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by snotgoblin
Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:43 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: '89 BJ74 Landcruiser For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1736

'89 BJ74 Landcruiser For Sale

1989 Toyota Landcruiser BJ74 13BT 3.4L Turbo Diesel Toyota (Aisin) Hi Mount Winch with 40m of 12mm Synthetic Rope Spring Over Axle 75 series rear with modified leaf packs all round CrMo CVs Factory Difflocks Hi Steer Kit with Tough Dog steering damper Tough Dog Big Bore Adjustable shocks all round ...
by snotgoblin
Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Product Reviews / 4wd Service
Topic: gps,which type?
Replies: 13
Views: 6474

Re: gps,which type?

Evening All, Interesting comments - most folks I know who are going off the beaten track have a handheld unit. Some I know are into geo caching too. They all swear by a dedicated handheld device. For my two cents on this my old handheld used AAA batteries. This meant I could easily carry spares and ...
by snotgoblin
Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: My bj73 build (Nothing special)
Replies: 12
Views: 3871

Re: My bj73 build (Nothing special)

60 leaves in the rear - longer, flatter springs. Seems to have more down travel than up travel.

Also extended the bump stops and added and anti-tramp bar to stop the spring wrap.
by snotgoblin
Sat Jul 09, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Winter Woolies Tagalong
Replies: 3
Views: 3788

Re: Winter Woolies Tagalong

by snotgoblin
Sat Jul 09, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: My bj73 build (Nothing special)
Replies: 12
Views: 3871

Re: My bj73 build (Nothing special)

Looking sharp... I did shiver when I saw the forklift holding it up for the new springs and lockers going in. I have a BJ74 with a spring over. Plenty flexy... But is has longer 60 series leaves on the back and a modified spring pack in the front so the springs are essentially flat and not as parabo...
by snotgoblin
Sat May 28, 2016 1:57 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: How to read a Y 60 wire dip stick?
Replies: 2
Views: 954

Re: How to read a Y 60 wire dip stick?

Just as tucktrucker says.. the crimped end piece is your high/low limit
My second car was an 87 Pulsar with a CA16DE in it with the ubiquitous wire dipstick.
by snotgoblin
Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Aftermarket stereo to OEM steering wheel controls...
Replies: 2
Views: 839

Aftermarket stereo to OEM steering wheel controls...

Evening, A question for all you auto sparkies and wannabes out there in ORE land. Situation My daily driver is an 05 Mazda Tribute, it has steering audio controls from factory. I recently installed a Philips car audio double DIN touchscreen unit. It has inputs for these controls and can "learn&...
by snotgoblin
Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:47 pm
Forum: Isuzu
Topic: mu or a suzuki ???
Replies: 5
Views: 3630

Re: mu or a suzuki ???

I used to a Suzuki SJ413 soft top. It was the big block, 1324cc of pure power. But when the whole truck weighed in at under 1100kg you didn't need much power. I had a whole heap of fun in it, although found that I spent much of my day in either one rut or the other on the track, occasionally straddl...
by snotgoblin
Sun Aug 23, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: WOF tire size woes...
Replies: 7
Views: 2075

Re: WOF tire size woes...

Good point mudsurf.. Didn't even think of the wily old insurance company aspect...
by snotgoblin
Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: Tyres
Topic: WOF tire size woes...
Replies: 7
Views: 2075

Re: WOF tire size woes...

Another (dodgier?) way is to borrow a set of the certed wheel/tyre combo? And fit them for WOF inspections... My cert plate only specifies rim size (15x8) and nothing about tyres. (33x12.5x15) My WOF guy was lamenting the other day about half of the forestry company Utes that come in for WOFs on pri...
by snotgoblin
Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:50 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Best Battery Tool Brand
Replies: 27
Views: 4793

Re: Best Battery Tool Brand

The fire at that studio, and other places.. Most likely caused by a Li-Po (Lithium Polymer) battery pack. I would think anyhow. These little things are crazy powerful for their size but can go a bit nuts when things go wrong. Li-Po batteries are commonly found in R/C models and toys... As for batter...
by snotgoblin
Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:57 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTB: 40/60/70 Series Land Cruiser Tie Rod
Replies: 13
Views: 2223

Re: WTB: 40/60/70 Series Land Cruiser Tie Rod

Sorry about slow reply Mehrts.

