RoughTrax 4x4

Pollen filters work to remove pollen particles from the outside air before it's passed into the cabin via your air conditioning or heater system, which is why they are often called Cabin Filters. It is important to change a Pollen Filter regularly to maintain a healthy cabin. Pollen filters, like any filter, need changing regularly in order to maintain a...

Learn how to replace your Electric Aerial Mast which is common to stop working, this usually means it has snapped. It is a very quick replacement for the basic DIY'er, let us show you how. Click here to view all Aerials & Aerial Masts for your Toyota 4x4.

This video demonstrates how to change your manual headlamp adjuster for your original electric headlamp adjusting motor. Click here to view Headlamps for your Toyota 4×4.

RoughTrax explain how a free wheeling hub works by dismantling an Aisin hub and putting it back together again. Click here to view all Free Wheeling Hubs for your Toyota 4×4.

We have made it easier to explain how to correctly install the rear axle half shaft seals onto the retainer collar for ABS and NON-ABS models.  With ABS ring fitted. Without ABS ring fitted. Seal fitted correctly; 1. Correct depth in axle casing. 2. Fitted square in axle casing. Do NOT use excessive force on fitting inner seal. 1. You...

This breakdown explains how to dissemble and refit a new rear wheel bearing for Toyota 4x4 rear axles. It is very common for the correct procedure to be ignored which can often resolve in a damaged half shaft. Incorrect fitment and positioning of the retainer collars and inner seals can also cause the half shaft to leak by not setting the correct depth...

Toyota Hilux KUN25 and KUN26 Pickups - Spiral Cable Sub-Assembly recall: We’ve just received some useful information regarding a recall on certain Toyota Hilux KUN25 and KUN26 pickups. Just to familiarize yourself below is an image of a Spiral Cable Sub-assembly: It appears that certain batch Chassis numbers have experienced issues with the spiral Cables (fits behind the steering wheel...

What does this mean? As of 8 June 2015, the driving license paper counterpart became invalid and is no longer issued by DVLA. The counterpart was introduced to display driving license details that could not be included on the photo-card. These details include some vehicle categories you are entitled to drive and any endorsement/penalty points. Instead all details are now...

Performance bushes can blow your mind with the number of types, grades & materials used. You often ask yourself the why, what & how’s. Let us help you understand the latest technology of Nolathane Synthetic Elastomer bushings and why it’s the must have performance bush without effecting the ride and how it outperforms any other rubber or urethane bushes on...

Is your car due an oil change? Probably. If you want to save a few pounds, then why not make the switch to semi synthetic? Synthetic oils are specially designed to offer high-quality, consistent performance. The benefit of using these oils is that your engine is protected over a greater temperature range, compared with using standard mineral oil. Synthetic oils...

Rough Trax are Now An Authorised Dealer Of Aisin Components! Some great news... we’ve just secured an authorised dealership with Aisin, the Japanese firm responsible for manufacturing the majority of Toyota’s car components. A partnership like this is pretty hard to come by, so to say we’re chuffed is an understatement! Take a closer look at your Toyota and you’ll...

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ90 & KZJ95 1996-2002 model with the 3.0 1KZTE 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...

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser KDJ90 & KDJ95 2000-2002 model with the 3.0 D4D 1KD-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...

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ100 & HDJ101 24 Valve 1998-2007 model with the 4.2 turbo diesel 1HDFTE 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...

How to install 30mm wheel spacers on a Toyota 4x4 Hilux pickup. This video explains the best procedure from start to finish of fitment. We cannot stress enough to NEVER USE AIR TOOLS when fitting any aluminium wheel spacer. Click here to view all Wheel Spacers for your Toyota 4×4.

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 1992-1998 model with the 4.5 24 valve 1FZFE 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...

Winter is when your Toyota most often produce those unexpected problems, but with a careful bit of preparation you can help prevent your vehicle from letting you down at the coldest time of the year, and more often than not, in the worst place, at the worst time! My following tips should help ease some of that burden. This especially applies...

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80 & HDJ81 12 Valve & 24 Valve 1990-1998 model with the 4.2 turbo diesel 1HDT & 1HDFT 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...

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ70 & KZJ78 1993-1996 model with the 3.0 turbo diesel 1KZT 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...

Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Land Cruiser LJ70 & LJ71 UK & Import models between 1988-1993 with the 2.4 turbo diesel 2LT 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...