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by skidtoy
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: New to owning a Jeep.
Replies: 4
Views: 3520

Re: New to owning a Jeep.

nice jeep and yes the parts options are far more than nissan, toyota and pretty much all other brands joined together!!!
by skidtoy
Sat Jan 16, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: jeep cherokee xj suspension kits???
Replies: 15
Views: 7484

Re: jeep cherokee xj suspension kits???

what brand are they and how much?
by skidtoy
Wed Jan 13, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: jeep cherokee xj suspension kits???
Replies: 15
Views: 7484

Re: jeep cherokee xj suspension kits???

I've got some relocation shackles, IRO shackles, and an IRO leaf pack and front springs plus Bilstein 5100 front shocks to suit if interested, the full kit will give approx. 6-6.5" lift. You will just need to source some long arms etc. as I'm still using these on my rig. Reason I've pulled the...
by skidtoy
Wed Jan 13, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: whanga road
Replies: 6
Views: 6271

Re: whanga road

also in danger of been closed to public because land owners at each end are sick of 4wds tearing it to pieces. befor long it will another closed road because some people cant hook a tow strap up instead of digging massive holes.
by skidtoy
Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:35 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: jeep cherokee xj suspension kits???
Replies: 15
Views: 7484

Re: jeep cherokee xj suspension kits???

Ive ordered a budget boost kit(coil spacer and shackles) and 3" shocks for now but will get some 3" lift coils later on as. I have a few sets of leaf springs laying round so wil barstad pack the arse end because its sagged and I do alot of towing so n extra leaf should work ok for now. Onc...
by skidtoy
Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:07 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: jeep cherokee xj suspension kits???
Replies: 15
Views: 7484

Re: jeep cherokee xj suspension kits???

i have been looking at bringing it in myself but the freight cost is around $1200 to bring in a complete kit which is more than im wanting to spend at the moment because total cost would be around $2500 by the time ive got all the parts I want...while this isn't a huge amount when you price up parts...
by skidtoy
Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: jeep cherokee xj suspension kits???
Replies: 15
Views: 7484

jeep cherokee xj suspension kits???

hi just asking who is bring in kits to suit xj's...ive seen heaps of jeeps on trademe with rough country kits and there is one with a zone kit also, I saw on here about a guy saying he was bringing in the iron rock kits which it what I actually want but it seems it came to nothing...??? I have been ...
by skidtoy
Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: performance difference 1.6 ltr vs 2.0 ltr
Replies: 11
Views: 2399

Re: performance difference 1.6 ltr vs 2.0 ltr

14 or 16" travel air shocks any good as a hint...???
by skidtoy
Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: performance difference 1.6 ltr vs 2.0 ltr
Replies: 11
Views: 2399

Re: performance difference 1.6 ltr vs 2.0 ltr

ive had 37's on afew different trucks now so nothing new for me :roll:
by skidtoy
Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: performance difference 1.6 ltr vs 2.0 ltr
Replies: 11
Views: 2399

Re: performance difference 1.6 ltr vs 2.0 ltr

At this point im probably going to go 1600cc I think...if it lets go or doesnt do what im wanting I will just rip it out and fit a different motor. Will fit some reduction gears to transfer as the smallest tyres I will run would be 37's.
by skidtoy
Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:01 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: performance difference 1.6 ltr vs 2.0 ltr
Replies: 11
Views: 2399

Re: performance difference 1.6 ltr vs 2.0 ltr

I have seen people comment about the j18's on other forums etc im new to the Suzuki motors and the other sj's ive had over the years I had put Toyota t=series motors into so these are a different thing for myself. the v6 will have a bit more power but a lot of people are saying about reliability on ...
by skidtoy
Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: performance difference 1.6 ltr vs 2.0 ltr
Replies: 11
Views: 2399

performance difference 1.6 ltr vs 2.0 ltr

looking for a truck to start my new build but am in two minds about both as they both have good and bad points in my eyes so wanting to know peoples opinions on both engine options. at this point im split between the 2 but will most likely go with an auto as it will suit my needs better...so I guess...
by skidtoy
Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:14 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: underside pics of vitra
Replies: 4
Views: 976

Re: underside pics of vitra

yea I will either re-gear the diffs but will most likely do a gear set in transfer as will either run 35 or 37's again.

what diff have you used? have you stuck with Suzuki to keep the track width for cert etc
by skidtoy
Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: underside pics of vitra
Replies: 4
Views: 976

