Toyota Hiace Commuter/GL Grandia/Super Grandia Owners & Discussions Thread [Merged]

**ronw123w124** · December 1st, 2016 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by vinj

Or give the tires another year at the most. 2011 model so that makes the tires 6 years old by 2017.

That's what I was thinking also. Sayang kase talaga palitan right now, andun pa yung mga buhok buhok

**vinj** · December 1st, 2016 08:30 PM

^Benta mo yung tires sa UVEx operator. Kakalbohin niya yan in less than a year.

Yung sa Grandia ng family namin, i'm also waiting for the tires to wear down... tagal talaga since the van is rarely used and it's LCV tire pa which is compounded more for durability and longevity.

**ronw123w124** · December 6th, 2016 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by calibre027

Congratulations on your purchase sir. Hope you can share some pictures especially the interior

Here are some pics that I took earlier today

**ronw123w124** · December 6th, 2016 08:26 PM

Here's another pic showing the mileage of the van.

**Wh1stl3r2** · December 6th, 2016 08:47 PM

Looks brand new. Are they selling other cars? ☺

**ronw123w124** · December 6th, 2016 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r2

Looks brand new. Are they selling other cars? ☺

I think they just sold their Innova and Altis(2008&up model) for a song, but it was bought by a family friend, the only reason the van was sold to us is that the mom's owner who uses it primarily, doesn't like going out anymore, therefore the van is an excess vehicle

**Wh1stl3r2** · December 7th, 2016 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by ronw123w124

I think they just sold their Innova and Altis(2008&up model) for a song, but it was bought by a family friend, the only reason the van was sold to us is that the mom's owner who uses it primarily, doesn't like going out anymore, therefore the van is an excess vehicle

Just kidding sir, that Hiace is a really great deal. 👍The only thing I would change would be the rear suspension. On bad roads I think it is a bit too stiff for your needs.

**ronw123w124** · December 7th, 2016 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r2

Just kidding sir, that Hiace is a really great deal. 👍The only thing I would change would be the rear suspension. On bad roads I think it is a bit too stiff for your needs.

Sorry Sir, wala akong alam about suspension upgrades for the Hiace, what are my options? I want to have the smoothest possible ride for my mom, thanks.

**vinj** · December 7th, 2016 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by ronw123w124

Sorry Sir, wala akong alam about suspension upgrades for the Hiace, what are my options? I want to have the smoothest possible ride for my mom, thanks.

the only thing i can think of is a shock upgrade. There's a Dobinsons set for the Grandia. Before, someone also toyed around with changing his leaf spring molye (try reversing the helper spring maybe? I did this with my Frontier before and it improved the ride when coupled with good shocks).

**ronw123w124** · December 7th, 2016 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by vinj

the only thing i can think of is a shock upgrade. There's a Dobinsons set for the Grandia. Before, someone also toyed around with changing his leaf spring molye (try reversing the helper spring maybe? I did this with my Frontier before and it improved the ride when coupled with good shocks).

I'll try to look into this, thanks a lot.😊