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by teamorange
Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:33 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Northlander '94 Safari turbo
Replies: 18
Views: 11427

Re: Northlander '94 Safari turbo

Ditto Kamo Mufflers, very helpful, they have done 2 exhausts for me, worth a chat IMO, just to check prices.
by teamorange
Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:38 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jeep parts: US Orders
Replies: 25
Views: 8425

Re: Jeep parts: US Orders

what about this local guy http://www.offroadspecialties.co.nz/ i have met him but never bought anything off him, although i know people who have.

Cheers
by teamorange
Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:34 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: MAXXIS MUD TYRES
Replies: 14
Views: 4715

Re: MAXXIS MUD TYRES

ditto the last 2 posts, you can even add beadlocks to the off road only tyre set :D 35's may fit on your vehicle but what about your gearing, off road maybe fine in low range turning 35's but on road moving to 35's acceleration is going to be slower without changing your diff gearing (4.88 or even 5...
by teamorange
Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: WTB a SWB 2000+ WELLSIDE DEFENDER.
Replies: 9
Views: 2185

Re: WTB a SWB 2000+ WELLSIDE DEFENDER.

FYI 100% of the UK salt the roads in Winter, the south of England maybe a fraction less often.
by teamorange
Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:17 am
Forum: Drivetrain / Suspension
Topic: Fox Shocks / Coilovers
Replies: 15
Views: 7968

Re: Fox Shocks / Coilovers

if you already have set of dialled in coilovers then personally i would stay as you are If you are building a new truck/buggy or making a new suspension system (links) then its a little less work and a little less money to fit air shocks How heavy is your truck/buggy? if 1200KG max then go for 2 inc...
by teamorange
Thu Oct 29, 2015 6:28 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: RADFLO 2.5 Bore 12 inch travel air shocks F/S
Replies: 2
Views: 789

Re: RADFLO 2.5 Bore 12 inch travel air shocks F/S

these are now sold

cheers
by teamorange
Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:03 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: wtd series 3 109 drive shaft
Replies: 4
Views: 700

Re: wtd series 3 109 drive shaft

Steve at Driveshaft NZ North Shore has just custom build /balanced drive shafts for my buggy and a mates buggy, excellent service, not as expensive as i thought either :D


Cheers
by teamorange
Fri Oct 23, 2015 2:18 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: RADFLO 2.5 Bore 12 inch travel air shocks F/S
Replies: 2
Views: 789

Re: RADFLO 2.5 Bore 12 inch travel air shocks F/S

Shocks now on trademe if anybody is interested

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/suspension-braces/auction-969601266.htm

May consider offers, may consider swaps

Happy to answer questions
by teamorange
Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: RADFLO 2.5 Bore 12 inch travel air shocks F/S
Replies: 2
Views: 789

RADFLO 2.5 Bore 12 inch travel air shocks F/S

Lightly used RADFLO 2.5 inch bore 12 inch travel air shocks in good condition, they would suit a heavier truck/buggy than mine hence the reason i am selling them and going for a 2.0 inch bore air shock instead. eye to eye compressed is around 21 (53 cm) inches and fully extended around 34 inches (87...
by teamorange
Fri Aug 14, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: F/S SJ413 Transfer Case with 6.5 to 1 gears fitted
Replies: 1
Views: 532

Re: F/S SJ413 Transfer Case with 6.5 to 1 gears fitted

Transfer case now sold however i still have the suzuki to hilux drive shaft flanges to allow you to run hilux drive shafts from your suzuki transfer case Excellent quality item, with all screws/washers $80 for both of them, i am happy to ship at buyers expense I will stick them on TM if no interest ...
by teamorange
Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:52 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Northland new...
Replies: 2
Views: 782

Re: Northland new...

If your free next Tuesday evening from about 7.30pm come along to the Whangarei 4WD Club's monthly meeting held at the Kamo Club in Mildrum Street , Kamo. http://www.whangarei4x4.org is the website. We have some exciting runs coming up mostly on private land so something for every level Regards
by teamorange
Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: 1988 SJ410 conversion 1992 1.6L Vitara Engine
Replies: 3
Views: 1495

Re: 1988 SJ410 conversion 1992 1.6L Vitara Engine

my 2 cents worth SJ410 with 1 litre engine heaps of fun standard, unlikely to break stuff, and will put a huge smile on your face whenever you drive it off road. (i cant answer on-road as i have never owned a road legal one) Start collecting parts such as the Escudo's motor and power steering, then ...
by teamorange
Tue Jul 28, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: F/S SJ413 Transfer Case with 6.5 to 1 gears fitted
Replies: 1
Views: 532

F/S SJ413 Transfer Case with 6.5 to 1 gears fitted

I am selling my 1986/ Suzuki SJ413 Transfer Case which i stripped down and fitted about 6 months ago with the Trail Gear 6.5 to 1 reductions gears. These gears give a 12% reduction in high range and 188% reduction in low range. Externally the transfer case is not modified so will just bolt up, i hav...
by teamorange
Mon Jun 29, 2015 11:51 am
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: sj413 hilux axle swap.
Replies: 21
Views: 4391

Re: sj413 hilux axle swap.

