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by russty
Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:52 pm
Forum: Tyres
Topic: 33 x 12.5 x 15 Maxxis Bighorn MTs for Sale - Near new
Replies: 6
Views: 1468

Re: 33 x 12.5 x 15 Maxxis Bighorn MTs for Sale - Near new

how much would you be looking for.
by russty
Sun Nov 24, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: Planning a trip?
Topic: Trails around Hamilton
Replies: 7
Views: 1516

Re: Trails around Hamilton

Thompsons near TeAroha is not a bad trip with a good view.havent been up for a while but it should be good this side.ill be keen if you want to come over
by russty
Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:23 am
Forum: Land Access / DOC legislation / Regulations
Topic: ----- Leaving Rubbish, Theft, Vandalism, Cutting Fences ----
Replies: 24
Views: 9887

Re: What happens when you leave rubbish on tracks & 4wd area

went up thompsons with tjhe club a while ago. The amount of rubbish on the track was shocking. people go up there for a enjoyable day. how enjoyable will it be with flat tyres from broken beer bottles and seeing rubbish everwhere. IF its not so hard to take it with you , take the empties back
by russty
Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours
Replies: 19
Views: 4816

Re: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours

I have also been thinking about a 50mm spring and shock lift then perhaps later on putting in 25mm spring spacers to fit 33`s under. The reason being keeping the initial lift price down and getting a cheaper 25mm spacerlift later to accomidate the 33`s with the sye. Im running 31`s a the momment tha...
by russty
Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours
Replies: 19
Views: 4816

Re: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours

Thanks for that.I have got some prices coming from state side so will see how that goes. I got a Rough Country 2.5" lift from the states. It gained me over 3" when i installed it, but it has probably settled now. I too was looking at the 2" lift by Rugged Ridge, but it has fixed contr...
by russty
Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours
Replies: 19
Views: 4816

Re: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours

just sent a email. thats a great site he has there
by russty
Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours
Replies: 19
Views: 4816

Re: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours

cheers for that.will do
by russty
Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours
Replies: 19
Views: 4816

Re: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours

the problem i find with the wrangler forum is they mainly deal with 4" + lifts and there isnt much info on smaller lifts. Perhaps i have to dig a bit deeper. Sounds like you guys have imported a lot of stuff. Ive searched lift kits on google and am a bit worried about shipping costs and tax etc...
by russty
Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours
Replies: 19
Views: 4816

Jeep wrangler tj lift .how big is yours

its time to lift my tj Arround a year ago i put a 50mm rugged ridge lift into my old TJ but have since wrote it off. I have replaced it with a stock tj and have already found that its dragging its arse. There are lots of lift out there 100mm or higher but im restricted by the height of my shed.(any ...
by russty
Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: Trip Reports, Trail Reviews, Reports and Information
Topic: Thompsons track 27-07-13
Replies: 14
Views: 3110

Re: Thompsons track 27-07-13

good to see a jeep towing a nissan "again".man am i gunna get some millage outa this .must be pretty wet up there. i take it most was on the side tracks. :lol:
by russty
Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: sold
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

Re: jeep wrangler bush or club project

I have been wondering wether i should work on building it up as a club truck or just leave it for sale as is (to make it a more saleable item). Her indoors says get rid of it but im not so willing. If i was after a club truck i would like to build my own The question is would i get my money back on ...
by russty
Sun May 26, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: WTB 215/70/15's for my Pajero JNR
Replies: 3
Views: 650

Re: WTB 215/70/15's for my Pajero JNR

i have 5 235/75/15 m/t`s near new if they arent to big for you.advertised under tyres
by russty
Sat May 25, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: are sold
Replies: 0
Views: 261

are sold

I have a set of 235/75/15 (x5)mudstar M/T`s on standard jeep rims painted black, up for sale. they are nearly new. some still have the dimpels on them. I would guess less than 1000 km old. They came on my new jeep and are to small for me. trademe listing 596859582. looking for $1200 ono cheers and s...
by russty
Sat May 18, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: 4WD's Forsale / Wanted
Topic: sold
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

sold

is sold up for sale is my 97 tj. has been on its roof , is written off and deregesistered. has done 143000 kms ( ish) still drives well (I drove it home 130kms and no probs) had a wheel alignment check and its very close (adjustable tie rod to fix) has bent windscreen frame ( broken windsrceen) bent...
by russty
Fri May 10, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Evening All {New Member}
Replies: 4
Views: 821

