2004 Hilux SR5 3.0 TD

Craig,

I have just bought a 02 Dual Cab Lux Standard 3.0 D. I bought it with a genuine toyota steel winch bar with a X9 Superwinch and heavy duty tow bar and got tinting and rustproofing done to it straight away. Since then I have put on a pair of pencil beam Hella Rallye 4000 lights, GME TX3200 UHF, Blaupunkt CD, Jensen 6 inch splits, a Spuer Dark Tint bonnet protector, toyota canvas seat covers, Sandgrabba mats and a Safari Snorkel.

The TX4400 is a great UHF, plus it has the little speaker mounted in the front of the unit. Standard there is a storage slot under the CD, but if you remove this and the OE cd you can replace with a aftermarket CD and a TX4400. I decided to get the TX3200 because this way I just got the OE unit taken out and the new CD slots straight in, and then the 3200 is small enough to be mounted (via heavy duty velcro) in the storage slot. This way when i sell the ute down the track I can pull out the UHF and swap the cd player back with the orginal, and all will be back to normal. Also, the 3200 is easier to use, and I have never had a UHF before so this will be a good starting point.

ARB southside quoted me around $750 fitted for a dual battery system, all inclusive. They knew I was having a safari snorkel put in beforehand so I assume it is not a problem to have both under the bonnet.

Let me know if you want anymore info, always happy to talk 4x4!

Cheers,

Josh

I have a 3.0TD Surf, has the 1kz-te motor, I also have a Safari Snorkel fitted. I belive the air box on mine is slightly different in that it is mounted on a slight angle and the ozi model does not have this, however here is a article about installing dual bat's to a surf.
Dual Bat Install

Note: The Surf came with two batterys in paralell so it was just a matter of intstalling an isolator, obviously with the Lux you will also need a battery plate and battery as well.

I can't see a problem fitting the UHF in the dash, I've already got other crap in the Din Slots so I have mounted mine between the passenger seat and console, works good there because the Mic clips right to the front of the console and is very easy to grab because your arm is normally on the armrest anyway. Looking at the HF bit myself at the mo, there is a chance it could fit under the seat but it will depend on the radio (size), I currently have a 300w Inverter under the drivers seat so I have high hopes!

Hi Jolls, I have a 2000 Dual Cab and have installed the tx4400 under the radio in the dash. Just removed the storage pocked (to refit when I eventually sell) and it slotted straight in mine only had a single din stereo in it originally which got flicked for an mp3 player, but the mount brackets that came with the original radio allowed for the tx4400 to be bolted straight underneath the stereo in effect bolting the two together and fitting as one unit.
Hope this helps

G'day Jolls,
My mate has an SR5 V6 and there is definatly no room for a second battery in there. I'm sure with the smaller 4cly TD you could sqeeze one in though. As far as the Codan goes, I would be looking at mounting the main box up high on the fire-wall behind the rear seats that seprates cab from tray/body. Don't want that power supplie down too low for water crossings. My mate has a Kamar rear carryer on the back of his SR5 Lux and he reckons It preforms great. Looks good too.

Good luck mate!

PS. consider that Chanmpagn colour on ya Hilux, looks the goods! Especialy with the colour coded ARB Bull bar.

Jolls,

I used to work in car audio so I have done a fair few UHF installations.

I also have a 1997 Rodeo dual cab with a Tx4400 fitted. The Rodeo has a factory pocket below the fan controls that can be removed for radio fitment. Most commercial vehicles have some form of doing this.

The Tx4400 is not the standard din size anymore however you can buy an adapter plate from GME that will make it one. Although you can get these for the 3200 and 3400 as well. If the Hilux has the double din radio in it you will have to replace it with an aftermarket single din unit. This will enable you to fit the UHF under (or over) the new radio. If you do get a new radio all the popular makes (Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood, Sony etc) will bolt straight in as they have multi screw holes to suit most Japanese vehicles (Toyota, Mitsubshi etc). You can even buy a loom that adapts the new radios wiring plug to the Hilux plug for an even easier install if you don't wish to fiddle with the wires.

The company I work for runs two F250 XLT dualcabs and they both have the Tx3200 radio. I can say though that both of these units have the speaker in the bottom of the radio not in the mic.

The main differences between the two UHFs other than size is -

The location of the speaker. Cost savings on buying 3200 might soon be lost if you have to buy an extenal speaker although internal one is sufficient in the F-250s.

4400 has Selcall. 3200 does not.

4400 has extra receive channels but I don't use these since the coppers went digital.

4400 has user set squelch. 3200 has factory set.

4400 has group and open scan. Think 3200 only has open?

4400 can keep scan moving after it has found a channel by pressing selcall button on the mic. 3200 doesn't have this button. Handy for when driving.

Anyway this is based on how I use my 4400. I do miss these features when drivng the F-250's with the 3200. But I do like my gadgets :)

Something to think about anyway.

Utemad.

