Sorry for not replying earlier, that is what I would have recommended and what I used on my vehicle, they worked for me in all situations on road and off road, remember your not driving a racing car.
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- Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:15 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
- Topic: which brake pads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6065
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:12 am
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Lobstrosity
- Replies: 92
- Views: 33010
Re: Lobstrosity
Good work, thanks for up date. Don't take to long to finish or I will have forgotten the start.
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- Tue May 05, 2020 12:45 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Gertrude the 40 series
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7069
Re: Gertrude the 40 series
Hi Reece ---- what another project , great to hear from you I actually thought ORE was dead. Getting back to Gertrude, great to see it is still being used but I question changing that sweet sounding SIX ( yeah I am bias sounded like Old SMOKEY ) , I don't know that Andrew ( RIP ) would approve , but...
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:00 am
- Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
- Topic: Modified 4WD Insurance 2019
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20137
Re: Modified 4WD Insurance 2019
I also have my new Toy (not 4WD) insured with Classic Cover, I found them very easy to deal with and low premiums.
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- Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:58 am
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: KZJ78 Playdoh Bob and other stuff
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18533
Re: KZJ78 Playdoh Bob and other stuff
Well done Calvin and looking very sharp. I have followed this build for quite a few years now as your time line photo shows it has been a few. As the Cheese add say's,
GOOD THING'S TAKE A WHILE ------- THEY JUST DON'T HAPPEN OVERNITE,
FITZY.
GOOD THING'S TAKE A WHILE ------- THEY JUST DON'T HAPPEN OVERNITE,
FITZY.
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:06 am
- Forum: Suzuki
- Topic: Jimny - Leak for gearbox output shaft.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3013
Re: Jimny - Leak for gearbox output shaft.
Hi G, I have had no experience with Suzuki's but a G/box is a G/box ----isn't it ????. A prematurely leaking seal could be put down to :- type of driving, are you in water or mud -- and or silt if so that will chew out seals. Has the Jimny been involved in an accident or impact that could have bent ...
- Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:11 pm
- Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
- Topic: Animal ute up for sale toyota hilux running 40 inch tyres
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3243
Re: Animal ute up for sale toyota hilux running 40 inch tyres
Hi Pommie Rick , I remember ( I think I do ) when this Ute had a wellside , 31" tyres Mum,Dad,Kids and the Dog on the back and we went out and had fun and you drove it home after the event and you used it for work the next day. I'm sure my memory must be failing ME. THOSE WERE THE DAYS OLD FITZY.
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:10 am
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: 2nd opinion, are my batteries stuffed?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4854
Re: 2nd opinion, are my batteries stuffed?
Bill ---- aren't you a POM or do you have Scottish ancestry ??????, Get those short arms into the bottom of your long pockets and buy NEW ONES, with standard lead acid batteries any thing over three years is a bonus now days. Mine are six years and I would say next winter I will be due ------ for Do...
- Fri Nov 03, 2017 8:20 pm
- Forum: 4wd Safety
- Topic: Your 4x4 is a WEAPON
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5731
Your 4x4 is a WEAPON
Please take this as a reminder to all, last night I was doing some property maintenance ---- removing an old fence covered in Ivory, I got down to removing the fence posts and thought ---- tow rope and Prado would save me a lot of time ----- got my old recovery rope out of the garage , put the lever...
- Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:41 pm
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)
- Replies: 1524
- Views: 300128
Re: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)
It F---s me right off when people make a statement about a 3Fe motor being a gutless piece of shit, I agree about the consumption of fuel drunk ------ but I peddled a 3F and the only difference is the E has fuel injection and to make a point I did have a 3Fe that I was going to fit, ------ now my 3F...
- Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:41 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: X5 Project.
- Replies: 95
- Views: 35574
Re: X5 Project.
Ha Ha I thought they were for a practical use ----- and I don't have to say anything more,
I LIKE IT,
FITZY.
I LIKE IT,
FITZY.
- Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:46 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: X5 Project.
- Replies: 95
- Views: 35574
Re: X5 Project.
Hi, there is a saying ------ "If you can't say anything good then say nothing" ----- Your build is GOOD :- now the question, are the Red front eye bolts your recovery points ?, I will await the answer before I say any more. One more :- I know what my 4be looked like after using and abusing...
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:12 am
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: What's involved in drilling perches to move front diff?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6322
Re: What's involved in drilling perches to move front diff?
Hi I looked at this post and thought ------ this could be good for the sole and have a laugh then as I was looking it came to me that we need more of this as it got the old brain working :- first it was in the Toyota section, second the authors name is MattIn106 now this took a bit longer ---- doesn...
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:53 am
- Forum: Video Clips
- Topic: Westcoast shinny 4x4 highlights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5086
Re: Westcoast shinny 4x4 highlights
Thanks for sharing, that brings back lots of memories and shows you don't need 35"+ 4be's to be ------
OUT THERE DOING IT,
FITZY.
OUT THERE DOING IT,
FITZY.
- Wed Aug 02, 2017 11:19 am
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: "Lando" - C79's V8 Disco Build Thread
- Replies: 55
- Views: 30915
Re: "Lando" - C79's V8 Disco Build Thread
First off well done you, great to see new young fabricator's motivated enough to take our sport into the future. Now to offer some advice:-- your flash new hook with no rating needs to be replaced with one that is rated as this is a requirement for any event or trip. I happen to have a new rated hoo...