Re: Evening All {New Member}

Giday Hamish. This weather isnt doing Thompsons any favours.Have you ventured up there yet? Im sure you will find heaps of help on this site. Im in the process of getting mine sorted (rolled mine). so might see you out there soon. soninlaw to be , has got a suki club truck and might be some help if ...
by russty
Thu May 09, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: wanted wrangler windscreen
Replies: 6
Views: 1045

Re: wanted wrangler windscreen

Yep its from nelson 4x4 centre. I rang Sav and he had all the bits I needed. He even had some new panels at a great price. That was when I thought I was going to get insurance. I have got bits from him before , and he`s allways very helpfull. So if anybody wants to buy a good vacumcleaner,sowing mac...
by russty
Wed May 08, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: wanted wrangler windscreen
Replies: 6
Views: 1045

Re: wanted wrangler windscreen

thanks for that. I have found a screen and frame in the south island ,but was hopping to find 1 a little closer.
Cant realy afford that screen yet but im working towards it. At $1500 for the frame and screen, I thought it was a preety good price aswell.
by russty
Wed May 08, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: wanted wrangler windscreen
Replies: 6
Views: 1045

wanted wrangler windscreen

Hi Evertbody. (the long story) I have rolled my wrangler and the insurance company have said that ill only get $6800 less exess for it.(sigh!!! (well i swore actually) Its my fault because I didnt read the documents properly. Instead of wadding thru endless pages of crap ,(would rather be driving th...
by russty
Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: what is in the back
Replies: 11
Views: 2102

what is in the back

I had a great lesson in securing gear in the back of the truck on the weekend.I thought I had done a good job of it but, when we fell 3/4m head first, then onto the roof, i found a bit of a shock. a screwdriver had come from the somewhere in the back and speared itself into the hindge about 75mm abo...
by russty
Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler

Nah, it was after watchin a inter club at onehinawai ( forgive the spelling)Had a awsome day watchin the guys and galls play .Im just glad my daughter went down the trailers in a club truck and not with us.A good lesson for seccuring shit in the back. I thought it was but F#$rk good to hear all the ...
by russty
Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler

a big downpoor. A/T Tyres at road pressure and wet grass on a incline.(Aint hind sight a wonderfill thing)
luckyme wrote:
russty wrote:have solved the hole problem. I dropped it over a 3m bank and onto its roof.Im not to worried about the hole now.


thats one way to sort it out...what happend?
by russty
Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler

hope to put some on when i work out how. And only minor sprains and bruises,thanks for the support
zukmeista wrote:Ouch! That sucks, hope noone got hurt. :( Would it be possible to see some pics?
by russty
Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler

man im glad I was in a wrangler with a roll cage. Have had a few comments how well it stood up.Might end up with a good club/bush truck tho. Starter worked like a dream when it was back on its paws. thanks for the support easy way of getting to the exhaust and starter now thou... always a ray of sun...
by russty
Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler

Thanks for all the support. I managed to drive it home (after some awesome recovery efforts from the manukau and thames valley clubs).Thanks very much guys and gals ,your help was overwelming. My baby is now in the hands of the panelbeaters . I went to the shed tonight and could see the other side. ...
by russty
Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler

have solved the hole problem. I dropped it over a 3m bank and onto its roof.Im not to worried about the hole now.
by russty
Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: Jeep tyre swap
Replies: 2
Views: 675

Re: Jeep tyre swap

would love to try 33`s on the wrangler instead of my 31`s. shame your so far away
by russty
Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: 1995 XJ starter motor
Replies: 10
Views: 1572

Re: 1995 XJ starter motor

hate to barge in. my starter in my TJ has been playingup. I had a look thru your link here and within a hour the starter has come out,been cleaned and replaced. Is now working good as. thanks heaps for the link. helped lots. cheers Russty pull it out and have a lookee..... http://go.jeep-xj.info/How...
by russty
Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:54 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler

yes I suppose I shouldnt confuse her with a lot off technical issues and leave her to deal with the important things.like which shoes to buy. I better get it done before she goes shopping. on a different note .My starter has been playing up.it hasnt been engageing properly . I had planned to pull it...
by russty
Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: Jeep
Topic: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler

while washing it last weekend I found a piece of rod on top of the transfer case cover tray .I thought it was something i had picked up out of a mud hole. but alas, it is a arm that goes from the muffler to the side of the transfer case to support it.(made a hole in the muffler where it fell off) It...
by russty
Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: Jeep
Topic: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler
Replies: 20
Views: 2961

Re: YES , Ive got a hole in my muffler

thanks for that. Sounds good ,and just what im after.
do you recommend anyone in Hamilton?

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