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by cruza
Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Portable ground anchor
Replies: 4
Views: 4050

Re: Portable ground anchor

stealth wrote:https://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=1537


Yes thats the one, stopped making them a few years ago which is a shame.
by cruza
Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:00 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Portable ground anchor
Replies: 4
Views: 4050

Portable ground anchor

Hi guys looking for something like a firma-grip ground anchor. are they still about or something locally made? Got a landcruiser , but mainly want to use it for jet boat recovery with a small petrol powered winch. hammering in pin type anchors work , but are slow and time consuming to reposition.
by cruza
Fri Feb 20, 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: landcruiser rear wheel bearing tool
Replies: 5
Views: 1028

Re: landcruiser rear wheel bearing tool

Got a made up one in Hoon Hay. FITZY. 0274318993 Thanks , borrowed one from old work mate who's a Toyota nut . job done before he even finished the stubbie of beer I gave him :D . Changed all the fluids , bleed the brakes and probably went past your place on a test run up to the kiwi this evening ....
by cruza
Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: landcruiser rear wheel bearing tool
Replies: 5
Views: 1028

Re: landcruiser rear wheel bearing tool

derk wrote:3 screwdrivers does the job sweet mate nip it up tight but don't over-torque it :D


Try and stay away from doing it that way these days , same as using a punch on the front lock nuts .... :D
by cruza
Thu Feb 19, 2015 8:58 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 series swivel hub rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 1222

Re: 80 series swivel hub rebuild

Well hubs all back together , new tie rod ends... what a difference! Ordered rear bearing kit from http://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/ , same ones as on trademe . Prices pretty sharp and arrived in 4 days airfreight. Can't fault kit, genuine Timken bearings and good seals . will be using them in futu...
by cruza
Thu Feb 19, 2015 8:51 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: landcruiser rear wheel bearing tool
Replies: 5
Views: 1028

landcruiser rear wheel bearing tool

Anyone have a rear wheel bearing adjuster tool for landcruisers in chch I could borrow this weekend? have ordered another one from Aust , seem too have misplaced my old one :roll: and only noticed it missing after pulling hubs off yesterday .
by cruza
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 series swivel hub rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 1222

Re: 80 series swivel hub rebuild

cv's look and feel ok , but thinking about replacing them as I don't want too have too pull hubs off again in the near future because of cv failure. waste of time and money replacing them if your cv's are still ok so long as they aren't worn and sloppy they'll be sweet :D , have a look at the splin...
by cruza
Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 series swivel hub rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 1222

Re: 80 series swivel hub rebuild

imsohi wrote:+ 1 for the genuine toyota or chrome cvs.

Have you seen this cant get past the price
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=843766025

Shit that is a good price! bearing are known brand too . thanks
by cruza
Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:10 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 80 series swivel hub rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 1222

80 series swivel hub rebuild

Hi guys been 10 years since I've had too do a hub rebuild . My current 97 80 series just ticked over 250000km. Wheel bearings been going loose several times over the last 12 months, pulled them out today , outside races starting fail. Apart from that everything else looks good , cv's look and feel o...
by cruza
Sat Jun 18, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Batteries explained for the layman
Replies: 4
Views: 1031

Re: Batteries explained for the layman

Interesting. Just gone out and brought set of new batterys century ns70mf. First set of sealed batterys, still tad unsure if it is right decision. Last set of century lm hybrid batteries, which are still in truck have done 7 years, with water top up every 6mths or so. They are starting to fad abit n...
by cruza
Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: airbags vs bullbars
Replies: 14
Views: 1518

Re: airbags vs bullbars

may be something on one of these forums??? http://www.offroad80s.com/portal.php http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/ theres an 80llcool one as well I think Yeah all the yank guys just fit arb bars, don't seem to have same issues here, airbag sensor is apparently inside cabin by gear shifter. Loo...
by cruza
Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: airbags vs bullbars
Replies: 14
Views: 1518

Re: airbags vs bullbars

ARB Bars are airbag certified and should be ok, they will have a sticker on them or something and all your wof guy needs is to see proof of that. did the Toyota dealer tell you that or the ARB dealer? Maybe PM the ARB God (Badnuz) PS Delete your duplicate post :D At a arb dealer today, thought they...
by cruza
Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: airbags vs bullbars
Replies: 14
Views: 1518

airbags vs bullbars

Got a issue ,haven't really had a clear answer too . Have a 1997 80 series with airbags , and want to fit arb bar. Told today by dealer, the 80 series bars aren't airbag "crash tested" . Looking at landtransport factsheet it appears to me the bullbars only have to be crash tested/comply on...
by cruza
Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:02 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: snow chains
Replies: 5
Views: 881

Re: snow chains

All three sets are now sold.
by cruza
Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: snow chains
Replies: 5
Views: 881

Re: snow chains

33/12.5-15 chains are now sold . gone too ore member.
by cruza
Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: maxxis ,goodyear ,pirrelli
Replies: 13
Views: 1707

