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by haydgq
Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:09 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: '96 or later Prado 2.8
Replies: 9
Views: 1114

Re: '96 or later Prado 2.8

Jerry wrote:2.8s never were factory for 96-02 prados, 1kzte's were the only diesels offered


Yip it was, on the early nz new models
by haydgq
Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:11 am
Forum: Petrol Engines and Modifications
Topic: 1UZ Rear sump or aftermarket
Replies: 11
Views: 4659

Re: 1UZ Rear sump or aftermarket

I have a 2uz sump on my 1uz, getting it direct from japan from a mate it still cost $900. From toyota NZ was something like $2000 :roll: Which actually sounds cheap compared to the $3000 I was quoted for an idle speed controller :roll: :roll: Yea they are a shocking price, they have a retail of aro...
by haydgq
Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:29 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Mig Welder 180Amp ???
Replies: 13
Views: 4287

Re: Mig Welder 180Amp ???

Go look at all the flash stuff in the shops, choose the ones you like then go on the hunt for a 2nd hand one. My uni-mig 240 was $800 2nd hand. $2500ish new. Love it. Stoked I Got it and didn't waste the $$$$ on Chinese one like I was tempted to. I put a new liner in it, a new earth clamp and a shi...
by haydgq
Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: OCT 1-2
Replies: 31
Views: 4472

Re: OCT 1-2

Yea Mark that truck is as flash as Michael Jackson, its far to nice to even use off-road, hey did you end up using the 2uz sump set-up?? remember im keen for your old one eh :D
by haydgq
Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Diff locks
Replies: 86
Views: 9988

Re: Diff locks

I dont know why everyone is complicating this so much, as Mark said this is proven and people have been doing it for years, no its nothing compared to a good LSD or a Locker but it def can help in some situations and it just plain WORKS.
by haydgq
Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:34 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: ARB Old Man Emu leaf Springs - Opinions???
Replies: 46
Views: 8498

Re: ARB Old Man Emu leaf Springs - Opinions???

Badnuz, Can you do any good deals on a set of leafs?? I have been reading the Auzie forums a little and they dont seem to rate the OME Shocks at all.... :? what auzzie forums? big modified isuzu mu with 100 inches of lift on 40in tahs? far out. do you belive that the hot little girl in the porn sit...
by haydgq
Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:56 am
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Central Plateau in the Storm!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 3263

Re: Central Plateau in the Storm!!!!

Great write up and pics of what looked like a epic adventure, good times :)
by haydgq
Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 13-14 August
Replies: 46
Views: 5699

Re: 13-14 August

Please correct me if Iam wrong but I do think an explanation is needed. Was a very slow roll, moments inatention, reaching for a drink, then wheel hits rut, steering wheel whipped out of hands, over she goes. No injuries and minimal damage. A pretty good result in my eyes ! Thats retarded mate, tru...
by haydgq
Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Chinese mig welders
Replies: 11
Views: 3983

Re: Chinese mig welders

lexulance wrote:Have you had anything to do with Blue weld or do you know of anyone who has?
Also with your one are you running argon or co2



I have my own 6.8kg C02 bottle, cant be stuffed paying to have argon so straight C02 does the job for me.

Mitech units are good, you usually cant go wrong with one of them.
by haydgq
Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Chinese mig welders
Replies: 11
Views: 3983

Re: Chinese mig welders

Has anybody had any experiance with the chinese 200-250amp single phase mig welders? Are they crap or not too bad They can be very good if you get the right brands or shite if you get the knock offs, all you have to look at is the Green Mag Mate Pro welders that BOC sell and you have one of the bet...
by haydgq
Sun Aug 07, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: BJ74, UPGRADE!!
Replies: 156
Views: 31851

Re: BJ74, UPGRADE!!

Still on the to do list: source new front rotors an better pads for the brake test, Hey mate what Pads did you end up using.? what are the better grippy pads to use for passing the certs, been reading about ebc red stuff pads but i cant find any info about those super grippy race type brakes and if...
by haydgq
Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:08 am
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: RR Help please
Replies: 6
Views: 1029

Re: RR Help please

also you dont need 33s on rovers just good 31 inch all terrains will go any where effortlessly


your taking the piss right??? or are you actually saying that 31 inch A/T will take you anywere off-road in nz but only if they are on a Rover.?
by haydgq
Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 6th 7th august 2011
Replies: 32
Views: 5253

Re: 6th 7th august 2011

KIWI_TERRANO"]Sold the surf last night and picked my shinny 2002 toyota hilux up..... photos to come


Did you get what you wanted for it dude.?
by haydgq
Sat Jul 23, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: efi fuel tank q?
Replies: 8
Views: 914

Re: efi fuel tank q?

