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RoughTrax 4x4
A great deal better
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How often should you change your engine coolant?
Antifreeze or otherwise known as coolant, is the coloured fluid (usually red, sometimes green) found in your radiator & cooling system. You should be changing your antifreeze at least every two years, it is just as important as engine oil. Antifreeze costs very little but a new engine costs considerably more; preventing freezing will reduce the possibility of a cracked radiator... -
Hilux Pickup GUN125 2016-ON Vehicle Specifications
Explore the latest vehicle specifications for the Toyota Hilux Pickup GUN125 2016-ON model with the 2.4 D4D diesel 2GD-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 purchased... -
AMC Filter Quality Standards & Information
This information has been provided by AMC Filter® to explain how they achieve high quality standards, they also take you through the production process of the oil filters, fuel filters, air filters & cabin air filters. The AMC brand is for many years a well respected brand for the OE and Aftermarket. The AMC filters are supplied to OE suppliers like Toyota, Hitachi, SsangYong... -
A look back on a memorable year!
Behind the scenes in 2015 Twenty fifteen will be remembered for the introduction of our brand new website and re-brand. What you haven’t seen behind the scenes is non-stop, hard work and dedication to provide a website you can enjoy and we can be proud of. Since the launch of the new website our ever expanding range of products has... -
Belting out a bargain!
We’re really pleased to announce that RoughTrax have now become suppliers of Gates fan belts and cam belts. As many of you know Gates is a worldwide renowned name in the manufacture of power transmission belts and indeed a first choice for many in the automotive industry so we are really pleased to be able to supply our customers with... -
Roll on the same rubber used in Furious 7 [Video]
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Roll on the same rubber as used in the new Furious 7 movie which included the ultra-high performance all-terrain GRABBER AT², GRABBER AT & GRABBER MT. Look out for General tires on Furious 7 feature vehicles including; Dom’s off-road Charger 1970 Road Runner and 1970 Charger; Letty’s 1970 Cuda and dodge 2012 Challenger; Shaw’s Fast Attack; Roman’s 1968 Camaro; Tej’s... -
Streetwize Vehicle & Personal GPS Tracker [VIDEO]
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RoughTrax have made this video to make it easier to understand how the Streetwize Vehicle & Personal GPS Tracker works and how simple it is to install. Simply send the tracker a text message from your mobile phone & the tracker will reply with a map of the GPS location, speed, time, date & remaining battery life. Ideal for tracking for... -
The Brand New 2016 Toyota Hilux Pickup is coming!
After years of speculation a New Hilux was just around the corner and still no definitive date of when the UK will see the latest Hilux in a showroom near you. We can now expect to see them arrive no later than February 2016! Toyota has already unveiled the eighth-generation Hilux pickup truck in Thailand with a slightly unique name... -
Nolathane Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Installation
Nolathane front anti-roll bar link installation guide, please read the instructions fully below before installation. Raise front of vehicle, support on stands and remove the front wheels. Detach the sway bar links from the upper strut mounting point. Loosen the sway bar brackets to permit the sway bar to move freely in its bushes. Discard the original links from the... -
How to change a Pollen Filter on a Toyota [VIDEO]
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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... -
Electric Aerial Mast Installation [VIDEO]
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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. -
Changing your Headlamp Adjusters [VIDEO]
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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. -
Aisin Free Wheeling Hub Re-build [VIDEO]
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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. -
Rear Axle Diagrams for ABS & Non-ABS Toyota 4x4's
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... -
Rear Wheel Bearing Fitting Guide for Toyota 4x4's
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... -
Spiral Cable Sub-Assembly Toyota Hilux recall
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... -
End of the driving licence paper counterpart
What does this mean? From 8 June 2015, the driving licence paper counterpart will not be valid and will no longer be issued by DVLA. The counterpart was introduced to display driving licence 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... -
Get a grip - Nolathane Synthetic Elastomer bushes.
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... -
Time for an oil change? Opt For Semi Synthetic.
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... -
RoughTrax now authorised dealer for Aisin!
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...