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by mudtroll
Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Lift springs needed.
Replies: 2
Views: 1263

Re: Lift springs needed.

Talk to Phil from Force4. 6" is a big lift, might have trouble getting a low volume cert for that.
by mudtroll
Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:26 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Turbo certification
Replies: 19
Views: 9088

Re: Turbo certification

Watch out for how close the exhaust is to the clutch slave cylinder & lines, probably best to carry a spare slave cylinder.
by mudtroll
Thu May 07, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: Having problems?
Topic: 24 volt Warne winch drum heat issue
Replies: 1
Views: 2334

Re: 24 volt Warne winch drum heat issue

No comment on the warn but I've got a brand new 24 volt Nova if your interested. Still in the box.
by mudtroll
Thu Feb 20, 2020 7:20 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Best performing suspension for Nissan Safari
Replies: 1
Views: 2777

Re: Best performing suspension for Nissan Safari

Talk to Phil Clark @ Force 4. Very knowledgeable & helpful.
by mudtroll
Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Toyota high mount winch
Replies: 1
Views: 2929

Re: Toyota high mount winch

Very long shot, but do you still have this?
by mudtroll
Tue Oct 30, 2018 5:01 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Rear mount radiator
Replies: 7
Views: 5283

Re: Rear mount radiator

Might need a air diverter to get flow over the fans/radiator. A piece of perspex bolted to the rear cage protruding above the roof line might do it.
by mudtroll
Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:56 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Brake problems nissan safari
Replies: 17
Views: 6318

Re: Brake problems nissan safari

My truck has progressed somewhat from those days... You can buy new calipers at a good price from onlineauto.com/au.
I've changed my whole system, gone hydro boost now,4 pot hilux calipers in the rear for better fiddle brakes, stops good now!.
Truck is not road legal
by mudtroll
Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:37 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: 15" or 16"
Replies: 5
Views: 14387

Re: 15" or 16"

Probably more tyre options in 15"
by mudtroll
Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:29 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 boost settings
Replies: 9
Views: 8135

Re: TD42 boost settings

Silvertop running 25psi+ for years. No problems with boost... problems when sucking rocks & dirt into it tho
by mudtroll
Tue Aug 14, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: pto driven hydraulic winch
Replies: 10
Views: 6749

Re: pto driven hydraulic winch

As already suggested, talk to Phil. Can get very complicated engaging the pto in an auto.
by mudtroll
Wed May 02, 2018 6:52 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2018 Kiwi winch comp - 10 year anniversary
Replies: 3
Views: 4898

Re: 2018 Kiwi winch comp - 10 year anniversary

What a bugger it's finishing, always wanted to do this but something always got in the way. What type of event is going to replace it? Main thing will be timing, South Island series starts that weekend too & theirs a winch challenge in Hawkes Bay the weekend prior. Might be helpful if organisers...
by mudtroll
Wed Apr 18, 2018 6:05 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Oil pressure TD42
Replies: 1
Views: 1594

Oil pressure TD42

I've recently put a new (2nd hand) TD42 in my truck & I turned it over with the fuel solenoid disconnected to get oil pressure up prior to starting it. Had the oil feed to the turbo disconnected so we could see the oil flowing. After cranking it over for ages the oil light was still on & no ...
by mudtroll
Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:41 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Putting a GU Patrol diff and factory locker into a GQ Safari
Replies: 4
Views: 2095

Re: Putting a GU Patrol diff and factory locker into a GQ Safari

45A-AC1-DDAA-1BA this is 24v, the 12v has one different letter (I think, been a while). Ask for the waterproof mod 532F. http://www.macvalves.co.nz/ talk to them & they'll sort out the correct one.
by mudtroll
Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:13 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Putting a GU Patrol diff and factory locker into a GQ Safari
Replies: 4
Views: 2095

Re: Putting a GU Patrol diff and factory locker into a GQ Safari

Is your GU petrol? If diesel it will have a vacuum pump for brakes. You can buy a Mac Valve to replace the factory solenoid, much better & faster. You can also use very low air PRESSURE to activate.
If your interested I can dig out the part # for the Mac Valve.
by mudtroll
Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:39 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Warn 8274 DIY upgrades
Replies: 41
Views: 16764

Re: Warn 8274 DIY upgrades

Clever guy. Couldn't you have mounted the freespool controller etc in the cab & just run the hydraulic hose to the brake?
by mudtroll
Sat Feb 03, 2018 9:25 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 oil gallery ports and sump
Replies: 6
Views: 2919