Re: underside pics of vitra

im in New Plymouth but am up in Auckland quite abit so might have to come have a look at some point when work allows. are you doing a road legal truck? im not it will only be a trailer truck so im not worried about cutting out whatever I have to to make things fit. I have patrol axles that I will be...
by skidtoy
Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: underside pics of vitra
Replies: 4
Views: 976

underside pics of vitra

anyone able to post up some pics of the underside of a 4dr early 90's vitra?

wanting to have a look at acouple of things as trying to decide if I should go this truck route with a sas build. thanks
by skidtoy
Wed May 29, 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: MCC winch bar nissan gq y60 patrol
Replies: 0
Views: 440

MCC winch bar nissan gq y60 patrol

pretty much brand new has been fitted to my truck but im at work most of the time so it sits in the workshop. looking to maybe sell if I get alright coin since it is almost like new. has not had any offroad work. selling as ive decided im going to go a different way now with the front bar work. can ...
by skidtoy
Tue May 28, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: 8" or 10" Wheels?!?!
Replies: 7
Views: 1692

Re: 8" or 10" Wheels?!?!

most people running 31's on 10's are you guys which the most offroading they will ever do is ripping up grass in the local car parks. its good you have gone with 8's :mrgreen:
by skidtoy
Tue May 28, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: nissan patrol steering (rubber joiner)
Replies: 0
Views: 390

nissan patrol steering (rubber joiner)

just asking the question if the rubber joiner should sit straight with no flex in it if the truck has no bodylift? ive had bodylifted y60's before but cant remember how it should sit standard
by skidtoy
Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 25/26 Dec
Replies: 49
Views: 6999

Re: 25/26 Dec

pity you dont have lockers you would of driven out of that and saved yourself an embarrasing photo[/quote] you just embarrased yourself cos that wasnt stuck by a long shot just getting some flex porn for the boys that actually like trucks that can flex like they should :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: ...
by skidtoy
Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 25/26 Dec
Replies: 49
Views: 6999

Re: 25/26 Dec

still has another 1inch of shock shaft travel yet but 37 bottoms out in the tyre well haha but yea does the job of keeping the tyres on the ground.
by skidtoy
Mon Dec 27, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 25/26 Dec
Replies: 49
Views: 6999

Re: 25/26 Dec

did some flexing out whanga rd is that the bridge "bypass " track :shock: looks way more rutted than when i was there last :? nah its one of the side tracks along the rd...and yip getting pretty rutted out, my rear tyre was under water and i run 37's. this pic is from where you said, ive ...
by skidtoy
Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:18 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 25/26 Dec
Replies: 49
Views: 6999

Re: 25/26 Dec

did some flexing out whanga rd

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by skidtoy
Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: woodhill
Replies: 4
Views: 572

Re: woodhill

ive been up there and had a quick look around when we were riding at the bike park and couldnt see a great deal of very hard tracks, is there a map or any post on here showing the harder stuff. the boys who do thompsons all year round say dont worry with the place.
by skidtoy
Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: woodhill
Replies: 4
Views: 572

woodhill

whats the deal, we mite be heading up those ways over xmas/new years so wanting to know if it is open all the time etc...??? is it worth going there if your running 37's etc or better for everyday kind of truck cos dont really want to do a big side track if its not worth it...???
by skidtoy
Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: 4" EFS Coils for GQ Shorty
Replies: 19
Views: 2279

Re: 4" EFS Coils for GQ Shorty

Why would you F*** up a truck that works well by going to 4" lift? If you after an increase in performance with it then keep it as low as possible. The higher you take the worse it will climb hills, the worse the side slope will be, the worse the antisquat will get. (mid you GQ AS is pretty ba...
by skidtoy
Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: Video Clips
Topic: my truck getting up a 6ft high bank
Replies: 4
Views: 849

Re: my truck getting up a 6ft high bank

he is emailing me the vid so will post it up monday sometime...got say i love 37's and 10inchs of lift
by skidtoy
Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: Video Clips
Topic: my truck getting up a 6ft high bank
Replies: 4
Views: 849

Re: my truck getting up a 6ft high bank

crap ill have to get my mate to send it to me by email, thought he had it so everyone could see
by skidtoy
Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: Video Clips
Topic: my truck getting up a 6ft high bank
Replies: 4
Views: 849

my truck getting up a 6ft high bank

link below of me having a play in my truck. bank was around 6ft tall same high as myself.

http://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=5c ... 2121663368
by skidtoy
Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: WANTED 4x 33inch tyres (wof standard)
Replies: 3
Views: 503

Re: WANTED 4x 33inch tyres (wof standard)

nah mate, i run a tyre shop up here in np and its not the type of thing that is floating round like down south...may have found some because i dont want to buy a new set when they will only be used to sit the truck on the drive way when not in use because the 37 flat spot when sitting to long and ta...

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