- Mon May 15, 2017 10:28 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Clints Cruiser Project
- Replies: 288
- Views: 138497
Re: Clints Cruiser Project
Thanks Clint I also enjoyed, as the add say's --------
OUT THERE DOING IT,
FITZY.
OUT THERE DOING IT,
FITZY.
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 6:43 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Landcruiser KZJ71 handbrake adjustment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2339
Re: Landcruiser KZJ71 handbrake adjustment
Hi Pete, if they are the same as the 90series Prado with rear discs and internal shoes/drum for the hand brake I adjusted a set for a mate who had been saying for months that his hand brake was no good. This is my way and not from the book -------- Do your JSA :evil: , remove wheels and Calipers, ta...
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:04 am
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: V8 Land Rover project
- Replies: 632
- Views: 144208
Re: V8 Land Rover project
Hi Pete, I work with the driver of the Nissan you helped rescue on the weekend , he is forever great full and was F--ked with out you. He was very embarrassed getting caught out like that as when he drove in he had no problems at all and was going on the instructions of his mate who lives local that...
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:39 am
- Forum: Jeep
- Topic: 79 Cherokee Chief for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3219
Re: 79 Cherokee Chief for sale
Hi Keith , is that Leo's Jeep ??, if so I only have good memories.
MEMORIES LAST LONGER THAN DREAMS,
FITZY.
PS:- Lets wined back the clock.
MEMORIES LAST LONGER THAN DREAMS,
FITZY.
PS:- Lets wined back the clock.
- Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:22 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Jalopy V2.0
- Replies: 34
- Views: 11710
Re: Jalopy V2.0
Watching ----------
WITH BOTH EYES,
FITZY.
WITH BOTH EYES,
FITZY.
- Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:45 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
- Topic: North Island tiki tour/ramble/yarn/bedtime story/bore
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5696
Re: North Island tiki tour/ramble/yarn/bedtime story/bore
Thanks I have enjoyed your journey. Don't say it to loud but it's a nice piece of country up that a way.
NOW GET BACK DOWN SOUTH.
FITZY.
NOW GET BACK DOWN SOUTH.
FITZY.
- Sat May 21, 2016 9:19 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Site offline sporadically - expect disruptions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9699
Re: Site offline sporadically - expect disruptions
I'm like Skid ( well yeah / na ) and thought WTF and then after a flick through I worked it out. Look's good Mike.
THERE'S STILL HOPE FOR SOME OF YOU,
FITZY.
THERE'S STILL HOPE FOR SOME OF YOU,
FITZY.
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:43 am
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: My Pajero build. The Whale mk2.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 24291
Re: My Pajero build. The Whale mk2.
Excellent build Chris, please keep us updated in this post. I figured out who the author was with the photo of the LWB Paj on the home made ramps and bingo ----- I know who this is. Now don't put to bigger tyres on and upset Uncle MUZZA. Your engineering and Fab work has surpassed Dads and Uncles ag...
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:19 am
- Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
- Topic: anyone in Chch that can look at a vehicle for me
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1245
Re: anyone in Chch that can look at a vehicle for me
Can help out depending on what area , Ex Cruiser owner and fifty yrs as a mechanic,
NO ZIMMER FRAME,
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NO ZIMMER FRAME,
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- Wed Jan 20, 2016 1:25 pm
- Forum: Videos - Non 4wd Related
- Topic: Kaikoura Coast Track
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3290
Re: Kaikoura Coast Track
Thanks Pete, wow gr8 vids, just lost another hour, ------ off topic ---- don't look like your diets working Looks like yours is the same as mine.
AT LEAST MY JANDALS STILL FIT,
FITZY.
AT LEAST MY JANDALS STILL FIT,
FITZY.
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:34 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Hiace Super Custom 4x4 project
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15662
Re: Hiace Super Custom 4x4 project
No a blocked air cleaner won't make it knock but the air cleaner should show if it has swallowed water. In your photos it shows the van has been in water even puddles and it's very easy for them to get water into the intake and it only takes half a cup of water into the cylinder to hydraulic a pisto...
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 8:16 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Hiace Super Custom 4x4 project
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15662
Re: Hiace Super Custom 4x4 project
Did the motor get thirsty and have a drink ? drinking to quickly will cause hic ups and hic ups turn into cramps and bad cramps bend your internals followed by not to unusual noises a bit like you have described. At the worst I would say you have bent a con rod, any excessive exercise will end up wi...
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:18 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Looking for Taps - 11/16 UNF & 22 x 1.5 metric
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1458
Re: Looking for Taps - 11/16 UNF & 22 x 1.5 metric
Thanks Trev, arrived back safely , the extra wasn't necessary but cheers,
I DO LIKE A DROP OR TWO ------ MAKE THAT A DOZEN,
FITZY.
I DO LIKE A DROP OR TWO ------ MAKE THAT A DOZEN,
FITZY.
- Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:45 am
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Looking for Taps - 11/16 UNF & 22 x 1.5 metric
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1458
Re: Looking for Taps - 11/16 UNF & 22 x 1.5 metric
Hi Muddy, yeah I can lend you both taps, the ones I have are both plug taps with a small starter on them. I'm in CHCH.
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- Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:15 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: V6 Holden into Hilux
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4446
Re: V6 Holden into Hilux
Hey Bruce , Is that a bit of dog tucker hanging up in the back ground of one of those photos , you handy with the smoke stick as well.
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