Re: TD42 oil gallery ports and sump

There's actually quite a few, if I knew how to post a photo I would. One below the oil filter housing, 2 behind the injector pump & 2 more behind the alternator bracket. I've unscrewed the oil filter one, definitely oil haven't done the others but look like oil feed.
by mudtroll
Sat Feb 03, 2018 7:23 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD42 oil gallery ports and sump
Replies: 6
Views: 2919

Re: TD42 oil gallery ports and sump

There's a port on passenger side between the engine mount, usually used for an oil feed to a aftermarket turbo. I've got a couple of motors sitting around & will have a look if I find anymore I'll let you know.
by mudtroll
Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:19 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: 2nd opinion, are my batteries stuffed?
Replies: 9
Views: 4639

Re: 2nd opinion, are my batteries stuffed?

No expert but I'd thought 8 years of battery life was very good, new battery time.
by mudtroll
Tue Nov 21, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Safari GQ broken PTO drum
Replies: 2
Views: 1375

Re: Safari GQ broken PTO drum

Make sure the fairlead is a bit narrower than the drum, stops the rope jumping the edge of the drum. Get a shaft out of an earlier model PTO, they are longer & make a wider steel drum.
by mudtroll
Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: EFS nissan safari fron springs install
Replies: 3
Views: 1195

Re: EFS nissan safari fron springs install

Looks normal. Just make sure it's rotated to the correct spot, at the top of the spring where it sits in the tower you'll see a indentation for the spring. Good to see it's on the correct side, many don't check.
by mudtroll
Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:03 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: PTO Drive Gears
Replies: 2
Views: 1179

Re: PTO Drive Gears

Phil Clark @ Force4 has after market gears made by Red Winch, much stronger.
by mudtroll
Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:00 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Safari Manual Conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 1610

Re: Safari Manual Conversion

That's when a body lift comes in handy :D
by mudtroll
Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:29 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Help with PTO winch service
Replies: 9
Views: 2647

Re: Help with PTO winch service

Alloy drums are fine, get rid of the wire & fit a narrower fairlead so the rope doesn't come off the side of the drum. These winches bind up when fitting them, to make sure you get the freespool working properly you may have to shim the mounting bolts. Bolt it up first, it may freespool fine if ...
by mudtroll
Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:17 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan Safari 1995 opinions wtd
Replies: 5
Views: 1733

Re: Nissan Safari 1995 opinions wtd

A mate is possibly selling his project, LWB chassis with a cut down cab, has a genuine ute back wall on the cab.
by mudtroll
Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan Safari 1995 opinions wtd
Replies: 5
Views: 1733

Re: Nissan Safari 1995 opinions wtd

Probably a bit expensive, but people are asking silly prices for them now days. Factory turbo will still be a bit gutless, needs an aftermarket turbo, plenty of options. For that price you could get a GU, later model, nicer vehicle but would have higher mileage.
by mudtroll
Wed Jul 05, 2017 6:07 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Wanted mk /mq bits
Replies: 5
Views: 2198

Re: Wanted mk /mq bits

Wanting MQ/MK for a project on my GQ
by mudtroll
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:11 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Wanted mk /mq bits
Replies: 5
Views: 2198

Re: Wanted mk /mq bits

They come up on Trademe , usually people don't know the difference between them & GQ pto's. Try NZoffroader on facebook too.
I looking for some MQ/MK swivel hubs, don't suppose you have any?
by mudtroll
Sun May 28, 2017 7:48 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Round 2 - Mainland Winch Challenge
Replies: 1
Views: 3331

Re: Round 2 - Mainland Winch Challenge

Looking forward to it, first time competing in the South Island. By good to do some different terrain than I'm used to.
by mudtroll
Thu May 25, 2017 7:38 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: patrol for sale help!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1835

Re: patrol for sale help!!

I've just put a petrol gearbox on my TD42, bolt straight up, exactly the same gearbox.
by mudtroll
Sun May 21, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: KIWI 4x4 Teams Challenge
Replies: 22
Views: 16086

Re: KIWI 4x4 Teams Challenge

Hi Reece not from the South Island, Auckland. One of my team members sent emails but didn't get a reply. I'm heading to the SI for some of the rounds, but will be keen to enter a team for Kiwi challenge next year.

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