J_Dub wrote:yea i thought the same, them jeeps are 130kw odd and like you said it looks like its made to be strapped to a deck, ggod price too


My tank is from a 130 surf that had the mighty 3Y-E in it and they had about 5kw :lol: and that supplies plenty of fuel for the V8 in my Lux.
by haydgq
Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: thinking about 2wd sas to 4wd
Replies: 10
Views: 2282

Re: thinking about 2wd sas to 4wd

This is my truck on a 130 surf chassis, the front diff is around 40mm forward and the rear about 15mm, this is using a single cab wellside off a swb single cab lux so nothing needed cutting off the front, i bobbed about 250mm off the back to get the good departure angle. http://i735.photobucket.com/...
by haydgq
Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ashhurst School PTA Fundraiser 4x4 trip
Replies: 38
Views: 5374

Re: Ashhurst School PTA Fundraiser 4x4 trip

safaripete wrote:i only got one pic but i dont think stu wants it posted around the place yet


Yip Stu told me to tell you that he wants it posted.!! :lol: :lol:
by haydgq
Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ashhurst School PTA Fundraiser 4x4 trip
Replies: 38
Views: 5374

Re: Ashhurst School PTA Fundraiser 4x4 trip

Did anyone get any pics of the day, and is there any snow up Takapari yet.??
by haydgq
Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: july 9th 10th
Replies: 51
Views: 7532

Re: july 9th 10th

Or find a factory SWB tray or an extra cab tray :wink:[/quote] Yea thats another way but they bloody hard to find now, I was lucky as my wellside was off a swb jap import Lux so it fitted my 130 surf chassis perfectly.[/quote] photos? please[/quote] I throw a few in your other thread but i dont real...
by haydgq
Sat Jul 09, 2011 4:47 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: july 9th 10th
Replies: 51
Views: 7532

Re: july 9th 10th

if the wellside is off a lwb you would need to shorten it at the front to get the wheel arch to line up with the axle. Or find a factory SWB tray or an extra cab tray :wink: Yea thats another way but they bloody hard to find now, I was lucky as my wellside was off a swb jap import Lux so it fitted ...
by haydgq
Sat Jul 09, 2011 4:33 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: july 9th 10th
Replies: 51
Views: 7532

Re: july 9th 10th

KIWI_TERRANO"]Shit weather so stuck inside and got bored and started doing some research..... Want some peoples thoughts on this If you have to pay some one to do the job it will prob be way cheaper to just buy the factory 4x4 in the first place. Or if you can do the work yourself and seing yo...
by haydgq
Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: It Has begun... "Project Wombat"
Replies: 247
Views: 43248

Re: It Has begun... "Project Wombat"

Love all your threads Pete.


Is that because he actually completes them Nathan :lol: :lol:
by haydgq
Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: cert???
Replies: 108
Views: 10304

Re: cert???

The wof rules and regs book at work and also from the updates we get from LTNZ, the latest load of shit was an ammendment update for suspension and lifts :roll: I know it sucks but thats the rules i have to follow as an AVI unfortunately Oh right thats weird, just asked my neighbour who is a mechan...
by haydgq
Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:41 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: cert???
Replies: 108
Views: 10304

Re: cert???

Hi all, as promised i have checked the updates for suspension lifts etc :roll: This is how it stands legally at the moment. Any suspension lift other than OE must have low volume cert. Any body lift other than OE must have low volume cert. Thems the rules as full of red tape and politics as it is t...
by haydgq
Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:22 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: cert???
Replies: 108
Views: 10304

Re: cert???

So you have a Suzuki with small tyres and more than 100mm of lift :shock: :shock: :shock: Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me, and the whole reason we have cert laws. How does a vehicle like that get a WOF now? theyr 30s if you must know...plenty big enough for a suzuki Yea they are big enough ...
by haydgq
Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:47 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: cert???
Replies: 108
Views: 10304

Re: cert???

So you have a Suzuki with small tyres and more than 100mm of lift :shock: :shock: :shock: Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me, and the whole reason we have cert laws. How does a vehicle like that get a WOF now? Yea half the people on here are fully jumping the gun, my hilux runs standard height...
by haydgq
Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:23 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Project:Class 2 pajero offroad race truck
Replies: 51
Views: 9477

Re: Project:Class 2 pajero offroad race truck

Thats some pretty good up-selling on their behalf :D looks like it will be a fun project
by haydgq
Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: FS Solid axle surf in top condition
Replies: 49
Views: 6546

Re: FS Solid axle surf in top condition

Not really a good comparison there though is it? Jase's truck had a capital investment of well over $50 000.00. Still yours is worth what ever someone will pay for it. Just don't keep bleating on that it isn't selling or trying to justify the price of it. :wink: :) Stop asking and making stupid com...
by haydgq
Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:53 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: FS Solid axle surf in top condition
Replies: 49
Views: 6546

Re: FS Solid axle surf in top condition

Mines never been offroad


And lockers are for everyone I havent found them nessary yet


Your saying its never been offroad but you havent found lockers necessery yet.? of course you wont need lockers on the tarmac bud :lol: :shock:
by haydgq
Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: The Bike Bar
Topic: Dirtbike buying advice?
Replies: 26
Views: 3927

Re: Dirtbike buying advice?

My vote for a reliable and very useable bike would be the 300cc exc 2 stroke ktm. Big bore 2 stroke that doesnt need rebuilding all the time like some smaller mxers. Light bike, heaps and heaps of low down grunt, very tractorable, easy to ride, looks the part, and if you have the balls very stokey ...

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