbing and by how much…
632 crate. 💪🙌👌
EFI 454
Last of the Mohicans shud put an LT on that chevy
Congrats on the 100k boys. Keep up the great work, loving it.
Fuel injection and turbo what your got.
Surely that chain is diff brace for the outter ends?
Someone said that .. but not sure 😂
Best 4x4 channel on RUclips 4 shoreeee
Put a ls in it
Chuck a turbo barra in k truck haha #barratheworld 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Love you guys, keep it up.
Keep up the good work legends 🔥🤘🏽!
Looks like that Hilux would do with another 4 gears, a clutch pedal and a transbrake ;)
Haha might need another motor before that’s worth it 😝
haha couldnt agree more but would also be a waste on the 2.4 haha
I’m loving these vid’s ✊
Thanks mate !
A 1kz or a 1kd swap would be good for the luxy
Crackin episode fellas 🤙🏼 congrats on the 100k 🎉
Thanks mate !
That flexy Hilux would fit right in on the Rubicon but will definitely need some bar work to keep the pretty paint. If you guys did a trip to the states would you bring the cruiser or the lux?
An LSA and 6L80 trans in the K truck sounds delicious
Luxy looks mint boys 🤙.