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by mudgripz
Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: WTD To Buy: 1987-92 LWB 4JBiT Bighorn
Replies: 2
Views: 476

WTD To Buy: 1987-92 LWB 4JBiT Bighorn

Have a mate who is looking for another truck and would like a 2.8T Bighorn in good sound and tidy condition - not too many ks. Has to be a good straight one - not a hack.

If anyone knows of one I'd be pleased to hear about it.

Cheers Mike.
by mudgripz
Sun Oct 13, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: 05 Rodeo - motor origins?
Replies: 9
Views: 3754

Re: 05 Rodeo - motor origins?

The 3.0 motor to avoid is not the 4JH1 - it is the 4JX1. Not, from memory, a motor put into the isuzus brought into NZ by Isuzu here, but many trucks came in with this motor as Jap imports. It is a real dud which gave all sorts of sensor problems, and can confirm diesel shops and even isuzu agents o...
by mudgripz
Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Marlin XS7 308 f/s
Replies: 6
Views: 3721

Re: Marlin XS7 308 f/s

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by mudgripz
Thu Aug 01, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Marlin XS7 308 f/s
Replies: 6
Views: 3721

Re: Marlin XS7 308 f/s

Have just dropped price to $450 incl $70 ammo so hell of a good deal for someone.

Cheers Mike
03 322 4570
by mudgripz
Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Marlin XS7 308 f/s
Replies: 6
Views: 3721

Re: Marlin XS7 308 f/s

Yes its a very good 308 but I've decided to go with a 243 to cover all the game on two particular stations. Can do the lot with just the one rifle and one round - likely the 95gr spitzer boat-tail load. Has to cover long range hares/bunnies, plus occasional pigs, goats and deer. And a few wallabies ...
by mudgripz
Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:18 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Marlin XS7 308 f/s
Replies: 6
Views: 3721

Marlin XS7 308 f/s

Bought this rifle recently but am really after a 243 for mixed long range varminting and deer etc. Near new unit fired maybe 40 rounds. Few marks on synthetic stock but action and barrel perfect. Very accurate with nice smooth action. This model comes out standard with fluted bolt, recessed target c...
by mudgripz
Sat Sep 01, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Kumho KL71 32s
Replies: 3
Views: 993

Re: Kumho KL71 32s

Christchurch. Are they new, and if not what tread depth? Price for 2?

Cheers.
by mudgripz
Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Kumho KL71 32s
Replies: 3
Views: 993

Kumho KL71 32s

A friend has a couple of KL71 Kumho 32x11.5 muds for his truck and needs to find another pair. Does anyone know where he can get two more. Not such a common size as 33x12.5s.

Thanks Mike.
by mudgripz
Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Nankang mudstars - any good?
Replies: 45
Views: 48052

Re: Nankang mudstars - any good?

Well - final report on my set of N889 Nankang Mudtars. Just sold my lwb truck and can confirm the 33" mudgrips had done 67,000ks and were at about 6.5mms tread left. If I had run them down to legal 1.5mm tread, realistic mileage estimate 100,000ks. My decision from 4 years Mudstar use on and of...
by mudgripz
Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:33 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Selling my Isuzu 4x4 hunter/club truck - a beauty
Replies: 0
Views: 692

Selling my Isuzu 4x4 hunter/club truck - a beauty

Am selling my '88 2.8 turbo LWB Isuzu - and its an absolute beauty. Fully set up for mod club offroading with 4" lift, tightened LSD, 33s, white spokes, tuned motor, bigbore, snorkel, quick release sway bars and other developments, and for hunting has rear soft top section professionally fitted...
by mudgripz
Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Mud tyre poll
Replies: 40
Views: 5124

Re: Mud tyre poll

+4 Nankang mudstars. Darn good all rounder.
by mudgripz
Thu Dec 29, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Nankang mudstars - any good?
Replies: 45
Views: 48052

Re: Nankang mudstars - any good?

A progress report on the 33" Nankang N889 Mudstars on my lwb bighorn. They have now done just over 60,000ks and have about 6.5mm tread depth left of 15.5m new. Might run these out, and on present performance mileage expectation will be 90,000-100,000ks from a set. They have performed very well ...
by mudgripz
Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:10 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Autolocker for 93 diesel surf
Replies: 5
Views: 957

Re: Autolocker for 93 diesel surf

Cool - thanks for that.
by mudgripz
Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:30 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Autolocker for 93 diesel surf
Replies: 5
Views: 957

Re: Autolocker for 93 diesel surf

After transaxle on firewall tag it has A343F-G294. Doex that make it a 4 pinion?
by mudgripz
Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: best place/cheapest for nankangs n889s in chch?
Replies: 5
Views: 689

Re: best place/cheapest for nankangs n889s in chch?

What price now for a set of mudstar 32s - anyone know who has a good deal in Chch? Friend needs a set of 5.

Alternatively a good set of 31 muds might do.

