RoughTrax 4x4

How Does a Clutch Work? At its most basic, when the clutch pedal is pressed the engine and transmission are disconnected, so you can safely change gear or stop the car without the engine stalling. The most common type of clutch is the dry-plate friction clutch. This type is used in most of the Toyota 4x4s that we support. This...

A.D.D stands for Automatic Disconnect Differential. You may see on certain product descriptions, mainly front differential, the term “ADD”, but what does this actually mean or do? The short explanation is that A.D.D is a 4WD system that connects/disconnects the differential to output shaft (effectively to the wheel) usually by a touch of a button from the drivers seat. On...

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser GRJ120 2003-2009 model with the 4.0cc Petrol 1GRFE engine code. In this article you will discover the most up to date information of which lubricant type, grades, and capacities for all areas. All fluids and oils can be purchased via the website, simply click on the product link next to the...

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser VDJ79 01/2007-08/2016 model with the 4.5cc turbo diesel 1VDFTV engine code. In this article you will discover the most up to date information of which lubricant type, grades, capacities for all areas. All fluids and oils can be purchased via the website. Simply click on the product link next to the...

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Hilux Pickup GUN126 2016-ON model with the 2.8 diesel 1GD-FTV engine code. In this article you will discover the most up to date information of which lubricant type, grades, capacities and service schedules for all areas as well as torque settings, vehicle weights, BHP and much more. All fluids and oils can be...

RoughTrax have had an in-depth look at Suspension Struts. We hope to show you what they do, what they shouldn’t do and why the Struts at RoughTrax are worth considering! What are struts and how do they work? A Strut, usually fitted to the front on most independent suspension 4x4 vehicles now, is an essential part of the vehicles front...

The new E10 fuel became available across England, Scotland and Wales at the beginning of September 2021. With its release date in Northern Ireland set for early 2022. European countries have slowly been introducing it since about 2009. What is E10 fuel? The new E10 contains up to 10% bio-ethanol compared to the existing E5 which only contains up to...

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100 1998-2007 model with the 4.7 V8 2UZFE engine . In this article you will discover the most up to date information of which lubricant type, grades, capacities and much more. All fluids and oils can be purchased via the website, simply click on the product link next to the...

We wanted to put together some tips for winter motoring. We have also included useful kit to keep in your vehicle and some advice on staying safe out on the roads. Essential Toyota Winter Driving Kit The weather can change at any time so it’s best to be prepared. Here is list of kit to keep in your Toyota to...

Sheriff is a brand name for the range of skid plates, sump guards, transmission guards & fuel tank guards we supply. They are manufactured by Metalloproduktsia in Russia, who are the Original Equipment Manufacturer of under body protection for the likes of John Deere, Ford, Caterpillar, & General Motors who consist of Buick, Cadillac, GMC & Chevrolet. Check out our...

This video shows how the Wiper Arm Adapter kit can convert your old style wiper arms over to the new set up with blades. The hook style blades are more popular. Click here for all our Wiper Blades

A quick video to help you remove and replace the handbrake cable from the pull type handbrake lever. This is situated below the dashboard next to the steering wheel on Toyota Hilux Pickups, Hilux Surfs and 4Runners. View all our Handbrake Cables here

If you need to check if you have Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) then this little video we've put together should help. You often need to know this when looking at brake parts for some models. Click here to view all our Brake Parts

Just thought we would share with you some of the ideas and work we carried out on our Hilux KUN26 (mainly over lock-down!). So the idea was to de-chrome our original KUN26 2010 Invincible, but prior to that we had to do some essentials! The Front The front end was getting a little tired looking, even on what we feel...

Hi Guys, Just a little snippet of info I thought I’d share with you all on my Hilux KUN26. So I just fitted a new snorkel to our truck which required removing the air box with the mass-air flow sensor. I had to move the truck with it disconnected. After re-fitting the air box etc I fired her up again...

A vehicle fitted with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system benefits from lower combustion temperatures and reducing oxides of nitrogen emissions (NOx). Some exhaust gases are re-introduced through the EGR valve into the engine inlet manifold, with the effect of reducing the temperatures within the combustion chamber reducing emissions. What is EGR Cooling? To cool the temperature even further, and...

There are loads of brands of Oils and Fluids out there for your truck, so where do you start? It’s hard enough finding out the type of fluids you need let alone working out which brands you can trust. Having tried a fair few brands ourselves over the last 25 years. Here’s some info on why we supply the Brands...

We have put together some helpful instructions and tips to make the removal and fitment of the Kuhner 85 Amp alternator that much easier. This alternator fits a selection of the Hilux Pickup models from 2002 onwards and Land Cruiser KDJ90/95, 120 series, and 150 series. See the ‘Compatible Vehicles’ tab on the product page on our website for the...

This Clutch Diagnostic Manual offers information on: NVR the Clutch System AISIN Clutch Characteristics Installation Procedures Troubleshooting Precautions when handling > Clutch Installation Guide  

We have put together this basic step by step guide to replacing your Sump Pan. We have also included some photos which should make things easier to understand. There are of course other ways to replace the Sump but we have found this to be the easiest way. (The photos included are of a Toyota Hilux MK4 LN165.) Useful Notes...