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- Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:30 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Anyone know of any events coming up?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5936
Re: Anyone know of any events coming up?
Track setting for Chch WC round. Few clubman courses still need proof driving before the event. You'd be just the guy for the job (and we need a few more hands on saws for clearing gorse).
- Wed May 23, 2018 11:11 am
- Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
- Topic: Westport Tracks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4902
Re: Westport Tracks
Go to Seddonville, head up the road towards Charming creek and just take any side tracks. More than enough to fill a weekend in there. Should be fairly obvious as westport challenge wasn't that long ago so the good tracks will still look used.
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:42 am
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: Any of these new Yoko G003 muds in the south island?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3846
Re: Any of these new Yoko G003 muds in the south island?
Look like they are intended to be an aggressive looking street tyre I think. The side lugs get thicker towards the outsides. So more rubber on the outer edge will improve cornering and reduce wear on the edges. But that means the gaps have reverse taper so will lock the mud in to the tread instead o...
- Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:13 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: what chassis can go under a ln106?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3956
Re: what chassis can go under a ln106?
Hi K. I've no idea about hilux. Just being nosy, You keeping the cruiser for a club truck not for comp? Cheers, S.
- Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:58 am
- Forum: 4wd Safety
- Topic: Your 4x4 is a WEAPON
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5964
Re: Your 4x4 is a WEAPON
Been watching old Hilux TV ad's - Bugger!
- Mon Oct 16, 2017 4:43 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: "Lando" - C79's V8 Disco Build Thread
- Replies: 55
- Views: 31562
Re: "Lando" - C79's V8 Disco Build Thread
Hi Tim
Videos worked fine for me off the posted links just now.
Mainland winch challenge is going back to 33's for clubman next year. Truck will sit more stable and your gearing will be better on 33 than 35.
Videos worked fine for me off the posted links just now.
Mainland winch challenge is going back to 33's for clubman next year. Truck will sit more stable and your gearing will be better on 33 than 35.
- Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:44 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
- Topic: Tire Pressures.....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4969
Re: Tire Pressures.....
Pressure will vary for every tyre and vehicle weight combo. Compare cold pressure then hot pressure after a decent run, should be 4 psi different (I think it was 4 - check with uncle google). More than 4 difference your tire is too soft so sidewalls flexing and heating up increasing pressure. Less t...
- Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:17 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: sheffield on again
- Replies: 34
- Views: 29549
Re: sheffield on again
New date 24 September.
- Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:44 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: "Lando" - C79's V8 Disco Build Thread
- Replies: 55
- Views: 31562
Re: "Lando" - C79's V8 Disco Build Thread
Hi T, Good to see Lando is chipping away making progress. Couple of years time I might head down a similar track with a disco. Hope to see you out at Shefield, did another CV in the saf but should be able to get my act together between now and then. Thought you might have been out at Cust for a nosy...
- Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:30 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: X5 Project.
- Replies: 95
- Views: 36411
Re: X5 Project.
Love the something different factor. Wrap and 33 MT's look totally cool.
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 5:59 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: KZJ78 Air box
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1622
Re: KZJ78 Air box
All the ones I've seen had just taken them off and sealed the holes like you planned.
- Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:55 pm
- Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
- Topic: West Coast 4WD
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6077
Re: West Coast 4WD
Hi Andy, we were there easter last year. Was a pretty big pile, wouldnt have shifted quickly id of thought. if you exited towards east did you go out German gully? We chainsawed and winched out logs through couple of smaller piles before we got stopped. Worthwhile drive even if you do get turned rou...
- Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:09 pm
- Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
- Topic: West Coast 4WD
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6077
Re: West Coast 4WD
Liverpool Bills - drop in at Dunganville and follow your nose upstream. Bit lumpy for first 1/2 k or so then gravel gets smoother. G2/3 till wherever you meet a pile of flood logs, then whatever grade you push on. Open creek bed, not a scratchy trip. Only a little creek but watch the deep corners. W...
- Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:52 pm
- Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
- Topic: West Coast 4WD
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6077
Re: West Coast 4WD
Hi Montgomeries has had plenty of use now since the last year washouts, shouldnt have any dramas there. Mt Fredrick I havnt been for cpl years but I know of a group up there just after this xmas and I gather all was good. Its pretty much all rock so shouldnt change in a hurry. No Name was same as al...
- Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:17 pm
- Forum: Tyres
- Topic: Why no Maxxis Tyres?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14546
Re: Why no Maxxis Tyres?
Hi T. The Jungle Treckers I ran on the prado were an OK compromise I thought. Not as mud chucking as the SS or ext treckers but lot better than MT's. I used to drive over to coast on them and didnt wear too bad or drive too bad on the seal. Quite stiff tyre for a prado ( or disco) tho, had to get do...
- Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:24 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: 2017 Mainland Winch Challenge
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5801
Re: 2017 Mainland Challenge Rules?
Yep, agree I was probably generalising a bit. Simple roll bar is probably a good compromise. Your event sounds just the ticket, entry level events to keep interest from new faces are important. Especially as you say - courses that aren't truck wreckers. No event has to be but in the heat of the mome...
