Toyota Hilux
N70, 2005–15
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Hilux, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise.
Stock tire225/70R1729.4 in tall
Axle ratio3.583–3.909Factory, by trim
Crawl ratio15.5:1Best trim: 2014 SR Single Cab cab chassis, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT
Angles30 · — · —°Approach, breakover, departure
Tire upgrades, worked out
2014 SR Single Cab cab chassis, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT, 3.583s, from 225/70R17| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | In Tire size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R17 | 31.6 in | +1.1 in | 60 mph | 2,076 | 3.909 | In Tire size → |
| 285/70R17 | 32.7 in | +1.7 in | 58 mph | 2,006 | 3.909 | In Tire size → |
| 33x10.50R17 | 33.0 in | +1.8 in | 58 mph | 1,988 | 4.555 | In Tire size → |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0 in | +1.8 in | 58 mph | 1,988 | 4.555 | In Tire size → |
| 255/80R17 | 33.1 in | +1.8 in | 58 mph | 1,984 | 4.555 | In Tire size → |
| 285/75R17 | 33.8 in | +2.2 in | 56 mph | 1,939 | 4.555 | In Tire size → |
| 315/70R17 | 34.4 in | +2.5 in | 56 mph | 1,909 | 4.555 | In Tire size → |
| 35x11.50R17 | 35.0 in | +2.8 in | 55 mph | 1,874 | 4.555 | In Tire size → |
| 35x12.50R17 | 35.0 in | +2.8 in | 55 mph | 1,874 | 4.555 | In Tire size → |
Stock turns 2,231 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
10 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Use in the calculators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 SR Single Cab cab chassis, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT | 225/70R17 | 5-speed manual | 3.583 | 30 · — · — | — | Use → |
| 2014 SR Extra Cab cab chassis, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT | 225/70R17 | 5-speed manual | 3.583 | 30 · — · — | — | Use → |
| 2014 SR Extra Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT | 225/70R17 | 5-speed manual | 3.583 | 30 · — · 26 | — | Use → |
| 2014 SR Double Cab cab chassis, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT | 225/70R17 | 5-speed manual | 3.583 | 30 · — · — | — | Use → |
| 2014 SR Double Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT | 225/70R17 | 5-speed manual | 3.583 | 30 · — · 26 | — | Use → |
| 2014 SR Double Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5AT | 225/70R17 | 5-speed automatic | 3.909 | 30 · — · 26 | — | Use → |
| 2014 SR5 Double Cab pick-up, 4.0 1GR-FE, 5AT | 265/65R17 | 3.583 | 30 · — · 23 | — | Use → | |
| 2014 SR5 Extra Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT | 265/65R17 | 5-speed manual | 3.583 | 30 · — · 23 | — | Use → |
| 2014 SR5 Double Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT | 265/65R17 | 5-speed manual | 3.583 | 30 · — · 23 | — | Use → |
| 2014 SR5 Double Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5AT | 265/65R17 | 5-speed automatic | 3.909 | 30 · — · 23 | — | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 121.5 in
- Front overhang
- 35 in
- Rear overhang
- 45.7 in to 50.6 in
- Height
- 73.2 in
- Body
- Pickup
- Stock tires
- 225/70R17, 265/65R17
Transmissions and low range
- 5-speed manual
- 4.313 · 2.33 · 1.436 · 1 · 0.838
- 5-speed automatic
- 3.52 · 2.042 · 1.4 · 1 · 0.716
Axles
- 3.583 ratio
- 2014 SR Single Cab cab chassis, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT, 2014 SR Extra Cab cab chassis, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT, 2014 SR Extra Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT, 2014 SR Double Cab cab chassis, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT, 2014 SR Double Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT, 2014 SR5 Double Cab pick-up, 4.0 1GR-FE, 5AT, 2014 SR5 Extra Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT, 2014 SR5 Double Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5MT
- 3.909 ratio
- 2014 SR Double Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5AT, 2014 SR5 Double Cab pick-up, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5AT
- Ratios made for it
- 3.727 · 3.909 · 4.555 · 4.88
Suspension
- Front
- Independent front suspension with coil-over struts
- Rear
- Live axle with leaf springs
- Rear layout
- Leaf springs
Roof and stability
- Roof load limit
- 165 lb, from the maker’s brochure or spec sheet, not the owner’s manual
- Roof
- Pickup, cab and bed
- Payload by configuration, as printed
13 figures
What the maker prints for a cab, bed, engine or wheelbase that no trim on file matches, as printed. Kept apart from the figures above.