Thanks.
by mudgripz
Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Autolocker for 93 diesel surf
Replies: 5
Views: 957

Autolocker for 93 diesel surf

Can anyone advise where to pick up a rear autolocker for a 93 surf - currently has open diff. I see some Lockrights on sale on trademe for $599 - does anyone know of better prices?

Thanks.
by mudgripz
Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: The 2.8 vs 3.1 Bighorn debate....
Replies: 23
Views: 25216

Re: The 2.8 vs 3.1 Bighorn debate....

Have driven the 2.8s for about 10 years now as both club trucks and daily drivers - about 200,000ks and 300+ off road tracks. Very good truck. Drivetrain is tough as nails and motors do big ks if you do the maintenance every 5000ks. This is one of the best diesels out of Japan and my current one run...
by mudgripz
Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Mudstar prices?
Replies: 12
Views: 1526

Re: Mudstar prices?

Appreciate the link mudbugs - will enquire through a diesel shop mate.

Thanks.
by mudgripz
Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Mudstar prices?
Replies: 12
Views: 1526

Mudstar prices?

Have a mate wanting to buy some 32" N889 mudstars but seems prices have gone up in last week or two. Does anyone know where there are still good deals on prices for the 32s? Were available here in Chch recently for $225 per tyre.

Thanks.
by mudgripz
Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Nankang mudstars - any good?
Replies: 45
Views: 48052

Re: Nankang mudstars - any good?

Offroading you've got to be continually on the watch for sharp rocks and with a bit of care you avoid most all of them. These mudstars were a bit of a punt for me, but after 50,000ks I'm absolutely impressed. Darn good tyre and would not move away from them - especially at the crazy prices they some...
by mudgripz
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Nankang mudstars - any good?
Replies: 45
Views: 48052

Re: Nankang mudstars - any good?

Quite tough - no sidewall damage and no flats.
by mudgripz
Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:35 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Nankang mudstars - any good?
Replies: 45
Views: 48052

Re: Nankang mudstars - any good?

Another progress report on mileage and performance from the Nankang N889 Mudstars. Have been running them for nearly 2 years now and they have proved a very good all-purpose mudgrip. Have done quite alot of club trips in varying conditions and alot of hunting trips and these tyres do the job very we...
by mudgripz
Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: Diff ratios for Bighorn
Replies: 9
Views: 3146

Re: Diff ratios for Bighorn

Alot of mus are 4.56, and so are some of the wide body 'R' spec 2.8 bighorns from 87-92. However most 2.8 bighorns are in fact 4.31. Have owned a couple and worked on more and all 4.3s. The idea to put in a tightened lsd is a good one. Have used both air and autolockers in various combinations in of...
by mudgripz
Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: 1989 Bighorn, What's the Deal?
Replies: 21
Views: 3499

Re: 1989 Bighorn, What's the Deal?

Hello Octanepwr Yes good truck. With 50m body lift you do not have to play with steering shaft, but you do have to alter gear slot or kink stick. The radiator does need to be dropped - from memory but not a big job. Made our own shackles out of 10m thick plate, and you need to add 100m extra to get ...
by mudgripz
Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Nankang mudstars - any good?
Replies: 45
Views: 48052

Re: Nankang mudstars - any good?

Update on performance of the Nankang N889 Mudstar muds. Just notching up 40,000ks now and tread is still 9.5mm from original 15.5 tread depth. That's less than half wear for 40ks and on a lwb truck. Exceptional wear for any mudgrip let alone a Taiwan cheapie. If you keep right tyre pressures to stop...
by mudgripz
Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted 1987-92 lwb Isuzu Bighorn
Replies: 2
Views: 422

Re: Wanted 1987-92 lwb Isuzu Bighorn

He specifically wants one with the 2.8T motor. And I think he plans to use this one as a runabout more than for off-roading.

Thanks for reply.
by mudgripz
Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Wanted 1987-92 lwb Isuzu Bighorn
Replies: 2
Views: 422

Wanted 1987-92 lwb Isuzu Bighorn

I know of a chap looking for one of the above - the 4JB1 2.8 lwb model.

Needs to be in sound and tidy condition rather than a bush basher, and have low to moderate ks. Canterbury area or not too far afield.

Thanks, Mike 03 322 4570.
by mudgripz
Tue Jan 26, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Nankang mudstars - any good?
Replies: 45
Views: 48052

Re: Nankang mudstars - any good?

Quite a few dealers have them so you'll have to make a few phone calls. Price probably $270ish. Paid $220 for mine 18 months ago - very good deal.
by mudgripz
Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Nankang mudstars - any good?
Replies: 45
Views: 48052

Re: Nankang mudstars - any good?

Just a progress report on the wear and performance of the 33" Nankang N889 Mudstars I puton my truck 18 months ago. They have proved a darn good offroad tyre, biting well in all types of terrain. Also very pleased with wear as they have done over 30,000ks on my lwb and still haven't used half t...
by mudgripz
Sat Jan 09, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: turbo for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 670

Re: turbo for sale

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