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by Nick555
Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: killing hubs
Replies: 3
Views: 563

killing hubs

Hi

At the moment my 80 series vx is destroying it right front hub. Normally after a trip offroad. has done it 3-4 times now over 6 months.

Does have 3" sus lift would this be cause or is it something else?

Cheers
Nick
by Nick555
Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:35 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Show us your Toyota
Replies: 671
Views: 129924

Re: Show us your Toyota

Thought it mite be time for new photos http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/NickMZ32/4WDing/6320_133546502175_716837175_3298976.jpg Thats my Fav one http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/NickMZ32/4WDing/6320_133546507175_716837175_3298977.jpg Making it dirty http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217...
by Nick555
Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Drivers side Window switch unit
Replies: 3
Views: 358

Re: Drivers side Window switch unit

yea pulled it apart and its all crispy
by Nick555
Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Drivers side Window switch unit
Replies: 3
Views: 358

Drivers side Window switch unit

Anyone have a drivers side window switch unit for a 80 series landcruiser for sale?

Mine decided to pack up while i had my window down and it was raining. lol car gods are pissed at me
by Nick555
Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: SKID'S SUBMARINE IS ALIVE
Replies: 221
Views: 25127

Re: THE SUBMARINE IS ALIVE: Skids 80 kicks back into life again

Was the alternator rooted?

mine took a wee swim on weekend too but does have snorkel but did root the alternator and all those metal things on the bottom lol
by Nick555
Thu May 28, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: This Weekends achievements - Non 4wd Related
Topic: windy may weekend 16/17th
Replies: 6
Views: 3896

Re: windy may weekend 16/17th

yea we figure we dont need them since we were doing it on our own when they were missing their payments anyway lol
by Nick555
Wed May 27, 2009 10:16 am
Forum: This Weekends achievements - Non 4wd Related
Topic: windy may weekend 16/17th
Replies: 6
Views: 3896

Re: windy may weekend 16/17th

kicked our flatmates out over the weekend "if you dont pay rent you can f*ck off!" 3 weeks in a row of missed rent and they had the habit of leave the house with all the doors open. So nice to have empty house but just hiding from when all the bills come in.
by Nick555
Tue May 26, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Hilift accidents - Pics
Replies: 41
Views: 7360

Re: Hilift accidents - Pics

My cruiser dont have the swing arm on back but will be able to find a spot for those brackets me thinks.
Thanks paul..whoops..i mean skid
by Nick555
Tue May 26, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: FOR SALE 265/75/16 muds with pics
Replies: 8
Views: 1351

Re: FOR SALE 265/75/16 muds

Would you trade for choc bar and half a bottle of warm beer?

Cos i want them but thats about all i got at moment
by Nick555
Tue May 26, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Hilift accidents - Pics
Replies: 41
Views: 7360

Re: Hilift accidents - Pics

Yea they are bloody long, have been thinking about that the only prob is i can bearly fit the cruiser in some carparks and drive throughs the way it is and would be more interesting with a roof rack.
by Nick555
Tue May 26, 2009 9:18 am
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Hilift accidents - Pics
Replies: 41
Views: 7360

Re: Hilift accidents - Pics

Anyone tried the Runva brand of hi-lift jacks?
Misses bought me one as a suprise which is kool cos i did need one.
It is the 60" one so i am still trying to figure out how im going to mount it in or on the cruiser
by Nick555
Sat May 23, 2009 12:50 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: how safe is boost
Replies: 10
Views: 1263

Re: how safe is boost

cool thanks guys
by Nick555
Fri May 22, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: how safe is boost
Replies: 10
Views: 1263

