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by Dirtydog
Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: SAS on 1990 terrano: updated 28-11-15
Replies: 133
Views: 23171

Re: SAS on 1990 terrano: updated 28-11-15

well what a year it has been, just when ya start getting back into the swing of things life hits lol, luckily for me it has been good things. Ill start of with the best news first, me and my partner of 4 years have just brought out own house, no more paying for someone else's mortgage :lol: so about...
by Dirtydog
Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: SAS on 1990 terrano: updated 28-11-15
Replies: 133
Views: 23171

Re: SAS on 1990 terrano: updated 05-06-13

back onto the project after some growing up and learning, it amazing what the real world can teach ya lol. ive been working at a transport company for the past 2 years now, working in the workshop as a grease monkey, and i would have to say i have learnt alot. ive been taught how to weld and brought...
by Dirtydog
Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD27 repair manual needed
Replies: 9
Views: 3240

Re: TD27 repair manual needed

Cheers for the link crash, will be usefull but cant find anything on the td27.

Send me a pm Kiwipete and we can go from there, i would be rather interested in the manual,

Cheers
by Dirtydog
Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: TD27 repair manual needed
Replies: 9
Views: 3240

TD27 repair manual needed

Hey guys, getting back into the terrano and im after a repair manual for a 90s td27t.

i used to have it but between getting a new computer and shifting around i have lost it.

if anyone has one would i please be able to grab it off you? cheers in advance
by Dirtydog
Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Safari Rear springs into rear of WD21 Terrano
Replies: 6
Views: 2502

Re: Safari Rear springs into rear of WD21 Terrano

Hi there, have done the safari rear spring swap on my build, but i have also put a safari front axle underneath the front of it. Did it only to keep things easy to upgrade i.e buy a whole saf lift kit rather than mismatching bits and pieces. there is a fair bit involved, cheaper to buy a a new pair ...
by Dirtydog
Tue Dec 31, 2013 8:19 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Dirtydog's Rat rod build
Replies: 35
Views: 6966

Re: Dirtydog's Rat rod build

it will be a slow process i can tell you this much lol. Its all learning however so one step at a time. However at this stage still have to plan exactly how im going to do it before i go and buy anything like an extra diff or anything. Also the diffs and chassis from the safari are going to be used ...
by Dirtydog
Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:18 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Dirtydog's Rat rod build
Replies: 35
Views: 6966

Re: Dirtydog's Rat rod build

once again plans have changed, Ditching the cab ive got as it is too far gone, but i have decided on an engine and a layout. ill be getting a dereg lwb safari soon that is complete but has been converted from manual to auto. So ratrod will be getting a td42 (possibly turbo it) with auto gearbox and ...
by Dirtydog
Tue Nov 05, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Toysafari project
Replies: 65
Views: 13528

Re: Toysafari project

no nissan v8s yet?

VH41's and 45's are easy to come by, decent power and torque.

Not hard to match up auto boxes either apparently.
by Dirtydog
Mon Nov 04, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTB: Safari Y60 bumpstop and spring pads
Replies: 5
Views: 924

Re: WTB: Safari Y60 bumpstop and spring pads

hey there ive got two front top ones here in good nick if your after them,

Happy to sent to ya for the price of postage
by Dirtydog
Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: Cert Process info
Replies: 14
Views: 3363

Re: Cert Process info

the local certifier here prefers to either see it, or see plenty of photo's of the work thats been done before during and after, specialy stuff that is hidden behind body etc. i.e on a scratch build car he would want to either see the door locks and seat belt anchorages before they get covered up by...
by Dirtydog
Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: 3.8 serries 2 vn motor wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1257

Re: 3.8 serries 2 vn motor wanted

Hey dude ill keep an eye out down here for one aswell, im after a series one so if i come accross a series two ill let ya know.

Do you mind if it came in a car?
by Dirtydog
Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: d21 terrano body lift
Replies: 10
Views: 3218

Re: d21 terrano body lift

Cant say ive seen it myself but i got told a funny story by the certifier the other day lol
by Dirtydog
Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Safari Threaded Tie Rod???
Replies: 2
Views: 852

Re: Safari Threaded Tie Rod???

thought i had seen one somewhere, cheers for that muddy
by Dirtydog
Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Safari Threaded Tie Rod???
Replies: 2
Views: 852

Safari Threaded Tie Rod???

Hey folks just wondering if anyone knows where i can get a threaded tierod for the front where arm bolts onto hub from steering box?

Or any info on one that would be the same taper?
by Dirtydog
Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: 1993 bighorn engine swap
Replies: 23
Views: 5952

Re: 1993 bighorn engine swap

going to be using commy trans with bighorn transfercase unless the trans mates up easy.

