Toyota Hilux 6x4 and 6x6 by Multidrive Technology (MDT)

Overview

Multidrive Technology offers a 6x4 and 6x6 conversion of the Toyota Hilux. This conversion replaces the rear section of the frame by a custom one. The rear axles do have leaf springs and a load sharing mechanism.

Multidrive Technology (MDT)

Multidrive Technology (MDT) started converting vehicles into 6-wheelers back in the ‘80. Over the years, it used various models and manufacturers. Now it does offer conversions off the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series and Hilux.

Other products are a chassis (wheelbase) extensions and GVM upgrades for pickups (called utes in Australia).

The company does also build steel and Aluminium trays (truck bed) and small custom trailers.

Conversion

Hilux 6x4

The layout of this conversion is similar to the 6x4 and 6x6 conversion of the Toyota 70 series by Multidrive. The second axle is the drive axle, and the third axle is a tag axle (or lazy axle) in the 6x4 conversion.

Frame

In this 6x4 and 6x6 conversions by Multidrive is the rear section of the frame replaced by a custom build one. The original chassis stops on top of the first rear axle.

Hilux 6x4 suspension

Suspension

The rear suspension uses leaf springs on both axles and a load-sharing mechanism. The leaf springs sit under the axles, like the rear suspension on the Land Cruiser 70 series and its conversions by Multidrive. The leaf springs on the third axle are mounted on a narrower track to make space for the leaf springs on the second one.

Axles and 6-wheel drive

The Hilux 6x4 conversion retains the stock rear axle and adds a non-drive tag axle (or lazy axle).

Hilux 6x6 axles

The Hilux 6x6 conversion does have two custom heavy-duty rear axles based on the design of the Multidrive Landcruiser 79 6x6. The differentials of these axles are in an offset position (left and right). This offset allows the prop shaft to the third axle to clear the differential of the second axle.

A custom gearbox by Multidrive sits behind the transfer case. It contains a Detroit Locker-style diff, which permanently drives both rear axles.

Misc

The Hilux 6x4 retains the 80-litre fuel tank with the option of an aftermarket tank. The 6x6 version does have a custom fuel tank due to the space taken by the extra gearbox. Current conversions have a 165-litre tank mounted behind the third axle and in between the suspension arms. Older conversions had an 80-litre tank mounted in front of the second axle.

Applications

Explorer Motorhomes uses the Toyota Hilux 6x4 and 6x6 conversions by Multidrive for its Discovery motorhomes.

Specifications

6x4

GVM: 4490 kg
GCM: 7200 kg
Tare weight single cab: 2200 kg
Tare weight space cab: 2300 kg
Tare weight double cab: 2360 kg
Front axle: 1515 kg
Rear axles: 1700 kg / 1700 kg
Length: 6550 mm
Wheelbase: 3835 mm

6x6

GVM: 4490 kg
GCM: 7200 kg
Tare weight single cab: 2500 kg
Tare weight space cab: 2600 kg
Tare weight double cab: 2660 kg
Front axle: 1515 kg
Rear axles: 1700 kg / 1700 kg
Length: 6550 mm
Wheelbase: 3835 mm

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Posted by Multidrive Technology on Friday, February 21, 2020