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by madlux
Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: 7,000 kms on a rebuilt toyota 2.8 diesel - update
Replies: 24
Views: 4573

Re: 7,000 kms on a rebuilt toyota 2.8 diesel - using coolant

Is the New head genuine or Chinese? I just replaced a Chinese head on a 1kz that had only done 30,000kS
by madlux
Mon Jul 07, 2014 1:04 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1KZ-TE top end rattle
Replies: 2
Views: 709

Re: 1KZ-TE top end rattle

Hi there are replaceable shims on top of the buckets. And if to much clearance then it will make a tappet noise.
by madlux
Sat Mar 15, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: wots ur 5 cents
Replies: 39
Views: 6449

Re: wots ur 5 cents

there's nothing poser about a pre-runner build, I'd be looking at removing the front bumper, building a light bar,belly pan,soften the rear springs running say a Baja claw on the rear with some steerers in a taller narrower profile up front . tighten the lsd, up the power then fang up ad down muriw...
by madlux
Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: wots ur 5 cents
Replies: 39
Views: 6449

Re: wots ur 5 cents

Taken from the other thread... I don't want to be an Auckland 4x4er and have 20" chrome wheels on a 4x4 or have big mud tyres and never go offroad!! haha , so my compromise is!!! its a 2wd that looks like a 4wd as the buy price was a lot less. yes I do just want the look. Hahaha poser!!!
by madlux
Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:21 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: body swap info please
Replies: 0
Views: 394

body swap info please

Hi all
Have tried my friend Google but can't find any info. Recently rolled my cruiser and am about to fit another body. Do I need to notify ltsa? Guessing so as vin numbers will be different. Any info would be great.

Thanks

Ben
by madlux
Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: squeezing 35s under ln130
Replies: 7
Views: 1547

Re: squeezing 35s under ln130

and your front diff/cv's wont handle them... a 2inch body lift aswell as suspension would help but will still rub like said above. the front diff is only 7.5inch and are only build to handle a max of 32inch tyres..
by madlux
Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Come join the Grey Lynn Offroad Adventure Club
Replies: 28
Views: 6669

Re: Come join the Grey Lynn Offroad Adventure Club

Not any anti thing fellow bros :) good luck with whatever
by madlux
Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Come join the Grey Lynn Offroad Adventure Club
Replies: 28
Views: 6669

Re: Come join the Grey Lynn Offroad Adventure Club

Just change the name
From club to group so all these anti's can shut up. Good luck with your Facebook group
by madlux
Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:16 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: options for lift on lj78 cruiser
Replies: 20
Views: 4532

Re: options for lift on lj78 cruiser

i tried 80 series in the rear of my kzj they gave 3inch of lift and were nice and soft but when offroad with a few mates and two dogs in the truck it was bottoming out and hitting the bumpstops. so out they went, i run efs am very happy with them, can hit a speed bump at 50-60 and it feels like noth...
by madlux
Sun Jan 05, 2014 2:18 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: those cheeky chinese
Replies: 6
Views: 1542

Re: those cheeky chinese

Filthy4x4 wrote::lol: :lol:

Does that have 70 Series prado rear lights?


Nope think they are safari lights :lol:
by madlux
Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:51 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: moving house,time to sell excess parts
Replies: 10
Views: 2352

Re: moving house,time to sell excess parts

So that hilux diff in paarts, does that have a diff head
by madlux
Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: LN100 steering arm hits Ubolts
Replies: 3
Views: 896

Re: LN100 steering arm hits Ubolts

Yes, I had that problem, got same springs. Only solution I found to fix it was high steer kit
by madlux
Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: HELP. My truck wont start (Hilux Surf 1994 Auto Diesel)
Replies: 11
Views: 6806

Re: HELP. My truck wont start (Hilux Surf 1994 Auto Diesel)

hi is it the 3.0L diesel turbo (1kz-te). If So these ecus have been knowen to crap out before, an easy check is to open it up and look at the circuit board and check for any black spots. also check the spill vavle on the injector pump. If it is the computer this guy is great at fixing them and well ...
by madlux
Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: Wanted 1or2 35x15 tyres for spares
Replies: 9
Views: 1783

Re: Wanted 1or2 35x15 tyres for spares

I've got some Goodyear wranglers or kumho road ventures, some half worn some less, pm if keen
by madlux
Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:44 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: American Bulldog-10 months old
Replies: 6
Views: 4172

Re: American Bulldog-10 months old

Poor dog, please someone willing to love and keep him please buy him. :|
by madlux
Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:42 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Wanted: KZJ78 lift
Replies: 3
Views: 791

Re: Wanted: KZJ78 lift

Got some cobra 3inch going cheap... Will send pm..
by madlux
Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:11 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Suzuki+SR20DET+Hilux Axels+coils+Exo Cage
Replies: 306
Views: 69126

Re: Suzuki+SR20DET+Hilux Axels+coils+Exo Cage

Sounds like its turbo stall making the blow off valve sound?? Are you running the standard inline valve? Or have you hidden a bov in there somewhere? If not you should run one to reduce the turbo stall as it soon stuffs them. And run it back into the system like said above...
by madlux
Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Lada trails truck revisited
Replies: 134
Views: 35453

Re: Lada trails truck revisited

Well back into it part of the deal for the sale is I have to finish this to club running standard so starting with a shave n brace on the axles hows this for a shave http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff195/De_Ranged/DSCF2607.jpg Going to have another go at it tomorrow so more pic's to come :shock:...
by madlux
Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Suzuki+SR20DET+Hilux Axels+coils+Exo Cage
Replies: 306
Views: 69126

Re: Suzuki+SR20DET+Hilux Axels+coils+Exo Cage

The longer wheel base is looking really good. Nice work :twisted:
by madlux
Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: Video Clips
Topic: Monster landcrusier
Replies: 12
Views: 2718

Re: Monster landcrusier

by madlux
Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: Video Clips
Topic: Monster landcrusier
Replies: 12
Views: 2718

Monster landcrusier

What's this guy thinking :lol:
by madlux
Sun Sep 08, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Hi, New member, deciding between 3door Mistral or Vitara
Replies: 2
Views: 529

Re: Hi, New member, deciding between 3door Mistral or Vitara

Vitara!!!!! :D smaller, lighter more capable in standard form.
by madlux
Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:50 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: retro 4x4 south island
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Re: retro 4x4 south island

very cool. Cheers :D love the old photos...
by madlux
Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Lada trails truck revisited
Replies: 134
Views: 35453

Re: Lada trails truck revisited

Looking forward to the finished product, good luck..
by madlux
Sat Aug 24, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Korando 2.9 litre diesel
Replies: 27
Views: 19643

Re: Korando 2.9 litre diesel

Nice work. Dam those tints are dark!
by madlux
Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: Stolen / Lost and Found
Topic: another chop shop found in ch ch
Replies: 11
Views: 3189

Re: another chop shop found in ch ch

Cuuunnnntsssss
by madlux
Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: does anyone know this pajero?
Replies: 6
Views: 1952

Re: does anyone know this pajero?

Pretty cheap really. And it has a proper front diff! Good bang for buck.
by madlux
Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:27 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: 1kz Cracked Head
Replies: 11
Views: 2333

Re: 1kz Cracked Head

by madlux
Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)
Replies: 1524
Views: 296502

Re: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)

madlux wrote:http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mitsubishi/auction-621740728.htm


Pajero. Didn't some one on here just buy this?

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