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bernie

I understand the principles of a torsion bar perfectly well and I'm not sayin don't do it, just that there is a possibility.... and at the end of the day finding one that can be modified with the right ends on it that will give the rate you want will be a challenge. In that respect if you do know th...

bernie

Might be easier to make one, you'd at least get the "rate" you wanted.
Not sure I'd want to use a torsion bar especially if it's only been twisted in one direction all its life. it's a possibility it could just snap when you start twisting in the opposite direction.

bernie

humm yes, I have to admit on the entry form at least, is in bad taste. I can only apologise on behalf of the club for this.

Bernie

bernie

Also "club class" was not catered for, that took care of a few more

bernie

Andy, I think I read your question correctly... there is no preference for someone who has competed before, just because it's your first competition does not mean you will be tossed out just because someone who had competed before leaves it to the last minute. It really is first in first served.

bernie

Tony Like I said, until now, we have had little to no interest shown by anyone with a rally truck. This sounds a little like which came first, the chicken or the egg? "if there was I class for me, I would have entered" Ok, I do not have sole discretion on whether or not to add a class for ...

bernie

ok I hear you really I do. That being said, this is probably not the place to discuss rule differences between the islands. Now with that said; we all (any host club) have the right to make previsions through supplementary rules to run whatever classes we want. And to be honest with you, I cannot re...

bernie

Mazdamike my truck wont fall under your mod class (hydro steer buggy) Modified and Outlaw are essentially the same thing, 100% hydro steer will not keep you out of the above classes in ether the north or south island. "Checkerhead" is right, I have full hydro steer in my truck and have com...

bernie

Naming and shaming is not going to do anyone any good at this late stage, especially if this accusation turns out to be unfounded, before you know it his name is tainted forever and I'm not so sure this is the place to do it. That is a big call. George; as far as I'm concerned you have nothing to ap...

bernie

Like we have said in the past, the rules change dramatically once we “advertise” spectators as far as the fun police are concerned, so we are not advertising. This is a working farm, so all the usual rules apply. Do not bring a gun, do not bring a dog. If you bring alcohol, leave it in the car. By a...

bernie

22 paid up and confirmed, 26 if you count intentions to enter I believe.
Not sure if they are putting a cap on it, you'll have to wait for Dave to answer that one.
Bernie

bernie

At least 3 definite coming down from Manukau Club again, 2 more possibly. Waiting on entry forms.

bernie

I got at Jeep wrangler with the 35C in the back and a Hi pinion 30 up front, running 33” TSLs now on Silverstone’s. It’s a dedicated bush truck; she has also completed probably 10 or 12 winch challenges with no axle issues. In saying that: The axles are small light weight thing’s for sure and the ya...

bernie

These steering boxes are a pretty standard “Saginaw” type and are 99.9% sure the same box was fitted to all the Jeeps as well as Chevy blazers or any GM vehicle for that matter, which means you don’t have to shop for a TJ one, JY, TJ, XJ and ZJ should all be the same, except left hand drive of cours...

bernie

is this event open to the public to view and if so were and what time thanks v6lux The rules change somewhat if it was openly advertised that the public are invited to come, so we have not done so, however, if you were to drive to the end of Parsons Rd, Onewhero anytime on Saturday or up till midda...

bernie

"TJs don't have any free wheeling hubs from the factory, they are connected all the time. There is a kit to put FWH on but it needs a different type of wheel bearing and a change of stud pattern" The kit you are talking about used to be made by “Warn” not sure who does it now, as I believe...

bernie

An air locker comes with it's own "carrier" a "lock right" does not, you fit it to your existing carrier. I am un-sure if you can fit a lock right type to a LSD carrier, but if you find you cannot, I have a D44 open carrier if you need it. You also may not be aware, that when you...

bernie

We have a brand new truck that we are desperately trying to get ready for Rotarua and are trying to sort out the rest of the year, do you have a date in November in mind and which club is hosting the finals?
Thanks
Bernie

bernie

At the moment I'll still be running. I suppose i could do something really stupid and offer to fill the left hand seat up for someone! (except for Bernie's dum arse about face truck)[/quote] I have no response to that Darin, other than to say I have seen your profile and I am consoled by the fact yo...

bernie

"You can't stay in club, you have to come race modified with us. Is easter cause the truck wont be ready or are you not coming at all?" Should be testing in a month/6 weeks hopefully. I lost a month over Christmas doing stupid stuff with a Safari diff so I’d be doubtfully for Norwest anywa...

bernie

Was hoping to debut my new truck at Norwest, but cannot do Easter, so looks like it may have to be Rotarua. I have one weenie problem that if I can’t get around then we will be in the new modified class as opposed to challenge. Unless of course you think it’s enough of a handicap building another Je...

bernie

Darin Yeah man, you’d just love that wouldn’t ya; I won’t have to make that trip up north, I can see ya now; laughin so hard that ya fall off the rocker hitting ya head on the stove.... Seriously: to get around the steering problem with tri 4link I got the idea from looking at a tractor and I still ...

bernie

Darin Yes I am aware of the Howe rack, but did abandon the idea as I could not get the Massey Ferguson tractor out of my head. You know how it is, the air is thinner up here man I have discussed at great length with the younger Brassey of the legalities of hydro steer and can only say at this stage,...

bernie

so whats happened to plans A though D...?

bernie

You will not find a triangulated 4 link front, plans or as a kit, off the shelf anywhere, this will be “custom” all the way. Rokhound is right; there are serious issues with bump steer that have to be addressed. There is no real way around this other than hydraulic steer, well there “might” be one t...

bernie

if it's a TF999 then the short answer is no. The std breather is in the oil pump housing and will have to be plugged. To do this, the torque converter has to come out and the oil pump out, then you got to drill and tap for the new breather, usually on top of the case somewhere.

Bernie

bernie

While I agree with your sentiments on the slip yoke system on the Jeep transfer cases, it is pretty shitty. But don’t be so quick to toss it out. They are actually quiet a tuff unit. Not counting smashing it up on rocks, I anit seen one break. (maybe I lead a sheltered life) The slip yoke thing can ...

bernie

Just came across this and thought I’d add my little bit to the mix. I got a 87 Wrangler. Hands down, one of best modifications I have done was the 4.0 litre conversion. I too thought the wiring was going to be a nightmare, but after getting a “pin out” (and if you need one let me no) for the compute...

bernie

I got at least 1 possibliy 2 rear seats for a YJ, not sure on the seat belts, Ill go look
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Bernie

bernie

Steve,
Ill let you know in the morning, I'm pretty sure I have a PTO down in the shed that you would be welcome to use

Bernie

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