Re: how safe is boost

Its a 94. Fuel was turned up by previous owner. Not sure why
by Nick555
Fri May 22, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: how safe is boost
Replies: 10
Views: 1263

how safe is boost

I recently had my diesel pump serviced in chch (something to do with a ball bearing that can drop and break stuff) and they guy mentioned that the fuel has been cranked up a bit. Now the truck is still running factory boost. Im pretty hazy on how the boost system works in a diesel (more fuel gives m...
by Nick555
Mon May 04, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Why you do not cross flooded rivers
Replies: 12
Views: 2652

Re: Why you do not cross flooded rivers

we arnt all that bad. Some of us know our trucks are not submarines. :D
by Nick555
Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Site upgrade - New Features
Replies: 154
Views: 17988

Re: Site upgrade - New Features

i got a curly one for ya mike. Every now again again when i click a link weather its to a subforum or to reply to post it takes me to a PM and its not one of my PMs.
by Nick555
Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:41 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: warn m8000 4 sale
Replies: 4
Views: 527

Re: warn m8000 4 sale

how much are these rated to pull?
by Nick555
Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: New AT's, give me your opinions.
Replies: 20
Views: 2451

Re: New AT's, give me your opinions.

I run Silverstone AT 117s specials. I havnt used any other 4wd tire brands so dont really have anything to compare them to but they seem pretty good to me.
by Nick555
Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: Winches, Accessories, Tools and Supplies
Topic: Group buy, Runva Winches
Replies: 96
Views: 23834

Re: Group buy, Runva Winches

Very kool write up. sells me on the winches even more. And makes me think i should get a radio
by Nick555
Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: Winches, Accessories, Tools and Supplies
Topic: Group buy, Runva Winches
Replies: 96
Views: 23834

Re: Group buy, Runva Winches

im a maybe on this one still. Am trying to scrape togeather the pennys. Stupid fridge if it didnt die i could get one easy
by Nick555
Thu Apr 16, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: For Newbies in Auckland Area
Replies: 9
Views: 1194

Re: For Newbies in Auckland Area

ah fair enough then
by Nick555
Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: For Newbies in Auckland Area
Replies: 9
Views: 1194

Re: For Newbies in Auckland Area

Do that have anything like this in CHCH?
by Nick555
Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:19 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: easter weekend
Replies: 51
Views: 6613

Re: easter weekend

very cool
by Nick555
Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Winches, Accessories, Tools and Supplies
Topic: Group buy, Runva Winches
Replies: 96
Views: 23834

Re: Group buy, Runva Winches

mite be keen depends on price
by Nick555
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: loan me your wisdom
Replies: 25
Views: 2894

Re: loan me your wisdom

No fair why to the home appliance gods hate my truck. Bloody Fridge blew up last nite so all my truck money is going towards a new one. :cry: :cry: So thanks to everyone for all the advice its been awsum but for now the trucks gonna be staying the same. (i did get my snorkel and lift before it went ...
by Nick555
Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: loan me your wisdom
Replies: 25
Views: 2894

Re: loan me your wisdom

prob gonna have about 2-3 grand to play with. Got a set of 50mm lift springs ready to go in. Just gotta get a snorkel put on her.
by Nick555
Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: vg30 v6
Replies: 6
Views: 1379

Re: vg30 v6

I could be wrong here but for a vg30 i would be looking at an auto out of a 300zx i heard they were pretty strong
by Nick555
Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:51 am
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: some rocks i found in lyttelton
Replies: 1
Views: 568

Re: some rocks i found in lyttelton

ooo that looks like fun!!
by Nick555
Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:30 am
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Tow Wagon Thread
Replies: 68
Views: 3929

Re: Tow Wagon Thread

I use my 80 for towing what ever rally car im using at the time. Normally my datto and ya cant even tell its back there. Pulls the legacy or evo easy as too. pity the poor buggar stuck behind me on hills though there cars come out looking rather black :D
by Nick555
Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:08 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: loan me your wisdom
Replies: 25
Views: 2894

Re: loan me your wisdom

Ive got rated hooks on front and rear that was the first thing i put on. Na it dosnt have the manual hubs

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