Rod length is 1078mm
by snotgoblin
Sun Apr 05, 2015 4:51 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTB: 40/60/70 Series Land Cruiser Tie Rod
Replies: 13
Views: 2223

Re: WTB: 40/60/70 Series Land Cruiser Tie Rod

Yep. I have the LH rod end bearing ball joint thingy and a complete brand new tie rod...
by snotgoblin
Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:25 am
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTB: 40/60/70 Series Land Cruiser Tie Rod
Replies: 13
Views: 2223

Re: WTB: 40/60/70 Series Land Cruiser Tie Rod

Hey Mehrts I needed a new LH tie rod bearing for a WOF late last year, went to Blenheim Toyota. $50 or so trade price, anyhow it came with a brand new tie rod. Let me know if you want dimensions etc. I can't use it as I have an aftermarket Hi Steer kit with bigger sized everything.. And yep, Toyota ...
by snotgoblin
Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:21 am
Forum: Toyota
Topic: bj74 wreaking
Replies: 24
Views: 2404

Re: bj74 wreaking

Rust free front doors?

How much you got in mind?

Cheers, Matt
by snotgoblin
Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Hi from Auckland
Replies: 7
Views: 1756

Re: Hi from Auckland

Welcome .. Let the addiction begin! One piece of advice I thought particularly helpful when I started out; Seat time, get plenty of seat time find out what your truck can and cannot do. Find out what you are comfortable with too. Near vertical winch walls are not everyone's cup of tea no matter what...
by snotgoblin
Tue Oct 14, 2014 6:57 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: WANTED; BJ 74 Radio Brackets
Replies: 3
Views: 796

Re: WANTED; BJ 74 Radio Brackets

Jerry - they are standard 70 ones..

derk - perfect, great spotting thanks. think I might buy now...
by snotgoblin
Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Toyota - online Manual
Replies: 16
Views: 16135

Re: Toyota - online Manual

Howdy all,

with toyodiy no longer able to display images..

Try this place; http://toyotamarket.ru/jp/

Russian...
by snotgoblin
Tue Oct 14, 2014 3:11 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: WANTED; BJ 74 Radio Brackets
Replies: 3
Views: 796

WANTED; BJ 74 Radio Brackets

Afternoon All, I am after the backets that go either side of the radio (stereo) - mine are missing... Here are a couple of links to pics from the parts catalogue. http://toyotamarket.ru/jp/781120/007/4/8601/1/86212/ http://toyotamarket.ru/jp/781120/007/4/8601/1/86211/ and a pic of sort of what they ...
by snotgoblin
Sun Oct 12, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: fj45 rat rod (ish)
Replies: 512
Views: 148559

Re: fj45 rat rod (ish)

Every rod has to have a talking.. Looking good ..
by snotgoblin
Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Wrx seats into kzj78 prado
Replies: 3
Views: 1043

Re: Wrx seats into kzj78 prado

I would be keen on seeing some pics of these installs too please.

Cheers,

Matt
by snotgoblin
Thu Oct 02, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: Wheel bearing pre-load 80 series
Replies: 19
Views: 2802

Re: Wheel bearing pre-load 80 series

Not sure that I would alter pre-load torques based on tyre size.

Basically more pre-load equals more lateral load on the bearing and too much will cause it to run hotter than normal. Hot bearings not good..

My 2.5cents..

Cheers
by snotgoblin
Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Just a little update
Replies: 6
Views: 5224

Re: Just a little update

Hear hear.. Well done that man.

Awesome work Mike - thanks for making this site so easy for us numpty types to use.
by snotgoblin
Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)
Replies: 1524
Views: 296513

Re: Trademe auctions (interesting TM auctions)

THis will get the purists confused..

Cruiser body on Datsun Patfari running gears. .. Kinda looks cool though.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/other/auction-780506804.htm
by snotgoblin
Thu Sep 25, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Tool Shed
Topic: Another cert question, swapping wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 1263

Re: Another cert question, swapping wheels

Interesting my truck, I bought it already certified, has 15x8 listed on the plate. At the last WOF inspection they wanted to pull it up for having modified rims, which it was certified on, as the offset has changed from when they were manufactured. Which is true, but they only reason they noticed th...
by snotgoblin
Sat Sep 06, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Warn 8274 mount angle
Replies: 14
Views: 2941

Re: Warn 8274 mount angle

Looking awesome...
by snotgoblin
Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:03 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Warn 8274 mount angle
Replies: 14
Views: 2941

Re: Warn 8274 mount angle

So everything sounds good on paper..

What I will say as an owner of a Toyota HiMount (Japanese 8274) they are both bloody big winches!
by snotgoblin
Mon Sep 01, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Warn 8274 mount angle
Replies: 14
Views: 2941

Re: Warn 8274 mount angle

See what the installation and operation guide says...

http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/src/images/59/38292D7_rs.pdf

Only thing I can think of is that you will place the mount bolts into a shear load set up... Potentially...

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