Road registered or trailer queen? Its what i have built over the last 10 months (an off road only buggy), there is a huge amount of information and knowledge at http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/13-suzuki/ i put up my build thread on this site. i started with a SJ413 chassis and tub but i ended up cutt...
by teamorange
Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:59 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Pajero rear lockers
Replies: 3
Views: 983

Re: Pajero rear lockers

PM sent

Cheers
by teamorange
Thu May 28, 2015 8:21 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Co2 regulator
Replies: 4
Views: 910

Re: Co2 regulator

a dive bottle setup needs a first stage regulator from a dive setup, then you can just add a gauge (optional) and a quick release air fitting. I paid $250 for my second hand dive tank and $100 for my first stage regulator, the bottle must be in code otherwise you cant get it filled, the code only la...
by teamorange
Thu May 21, 2015 1:00 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Wanted to buy 33x12.5x15
Replies: 3
Views: 544

Re: Wanted to buy 33x12.5x15

4 x gt radial adventuro mt 33x12.5xR15 very good condition, about 90% remaining tread, fitted and balanced on black painted steel rims 15x8 6 stud pattern (usual Jap 4WD spacing for hilux, patrol bighorn etc) with heavy duty tubes with brass dump valves etc looking for $1200 cheers
by teamorange
Thu May 21, 2015 8:27 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Wanted to buy 33x12.5x15
Replies: 3
Views: 544

Re: Wanted to buy 33x12.5x15

where are you located - anywhere near northland?
by teamorange
Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:00 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Shipping from trail gear
Replies: 10
Views: 2199

Re: Shipping from trail gear

A few months back i needed the Trail Gear full hydro kit, 6.5 reduction gears, high steer arms and drive shaft adapters, after working out shipping i contacted Warren at 4WD Bits, he gave me a landed in NZ price and if you consider everything, including service/piece of mind dealing with a NZ busine...
by teamorange
Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:14 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)
Replies: 1524
Views: 299914

Re: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)

My new buggy is very light compared to my road registered Bighorn which was what i bought these for. At 0 PSI i had no tyre bagging, I have now gone for a softer tyre and because this is an off road only buggy i didnt want to bag the tyre so much as to sit on the staun inner tube/kevlar bag and dama...
by teamorange
Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:18 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)
Replies: 1524
Views: 299914

Re: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)

5 x siimex jungle trekker 2.s for sale all on painted black rims, 4 wheels have staun internal beadlocks fitted, the other one just has a normal tractor tube, http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/tyres/auction-860353798.htm, if you have a road registered truck then abou...
by teamorange
Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:15 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: hilux/prado front axle lengths
Replies: 20
Views: 4701

Re: hilux/prado front axle lengths

I found this (in inches)

Hilux
'79-85 front axle~ 55.5", rear axle~ 55"
'86-95 front IFS~ 59", rear axle~ 58.5"
by teamorange
Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTD: Suzuki SJ410 Rear Diff
Replies: 9
Views: 1159

Re: WTD: Suzuki SJ410 Rear Diff

Hi Zukmeista

I have a rear empty housing if you need one. PM me or call me if you still have my no.

Cheers
by teamorange
Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:27 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Who uses a Scuba tank for on board air?
Replies: 5
Views: 2045

Re: Who uses a Scuba tank for on board air?

You will need a dive tank that is in code otherwise a shop wont re-fill it, you then need to buy a first stage regulator which has hi and low pressure outlets, you use the low pressure to connect to a tyre inflator and if you want to see whats in the tank you can fit a gauge to the hi outlet. My sta...
by teamorange
Thu Jun 26, 2014 3:01 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: SJ413 build info
Replies: 17
Views: 4935

Re: SJ413 build info

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/suzuki/113614-faq-official-pbb-suzuki-bible-updated-mar-4-2014-a.html

is useful on most suzuki tried and tested mods, the main Suzuki forum is chock full of ideas and build threads.
by teamorange
Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:06 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Isuzu Bighorn Club Truck for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 814

Re: Isuzu Bighorn Club Truck for sale

Bump - finishing this Sunday thanks for looking
by teamorange
Sun Jun 08, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: Isuzu Bighorn Club Truck for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 814

Isuzu Bighorn Club Truck for sale

I have just listed my Club Truck if anybody is interested

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 380670.htm

Thanks for looking, feel free to ask questions, i need the space for my next project so this just has to go.
Regards
by teamorange
Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:03 am
Forum: Range Rover / Land Rover
Topic: 2002 Freelander any good?
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

Re: 2002 Freelander any good?

I had a brand new TD4 in 2003 owned it for 2+ years i enjoyed every part of owning it apart from servicing costs which i felt were high. Nothing went wrong in the time i owned it, off road is bit limited without low range and ground clearance. I understand the V6 is thirsty. I have considered owning...
by teamorange
Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:57 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: FS lwb vitara parts. whangarei
Replies: 4
Views: 831

Re: FS lwb vitara parts. whangarei

PM sent

thanks
by teamorange
Sun Feb 09, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: Suzuki
Topic: Extended brake lines
Replies: 8
Views: 1251

Re: Extended brake lines

Owens and Lamberts in Whangarei can make up brake lines to any size, cheers

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