Hilux Pickups

[wonder]

hi ive just brought a toyota hilux mk1 pick up single cab and i need some help as i carnt find much infomation on the old hiluxs on the internet . firstley it has a 3.5 rover v8 fitted , and a later cab which i think is a mk3 , with 2 seats , i would like to fit a bench seat but dont know if it would fit in the new cab as it as a centre consol any ideas could it be made to fit ?

also it has a 4 speed box which is alright around town but not good for motorway driving how difficault is it to fit a later 5 speed box is it a difficault job or will the 5 speed bolt staight on

lastley the stearing is a bit dodgey when you turn the steaing wheel lightley in either diffection it dosent turn the wheels , you have to pull it round a bit before it starts turning, it also pulls to the left slightley , it dosent have power stearing , i dont know if was origanley fitted with power stearing or not , because i was wondering about the stearing rack ?

any help would be appreciated thanks

[wonder]

heres a few picks of the beast

[Gupster2000]

Wonder,

Just a quick hi and welcome. Just quickley checking my messages on the forum. Will be back later and awnser any questions you have.

Cheers,

Gupster>>>

[Vigoman]

Hi

I have just sold my Mk111 Hilux. It also developed 'sloppy' steering, I cure this initially by adjusting the steering box. There is a square headed bolt with a locknut. jack up the front of the vehicle and adjust this bolt until all the play is taken up. Don't overdo it or the steering becomes too stiff, hence do it a little at a time & try the steering.

Another problem with sloppy steering is wear in the 'drag link' from steering box to crank arm, the joints are adjustable so that the wear can be compensated for but only up to a point. New drag links are available at reasonable cost from Milner 4x4.

Sorry can't help with the other probs!

Tony