2019 Toyota HiLux Project Build

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Car suspension with a yellow shock absorber and coil spring visible behind the wheel well, in a workshop setting
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2019 Toyota HiLux N80 gets a Terrain Tamer suspension package

Our 200,000km-old HiLux gets a Terrain Tamer suspension upgrade to handle its touring load without sacrificing on-road comfort

Front-left view of a car engine bay with the battery, coolant reservoir, and various hoses and wiring visible under the open hood
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We fit a Donaldson airbox and filter to our N80 HiLux

We solve one of our second-hand HiLux’s biggest problems

White off-road SUV navigating a rocky dirt trail through a forest under a clear blue sky.
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2019 HiLux N80 build: 4WD Interiors roof console installed

The secondhand Luxy’s interior gets a huge storage boost!

Open pickup bed with slide-out drawers containing gear, on a rocky overlook with trees and distant hills in view.
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2019 Toyota HiLux N80 gets a set of Ironman 4×4 drawers

The tray of our secondhand HiLux gets further dialled in with some new drawers

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2019 HiLux N80 build gets a set of Dynamic steel wheels

The N80 gets some tough new steelies to match its fresh tyres

Dash panel with a large touchscreen showing iPhone apps (Phone, Music, Maps) and climate controls beneath, in a right‑hand drive car center console
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Aerpro and Thinkware tech gives our N80 HiLux build a modern edge

The N80 gets a much-needed dose of modern technology

White Toyota pickup with a black camper shell parked on a dirt forest road. pocket-friendly camp gear on top rack visible in a wooded area.
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2019 HiLux N80 build: Bossco canopy installed

A big piece of the used N80 puzzle comes in a flat pack

Close-up of a muddy off-road tire and black wheel on a lifted white SUV, with dirt splattered on the tread and fender.
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Our 2019 HiLux N80 build gets Radar Renegade RT+ rubber

Our second-hand HiLux gets a big boost in both the looks and capability departments

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Straight to ARB: Our 2019 HiLux gets front-end upgrade

After securing our HiLux, the first stop was ARB for a bull bar, winch and driving lights to kick off the build

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2019 HiLux sourced from Slattery Auctions: Our next project build begins

We sourced a 2019 N80 HiLux through Slattery Auctions to kick off a ground-up touring build