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BMC

x2 I'm on 30's and would also be nice to have some low down tourqe.

In saying that Suzukis are made to rev......., possibly it would not achieve much without supporting exhaust system and headers.

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I run 30inch muds on 15x7 0 off set rim.

It's quite tight in there on the rear under articulation with some guard rub.

That's on a OME suspension lift kit.

Need to trim rear guards down a wee bit.

Remember all tyres are not equal and sizes will vary.

I would go with 29's to save hassle.

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Thank you. I have ended going with Pirelli Scorpion ATR's. This is due to the dealer having a set out back and brand new. Very hard to find much detail on them but they apparantly took out the AT test a few years back in Austrlia 4wd magazine. Not sure if that's much to go by though, but had some to...

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Thank you - that's good feedback.

I'm quite sure they still have a good sidewall on the AT3 and should handle Red Rocks or basic shiny trails with ease.

I really can't see them being tested too hard.

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Hi all Looking for advice on the above mentioned tyres. They will be used for road driving such as family trips up North and down South along with the odd bit off roading around the likes of Red Rocks and general comuting around the neighborhood. I have another 4x4 which runs the STT tyres ie anythi...

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1600cc Vitara/Escudo LWB or SWB? Will handle the coast with ease, go well on the sand as they are on the lighter side as far as 4x4's go and are relatively economic when comparing with other petrol engines, but will chew through a bit of fuel off road due to the lack of low end torque- need to keep ...

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Nissan Safari could be had at upper end of your price range, but I note it's not in your list. They can tow all day and are reliable as they come besides rust. May not be the best thing to manouver around town but can mitigate with SWB Options. Turbo Diesel would be ideal! The k's you mentioned woul...

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I have seen your vehicle around the South Coast - it's very tidy and you have done a superb job.

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Very cool.

I have seen a couple of the Mitsubishi Vans around the South Coast.

There is a particular white 4x4 one which is the older model around there at times.

It has a snorkel, muds and a roof carrier and lighting from memory. Looks awesome.

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Sorted.

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As above, I am after a set of 15x7 Black Steel Rims for my Escudo. The offset is zero and they are for a 30inch mud tyre. Appears to be only white sets left in NZ brand new when speaking with my garage who has 3 contacts. He mentioned there may be other sets but he has concerns over the quality of s...

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Thanks for your help re above. Update: Manual Hubs were stuffed, pulled apart and gave good clean. 4WD now works when you manually engage hubs. Next question. Is there a 4wd light on dash which should appear once manual hubs are on? At present there is no light. Did the Escudos come with manual hubs...

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Found a set of 2nd hand Cooper Discover STT M/T's in same size as quoted Fedderals above, so pressume they will do the job......

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Thanks for the reply.

It's a 1996 model.

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Ok - further update. I have a feeling 4wd is not engaging. Purchase Suzuki off an older owner who had it for 10 years and only used 4wd once when someone got stuck in snow and he helped tow out It also has manual hubs on front wheels. So I tried locking the manual hubs put into 4L and was still able...

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Hi all Finally purchased a new truck. Suzuki Escudo 1600 16v LWB model I have a couple of questions. * When in 4wd no dash light comes on, is this normal and or how do I repair? * I am putting 30's on and a suspension lift. I have been quoted as follows. 30 x9.5 Federal Coragia Mud Tyres $239 each 1...

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Mate they don't give a rats about tyre size at testing stations as long as they aren't hanging out past the factory flares like a phat drift car Well - that's a relief to know. Am I right in my +5% calculation 31.80 sounds quite modest tyre size wise as it basically means you would have to run a 31...

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Would also like to b able to obtain WoFs at testing stations Any feedback would be great. Your joking right :D Only trying to do it the right way "on the assumption the testing station knows what they are on about" See your point though - basically asking to be burnt! Because of where I w...

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Hi all, I see many members run 33 Mud Tyres on their Pajero. From reading on here it appears the factory size is around 29.6, so one you add +5% this equates to a maximum tyre size of around 31.80 before you require a cert? What tyres are people running and how are you passing WoF's and obtaining ap...

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Hi there, I have been looking at these myself. You will find most people will suggest make sure you give it a good service first and ensure radiator is in good condition along with all rubber hoses are in good condition and not cracking. I would then like you said make sure you have the recovery hoo...

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Has anyone used these before to lift terrano? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/mitsubishi/suspension/auction-981480246.htm Or would I better off purchasing these rear springs and winding up front torsion bar? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/nissan/suspensio...

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That's good to know , as I would be wanting to sleep 2 people.

Do you have any photos of your setup by any chance?

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Thank you for everyones comments. I have located a couple of GU Safaris on trademe with the High Roof. As mentioned earlier, they tend to be around $10k for a tidy one otherwise anything less appears to be a we bit of a gamble. Was hoping to spend around $6k. There does appear to be a number of Safa...

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Right - thank you - appreciate your help. - The defender build is epic. Does anyone have a 4x4 van out of interest or have had one in the past. Would be keen to know how they stack to your typical 4x4 when doing basic off roading? It would appear that the only options are the Mutsubishi L300 or Toyo...

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Is the high top the more common version e.g the Grand road.

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I have been looking at purchasing a Landrover Discovery Series 1 or posible a LWB Pajero. But, after discusing with my other half we are equally quite keen to convert the rear into a sleeping setup. Which 4x4 's provide the best setup for this? We were hoping to build a rear tray with some lower sli...

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Hi all I went for a brief walk out at Red Rocks this week. Does anyone know if a CX7 would make it around to Devils Gate with ease? From inspection of the entrance when leaving the car park there is now a water hole on the right and very slight decline on the left into the deep loose stones and onto...

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Have not driven either - have only read and watched videos.

Well actually - about 13 years ago I had been in the landrover as my friends parents owned one - it was amazing back then along with their 3 series BMW and 90's Ford Capri - oh how times have changed!

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Hi all, I have not posted on here for sometime, but read the forums every now and then. The purpose of this post is to obtain informative and constructive comments around the following 2 vehicles which have made my "final 2" list. The candidates are: - Land Rover Discovery Series 1 or 2 &q...

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Hi all, As above, I have few simple questions as I don't have a manual - and in the past have been use to the basic Vitara manual cabin setup. The R3M is a automatic - can someone please explain the 4wd gear stick, the gear stick has 2W, N, 4H,4L - I notice these option run in sync with a little gre...

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