Is It Possible To Convert A Basic Hilux To A Higher End Variant?

[pwuser159065380194]

Assalamualaikum and Belated Eid Greetings !

As much as i love the Gr S hilux and its paddle shifters, i really don't feel like spending that much money. Then again, I didn't feel like spending 9 million on the Rocco variant when it was introduced but now i wish i had. Are we entering an era where buying a vehicle will become impossible for most ? Will the prices ever go down ?
Senior Pak Wheelers and 4x4 enthusiasts, once again i have come for your advice. Can the lowest variant of a hilux 4x4 double cab be converted to a top variant ? Shall i go for a 2019 or 2020 model instead ? Considering how much people are asking for the used ones, a brand new 4x4 double cab base model made more sense. Will it have a resale like the higher end models ? What about the single cab 4x4? Are we allowed to buy that for private use ?

[capsat]

the chassis code for single cab & double cab is different.
there is no restrictions for buying of single cab or double cab 4x4 or 4x2

the chassis / frame of every pickup truck be it 4x2 or a 4x4 has identical DNA. That means cab & loading tub can be swapped as bolt-on change. specific to Hi-Lux low end to top end variants as in Champ/Revo/Roko/Choco/Kupoo/Nuboo /Fanta/ Pakola etc etc

in order to know what exactly you wish to achieve you shall spend some time physically inspecting the variant you have and what you desire it to become.

Then visit RWP kacha stop and look for desired Cab & Tub,
2nd place for such swaps is Kala Dhaka close to Mianwali.

under prevailing circumstances it may require quiet a good fortune approx 35% of the vehicle value and the vehicle will lose, higher value at resale for being illegal swap.

Over the registration papers & govt registration database it will be the same variant as registered under frame & engine number.

[consigliori]

Sometimes if you are really lucky, one can find a 4 liter supercharged (TRD) hilux ( very rare). I have personally seen a gent who had one swapped. Cor blimey, what a machine...

[pwuser159065380194]

Apologies. I should've been more clear. What i meant by conversion was the interior. Example would it be possible to install the electric windows, retractable side mirrors. Completely converting the interior from saada version to a fully loaded version including the shashkay wala steering etc. There are some videos on youtube of people installing paddle shifters as well. Not sure how legit those videos are though but the following link got me interested :
0:50- 1:20

[pwuser159065380194]

Oh yeah .. a 4 liter supercharged is something else indeed. Some chap from Karachi was selling an original Australian one on Pakwheels last year. What a machine indeed !

[consigliori]

Bhai jan. Unless you are good at supervision, have deep pockets, are not married or divorced, dont get into this quagmire. There are virtually no outfits here who can undertake this mission and hand you over the completed project on TKB. If you have money to spare, then contact @syncview in Lahore and send the vehicle to him. T. Ansari is another good option in ISD but I doubt he will leave his Mercedes projects for this one off conversion. For ISD, @dani_kk is also a good option.

[pwuser159065380194]

Thank you! Ill get in touch with these guys as soon as i can. I think Ive heard about the guy from Lahore. Really appreciate the help

[syncview]

have installed many paddle shifters on these no problems, electric windows, side mirrors, interior etc all are doable.

[dani_kk]

For taste like you are asking for, better suited is buying a 2005 vigo & Facelift it to rocco with the mods you want and it's gonna cost you around 60-70ish at most with suspension overhaul, plus engine overhaul and a mods of your choice including the cost of 2005 vigo

[andrewassurance83]

Honestly, not worth the conversion.

[pwuser159065380194]

Yeah you are probably right.

[pwuser159065380194]

That is a much better idea. Thanks

[hamzacheema58]

I am planning to upgrade champ to rocco 23, how much will it cost?
Is it worth it to buy a champ and convert to rocco?
Any problems that occur after this kind of upgradation?

[dani_kk]

If you are talking about just body then it's very easy and economical

[hamzacheema58]

Body plus engine

[nomansajjadbhatti200]

share your experiece here once done

[dani_kk]

Possible but cost kafi par jaegi.

[hamzacheema58]

Andazan kitni?

[dani_kk]

Around 20-25ish

[mudassir_ahmed]

i own one lolol, a TRD 4000SL