Re: maxxis ,goodyear ,pirrelli

285/75-16 prices from memory bfg's $394 incl, p/scorpain $345incl, gt adv mt 270incl, goodyear 340?? , bighorn 294+ , buckshot 270?? + . Prices vary some quotes where like 100 dollars difference. got the cheapest price probably not ... but had the truck on the lift straight away , tyres arrived 10 m...
by cruza
Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: snow chains
Replies: 5
Views: 881

Re: snow chains

done
by cruza
Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: maxxis ,goodyear ,pirrelli
Replies: 13
Views: 1707

Re: maxxis ,goodyear ,pirrelli

Give up ....Went and brought some maxxis bighorns , and 2 new sets chains to fit.All ready for the weekend thanks for posts
by cruza
Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: snow chains
Replies: 5
Views: 881

snow chains

got 3 sets chains on t/m 33/12.5, and 2 sets 31/10.5 . all h/duty ladder type , one has 8mm crossbar chain with 11mm spikes, other has v bars . good buying res is half replacement . Auction Number: 173227819
by cruza
Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: maxxis ,goodyear ,pirrelli
Replies: 13
Views: 1707

Re: maxxis ,goodyear ,pirrelli

cool__bananas wrote:if its a light truck id go for maxxis trepador and if heavy go for maxxis creepys! they are awsome!



To many road kms for a creepy, Only going 285/75 -16 . Got to get truck in the garage. So what is the tread depth of a maxxis bighorn when new?
by cruza
Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: maxxis ,goodyear ,pirrelli
Replies: 13
Views: 1707

Re: maxxis ,goodyear ,pirrelli

albundy wrote:I personally found godyears shit on a heavy truck. Pirellis are good tyres but wear real fast on tarseal. I went through a set in under 30,000ks on the terrano. Hope that helps.
Al


cheers P/scorpions must have a softer compound then. not one of the cheaper ones around either.
by cruza
Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: maxxis ,goodyear ,pirrelli
Replies: 13
Views: 1707

maxxis ,goodyear ,pirrelli

Hmm No bfg m/t 285/75/16 for a month or so . Looking at a few others for my 80 series . G/Y wranglers 3 ply side wall , how do they go for road noise/Wear ? price doesn't seem to bad. And the maxxis bighorn are they 2 or 3 ply side wall? . The p/scorpion was reccomended as a close option to bfg, say...
by cruza
Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: LOCKRIGHT LOCKERS
Replies: 69
Views: 9044

Re: LOCKRIGHT LOCKERS

How do the front lockers handle on terrain like going up Napoleon hill, where you've got power on but need to turn to stay out of the ruts? never had a problem, more worried about those spikes between the tunnels in the creek beds!!. You don't get all that wheel spin when you break traction, that i...
by cruza
Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:43 am
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: LOCKRIGHT LOCKERS
Replies: 69
Views: 9044

Re: LOCKRIGHT LOCKERS

Had a lockright in the front of my 70 series for 5yrs (just sold truck) . They are a great fit and forget traction aid. Only blew a cv once, Which i put down to wear and tear as they were original from new. Breaking stuff has a lot to do with how you drive..... Ran 33's ,yes downhill with no throttl...
by cruza
Sat Aug 16, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: Automatic transmissions
Replies: 1
Views: 729

Automatic transmissions

Who do you reccommend for automatic servicing/repairs? in chch.
by cruza
Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: 80 series suspension
Replies: 15
Views: 1810

Re: 80 series suspension

holy crap I'm in for a shock. Picked up 2" ome lift kit. looked at std springs and at ome springs , ome looks double the length, using 850/860 combo. That 7 inches clearance in the garage I had , has got me worried. Also a ques . Does "b" springs( which is slightly longer ) go on the...
by cruza
Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: 80 series suspension
Replies: 15
Views: 1810

Re: 80 series suspension

holy crap I'm in for a shock. Picked up 2" ome lift kit. looked at std springs and at ome springs , ome looks double the length, using 850/860 combo. That 7 inches clearance in the garage I had , has got me worried. Also a ques . Does "b" springs( which is slightly longer ) go on the ...
by cruza
Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: 80 series suspension
Replies: 15
Views: 1810

Re: 80 series suspension

Went and got a price for 2" lift kit today (ome) $1280, Sound about right? What else is there, efs looks to have similar price, but haven't really heard of them.
by cruza
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: rim offset
Replies: 8
Views: 1142

Re: rim offset

[quote="4WDbits"]Have a look at http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/rimmeasurements.aspx
If you have a post 1992 cruiser you should have 16 inch rims to clear the calipers. Look for approx -19 to -24 offset.[/quote

thanks
by cruza
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: rim offset
Replies: 8
Views: 1142

Re: rim offset

skid wrote:


can I ask why you want 16s


Rims hit brake caliper on rear , not by much, thought 16" would give the clearance needed. fronts ok.

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