- Sun Jan 15, 2017 6:16 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: 2017 Mainland Winch Challenge
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5801
Re: 2017 Mainland Challenge Rules?
Are cages necessary in Clubman B? I thought they weren't but 2014 rules say they are.... did it change or am I wrong? Discussion ongoing I think, debating if Clubman should be non cage so beginners can have a crack, but then the courses need to be set very safe so no chance of rolls but its not rea...
- Wed Jan 04, 2017 1:02 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Helmet Comms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1119
Re: Helmet Comms
Thanks Monsta. That same model (maker logo shows in one of the TM photos) was one of the ones I had listed so your recommendation is taken. Half the TM price on Ali, just got to hope it turns up now. Cheers.
- Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:03 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Helmet Comms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1119
Helmet Comms
Me and my boy are just having a bit of a go at some winch comp events. And quickly worked out that using a handheld is a bloody pain when you're trying to sort out ropes and anchors. Dont really want to drop 500 on a comms set as I'm sure I'll need that $ for fixing the truck. Anyone bought cheepy h...
- Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:46 am
- Forum: 4WD Parts
- Topic: Toyota free wheeling hub needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1454
Re: Toyota free wheeling hub needed
Hi K. Might still have the original hubs off mine somewhere, yell out if you want me to have a dig in the shed.
- Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:29 pm
- Forum: Tool Shed
- Topic: Soft Shocks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2074
Re: Soft Shocks
Got new pair of 4" lift springs from KJ78 and used pr ranchos 9000's. I found these too soft in the LWB (bottoming out when carrying full load of camping gear or 4 people with tramping packs up the Clyde, etc). Might be better in the SWB? Springs are new 'cause I thought the ones in it might ha...
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 2:37 pm
- Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
- Topic: Lake Kaniere and Nelson Creek camping
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4016
Re: Lake Kaniere and Nelson Creek camping
Both nice spots but never been there in Jan so can't comment on the Christmas crowds. Lake Mahanipua doc campground (spelling??) is nice spot 5min sth of Hoki, turn in opposite the pub. Or Goldsborough doc site, bit more basic but you can gold pan in the creek and few old gold workings tracks, tailr...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:40 pm
- Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
- Topic: Broken Transfer Box on Mt Greenland
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7327
Re: Broken Transfer Box on Mt Greenland
Gorse is a bit better since sinda went through a month or so back and did some pruning and dug some water cut outs. Big thumbs up to them.
Still "west coast scratchy" track though.
Still "west coast scratchy" track though.
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:24 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Landcruiser KZJ71 handbrake adjustment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2361
Re: Landcruiser KZJ71 handbrake adjustment
Most prado owners are forever adjusting handrake, they attract mud and go out of adjustment and grind out the shoes in no time. You can drill a hole through the disk shield and back of drum so you can flick the adjustor around without pulling everything off if they start dragging mid trip.
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:08 pm
- Forum: 4wd Safety
- Topic: How does snach blocks / pullyes work
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15988
Re: How does snach blocks / pullyes work
Pulling straight line - you wind in 1m of rope and the truck moves forward 1m
Go through a block and back to truck - wind in 1m and truck only moves forward 0.5m as the 1m wound in takes o.5m off each side of the doubled rope. That is where the 1/2 the speed / double the force comes from.
Go through a block and back to truck - wind in 1m and truck only moves forward 0.5m as the 1m wound in takes o.5m off each side of the doubled rope. That is where the 1/2 the speed / double the force comes from.
- Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:29 pm
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Cheap Safari for sale .... only $29800
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3296
Re: Cheap Safari for sale .... only $29800
IF the k's are true its a new truck. Price it against a 20,000km patrol at a nissan dealer and its not so silly.
- Fri Sep 02, 2016 7:18 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
- Topic: 80 Series Lockers
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7461
Re: 80 Series Lockers
If it comes down to your unit is stuffed, there are "apparently" common actuator motors in a few toyota applications, diff lockers, transfer boxes, from 70's, 80's some surfs, just in different housings. I ended up with a late model 79 series actuator motor put into my 78 prado housing for...
- Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:28 pm
- Forum: Projects / Mod's
- Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
- Replies: 420
- Views: 174668
Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration
Bug....r me. I thought the first one was going to drive you to despair getting it complete and now you're on to another one
- Fri Aug 05, 2016 3:21 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Diffs 80 or Saf?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1653
Re: Diffs 80 or Saf?
Its Rick's bad influence that's behind this, he's been telling me to swap diffs instead of fix it for years.
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:45 pm
- Forum: Toyota
- Topic: Diffs 80 or Saf?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1653
Diffs 80 or Saf?
So I'm on 3rd set of radius arm bushes in 5 yrs, lost count of brakes n bearings n seals maintained. E locker hasn't been most trouble free unit in the world either. Getting a bit over everything beneath my chassis. But I pretty much rate everything else about my prado as perfect for my needs. An ax...