Jolls,
I have an '01TD for an aux battery, the radiator overflow bottle is remounted at 90 degrees to the radiator and the Batt fits between the air cleaner and the grill. The battery is only tiny (225mm long) due to the allowable space, not really sufficient to run a fridge for any length of time. Fitting a snorkal does not effect any space under the bonnet, as the air intake pipe from the aircleaner into the mudguard remains the same, it is extended inside the mudguard back out through the outside of the guard up into the snorkle.
As the 01 model has a single DIN radio/cassette, I have fitted a Uniden U088 radio in the space below the radio/cassette and to save drilling holes for the MIC I use the ashtray as the MIC holder. Hope this helps

Jolls,
I have an '01TD for an aux battery, the radiator overflow bottle is remounted at 90 degrees to the radiator and the Batt fits between the air cleaner and the grill. The battery is only tiny (225mm long) due to the allowable space, not really sufficient to run a fridge for any length of time. Fitting a snorkal does not effect any space under the bonnet, as the air intake pipe from the aircleaner into the mudguard remains the same, it is extended inside the mudguard back out through the outside of the guard up into the snorkle.
As the 01 model has a single DIN radio/cassette, I have fitted a Uniden U088 radio in the space below the radio/cassette and to save drilling holes for the MIC I use the ashtray as the MIC holder. Hope this helps

Jolls,
I have an '01TD for an aux battery, the radiator overflow bottle is remounted at 90 degrees to the radiator and the Batt fits between the air cleaner and the grill. The battery is only tiny (225mm long) due to the allowable space, not really sufficient to run a fridge for any length of time. Fitting a snorkal does not effect any space under the bonnet, as the air intake pipe from the aircleaner into the mudguard remains the same, it is extended inside the mudguard back out through the outside of the guard up into the snorkle.
As the 01 model has a single DIN radio/cassette, I have fitted a Uniden U088 radio in the space below the radio/cassette and to save drilling holes for the MIC I use the ashtray as the MIC holder. Hope this helps

Jolls,
I have an '01TD for an aux battery, the radiator overflow bottle is remounted at 90 degrees to the radiator and the Batt fits between the air cleaner and the grill. The battery is only tiny (225mm long) due to the allowable space, not really sufficient to run a fridge for any length of time. Fitting a snorkal does not effect any space under the bonnet, as the air intake pipe from the aircleaner into the mudguard remains the same, it is extended inside the mudguard back out through the outside of the guard up into the snorkle.
As the 01 model has a single DIN radio/cassette, I have fitted a Uniden U088 radio in the space below the radio/cassette and to save drilling holes for the MIC I use the ashtray as the MIC holder. Hope this helps

Jolls,
I have an '01TD for an aux battery, the radiator overflow bottle is remounted at 90 degrees to the radiator and the Batt fits between the air cleaner and the grill. The battery is only tiny (225mm long) due to the allowable space, not really sufficient to run a fridge for any length of time. Fitting a snorkal does not effect any space under the bonnet, as the air intake pipe from the aircleaner into the mudguard remains the same, it is extended inside the mudguard back out through the outside of the guard up into the snorkle.
As the 01 model has a single DIN radio/cassette, I have fitted a Uniden U088 radio in the space below the radio/cassette and to save drilling holes for the MIC I use the ashtray as the MIC holder. Hope this helps

Woops,
sorry about the multiple replys, thought there must of been a system fault as I was patched to search results each time I clicked Sumbit???????

Hi Jolls,
We have a 2000 TD Hilux DCab. Local Auto Electrician fitted a dual battery setup onto a manufactured tray, shifted Radiator overflow bottle to RHS next to washer bottle. Has a small battery though. Original leaked acid as is mounted sloping forward slightly and rough roads did the rest. Now have a fully sealed unit which I use for starting and the original is a deep cycle/cranking hybrid type. I use a manual switch.

We have fitted a rear bar (off with the shiny one) which gives a much better exit angle, incorporates a towbar, wheel carrier, jerry can carrier. Cost $1300 or $1400 which is much less than a Kaymar that has no towbar or jcan carrier. It is not as heavy as a Kaymar but does the job well. Made in South Africa and available widely I believe. We have been all over - Kimberleys, Canning, Tanami, Telegraph track across the Bight and many more and it hasnt budged. Snatched an overloaded Disco out of a salt lake on the Canning (well and truly stuck) and it didn't bend or break. The ultimate test I'd say.

Hiluxs are great, ours has given no trouble so far, but you do have to do all you can to conserve space if you are going deep into the outback as they become real small when you have to fit everything in. Did the Canning with a mate with an 80 Series Cruiser and learnt that he had a lot more room than we did, but we manage OK after fitting _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx, fridge slide and built a fuel/water rack where the rear seat used to be.

Rear diff lock (Detroit) fixed the lack of articulation pretty much, and boosted rear springs. Best toy is the torsion bars from Auto Alliance - amazing ride with a handy lift. Winding up the originals (done it all my life) is no where near as good as the ride gets harsher. Explain that, heavier t bars and the ride is smoother!!, I was amazed.

Dont know much about HF radios, Satphone is my preference, $1000 and your away with something as big a a CDMA mobile. Can you fit a radio in where the ashtray is. I have a UHF tucked in there. Had to cut the back out of the ashtray recess a bit and remove the slides. Will all go back together OK when we remove it.

Happy travels.
David

G'Day

I have an 03 td d/cab and the biggest battery you can fit under the bonnet is a 55amp with a snorkel so i put a 100amp in the ute on top of the wheel arch with a ARB solenoid I have a canopy on the tub so the battery is quite safe all DIY for $350 also if you can hang off there is a new Hilux being released in March 05 a complete shape change with a new td engine with intercooler and three ranges in the models can't wait