- Swiss type approval 3TA432 (20091120), Toyota Hilux 2.5D 4WD; N2; KUN25?-TRMDHW3; 2KD-FTV; manual single cab Fahrgestell/chassis; 2009 approval: Garantiegewicht von, kg from the ASTRA field definition2,680 kgGVWRtypenscheinschweiz.ch
- 2008 UK 2.5 D-4D 4x4 Single Cab HL2 5MT1,280 kgGAWR frontxr793.com
- 2008 UK 2.5 D-4D 4x4 Extra Cab HL2 5MT1,280 kgGAWR frontxr793.com
- 2008 UK 2.5 D-4D 4x4 Double Cab HL21,305 kgGAWR frontxr793.com
- 2008 UK 2.5 D-4D 4x4 Double Cab HL31,305 kgGAWR frontxr793.com
- 2008 UK 3.0 D-4D 4x4 Double Cab Invincible1,305 kgGAWR frontxr793.com
- 2008 UK 2.5 D-4D 4x4 Single Cab HL2 5MT1,600 kgGAWR rearxr793.com
- 2008 UK 2.5 D-4D 4x4 Extra Cab HL2 5MT1,610 kgGAWR rearxr793.com
- 2008 UK 2.5 D-4D 4x4 Double Cab HL21,635 kgGAWR rearxr793.com
- 2008 UK 2.5 D-4D 4x4 Double Cab HL31,635 kgGAWR rearxr793.com
- 2008 UK 3.0 D-4D 4x4 Double Cab Invincible1,635 kgGAWR rearxr793.com
- Swiss type approval 3TA432 (20091120), Toyota Hilux 2.5D 4WD; N2; KUN25?-TRMDHW3; 2KD-FTV; manual single cab Fahrgestell/chassis; 2009 approval: Achsgarantie v von, kg from the ASTRA field definition1,280 kgGAWR fronttypenscheinschweiz.ch
- Swiss type approval 3TA432 (20091120), Toyota Hilux 2.5D 4WD; N2; KUN25?-TRMDHW3; 2KD-FTV; manual single cab Fahrgestell/chassis; 2009 approval: Achsgarantie h von, kg from the ASTRA field definition1,600 kgGAWR reartypenscheinschweiz.ch
- Rack and tent
- Roof rack and tent calculator
Aftermarket bumpers
10 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it with the Clearance calculator and every owner of this Hilux sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 7
- ARB Commercial Bar Winch Compatible (3414470)153 lb (69.5 kg as printed) · winch ready
- MCC 4x4 707-02 Falcon Bull Bar Black A-Frame Package99 lb (45 kg as printed) · winch ready
- MCC 4x4 808-02 Phoenix Bar A-Frame Package (MCC-01015-802)97 lb (44 kg as printed) · winch ready
- SmartBar (ARB) Commercial Bull Bar, non-winch fit (SA100) 03/2005-07/2011
- SmartBar (ARB) Commercial Bull Bar, non-winch fit (SA100) 07/2011-08/2015
- SmartBar (ARB) Commercial Bull Bar, winch fit (SA100) 03/2005-07/2011winch ready
- SmartBar (ARB) Commercial Bull Bar, winch fit (SA100) 07/2011-08/2015winch ready
Rear 3
- MCC 4x4 022-02 Rear Wheel Carrier Bar Only Package126 lb (57 kg as printed)
- MCC 4x4 022-02 Rear Wheel Carrier Dual Wheels Carrier Package (MCC-01002-202PK1)170 lb (77 kg as printed)
- MCC 4x4 022-03 Jack Rear Bar Package (MCC-01002-203)108 lb (49 kg as printed)
Every calculator, set up for the Hilux
Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tiresRegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gearsCrawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawlSpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedoLinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your linksClearanceReal angles from a tape, and the bumpers that fit.Measure your anglesBuild sheetEvery part and number on your truck, on one sheet.Start a build sheetLeaderboardsWhere the Hilux ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks
Source: onlymanuals.com.
Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.