Still on the hunt for a vr commy.
by Dirtydog
Mon Sep 02, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: 1993 bighorn engine swap
Replies: 23
Views: 5952

Re: 1993 bighorn engine swap

still looking for a commodore, though we had one but sold the day before we were supposed to pick it up. ive managed to find a engine crane and etc to use so going well it should be a straight forward job. Going to take the front diff out for now, and sort out the sump etc when he wants to chuck the...
by Dirtydog
Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 17th-18th August
Replies: 31
Views: 8158

Re: 17th-18th August

Went up to longwoods for a play with some nw mates, had a ball. Quite pleased with the terrano and how it performed, used 1/4 of a tank for about an hours driving and 3-4 hours playing. Didnt even come close to overheating, intercooler is working wonders. Flares worked wonders :roll:, other trucks d...
by Dirtydog
Sun Aug 04, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 03-04 August
Replies: 21
Views: 5718

Re: 03-04 August

truck passed cert on friday, just waiting for plate to turn up then its back in for warrant :D have to get myself a drill so i can mount my recovery hooks, then i will almost be sorted for 4x4ing. better yet, a guy from work goes hunting/4x4ing/fishing/diving and has invited me to tag along so ill e...
by Dirtydog
Sat Aug 03, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Wide Body Terrano Flares
Replies: 39
Views: 6362

Re: Wide Body Terrano Flares

cool ill check them out when i get round to it :D
by Dirtydog
Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:05 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Wide Body Terrano Flares
Replies: 39
Views: 6362

Re: Wide Body Terrano Flares

Ive learnt first hand what happens when you use turps of thinner based paint lol, doesnt end to well. ive got some 2k high build primer that i will use, would like to get hold of some decent 2k gloss to finish with though. and cheers for the tip on the tissue, i was wondering where that would be use...
by Dirtydog
Sat Aug 03, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan Terrano SAS feedback
Replies: 111
Views: 17475

Re: Nissan Terrano SAS feedback

only gripe for now is the gearing lol but yeah, im expecting there will be things i want to change later, but for now im stoked as :D
by Dirtydog
Sat Aug 03, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan Terrano SAS feedback
Replies: 111
Views: 17475

Re: Nissan Terrano SAS feedback

passed cert yesterday, just have to wait for plate to turn up and shell be back in for warrant. after i have my welder im going to get the 4.6 or 4.88 ratio diffs and an lsd for the front, get them all setup and ready to just chuck up on the hoist and bolt them in. at this stage it will probably be ...
by Dirtydog
Sat Aug 03, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Wide Body Terrano Flares
Replies: 39
Views: 6362

Re: Wide Body Terrano Flares

That is quite interesting, ill keep that in mind when it comes to me making mine. still doing these flares, talked to the certifier about it yesterday (truck passed yay!!) and for what i want to do it wont need cert. Just waiting till weather becomes a bit warmer and when i get a garage heater. Here...
by Dirtydog
Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 27-28 July
Replies: 23
Views: 6155

Re: 27-28 July

Terrano is all booked in for cert and soon to be fully legal once more.

Cant wait :D
by Dirtydog
Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: 24v to 12v (winch)
Replies: 18
Views: 2884

Re: 24v to 12v (winch)

Cheers also for the info guys,
by Dirtydog
Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:32 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: 24v to 12v (winch)
Replies: 18
Views: 2884

Re: 24v to 12v (winch)

This is more of a question for me,

But if its set up correctly running the truck of a single battery, and only the winch using them both, how would it make the rest of the car run at 24?
by Dirtydog
Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: 24v to 12v (winch)
Replies: 18
Views: 2884

Re: 24v to 12v (winch)

Since youd be best running two batterys, would it not be easy to just connect them to both batts in series?

thinking out loud here?
by Dirtydog
Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Steering Damper or RTC D21
Replies: 23
Views: 4881

Re: Steering Damper or RTC D21

with the dummy box you use the same bolt holes anyway im preetty sure, might have to look that up though, so wouldnt change much.
by Dirtydog
Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Steering Damper or RTC D21
Replies: 23
Views: 4881

Re: Steering Damper or RTC D21

aslong as your not applying heat or modifying chassis mounts etc you should be allright. if you make use of the idler arm mounting bolts (even if you have to buy longer ones) and just bend up a peice of flat or even a piece of angle. Best bet would be to chat to who does you warrants though as theyr...
by Dirtydog
Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:20 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Steering Damper or RTC D21
Replies: 23
Views: 4881

Re: Steering Damper or RTC D21

probably cheaper to make one,

two u bolts and a bit of angle/flat bar bent to shape with a couple of holes drilled.

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